Last updated: 26-09-2025
Welcome to thepte.com (“we”, “us”, “our”). These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website, platform, and related services (“Service”). By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please discontinue use immediately.
1. Eligibility
- You must be at least 18 years of age, or the legal age of majority in your jurisdiction, to use our Service.
- By registering, you confirm the information you provide is accurate and complete.
2. Services Provided
- Our platform provides learning tools and practice features to help users prepare for the Pearson Test of English (PTE).
- This includes practice exercises, mock exams, scoring simulations, and feedback features.
3. User Accounts
- Some features require account registration. You are responsible for maintaining confidentiality of your login credentials.
- You must not share your account with others or permit unauthorised use.
- We may suspend or terminate accounts that breach these Terms.
4. Data Collection & Privacy
- We collect audio recordings and exam practice inputs (text responses, answers, scores, etc.) when you use the Service.
- This data is collected for the purposes of:
- Providing personalised feedback on your performance;
- Improving the accuracy and effectiveness of our platform;
- Analysing learning trends to optimise user experience.
- We do not sell or share your recordings or exam inputs with third parties for marketing purposes.
- All personal data is managed in line with our Privacy Policy.
5. Cookies
- We use minimal cookies only to support platform functionality and performance.
- You can disable cookies in your browser, but this may affect the Service experience.
6. User Obligations
When using the Service, you agree not to:
- Use it for any unlawful or unauthorised purpose;
- Attempt to copy, resell, or exploit the platform for commercial gain;
- Upload harmful content or disrupt normal operations;
- Misrepresent your identity or impersonate another person.
7. Intellectual Property
- All learning materials, software, and platform features are owned by thepte.com or licensed to us.
- You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, personal licence to use them for your own study purposes only.
- Reproduction, redistribution, or commercial use without permission is strictly prohibited.
8. Payment & Refunds
- Certain features of the Service require payment. Fees are displayed at the point of purchase.
- Payments are final and non-refundable.
- Refunds are only granted if a verified technical issue on our platform prevents you from accessing the Service for a continuous period of more than 24 hours.
- No refunds are provided for user-side issues such as internet connectivity, device compatibility, or incorrect usage.
9. Disclaimers
- Our platform is intended as a study aid. We do not guarantee specific exam results.
- The Service is provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind.
- We are not responsible for service interruptions, loss of data, or reliance on practice scores.
10. Limitation of Liability
- To the extent permitted by UAE law, our liability is limited to the greater of:
- the amount you paid us in the previous 12 months; or
- AUD $100.
- We are not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.
11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless thepte.com, its employees, directors, and partners against claims or damages arising from your misuse of the Service or violation of these Terms.
12. Termination
- We may suspend or terminate your account at any time if you breach these Terms.
- Upon termination, your right to access the Service ends immediately.
13. Governing Law
- These Terms are governed by the laws of the United Arab Emirates.
- Any disputes shall fall under the jurisdiction of the courts of Dubai, UAE.
14. Amendments
We may update these Terms from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page, and your continued use indicates acceptance of the changes.
15. Contact Us
For any questions about these Terms, please contact:
info@thepte.com