Terms & Conditions
These Terms & Conditions govern your use of our website and participation in Orn Charoen's educational programmes. We encourage you to read them carefully. By enrolling in a workshop or using this website, you agree to these terms.
1. Definitions
Throughout these Terms, the following words carry specific meanings:
- "Service" — The educational workshops, sessions, and related materials provided by Orn Charoen.
- "User" / "You" — Any person who visits this website or enrols in a programme.
- "We" / "Us" / "Our" — Orn Charoen Financial Education, operating at 148 Ngam Wong Wan Road, Lak Si, Bangkok 10210, Thailand.
- "Content" — All educational materials, handouts, worksheets, and information shared during programmes.
- "Agreement" — These Terms & Conditions, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.
2. Acceptance of Terms
By submitting an enquiry form, enrolling in a workshop, or using this website, you confirm that:
- You are at least 18 years of age.
- You have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement.
- You have read and accept these Terms in full.
If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please refrain from using our services or this website.
3. Service Description
Orn Charoen offers structured educational programmes for adults aged 40 and above, focused on personal financial literacy. Our current programmes include:
- Smart Shopping Workshop — A one-day session on value-conscious purchasing strategies.
- Thai Stock Market Fundamentals — Four half-day sessions covering equity investing foundations.
- Widowhood Financial Transition — A five-session programme supporting adults managing finances independently after bereavement.
Programme schedules, content, and availability are subject to change. We will communicate any significant changes to enrolled participants in advance.
4. Enrolment & Registration
Enrolment is confirmed once payment has been received in full and you have received a written confirmation from us. We reserve the right to decline enrolment requests at our discretion.
You are responsible for providing accurate contact information during registration. If your details change, please notify us promptly so we can keep our records up to date.
5. Your Responsibilities
We ask all participants to contribute to a respectful and productive learning environment:
- Treat fellow participants and facilitators with courtesy.
- Attend sessions punctually and prepared to engage.
- Refrain from recording sessions without explicit written permission.
- Use course materials for personal learning only — not for commercial redistribution.
- Refrain from disruptive behaviour that interferes with the learning of others.
Prohibited activities include but are not limited to: sharing login credentials (if applicable), misrepresenting your identity, or submitting false information during registration.
6. Intellectual Property
All course materials, handouts, slides, frameworks, and website content are the intellectual property of Orn Charoen. They are provided for your personal educational use only.
You may not reproduce, distribute, or adapt any of our content — in whole or in part — for commercial purposes without our prior written consent.
The limited licence granted to you as a participant is non-exclusive, non-transferable, and valid only for the duration of the programme in which you are enrolled.
7. Payment & Refund Policy
Fees
| Programme | Fee (THB) |
|---|---|
| Smart Shopping Workshop | ฿3,100 |
| Thai Stock Market Fundamentals | ฿8,200 |
| Widowhood Financial Transition | ฿13,800 |
All fees are quoted in Thai Baht (THB) and are inclusive of all materials.
Refunds & Cancellations
- More than 14 days before the session: Full refund, less a ฿200 administrative fee.
- 7–14 days before the session: 50% refund.
- Less than 7 days before the session: No refund. A credit towards a future session may be arranged at our discretion.
- If we cancel a session: Full refund or transfer to another date, as you prefer.
8. Course-Specific Terms
The following additional terms apply to each programme type:
Smart Shopping Workshop
Attendance at the full one-day session is encouraged to receive the complete decision-making framework. Materials are issued at the start of the session.
Thai Stock Market Fundamentals
This programme spans four half-day sessions. Participants who miss a session may request access to a summary, subject to availability. This programme is educational in nature and does not constitute investment advice.
Widowhood Financial Transition
This programme involves sensitive personal topics. We ask participants to treat shared experiences with discretion and respect. Our facilitators are educators, not legal or financial advisers; anything discussed is for general educational purposes only.
9. Disclaimers
Our programmes are provided for general financial education purposes only. They do not constitute:
- Legal advice
- Regulated financial or investment advice
- Tax guidance
- Any form of recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any financial instrument
We recommend consulting a qualified professional for advice specific to your personal circumstances. The service is provided on an "as is" basis, and we make no assurance regarding specific outcomes from participation.
10. Limitation of Liability
To the extent permitted by Thai law, Orn Charoen's total liability for any claim arising from use of our services shall not exceed the amount paid by you for the specific programme in question.
We shall not be liable for indirect, consequential, or incidental losses, including but not limited to: financial losses resulting from decisions made based on programme content, or losses due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control (force majeure).
11. Termination
We reserve the right to remove a participant from a programme if their conduct is disruptive, disrespectful, or in breach of these Terms. In such cases, no refund will be issued.
You may withdraw from a programme at any time, subject to the refund policy set out in Section 7.
12. Dispute Resolution
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Kingdom of Thailand. Any disputes arising from or relating to these Terms shall first be addressed through informal discussion. Please contact us at [email protected] so we can try to resolve the matter promptly and amicably.
If informal resolution is not possible, disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Bangkok, Thailand.
13. General Provisions
- Entire Agreement: These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding our services.
- Severability: If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions continue in full effect.
- Waiver: Failure to enforce any provision does not constitute a waiver of our right to do so in future.
- Assignment: You may not transfer your enrolment or rights under these Terms to another person without our written consent.
14. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated" date above. For significant changes, we will notify enrolled participants by email at least 14 days in advance.
Continued use of our services after any update constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
15. Contact & Legal Enquiries
For questions about these Terms, please reach out: