Terms and Conditions
Welcome to Innovate Academy! These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Innovate Academy website, mobile applications, and online learning platform (collectively, the "Platform"), operated by Innovate Academy, located at 555 Innovation Drive, Suite 200, San Jose, CA 95110. By accessing or using the Platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use the Platform.
1. Account Terms
1.1. Eligibility: You must be at least 18 years old to create an account and use the Platform. By creating an account, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years old and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.
1.2. Account Registration: To access certain features of the Platform, you may be required to register for 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 safeguarding your account password and for all activities that occur under your account. You must notify Innovate Academy immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security.
1.3. Account Suspension/Termination: Innovate Academy reserves the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time, with or without cause, and without prior notice. Reasons for suspension or termination may include, but are not limited to, violation of these Terms, illegal or inappropriate behavior, or inactivity.
1.4. Acceptable Use: You agree to use the Platform only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of, restrict, or inhibit anyone else's use and enjoyment of the Platform. Prohibited behavior includes harassing or causing distress or inconvenience to any other user, transmitting obscene or offensive content, or disrupting the normal flow of dialogue within the Platform.
2. Content Ownership
2.1. Innovate Academy Content: All content on the Platform, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, videos, audio clips, data compilations, software, and course materials, is the property of Innovate Academy or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not use, reproduce, modify, distribute, or display any of Innovate Academy's content without prior written consent.
2.2. User-Generated Content: Users may be permitted to submit content to the Platform, such as forum posts, comments, and assignments ("User Content"). You retain ownership of your User Content. By submitting User Content, you grant Innovate Academy a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sublicensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such User Content in connection with the Platform and Innovate Academy's business. You represent and warrant that you have all rights necessary to grant such license to Innovate Academy and that your User Content does not infringe the rights of any third party.
2.3. Content Moderation: Innovate Academy reserves the right to monitor, review, and remove any User Content that violates these Terms or is otherwise objectionable. However, Innovate Academy does not endorse or guarantee the accuracy, integrity, or quality of any User Content.
3. Liability
3.1. Disclaimer: The Platform and its content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. Innovate Academy disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. Innovate Academy does not warrant that the Platform will be uninterrupted or error-free, that defects will be corrected, or that the Platform is free of viruses or other harmful components.
3.2. Limitation of Liability: In no event shall Innovate Academy be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or in any way connected with your use of the Platform, whether based on contract, tort, strict liability, or any other theory, even if Innovate Academy has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Innovate Academy's liability to you for any cause whatsoever, and regardless of the form of the action, will at all times be limited to the amount paid, if any, by you to Innovate Academy for the use of the Platform during the twelve (12) months prior to the event giving rise to liability.
3.3. Indemnification: You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Innovate Academy, its officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, and suppliers from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from or relating to your use of the Platform, your User Content, or your violation of these Terms.
4. Termination
4.1. Termination by You: You may terminate your account at any time by contacting Innovate Academy's support team at [email protected]. Upon termination, your access to the Platform will be revoked, and any User Content associated with your account may be deleted.
4.2. Termination by Innovate Academy: Innovate Academy reserves the right to terminate your access to the Platform at any time, with or without cause, and without prior notice. Upon termination by Innovate Academy, your access to the Platform will be revoked, and any User Content associated with your account may be deleted.
4.3. Survival: The provisions of Sections 2 (Content Ownership), 3 (Liability), and 4.3 (Survival) shall survive any termination of these Terms.
5. 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 provisions. Any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts located in Santa Clara County, California, and you consent to the jurisdiction of such courts.
6. Changes to Terms
Innovate Academy reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on the Platform. Your continued use of the Platform after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically for updates or changes.
7. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact Innovate Academy at:
Innovate Academy
555 Innovation Drive, Suite 200
San Jose, CA 95110
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (408) 555-1212
These Terms and Conditions were last updated on October 26, 2024.