Terms of Service

Please read these terms carefully before using Ootu Academy's services. By using our platform, you agree to be bound by these terms.

Last updated: January 1, 2025

1Introduction

Welcome to Ootu Academy! Ootu Academy offers educational products and services provided by Ootu Academy, Inc. These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your use of our website, apps, and other products and services ("Services"). By clicking "I accept" (or for those who have not yet created an account, by using our Services), you agree to be bound by these Terms. By using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. THESE TERMS INCLUDE AN ARBITRATION AGREEMENT, JURY TRIAL WAIVER AND CLASS ACTION WAIVER THAT APPLY TO ALL CLAIMS BROUGHT AGAINST OOTU ACADEMY. PLEASE READ THEM CAREFULLY AS THEY AFFECT YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS.

2Using Our Services

2.1 Who May Use Our Services

Any use or access by anyone under the age of 13 is strictly prohibited. Additionally, you may use our Services only if you: • Can form a binding contract with Ootu Academy • Comply with these Terms, all applicable laws, and our policies • Are over the age at which you can provide consent to data processing under the laws of your country Certain regions and Content Offerings may have additional requirements and/or different age restrictions. Any violation of our Terms, applicable laws, or Policies may result in your access to all or part of the Services being suspended, disabled, or terminated.

2.2 Account Security

When you create your Ootu Academy account, and when you subsequently use certain features, you must provide us with accurate and complete information, and you agree to update your information to keep it accurate and complete. You are responsible for safeguarding your password and for all activities that occur under your account. You should not share your account credentials with others.

2.3 Our License to You

Subject to these Terms and our Policies, we grant you a limited, personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license right to use our Services. The rights granted herein are only for your personal, non-commercial use, unless you obtain our written permission otherwise. You also agree that you will create, access, and/or use only one user account, unless expressly permitted by Ootu Academy, and you will not share access to your account or access information for your account with any third party.

3Content Offerings

3.1 Changes to Content Offerings

Ootu Academy offers courses and content ("Content Offerings") from instructors and educational partners ("Content Providers"). While we seek to provide world-class Content Offerings from our Content Providers, unexpected events do occur. Ootu Academy reserves the right to cancel, interrupt, reschedule, or modify any Content Offerings, or change the point value or weight of any assignment, quiz, or other assessment.

3.2 No Academic Credit

Ootu Academy does not grant academic credit for the completion of Content Offerings. Unless otherwise explicitly indicated by a credit-granting institution, participation in or completion of Content Offerings does not confer any academic credit. Ootu Academy, instructors, and the associated Content Providers have no obligation to have Content Offerings recognized by any educational institution or accreditation organization.

3.3 Disclaimer of Student-Content Provider Relationship

Nothing in these Terms or otherwise with respect to your participation in any Content Offerings establishes any relationship between you and any Content Provider. This includes enrollment or registration in any Content Provider institution.

4Your Content

4.1 User Content License

The Services enable you to share your content, such as homework, quizzes, exams, projects, other assignments you submit, posts you make in the forums, and the like ("User Content"). You retain all intellectual property rights in, and are responsible for, the User Content you create and share.

4.2 How Ootu Academy and Others May Use User Content

To the extent that you provide User Content, you grant Ootu Academy a fully-transferable, royalty-free, perpetual, sublicensable, non-exclusive, worldwide license to copy, distribute, modify, create derivative works based on, publicly perform, publicly display, and otherwise use the User Content. This license includes granting Ootu Academy the right to authorize Content Providers to use User Content with their registered students or other learners independent of the Services.

5Prohibited Conduct and Honor Code

5.1 Academic Integrity

Ootu Academy is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity. Prohibited conduct includes but is not limited to: • Plagiarism: Copying or reproducing words, ideas, or any other materials from another source without giving credit • Unauthorized collaboration: Working together on assignments unless expressly permitted • Contract cheating: Paying or allowing another person to create work for submission • Impersonation: Completing work when logged in as another user • Unauthorized sharing: Making assessment solutions available to anyone else • Fraud: Any misrepresentation about the authorship or conditions under which work was performed

5.2 Consequences for Violations

Ootu Academy will determine relevant sanctions based on the kind of misconduct, the severity of the behavior, and any previous history of misconduct. Violations may result in: • Warning or suspension of account access • Removal from courses • Permanent account termination • Loss of certificates or achievements No refunds will be issued in the case of any corrective action for Honor Code violations.

6Payments and Refunds

All course fees are clearly displayed at the time of purchase. Payment is required before accessing premium course content. Refunds may be available within specified timeframes depending on the course type and your progress. Refund policies are detailed in our Refund Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

7Privacy and Security

We care about the security of our users. While we work to protect the security of your account and related information, Ootu Academy cannot guarantee that unauthorized third parties will not be able to defeat our security measures. Please notify us immediately of any compromise or unauthorized use of your account.

8Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account and access to our Services immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including breach of these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Services will cease immediately. All provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive.

9Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS. OOTU ACADEMY MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO THE OPERATION OF THE SERVICES, OR THE INFORMATION, CONTENT, OR MATERIALS INCLUDED THEREIN. OOTU ACADEMY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND ARISING FROM THE USE OF THE SERVICES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

10Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of [Jurisdiction].

11Arbitration Agreement

YOU AGREE THAT ALL DISPUTES BETWEEN YOU AND OOTU ACADEMY WILL BE RESOLVED BY BINDING ARBITRATION. YOU WAIVE YOUR RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN CLASS ACTIONS OR CLASS-WIDE ARBITRATION. The arbitration will be conducted by a neutral arbitrator in accordance with the rules of [Arbitration Organization].

12Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes via email or through our Services. Your continued use of our Services after such modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

13Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at legal@ootu.me.