T&Cs and Data Ethics

Data Ethics

All tech is political. From the metal extracted to run code, the authors writing code and the power generated to cool the metal. Raise that by magnitudes for data.

You’ll find information about both our data ethics and social policies here.

GenAI Policy

GenAI tools should not be used casually without understanding the deep ethical impacts of the energy use of GenAI, copyright infringement and what it means for creativity.

We fully support and understand that many of our clients have benefited from all sorts of generative tools. Individuals and companies have the freedom to exercise lifestyle choices the way they see fit.

  • We refuse to use image generation tools for throw away content. The energy impact of generating an image used on a single slide is not justifiable - for us it is equivalent to disposable e-waste.

  • We do not use any GenAI tools with clients data, information or ideas without a client specifically requesting them.

  • We refuse to use any generative images without disclosing their origin.

  • We refuse to use GenAI tools for idea generation without disclosing their use, and do not begin with GenAI.

  • We exercise restraint in the use of generative coding tools. It would be silly to refuse to use command completion, auto-correct and other common IDE features. Similarly, refusing to engage with any generative code tools feels reactive. However, vibe coding doesn’t align with our desire to truly understand the work and data that we interact with.

T&Cs

Services from GPCDS are provided via the comany Visible Data Ltd (10489177).

We provide workshops, consulting and coaching services.

Tickets to workshops have a cancellation policy that you can find via the Ticket Tailor booking service. Consulting and coaching services are provided under individual license agreements.

You can contact us at any time via hello@gpcds.com

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Ticket Refund Policy

Unless otherwise stated in your ticket, our default refunds policy is as follows:

  • If notice is provided

    • within 21 days or more in advance you will receive a full refund, less a £30 administration fee.

    • within 14 days or more you will be charged 50% of the ticket price, plus a £30 administration fee

    • less than 14 days you will not receive a refund.

  • Non-attendance will be charged at the full rate.

  • If the unexpected happens, please contact hello@gpcds.com. If possible, we’ll transfer your bookings to another workshop.