External Linking Policy
Quality Awards and Vocational Accreditation (QAVA) is committed to maintaining transparency, integrity, and quality across all information published on its website. This External Linking Policy outlines how QAVA manages links to external websites and third-party resources.
1. Purpose of External Links
External links provided on the QAVA website are included solely for informational and reference purposes. These links may direct users to partner institutions, regulatory bodies, recognised education providers, or other relevant organisations that support vocational, technical, and professional education.
2. No Endorsement
The inclusion of any external link does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by QAVA of the linked website, its operators, services, products, or content. QAVA does not exercise control over the nature, content, or availability of external websites.
3. Accuracy and Responsibility
While QAVA takes reasonable steps to ensure that external links are relevant and appropriate at the time they are added, we do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or continued availability of external content. External websites may change without notice, and QAVA accepts no responsibility for any loss, damage, or inconvenience arising from reliance on information obtained through external links.
4. Security and Privacy
Users should be aware that external websites may operate under different privacy policies, security practices, and terms of use. QAVA is not responsible for the protection of personal data or security measures employed by third-party websites. Users are encouraged to review the privacy and legal policies of any external site they visit.
5. Liability Limitation
QAVA shall not be held liable for any direct or indirect damages, including but not limited to loss of data, financial loss, or reputational damage, arising from access to or use of external websites linked from the QAVA website.
6. Requests for Linking
Requests to add, remove, or review external links on the QAVA website may be submitted for consideration. QAVA reserves the right to approve or decline any external linking request at its sole discretion, in line with its quality assurance and governance standards.
7. Policy Review
This External Linking Policy may be updated periodically to reflect regulatory requirements, organisational changes, or best practices. Continued use of the QAVA website constitutes acceptance of the current version of this policy.
8. Contact Information
For questions or concerns regarding this External Linking Policy or any external links displayed on our website, please contact:
Quality Awards and Vocational Accreditation (QAVA)
📞 +44 020 4615 2574
📧 info@qava.org.uk
🌐 https://qava.org.uk
📍 150 Ashburton Avenue, Ilford, London, United Kingdom, IG3 9EL
