Terms & Conditions

Effective Date: January 1, 2025

Last Updated: January 1, 2025

Welcome to Office Design Academy. These Terms & Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website at officedesignacademy.org (the "Site") and all related services, courses, and educational content (collectively, the "Services").

1. General Information

Service Provider: Office Design Academy
Registration Number: 04279722
Business Address: 8339 Maphumulo Plains Port Nkosinathi, FS 2996, South Africa
Contact Phone: +6771371167
Contact Email: [email protected]

2. Course Enrollment and Access

2.1 Eligibility

To enroll in our courses, you must:

• Be at least 18 years of age or have parental/guardian consent
• Have the legal capacity to enter into binding contracts
• Provide accurate, current, and complete registration information
• Maintain and update your account information to keep it accurate

2.2 Account Creation

When creating an account, you agree to:

• Provide truthful and accurate information
• Maintain the security of your account credentials
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
• Not share your account with others

2.3 Course Access

Upon successful payment and enrollment:

• You will receive lifetime access to purchased course materials (unless otherwise specified)
• Access credentials will be provided within 24 hours of enrollment confirmation
• Course content is accessible through our learning management platform
• You may access courses from any device with internet connectivity
• Concurrent logins from multiple devices may be restricted for security

2.4 Course Modifications

Office Design Academy reserves the right to:

• Update, modify, or improve course content to maintain quality and relevance
• Add supplementary materials or bonus content
• Discontinue courses with reasonable notice to enrolled students
• Make technical adjustments to the learning platform

Enrolled students will receive updates at no additional cost.

3. Pricing and Payment

3.1 Course Pricing

All prices are listed in United States Dollars (USD) and include:

• Corporate Office Design Fundamentals: $899
• Modern Workspace & Hot Desking: $1,199
• Executive Suite & Private Office Design: $1,499
• Sustainable & Biophilic Office Design: $1,299
• Complete Office Design Masterclass: $2,999

Prices are subject to change without prior notice, but changes will not affect orders already placed.

3.2 Payment Processing

• Payments are processed securely through third-party payment providers
• We accept major credit cards, debit cards, and other approved payment methods
• Full payment is required before course access is granted
• Payment confirmation will be sent via email
• You are responsible for all applicable taxes and transaction fees

3.3 Payment Plans

If installment payment plans are offered for specific courses:

• Terms will be clearly stated at the time of purchase
• Missed payments may result in suspension of course access
• Full course access will be restored upon payment completion

4. Refund Policy

Please refer to our separate Refund Policy for detailed information regarding refunds, cancellations, and our money-back guarantee.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

5.1 Our Content

All course materials, including but not limited to:

• Video lectures and recorded presentations
• Written materials, workbooks, and guides
• Images, graphics, and design templates
• Software tools and resources
• Quizzes, assessments, and exercises
• Website design, layout, and branding

are the exclusive property of Office Design Academy or our licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

5.2 License to Use

Upon enrollment, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to:

• Access and view course materials for personal, non-commercial educational purposes
• Download materials explicitly marked as downloadable
• Complete exercises and projects as part of your learning

5.3 Restrictions

You agree NOT to:

• Reproduce, duplicate, copy, or resell any course materials
• Share access credentials or course content with non-enrolled individuals
• Record, screenshot, or capture course videos without permission
• Distribute, publicly display, or create derivative works from our content
• Use course materials for commercial purposes or commercial training
• Remove copyright notices or proprietary markings
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any software or tools provided

5.4 Student Work

You retain ownership of original work you create during courses. By submitting work for review or sharing in community forums, you grant us a non-exclusive license to use your work for educational and promotional purposes with attribution.

6. Certificates and Credentials

• Certificates are awarded upon successful course completion and passing required assessments
• Certificates verify completion of Office Design Academy courses and are not professional licenses
• Certificate authenticity can be verified through our verification system
• We reserve the right to revoke certificates for violation of these Terms
• Certificates include ISO 9001:2015 certification reference and IIDA accreditation where applicable

7. User Conduct and Prohibited Activities

You agree to use our Services responsibly and not to:

• Violate any applicable laws, regulations, or third-party rights
• Engage in fraudulent activities or misrepresent your identity
• Upload viruses, malware, or malicious code
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or other user accounts
• Interfere with or disrupt the Services or servers
• Harass, abuse, or harm other students or instructors
• Post inappropriate, offensive, or unlawful content in forums or discussions
• Spam or send unsolicited communications to other users
• Scrape, crawl, or data mine our website without authorization

8. Community Guidelines

When participating in forums, discussions, or community features:

• Be respectful, professional, and constructive
• Provide helpful feedback and support to fellow students
• Respect diverse perspectives and experiences
• Do not share personal contact information publicly
• Report inappropriate behavior or content to moderators

We reserve the right to remove content and suspend accounts that violate community guidelines.

9. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

9.1 Educational Content Disclaimer

9.2 No Warranties

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

• Warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
• Non-infringement or uninterrupted, error-free operation
• Accuracy, completeness, or reliability of content
• Results or outcomes from using our courses

9.3 Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, OFFICE DESIGN ACADEMY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

• Indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages
• Loss of profits, revenue, data, or business opportunities
• Damages arising from use or inability to use our Services
• Third-party actions or content

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID FOR THE SPECIFIC COURSE IN QUESTION.

9.4 Technical Issues

We are not responsible for:

• Internet connectivity issues or service provider problems
• Device compatibility or technical requirements not met
• Data loss due to user error or device failure
• Third-party platform outages or disruptions

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Office Design Academy, its directors, officers, employees, instructors, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

• Your violation of these Terms
• Your use or misuse of the Services
• Your violation of third-party rights
• Content you submit or share through our Services
• Your professional practice based on course learning

11. Privacy and Data Protection

Our collection, use, and protection of your personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using our Services, you consent to our privacy practices as described in the Privacy Policy.

12. Third-Party Services and Links

• Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, resources, or services
• We are not responsible for third-party content, policies, or practices
• Third-party integrations (payment processors, analytics) are governed by their respective terms
• We do not endorse or assume liability for external sites or services

13. Termination and Suspension

13.1 By You

You may discontinue using our Services at any time, subject to our Refund Policy.

13.2 By Us

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Services, with or without notice, if:

• You violate these Terms or our policies
• You engage in fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activities
• You fail to make required payments
• Required by law or regulatory authorities
• Necessary to protect our rights or the rights of others

13.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

• Your access to courses and materials will be revoked
• Provisions regarding intellectual property, liability, and indemnification survive
• Refunds will be handled according to our Refund Policy
• You must cease all use of our content and materials

14. Modifications to Terms

We may update these Terms periodically. Changes will be effective when:

• Posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date
• Notification sent to registered users via email

Material changes will be communicated with at least 30 days' notice. Continued use of Services after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

15. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

15.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of South Africa, without regard to conflict of law principles.

15.2 Dispute Resolution

In the event of disputes arising from these Terms or your use of our Services:

• Parties agree to first attempt good-faith negotiation to resolve disputes informally
• If informal resolution fails within 30 days, disputes may be submitted to mediation
• Unresolved disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of courts in Free State, South Africa

15.3 Class Action Waiver

To the extent permitted by law, disputes must be brought on an individual basis. You waive the right to participate in class action lawsuits or class-wide arbitration.

16. Miscellaneous Provisions

16.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Refund Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Office Design Academy regarding the Services.

16.2 Severability

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

16.3 Waiver

Failure to enforce any provision does not constitute a waiver of our right to enforce that or any other provision in the future.

16.4 Assignment

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

16.5 Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for delays or failures in performance resulting from circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including natural disasters, war, terrorism, labor disputes, or government actions.

16.6 Language

These Terms are provided in English. Any translations are for convenience only, and the English version shall prevail in case of discrepancies.

17. Contact Information

18. Acknowledgment

BY CLICKING "I AGREE," COMPLETING ENROLLMENT, OR USING OUR SERVICES, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS & CONDITIONS.

These Terms & Conditions were last updated on January 1, 2025, and are effective immediately for new users and 30 days after posting for existing users.