Terms of Service

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

Last Updated: January 1, 2026

Welcome to the Western Balkans University ("WBU", "we", "our", or "us") website. By accessing or using our website wbu.edu.al and any associated services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. Please read them carefully before using our services.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using our website and services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our website or services.

2. Use of Our Website

2.1 Permitted Use

You may use our website for lawful purposes only. You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the website for personal, educational, and informational purposes.

2.2 Prohibited Use

You agree not to:

• Use the website in any way that violates applicable local, national, or international laws or regulations.
• Transmit any material that is defamatory, offensive, or otherwise objectionable.
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the website, other accounts, or computer systems.
• Use the website to transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code.
• Engage in any activity that interferes with or disrupts the website's functionality.
• Scrape, data-mine, or use automated tools to extract content from the website without our written consent.
• Reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, or exploit any portion of the website for commercial purposes without express written permission.

3. Intellectual Property

3.1 Ownership

All content on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, video clips, data compilations, and software, is the property of Western Balkans University or its content suppliers and is protected by Albanian and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

3.2 Trademarks

The WBU name, logo, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of Western Balkans University. You may not use these marks without our prior written permission.

4. User Accounts

Certain areas of our website may require you to create an account or register. When creating an account, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information.
• Maintain and promptly update your account information.
• Maintain the security and confidentiality of your login credentials.
• Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account.
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time if we believe you have violated these Terms of Service.

5. Admissions and Applications

Submitting an application through our website does not guarantee admission to any program at Western Balkans University. All applications are subject to our admissions criteria and review process. We reserve the right to:

• Accept or reject any application at our discretion.
• Request additional information or documentation.
• Modify admissions requirements and procedures at any time.
• Withdraw an offer of admission if false or misleading information is provided.

6. Academic Policies

Students enrolled at WBU are subject to our academic policies, regulations, and code of conduct as published in our official academic documents. These policies may be updated from time to time, and it is the student's responsibility to stay informed of any changes.

7. Fees and Payments

Tuition fees, registration fees, and other charges are as published on our website and official documents. WBU reserves the right to modify fees with appropriate notice. All payments are subject to our refund policy as outlined in our financial regulations.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

Our website and services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that:

• The website will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free.
• The information on the website is accurate, complete, or current.
• Any defects or errors will be corrected.
• The website is free of viruses or other harmful components.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Western Balkans University shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, use, or other intangible losses, resulting from:

• Your use or inability to use the website or services.
• Any unauthorized access to or alteration of your transmissions or data.
• Any content or conduct of any third party on the website.
• Any errors or omissions in any content on the website.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by WBU. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You access these links at your own risk.

11. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Western Balkans University, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of the website or your violation of these Terms of Service.

12. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms of Service at any time at our sole discretion. Material changes will be communicated by posting the updated terms on our website with a new effective date. Your continued use of the website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

13. Governing Law

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Albania, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Tirana, Albania.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Service is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:

Western Balkans University
Tirana, Albania
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +355 67 60 20 600