Welcome to LearnSphere Academy! These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of our website, LearnSphereAcademy.com, and any related services, including but not limited to online courses, educational materials, and community forums (collectively, the "Services"). By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use our Services.
LearnSphere Academy, operated by Vance Education Group Inc., is committed to providing high-quality online education. Our headquarters are located at 555 Howard Street, Suite 200, San Francisco, CA 94105.
2.1 Account Creation: To access certain features of our Services, you may be required to create an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process and to update such information to keep it accurate, current, and complete. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account password and for all activities that occur under your account. You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized access to or use of your account.
2.2 Acceptable Use: You agree to use our Services only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of or restrict or inhibit the use and enjoyment of our Services by any other person. Prohibited behavior includes, but is not limited to, harassing or causing distress or inconvenience to any other user, transmitting obscene or offensive content, or disrupting the normal flow of dialogue within our Services.
2.3 Course Enrollment: When you enroll in a course, you agree to pay the applicable fees and abide by any additional terms and conditions specific to that course. We reserve the right to modify or cancel any course at any time, and in such cases, we will provide a full refund of any fees paid.
2.4 Termination: We may terminate or suspend your account and access to our Services at any time, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach these Terms.
3.1 Our Content: All content included in or made available through our Services, such as text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, video clips, data compilations, and software, is the property of LearnSphere Academy or its content suppliers and is protected by copyright laws. You may not use, reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works of our content without our express written consent.
3.2 User-Generated Content: If you submit, post, or display any content on or through our Services, you retain ownership of your content. However, by submitting, posting, or displaying your content, you grant LearnSphere Academy a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, and display such content on our Services and in our marketing materials.
3.3 Copyright Policy: LearnSphere Academy respects the intellectual property rights of others. If you believe that your copyrighted work has been infringed upon, please contact us at [email protected] with the following information: a description of the copyrighted work, a description of the infringing material, your contact information, and a statement that you have a good faith belief that the use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner.
4.1 Disclaimer: Our Services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. LearnSphere Academy makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, as to the operation of our Services or the information, content, materials, or products included on our Services. To the fullest extent permissible by applicable law, LearnSphere Academy disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
4.2 Limitation of Liability: LearnSphere Academy will not be liable for any damages of any kind arising from the use of our Services, including, but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, and consequential damages. In no event shall LearnSphere Academy's total liability to you for all damages exceed the amount you paid to us for our Services.
4.3 Indemnification: You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless LearnSphere Academy, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to your use of our Services or your violation of these Terms.
5.1 Informal Resolution: If a dispute arises between you and LearnSphere Academy, we encourage you to first contact us directly to seek a resolution. Please contact our customer support team at [email protected] to initiate an informal resolution process.
5.2 Arbitration: Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or our Services that cannot be resolved through informal resolution shall be submitted to binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. The arbitration shall be conducted in San Francisco, California. The arbitrator's decision shall be final and binding on both parties.
5.3 Class Action Waiver: You agree that any arbitration or court proceeding shall be conducted only on an individual basis and not in a class, consolidated, or representative action. You waive any right to participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration.
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. Any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in San Francisco, California, and you consent to the jurisdiction of such courts.
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
LearnSphere Academy
Vance Education Group Inc.
555 Howard Street, Suite 200
San Francisco, CA 94105
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (415) 555-0100
These terms and conditions are overseen by our Chief Legal Officer, Amelia Chen, Esq. Her expertise ensures we comply with all applicable laws and regulations, offering you a secure and reliable learning environment.
For accessibility-related concerns, please contact our Accessibility Coordinator, David Lee, at [email protected] or (415) 555-0101 ext. 123. We are committed to ensuring our platform is accessible to everyone.
We encourage users to review these terms regularly, as they may be updated periodically. Significant changes will be communicated via email to registered users. Last updated: October 27, 2024.
LearnSphere Academy is dedicated to fostering a transparent and trustworthy educational environment. Your understanding and compliance with these terms contribute to a positive learning experience for all members of our community.