Terms of Service

1.1 Agreement to Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using the Judemy Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use our Services.

1.2 Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction) to use our Services. By using our Services, you represent and warrant that:

• You are of legal age to form a binding contract.
• You have the authority to enter into these Terms on behalf of yourself or the entity you represent.
• You will comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
• All information you provide is accurate, current, and complete.

1.3 Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by:

• Posting the updated Terms on our website with a new "Last Updated" date.
• Sending you an email notification (if you have an account).
• Displaying a prominent notice on our platform.

Your continued use of our Services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

2.1 Account Creation

To access certain features of our Services, you must create an account. When creating an account, you agree to:

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

2.2 Account Security

You are responsible for:

• Maintaining the confidentiality of your username and password.
• Using a strong, unique password for your account.
• Enabling two-factor authentication when available.
• Logging out of your account when using shared devices.
• All activities that occur under your account, whether authorized or not.

2.3 Account Termination

We reserve the right to:

• Suspend or terminate your account if you violate these Terms.
• Delete accounts that are inactive for extended periods.
• Refuse service to anyone for any reason at any time.

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us or using the account deletion feature in your settings.

3.1 Permitted Uses

You may use our Services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree to use our Services to:

• Access educational content, courses, and learning materials.
• Create, develop, and collaborate on projects and code.
• Communicate with other users in a respectful and professional manner.
• Share knowledge and contribute to the community.

3.2 Prohibited Activities

You agree NOT to:

• Violate Laws: Use our Services in any way that violates applicable local, state, national, or international laws or regulations.
• Infringe Rights: Infringe upon the intellectual property, privacy, or other rights of others.
• Harmful Content: Upload, post, transmit, or share content that is illegal, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, or otherwise objectionable.
• Malware: Introduce viruses, worms, trojan horses, or other malicious code.
• Unauthorized Access: Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems, networks, or other users' accounts.
• Spam: Send unsolicited messages, spam, or junk mail.
• Scraping: Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access our Services without permission.
• Reverse Engineering: Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any part of our Services.
• Commercial Use: Use our Services for commercial purposes without explicit authorization.
• Impersonation: Impersonate any person or entity or falsely claim affiliation with any person or entity.

3.3 Content Standards

All content you upload, post, or share must:

• Be accurate and truthful.
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Respect the rights of others.
• Not contain confidential or proprietary information of third parties.
• Not violate any contractual obligations you may have.

3.4 Enforcement

We reserve the right to:

• Remove or disable access to any content that violates these Terms.
• Suspend or terminate accounts that engage in prohibited activities.
• Report illegal activities to law enforcement authorities.
• Take legal action against violators.

4.1 Our Intellectual Property

The Services, including all content, features, functionality, software, designs, logos, trademarks, and other materials, are owned by Judemy or our licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, patent, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not:

• Copy, modify, or create derivative works of our Services.
• Use our trademarks, logos, or branding without permission.
• Remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or proprietary notices.
• Reverse engineer or attempt to extract source code from our Services.

4.2 Your Content

You retain ownership of any content you create, upload, or share on our platform ("Your Content"). However, by using our Services, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to:

• Use, reproduce, modify, and display Your Content to provide and improve our Services.
• Distribute Your Content to other users as part of the Services.
• Create backups and archives of Your Content.
• Use Your Content for marketing and promotional purposes (with your consent).

4.3 User-Generated Content

You are solely responsible for Your Content. You represent and warrant that:

• You own or have the necessary rights to Your Content.
• Your Content does not infringe upon the rights of any third party.
• Your Content complies with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Your Content does not violate these Terms.

4.4 DMCA and Copyright

We respect intellectual property rights and will respond to valid DMCA takedown notices. If you believe your copyright has been infringed, please contact us at:

• Email: copyright@judemy.com
• Include: (1) Description of copyrighted work, (2) Location of infringing material, (3) Your contact information, (4) Statement of good faith, (5) Signature.

5.1 Pricing and Payment

Some features of our Services may require payment. When you make a purchase:

• You agree to pay all fees and charges associated with your purchase.
• Prices are displayed in the currency specified and may change at any time.
• All payments are processed securely through third-party payment processors.
• You are responsible for any taxes, duties, or fees applicable to your purchase.

5.2 Subscriptions

If you subscribe to a paid plan:

• Billing Cycle: Subscriptions are billed on a recurring basis (monthly, annually, etc.) as selected.
• Auto-Renewal: Your subscription will automatically renew unless cancelled before the renewal date.
• Cancellation: You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings.
• Refunds: Refund policies vary by subscription type and are detailed at the time of purchase.
• Price Changes: We may change subscription prices with 30 days' notice. Continued use constitutes acceptance.

5.3 Refunds

Refund eligibility depends on:

• The type of service or product purchased.
• The time elapsed since purchase.
• Whether the service has been substantially used.
• Compliance with our refund policy (available at purchase).

To request a refund, contact our support team with your purchase details.

5.4 Payment Disputes

If you dispute a charge, contact us within 30 days of the transaction. We will investigate and respond within a reasonable timeframe.

6.1 Service Availability

We strive to provide reliable and continuous access to our Services, but we do not guarantee:

• Uninterrupted or error-free operation.
• That all features will be available at all times.
• That the Services will meet your specific requirements.
• That defects or errors will be corrected.

6.2 Service Modifications

We reserve the right to:

• Modify, update, or discontinue any aspect of our Services at any time.
• Add or remove features, functionality, or content.
• Change pricing, subscription plans, or service offerings.
• Perform maintenance, updates, or upgrades that may temporarily interrupt service.

We will provide reasonable notice of material changes when possible.

6.3 Maintenance and Downtime

We may perform scheduled or emergency maintenance that may result in temporary service interruptions. We will:

• Provide advance notice of scheduled maintenance when possible.
• Work to minimize downtime and restore service promptly.
• Not be liable for any losses resulting from maintenance or downtime.

7.1 Disclaimer of Warranties

OUR SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.
• WARRANTIES THAT THE SERVICES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE.
• WARRANTIES REGARDING THE ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, OR QUALITY OF CONTENT OR INFORMATION.

7.2 Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, JUDEMY AND ITS AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

• INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES.
• LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, OR USE.
• BUSINESS INTERRUPTION OR LOSS OF BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.
• DAMAGES RESULTING FROM UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR USE OF YOUR ACCOUNT.
• DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THIRD-PARTY SERVICES OR CONTENT.

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.

7.3 Exclusions

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or limitations of liability. In such cases, our liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Judemy, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to:

• Your use or misuse of our Services.
• Your violation of these Terms or any applicable laws.
• Your Content or any content you submit, post, or transmit through our Services.
• Your infringement of any intellectual property or other rights of any third party.
• Your violation of any third-party rights, including privacy rights.

We reserve the right to assume exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification by you, and you agree to cooperate with our defense of such claims.

9.1 Informal Resolution

Before filing a formal claim, you agree to contact us at legal@judemy.com to attempt to resolve the dispute informally. We will work in good faith to resolve the issue within 60 days.

9.2 Binding Arbitration

If informal resolution is unsuccessful, any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or our Services shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of [Arbitration Organization], except that:

• Either party may seek injunctive relief in court to prevent irreparable harm.
• Small claims may be brought in small claims court.
• Class action lawsuits are waived.

9.3 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to conflict of law principles.

9.4 Jurisdiction

Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the courts of [Your Jurisdiction], and you consent to the jurisdiction of such courts.

10.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published on our Services, constitute the entire agreement between you and Judemy regarding your use of our Services.

10.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

10.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

10.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your account without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.

10.5 Relationship

These Terms do not create a partnership, joint venture, employment, or agency relationship between you and Judemy.

10.6 Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including natural disasters, war, terrorism, labor disputes, or internet failures.

10.7 Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

• Email: legal@judemy.com
• Address: [Your Company Address]