Terms of Use for Professional Development Courses

Last Updated: May 15, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using our Professional Development Courses, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. These terms govern your use of our online learning platform and professional training services in Canada.

2. Definitions

  • Course: Any professional development training program offered through our platform
  • User: An individual registered for professional development courses
  • Content: Educational materials, videos, documents, and resources provided in courses
  • Platform: Our online learning management system

3. User Eligibility

Users must be:

  • At least 18 years of age
  • Legally capable of entering into a binding agreement
  • Seeking genuine professional development or skills enhancement

4. User Obligations and Rights

4.1 User Responsibilities

  • Provide accurate registration information
  • Maintain account confidentiality
  • Use course materials for personal learning purposes only
  • Comply with academic integrity standards

4.2 User Rights

  • Access purchased course materials
  • Receive promised educational content
  • Request support and guidance
  • Receive clear communication about course offerings

5. Intellectual Property Rights

5.1 Content Ownership

  • All course content remains the intellectual property of our organization
  • Users receive a non-transferable, limited license to access materials
  • Reproduction, distribution, or republishing of content is strictly prohibited

5.2 User-Generated Content

  • Users retain ownership of original contributions
  • By submitting content, users grant a worldwide, royalty-free license for platform use

6. Course Participation and Conduct

  • Harassment, discriminatory behavior, or inappropriate conduct is prohibited
  • Users must engage respectfully with instructors and fellow learners
  • Violations may result in immediate account termination

7. Payment and Refund Policy

  • Course fees are non-refundable after 7 days of purchase
  • Partial refunds may be considered under exceptional circumstances
  • Payment methods must be valid and authorized

8. Limitation of Liability

  • Our organization is not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
  • Total liability is limited to the course purchase price
  • We do not guarantee specific career outcomes from course completion

9. Dispute Resolution

  • Any disputes shall be resolved through mediation
  • Jurisdiction is exclusively within Canadian legal frameworks
  • Arbitration will occur in the province of the user’s primary residence

10. Platform Modifications

10.1 Terms of Use Updates

  • We reserve the right to modify these terms
  • Users will be notified of significant changes
  • Continued use after modifications constitutes acceptance

10.2 Course Changes

  • Course content may be updated periodically
  • We maintain the right to modify, replace, or discontinue courses

11. Service Termination

  • Users may terminate their account at any time
  • We reserve the right to terminate accounts for terms violations
  • Course access will be immediately revoked upon termination

12. Privacy and Data Protection

  • User data is handled in compliance with Canadian privacy laws
  • Personal information is protected and not shared without consent

13. Contact Information

For questions or concerns:

14. Governing Law

These terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Canada.

15. Acknowledgment

By using our Professional Development Courses, you acknowledge understanding and agreeing to these terms.