<h1>Legal compliance checklist for blended executive education programmes: accreditation, marketing claims, data protection, IP, contracts, consumer refunds</h1> An academic institution and an EdTech partner announced a 10-month blended executive education programme for senior managers and entrepreneurs, using a proprietary leadership framework and offering alumni status on completion; eligibility, selection criteria and fee/nomination processes were described for professionals with at least 10 years' experience. Legal considerations include compliance with higher-education regulatory requirements, accuracy of marketing and accreditation claims, data protection and platform security for online delivery, contractual clarity on certification and intellectual property in course materials, and consumer-protection and refund policies for nominated or retail applicants.