Terms and Conditions
Welcome to the Paris Metropolitan University website. By continuing to browse and use this website, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions of use, which, together with our Privacy Policy, govern the relationship between Paris Metropolitan University (“us,” “we,” or “the University”) and you in relation to this website. The term “you” refers to the user or viewer of our website.
Acceptance of Terms
Paris Metropolitan University provides this website (www.parismetropolitanuniversity.com) subject to the terms outlined in this document. By accessing or using the website, you agree to be bound by these terms. If you disagree with any part of these terms, you must refrain from using the website. It is your responsibility to review these terms before engaging in any transactions.
Paris Metropolitan University grants you a personal, non-transferable, and non-exclusive right to use its materials and software on any personal media device, provided that you do not copy, modify, reverse engineer, or distribute any part of the content or software. You agree to use the University’s services only through the interfaces provided and not to alter the material in any form.
By registering on the website, you confirm that you are of legal age to enter into a binding agreement. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to promptly update your information if changes occur. The University reserves the right to suspend or terminate your account if registration information is incomplete, inaccurate, or if these Terms are violated.
Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us. Please refer to our Privacy Policy for details on how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By agreeing to these Terms, you consent to the processing and disclosure of your data as outlined in the Privacy Policy.
User Account, Password, and Security
To purchase products or services, you must create a user account and password. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to:
- Notify the University immediately of any unauthorized access or breach of security.
- Log out from your account after each session.
The University is not liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to comply with these requirements.
Proprietary Rights
All content on this website, including but not limited to text, data, graphics, images, and software, is protected by intellectual property laws, including copyrights and trademarks. You may not copy, distribute, modify, publish, or use any content without the prior written consent of the content owner.
Rules of Conduct
You agree not to use the website to post or transmit any content that is:
- Libelous, defamatory, obscene, or unlawful.
- Infringes upon intellectual property rights.
- Violates confidentiality agreements.
- Harassing, threatening, or offensive in nature.
- Contains viruses or other harmful software.
The University reserves the right to remove any content that violates these rules and to take legal action where necessary.
Internet Connection
Accessing the University’s materials requires a functional internet connection. Any associated data charges from your network provider are your responsibility. The University is not liable for connectivity issues and does not guarantee uninterrupted access. If a disruption is deemed to be the University’s fault, compensation (e.g., credit notes) may be provided at our discretion.
Refund Policy
Payments are non-refundable once products or services have been delivered to the student’s dashboard or downloaded, unless the product or service is not as described. Refunds for non-payment will result in suspension or permanent account termination, with completed payments retained.
Discount Codes
Discount codes are subject to the terms under which they are issued and may only be applied to qualifying purchases.
Links to Third-Party Sites
The website may contain links to third-party websites. The University is not responsible for the content, availability, or policies of these websites and is not liable for any loss or damage arising from their use.
Changes to Content and Prices
The University reserves the right to amend website content, including prices and product descriptions, without notice. These changes will not affect the quality of delivered goods or services.
Academic Integrity
Students are expected to maintain high standards of academic honesty. Misconduct, including plagiarism, cheating, collusion, and deceit, will result in disciplinary action.
Jurisdiction and Governing Law
These Terms and Conditions are governed by French law. Any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the French courts.
Security of Payments
Payments are processed through secure platforms such as Sage Pay, compliant with PCI DSS standards. Personal data is handled securely in line with statutory regulations.
Course Accreditation and Progression
INSTITUTIONAL AUTHORIZATION
Académie de Paris Authorization:
Ministry of National Education, France
Code: French Education Act, Code de l’Education Articles L 444-1 to 444-11 and R 444-1 to 444-28
Under the French education system, private schools are either “sous contrat” – with the government paying teachers’ salaries and the school following the national curriculum – or “hors contrat” – not funded by the government, and therefore not obligated to follow any particular curriculum.
The Paris Metropolitan University is a “hors contrat” school, therefore our awards are not equivalent to awards of French public educational institutions. The Paris Metropolitan University delivers all its programs in the English medium and exclusively enrolls international students outside of France.
The Paris Metropolitan University seeks only international accreditation and professional memberships outside of France due to the nature of its authorization and operations.
Authorization by the Académie de Paris
In the French higher education system, institutions are classified as follows:
•“Sous contrat” – Institutions that receive state funding, where teachers’ salaries are paid by the government, and which follow the national curriculum.
•“Hors contrat” – Institutions that operate independently, do not receive government funding, and are not required to follow a specific curriculum.
Paris Metropolitan University is a “hors contrat” institution and therefore grants institutional diplomas/awards. Due to its authorization, operational framework, and legal status in France, Paris Metropolitan University may seek program-specific recognition and accreditation separately from government-recognized organizations within the European Union and globally.
Restrictions
Under current French education law, private institutions may not use the terms baccalauréat, licence, master, doctorat for their degrees or diplomas. Paris Metropolitan University complies with this regulation and instead uses the terms “Bachelor,” “Master,” and “Doctor” strictly in the form authorized by the Académie de Paris. These qualifications are institutional diplomas and not national diplomas. All programs at Paris Metropolitan University are delivered exclusively in English and entirely through distance learning.
Transparency
French private educational institutions are required to clearly distinguish their institutional diplomas from national diplomas awarded by public universities, to prevent misrepresentation while maintaining their academic values. To eliminate any uncertainty, diplomas issued by Paris Metropolitan University are strictly institutional diplomas and not national diplomas.
General
The University reserves the right to enforce these Terms by restricting access, suspending accounts, or initiating legal proceedings in cases of breach.
For more information, contact Paris Metropolitan University at info@parismetropolitanuniversity.com
Terms and Conditions
Welcome to the Paris Metropolitan University Website
By accessing and using this website, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions of use, which, together with our Privacy Policy, govern the relationship between Paris Metropolitan University (“we,” “us,” or “the University”) and you in relation to this website. The term “you” refers to the user or visitor of our website.
1. Acceptance of Terms
Paris Metropolitan University provides this website (www.parismetropolitanuniversity.com) subject to these terms. By using this website, you agree to abide by these terms. If you do not accept any part of these terms, you must refrain from using the website. It is your responsibility to review these terms before engaging in any transactions.
Paris Metropolitan University grants you a personal, non-transferable, and non-exclusive right to access and use its materials and software, provided that you do not copy, modify, reverse-engineer, or distribute any part of the content or software. You must use the University’s services only through the provided interfaces and must not alter any materials.
By registering on the website, you confirm that you are of legal age to enter into a binding agreement. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete registration details and to update them as needed. The University reserves the right to suspend or terminate your account if the provided information is inaccurate, incomplete, or violates these terms.
2. Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using this website, you consent to the processing and disclosure of your data as outlined in the Privacy Policy.
3. User Account, Password, and Security
To access certain services or make purchases, you may need to create a user account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and all activities conducted under your account.
You agree to:
1.Notify the University immediately of any unauthorized access or security breaches.
2.Log out from your account after each session.
The University is not liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to comply with these security requirements.
4. Proprietary Rights
All content on this website—including but not limited to text, data, images, software, and graphics—is protected by intellectual property laws. You may not copy, distribute, modify, or publish any content without prior written consent from the content owner.
5. Rules of Conduct
You agree not to use the website to post or transmit any content that:
•Is defamatory, obscene, or unlawful.
•Infringes upon intellectual property rights.
•Violates confidentiality agreements.
•Is harassing, threatening, or offensive.
•Contains viruses or harmful software.
The University reserves the right to remove any content that violates these terms and to take legal action if necessary.
6. Internet Connection
Accessing the University’s digital materials requires an active internet connection. Any associated data charges from your service provider are your responsibility. The University does not guarantee uninterrupted access. In the case of a disruption caused by the University, compensation (e.g., credit notes) may be offered at our discretion.
7. Refund Policy
Payments are non-refundable once products or services have been delivered to the student’s dashboard or downloaded. Refunds may be considered only if the product or service is not as described. Failure to complete payment may result in account suspension or termination.
8. Discount Codes
Discount codes may only be applied to qualifying purchases and are subject to the terms and conditions under which they were issued.
9. Links to Third-Party Sites
The website may contain links to third-party websites. Paris Metropolitan University does not control these external sites and is not responsible for their content, availability, or policies. We disclaim any liability for loss or damage arising from the use of third-party websites.
10. Changes to Content and Prices
The University reserves the right to update website content, including prices and product descriptions, without prior notice. These changes will not affect previously delivered goods or services.
11. Academic Integrity
Students are expected to maintain high academic standards. Academic misconduct—including plagiarism, cheating, collusion, and falsification of data—will result in disciplinary action.
12. Jurisdiction and Governing Law
These terms and conditions are governed by French law. Any disputes arising from these terms will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the French courts.
13. Security of Payments
Payments are processed securely through platforms such as Sage Pay, compliant with PCI DSS standards. Your personal data is handled securely in accordance with statutory regulations.
Course Accreditation and Institutional Authorization
Institutional Authorization
Paris Metropolitan University operates under the French Education Act (Code de l’Éducation, Articles L 444-1 to 444-11 and R 444-1 to R 444-28), which governs private educational institutions in France.
In the French higher education system, institutions are classified as follows:
•“Sous contrat” institutions: Receive state funding, follow the national curriculum, and have government-paid teachers.
•“Hors contrat” institutions: Operate independently, receive no government funding, and are not required to follow the French national curriculum.
Paris Metropolitan University is a “hors contrat” institution, meaning:
•Its programs and diplomas are institutional awards and not equivalent to national diplomas issued by public universities.
•It delivers all programs exclusively in English and enrolls only international students outside of France.
•It seeks international accreditation and professional recognition outside of France.
Restrictions Under French Law
French education law prohibits private institutions from using the terms baccalauréat, licence, master, or doctorat for their degrees. Paris Metropolitan University fully complies with this regulation and instead uses the terms “Bachelor,” “Master,” and “Doctor” in a format authorized by the Académie de Paris.
All programs at Paris Metropolitan University are:
•Institutional diplomas and not national degrees.
•Delivered exclusively in English.
•Offered entirely through distance learning.
Transparency in Degree Recognition
French law requires private educational institutions to clearly distinguish their institutional diplomas from national diplomas to prevent misrepresentation. To ensure clarity:
•All diplomas issued by Paris Metropolitan University are strictly institutional diplomas.
•These diplomas do not grant the same legal status as national degrees from French public universities.
14. General Provisions
Paris Metropolitan University reserves the right to enforce these terms by:
•Restricting access to the website.
•Suspending user accounts.
•Pursuing legal action in cases of violations.
For further information, please contact us at info@parismetropolitanuniversity.com.
