Terms & Conditions
GDPR Policy
Disclaimer & Limitation of Liability
The Career Engine
Website Terms & Conditions (All Coaching and Consulting Services)
1. Booking and Preparation
All coaching sessions (including initial and repeat sessions) require a minimum of two (2) UK working days’ notice from receipt of your CV or any other preparatory materials before a session can take place. “Receipt” means the point at which materials are acknowledged as received by us in writing.
2. Session Rescheduling
If materials are received later than 2 working days before a scheduled session, the session may need to be rescheduled. We will make every effort to offer an alternative date promptly.
3. Payment and Cancellations
Payment is due in accordance with the invoice terms. Cancellations made less than 48 hours before a scheduled session may be charged in full.
4. Confidentiality
All client information and shared materials are treated as confidential and used solely for the purpose of providing agreed coaching services.
5. Limitation of Liability
Our coaching services provide professional guidance but do not guarantee specific outcomes. We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from the use or implementation of coaching advice.
We do not represent any third-party employers, recruiters or headhunters.
We make no guarantees regarding job offers, salary increases, or successful career transitions, as these outcomes depend on external market factors and third-party discretion.
Our coaching services provide professional guidance but do not guarantee specific outcomes. To the maximum extent permitted by law, The Career Engine’s total liability for any claim arising out of our services shall be limited to the total amount of fees paid by the Client for the specific session or service giving rise to the claim.
6. Disclaimer
The Career Engine is a coaching and consultancy business, not a legal or financial advisor.
Use this advice at your own risk.
The Client is solely responsible for the accuracy of their own CV, applications and any statements made during interviews.
The Career Engine does not verify the truthfulness of information provided by the Client and is not responsible for any consequences resulting from inaccuracies in the Client’s materials.
7. Intellectual Property (IP)
All materials, templates, and methodologies shared during sessions remain the intellectual property of The Career Engine. These are provided for the Client’s personal use only and may not be resold, redistributed, or used for commercial purposes without express written consent.
8. Termination Clause
We reserve the right to terminate the coaching relationship at any time if we deem the collaboration is no longer productive or if these Terms are breached. In such cases, a pro-rata refund for unused sessions may be issued at our discretion.
9. Governing Law
These Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of England and Wales, and any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts.
GDPR & Privacy Policy (UK)
1. Data Controller
The Career Engine, based in the UK, acts as the data controller for all personal information you provide.
2. What Data We Collect
We collect information such as your name, contact details, CV, career history and notes from coaching sessions.
3. How We Use Your Data
Your personal data is used solely for:
Delivering and managing coaching services.
Administrative and billing purposes.
Communicating updates or relevant service information.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Processing is based on consent (where you provide data voluntarily) and on legitimate interest in delivering the contracted coaching services.
5. Data Storage and Retention
Data is stored securely on UK or EU‑based systems and retained for up to 12 months after the completion of coaching, unless required longer for legal or tax purposes.
Where data is processed by third-party tools (e.g., scheduling or video conferencing software), we ensure these providers comply with UK GDPR standards through Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or equivalent safeguards.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to access, correct, or request erasure of your data, and to withdraw consent at any time by contacting thecareerengine@outlook.com
7. Cookies and Analytics
This website uses cookies and analytics tools. Visitors will be notified and may opt out in accordance with UK GDPR and PECR.
8. Contact
For any data protection queries, contact Caroline Warwick at thecareerengine.co.uk