24/05/2025

Terms of Use & Legal Notice for English Placement Tests

Terms of Use & Legal Notice

These xTerms of Use & Legal Notice govern your access to and use of www.artofspeaking.it, owned by Language Consultants – The English Grammar Club S.r.l.. By accessing this site, you accept these terms in full. These terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the site for educational, professional, or personal reasons.

1. Purpose of the Website

This website provides digital English language assessments, placement tests, and educational tools for personal and academic use. The tests help learners identify their CEFR level and access relevant training content offered through Language Consultants’ online services.

2. Intellectual Property & Trademark

All site content, including but not limited to design, structure, test questions, images, and branding, is the intellectual property of Language Consultants – The English Grammar Club S.r.l. or its licensors. The English Grammar Club® logo is a registered trademark and is protected under applicable trademark laws in the European Union. Any unauthorised use, reproduction, or imitation is strictly prohibited and may result in legal action.

3. Use of Placement Tests

The online placement tests offered are educational tools and are not intended to provide certification or formal academic evaluation. Results are approximate and should be used solely to guide your language learning path. Misuse of the test engine (e.g., automated attempts, false identity) may result in suspension of access or disqualification from results.

4. Privacy & Data Protection

Your use of this website is subject to our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. We process all personal data in compliance with GDPR (EU Regulation 2016/679). Your test data, email address, and other personal information are handled securely and never sold to third parties.

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and local storage to store your test progress, language preference, and analytics data. By using the site, you consent to our use of cookies. You may manage cookies through your browser settings at any time.

6. User Conduct

You agree not to use the site for any unlawful, abusive, or malicious purpose. This includes, but is not limited to, attempting to reverse-engineer test logic, interfere with server operations, or submit false or misleading information through contact forms or test engines.

7. Limitation of Liability

While we aim to provide accurate and accessible content, we cannot guarantee the site will always be available, error-free, or secure. We are not liable for any direct or indirect damages resulting from your use of the website or reliance on its content, including test results or training recommendations.

Service availability may occasionally be interrupted for maintenance, updates, or technical issues beyond our control. We will make reasonable efforts to restore access as quickly as possible.

8. External Links

Our website may link to third-party platforms or services (e.g., YouTube, Mailchimp, Google Forms). These sites operate independently and may have their own privacy or legal policies. We disclaim responsibility for the content or practices of any external website.

9. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or update these Terms of Use at any time. Updated terms will be published on this page with a revised date. It is your responsibility to review the terms periodically. Continued use of the site indicates acceptance of any modifications.

10. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These terms are governed by the laws of Italy. Any legal action relating to the use of this website shall be brought before the courts of Milan (Tribunale di Milano), Italy. By using this site, you consent to jurisdiction and venue in those courts.

For detailed information on data protection, visit the official GDPR Portal.

11. Contact Information

Language Consultants – The English Grammar Club S.r.l.
C.F./P.IVA: 09648710961
Via Vitruvio, 5, 20124 Milano (MI), Italy
Email: support@languageconsultants.it
Phone: (+39) 02.87169242

This legal notice was last updated on 24 May 2025. Please check this page regularly for future updates. We aim to remain fully transparent and compliant with evolving digital regulations.