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Terms & Conditions 
 

Terms and Conditions
 

1. Introduction

1.1 The Fewer Things Ltd (“TFT”, “we”, “us” or “our”) is a private limited company registered in England and Wales under company registration number 11300169.

1.2 These terms and conditions apply to all programs offered by TFT, including Adventure Camps, teaching programs, internships and other paid placement programs.

1.3 By submitting an application, accepting a place, paying a deposit or program fee, or purchasing an Adventure Camp through our website, you confirm that you have read, understood and agreed to these terms and conditions.

1.4 Nothing in these terms and conditions affects any statutory rights that you may have under applicable consumer law.
 

2. Program Participation

2.1 TFT offers programs in partnership with schools, employers and local partner organisations in the relevant destination country.

2.2 Employment-based teaching programs may also be subject to separate terms and conditions issued by the relevant employer, school or local partner. Participants must review these documents carefully before accepting a placement or signing an employment contract.

2.3 TFT will provide the support, guidance and services described on the relevant program webpage and will make reasonable efforts to act in the participant’s best interests throughout the application and placement process.

2.4 For employment-based programs, TFT can provide or facilitate a suitable job placement for participants who:

  • meet all applicable eligibility, visa and documentation requirements;

  • successfully complete the required interview and screening processes;

  • meet all published deadlines; and

  • remain available and suitable for placement.

A particular school, city, region, age group, timetable or type of accommodation cannot be guaranteed unless expressly confirmed in writing by TFT.

2.5 Adventure Camps are short-term cultural and teaching-experience programs and are not employment placements. Unless expressly stated otherwise, participants will not receive a salary or enter into an employment relationship through an Adventure Camp.
 

3. Eligibility and Admissions

3.1 Each program has its own eligibility requirements, which may include requirements relating to age, nationality, qualifications, experience, health, criminal-record checks, visas and immigration status.

3.2 Employment-based programs ordinarily require an interview with TFT and may also require an interview, assessment or approval from the relevant school, employer or partner organisation.

3.3 Adventure Camps do not ordinarily require an interview and may be purchased directly through the TFT website. However, all participants must still satisfy the eligibility requirements displayed on the relevant Adventure Camp webpage.

3.4 Purchasing an Adventure Camp does not override its eligibility requirements. TFT may request identification, medical information, criminal-record documentation or other evidence reasonably necessary to confirm a participant’s eligibility and suitability.

3.5 TFT may refuse or withdraw participation where a participant:

  • does not meet the applicable eligibility requirements;

  • provides false, incomplete or misleading information;

  • fails to provide required documents by the relevant deadline;

  • behaves abusively, unlawfully or in a manner that may endanger themselves or others; or

  • fails to comply with reasonable safeguarding, conduct or safety requirements.

Any refund or transfer in these circumstances will be determined in accordance with these terms and applicable law.
 

4. Program Fees and Payment

4.1 The enrolment fee, deposit and total program fee for each program will be displayed on the relevant program webpage or confirmed to the participant in writing.

4.2 For programs allowing payment by instalments, the initial payment secures the participant’s place. All remaining balances must be paid by the deadlines communicated by TFT.

4.3 Where an Adventure Camp is purchased in full through the website, the booking is subject to these terms from the time TFT issues the booking confirmation.

4.4 Unless expressly stated as included, program fees do not cover personal expenses or third-party costs such as:

  • international or domestic flights;

  • travel or medical insurance;

  • visa and legalisation costs;

  • meals;

  • local transport;

  • medical treatment;

  • optional activities; or

  • personal and entertainment expenses.
     

4.5 The inclusions for each program are limited to those expressly listed on the relevant program webpage or booking confirmation.

4.6 Some employment-based programs may include reimbursements paid by the employer or partner organisation after arrival. TFT does not control these payments and cannot guarantee them unless TFT has expressly agreed in writing to make the payment itself.

4.7 Failure to pay an instalment or outstanding balance by its deadline may result in the participant’s place being suspended or cancelled. TFT will normally provide reasonable notice and an opportunity to resolve the missed payment before cancelling the booking.

5. Information and Program Details
 

5.1 TFT makes reasonable efforts to ensure that its website, marketing materials and pre-departure information are accurate and up to date.

5.2 Schools, employers and partner organisations may make operational changes to matters including school locations, teaching schedules, accommodation, activities, orientation arrangements and placement availability.

5.3 TFT may make reasonable changes to a program where required for operational, safety or logistical reasons, provided that the overall program remains substantially consistent with the service purchased.

5.4 Participants must review any offer letter, placement confirmation or employment contract carefully before signing it and notify TFT promptly if any information appears incorrect or conflicts with information previously provided.

5.5 TFT acts as a placement and support provider and cannot unilaterally change the terms of an employment contract entered into between a participant and a third-party school or employer.


6. Participant Cancellations, Changes and Deferrals

6.1 Subject to clauses 6.2 and 6.3 and any statutory rights that apply, program fees, deposits and instalments paid to TFT are non-refundable where a participant cancels, withdraws or decides not to travel.

6.2 Nothing in these terms removes a participant’s right to a refund, cancellation or other remedy where this is required by applicable consumer law.

6.3 Where a statutory cooling-off period applies to an online purchase, the participant may exercise that right within the applicable period. If the participant expressly asks TFT to begin providing services during that period and subsequently cancels, TFT may deduct a proportionate amount for services already provided where permitted by law.

6.4 A participant may request one transfer or deferral to another available TFT program or later intake without a TFT administration charge, provided that:

  • TFT receives the request more than 45 calendar days before the participant’s scheduled departure or official program start date, whichever occurs first;

  • the replacement program begins within 12 months of the original program start date;

  • the participant meets the eligibility requirements of the replacement program; and

  • places remain available.

6.5 If the replacement program costs more than the original program, the participant must pay the difference. If it costs less, the difference will not normally be refunded but may, at TFT’s discretion, be applied as credit towards another TFT service.

6.6 Transfer or deferral requests received 45 calendar days or fewer before the scheduled departure or program start date are not guaranteed. TFT may require the participant to pay:

  • a reasonable administration charge;

  • non-recoverable amounts already paid or committed to partners and suppliers; and

  • any difference in the price of the replacement program.

TFT will explain any additional charge before confirming the change.

6.7 A deferred place or program credit:

  • is personal to the original participant;

  • cannot be transferred or sold to another person;

  • has no cash value; and

  • must be used within the period confirmed by TFT.

6.8 Requests to change a confirmed city, school, placement or accommodation preference are subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed.

6.9 Participants are strongly advised to purchase comprehensive travel insurance as soon as they book. Insurance should, where available, cover cancellation, illness, injury, visa difficulties, travel disruption, political events and other circumstances preventing travel.


7. Changes or Cancellation by TFT

7.1 Programs depend on schools, employers, host organisations, accommodation providers and local partners. They may also be affected by circumstances outside TFT’s reasonable control.

7.2 A program, intake, placement or material part of a program may need to be amended, postponed or cancelled because of circumstances including:

  • changes to government, immigration or visa policy;

  • changes in local laws or official guidance;

  • internal political or economic conditions within the destination country;

  • war, civil unrest, terrorism or security concerns;

  • epidemics, pandemics or public-health restrictions;

  • natural disasters or severe weather;

  • school closures or changes to school policy;

  • withdrawal or cancellation by a school, employer or local partner;

  • loss of accommodation or facilities;

  • transport disruption; or

  • other unavoidable or extraordinary circumstances beyond TFT’s reasonable control.

7.3 If a material change occurs before departure, TFT will notify affected participants as soon as reasonably possible and will, depending on the circumstances:

  • provide a reasonable alternative placement, activity, location, intake or program;

  • allow the participant to defer to a later intake;

  • provide an appropriate program credit; or

  • provide any refund or other remedy required by applicable law.
     

7.4 If TFT cancels a program and cannot provide an alternative program or deferred program, TFT will refund amounts that must be refunded under applicable law.
7.5 Except where required by law, TFT will not be responsible for separately booked flights, hotels, visas, vaccinations, insurance, loss of earnings or other associated expenses. Participants should use flexible or refundable bookings wherever possible and obtain suitable travel insurance.

7.6 Where the Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018 apply to a booking, the participant will retain all rights and remedies provided by those Regulations, and those rights will take precedence over any conflicting provision in these terms.


8. Visas, Travel and Participant Responsibilities

8.1 Unless expressly agreed otherwise, the participant is responsible for obtaining and maintaining the passport, visa, work permit, background check, medical documentation and other documents required for the program.

8.2 TFT may provide guidance concerning visa and documentation processes, but final decisions are made by governments, embassies, immigration authorities, schools and employers.

8.3 TFT cannot guarantee that a visa, work permit or other official approval will be issued.

8.4 Participants are responsible for providing accurate information, following instructions and meeting all application and documentation deadlines.

8.5 A refusal or delay caused by inaccurate information, an undisclosed criminal or medical matter, missed deadlines or a participant’s failure to follow instructions will be treated as a participant cancellation, subject to applicable law.


9. Employment Relationship

9.1 TFT is not the participant’s employer.

9.2 On employment-based programs, the participant will normally enter into a separate legal agreement with a school, company or partner organisation in the destination country.

9.3 The participant is responsible for reviewing and deciding whether to accept that agreement. TFT cannot alter the agreement or instruct an employer to change its contractual terms.

9.4 TFT will nevertheless provide reasonable support and assistance if a participant experiences a concern involving their placement or employer.

9.5 Adventure Camp participants do not enter into an employment relationship with TFT, a participating school or a local partner merely because they assist with teaching activities.


10. Conduct, Health and Safety

10.1 Participants must comply with all reasonable conduct, safeguarding, health and safety instructions issued by TFT, schools, employers, accommodation providers and local partners.

10.2 Participants are responsible for disclosing any health condition, accessibility requirement or other circumstance that may materially affect their participation or require reasonable planning or support.

10.3 TFT may remove a participant from a program where their conduct is unlawful, dangerous, abusive, seriously disruptive or presents a safeguarding risk.

10.4 Where a participant is removed for serious misconduct, fees already paid will not normally be refunded, except where required by law.


11. Limitation of Liability

11.1 TFT will provide its services with reasonable care and skill.

11.2 TFT is not responsible for losses caused by:

  • the participant’s own acts or omissions;

  • a third party unconnected with the contracted services where the event was unforeseeable or unavoidable; or

  • unavoidable and extraordinary circumstances beyond TFT’s reasonable control,

except where applicable law provides otherwise.

11.3 TFT will not be responsible for indirect or consequential losses that were not reasonably foreseeable when the contract was formed.

11.4 Nothing in these terms excludes or limits TFT’s liability for:

  • death or personal injury caused by TFT’s negligence;

  • fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation;

  • breach of statutory rights that cannot lawfully be excluded; or

  • any other liability that cannot legally be excluded or limited.


12. Complaints

12.1 Participants should report any problem to TFT as soon as reasonably possible so that TFT has an opportunity to investigate and assist.

12.2 Complaints should include the participant’s full name, program, intake and a clear explanation of the issue.

12.3 Raising a complaint does not prevent a participant from exercising any statutory rights or remedies.


13. Governing Law

13.1 These terms and conditions are governed by the laws of England and Wales.

13.2 The courts of England and Wales will have jurisdiction, although participants living elsewhere in the United Kingdom or in another jurisdiction may retain any rights to bring proceedings in their local courts under applicable consumer law.


14. Updates to These Terms

14.1 TFT may update these terms from time to time. The terms in force when the participant makes their booking will ordinarily apply to that booking.
 

14.2 Any later change that materially affects an existing booking will be communicated to the participant and will not remove rights that have already arisen under applicable law.

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