Terms of Service

Agreement to Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the Course Techniques website and services operated by Course Techniques ("we," "our," or "us"). By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our services.

Description of Service

Course Techniques is an educational platform that connects learners with professional courses and training programs. We provide information about courses, facilitate connections between learners and course providers, and offer educational resources.

We act as an intermediary between course providers and learners. Individual courses are provided by third-party instructors and organizations, and we are not directly responsible for course content or delivery.

User Accounts and Registration

While browsing our course catalog does not require registration, certain services may require you to create an account. When creating an account, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain the security of your account credentials
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use

Acceptable Use

You agree to use our services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:

• Use the service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe upon the rights of others
• Upload or transmit harmful or malicious content
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Interfere with or disrupt the service or servers
• Use automated systems to access the service without permission

Course Enrollment and Payments

Course enrollment and payment processes are handled by individual course providers. When you enroll in a course:

• You enter into a separate agreement with the course provider
• Course Techniques is not party to payment transactions
• Refund and cancellation policies are determined by course providers
• Course access and delivery are the responsibility of course providers

We encourage you to review each course provider's terms and policies before enrollment.

Intellectual Property Rights

The Course Techniques website, including its design, text, graphics, logos, and software, is owned by Course Techniques and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

Course content is owned by the respective course providers and instructors. Users are granted limited access to course materials for personal educational use only, subject to the terms set by each course provider.

User-Generated Content

If you submit content to our platform (such as reviews, comments, or feedback), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, modify, and display such content for the purpose of operating and improving our services.

You are solely responsible for any content you submit and must ensure it does not violate any laws or third-party rights.

Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your information. By using our services, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in our Privacy Policy.

Disclaimers

Our services are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind. We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to:

• Warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose
• Warranties regarding the accuracy or completeness of content
• Warranties that the service will be uninterrupted or error-free
• Warranties regarding the quality or effectiveness of courses

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Course Techniques shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or use, arising from your use of our services.

Our total liability to you for any claims arising from these Terms or your use of our services shall not exceed the amount you have paid to us in the twelve months preceding the claim.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Course Techniques, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from:

• Your use of our services
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Any content you submit to our platform

Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to our services immediately, without prior notice, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use our services will cease immediately.

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us. Termination will not affect any rights or obligations that arose before termination.

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Illinois, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising under these Terms will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Chicago, Illinois.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes by posting the updated Terms on our website and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, the remaining provisions will continue to be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.

Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us: