1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using the SkillUp Academy website (hereinafter referred to as "the Website") and its services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions (hereinafter referred to as "Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use the Website or its services.
2. Description of Services
SkillUp Academy provides online educational courses, resources, and related services designed to enhance your skills and career prospects. We offer a variety of courses taught by experienced instructors covering diverse fields like data science, web development, graphic design, and more. The availability of courses and resources may vary.
3. User Accounts
3.1 Account Creation
To access certain features of the Website, you may be required to create an account. You must provide accurate and complete information during the registration process and keep your account information up-to-date. You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.
3.2 Account Security
You must notify SkillUp Academy immediately of any unauthorized access to or use of your account. SkillUp Academy will not be liable for any losses incurred as a result of unauthorized access to your account, but you may be liable for the losses of SkillUp Academy or others due to such unauthorized use.
3.3 Account Termination
SkillUp Academy reserves the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time for any reason, including but not limited to violation of these Terms, suspected fraudulent activity, or abusive behavior. You may also terminate your account at any time by contacting us at accounts@skillup.edu.
4. Course Enrollment and Payment
4.1 Course Enrollment
Enrolling in a course on SkillUp Academy grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and view the course content for personal, non-commercial purposes. Course enrollment is subject to availability and may be subject to additional terms and conditions specific to the course.
4.2 Payment Terms
Fees for courses are listed on the Website and are subject to change. You agree to pay all fees associated with your course enrollment. Payments are processed securely through our third-party payment processor. We accept major credit cards and other forms of payment as indicated on the Website.
4.3 Refund Policy
SkillUp Academy offers a 30-day money-back guarantee for most courses. If you are not satisfied with a course, you may request a refund within 30 days of your enrollment date. Certain courses may have different refund policies, which will be clearly stated on the course description page. To request a refund, please contact us at refunds@skillup.edu.
5. Intellectual Property
5.1 Ownership
All content on the Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, videos, software, and course materials, is the property of SkillUp Academy or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works of any content on the Website without the express written consent of SkillUp Academy.
5.2 User Content
If you submit any content to the Website, such as comments, reviews, or forum posts, you grant SkillUp Academy a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sublicensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such content throughout the world in any media.
6. Acceptable Use
You agree to use the Website and its services in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. You must not:
- Use the Website for any illegal or unauthorized purpose.
- Interfere with or disrupt the operation of the Website or its servers.
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Website or its systems.
- Transmit any viruses, malware, or other harmful code.
- Engage in any activity that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the Website.
- Collect or harvest any information about other users without their consent.
- Post or transmit any content that is defamatory, obscene, offensive, or otherwise objectionable.
7. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Website and its services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. SkillUp Academy makes no warranties, express or implied, regarding the Website or its services, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. SkillUp Academy does not warrant that the Website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.
8. Limitation of Liability
In no event shall SkillUp Academy be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with your use of the Website or its services, even if SkillUp Academy has been advised of the possibility of such damages. SkillUp Academy's total liability to you for any claim arising out of or in connection with these Terms or your use of the Website shall not exceed the amount you paid to SkillUp Academy for the services in question.
9. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold SkillUp Academy harmless from any claims, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including attorneys' fees) arising out of or in connection with your use of the Website or its services, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of another.
10. Changes to Terms
SkillUp Academy reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Any changes to these Terms will be posted on the Website, and your continued use of the Website after the posting of such changes constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically for any updates or changes.
11. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
12. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact us at:
SkillUp Academy
42 Innovation Drive
Silicon Valley, CA 94304
Email: legal@skillup.edu
Phone: (650) 555-2800