Last Updated: April 15, 2023
These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Journalism Academy website and services. Please read these Terms carefully before using our website or services. By accessing or using our website or services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our website or services.
By accessing or using the Journalism Academy website and services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated by reference. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use our website or services.
In these Terms, the following definitions apply:
To use certain features of our Services, you may need to register for an Account. When you register, you agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information and to update this information to maintain its accuracy. You are responsible for safeguarding your password and for all activities that occur under your Account. You agree to notify us immediately if you suspect any unauthorized use of your Account.
You must be at least 18 years old to create an Account and use our Services. By creating an Account, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years old.
You may not create more than one Account without our express permission. We reserve the right to terminate any duplicate Accounts.
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your Account at any time for any reason, including but not limited to violation of these Terms. You may also terminate your Account at any time by contacting our customer service.
Journalism Academy provides educational courses, training, resources, and related services for journalists and media professionals. Our services include in-person courses, online learning, workshops, events, and educational materials.
All content and materials provided through our services, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, digital downloads, data compilations, and software, are the property of Journalism Academy or its content suppliers and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
Subject to your compliance with these Terms, Journalism Academy grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable license to access and use the content and materials solely for your personal, non-commercial educational purposes. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any content or materials except as expressly permitted in these Terms or with our prior written consent.
By enrolling in a course or program, you agree to pay all applicable fees and adhere to the specific terms of that course or program. Enrollment is subject to availability and may require meeting certain prerequisites or admissions criteria.
All fees are quoted in US dollars unless otherwise specified. Payment must be made in full at the time of enrollment unless an installment plan has been arranged. We accept payment via major credit cards, bank transfers, and other payment methods as specified at the time of checkout.
All fees are exclusive of any applicable taxes, which will be charged additionally where required by law.
Our refund policy is detailed in our separate Refund Policy, which is incorporated by reference into these Terms.
You agree not to use our website or services to:
The website, services, and all content and materials included on the website or as part of the services, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, digital downloads, data compilations, and software, are the property of Journalism Academy or its content suppliers and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to access and use our website and services for your personal, non-commercial purposes. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any content or materials except as expressly permitted in these Terms.
The Journalism Academy name, logo, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of Journalism Academy or its affiliates or licensors. You may not use such marks without our prior written permission.
By submitting, posting, or displaying content on or through our website or services, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, adapt, publish, translate, and distribute such content in any and all media. You represent and warrant that you own or have the necessary rights to grant us this license.
Our website or services may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Journalism Academy. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You acknowledge and agree that we shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such websites or services.
Your use of our website and services is at your sole risk. The website and services are provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis. We expressly disclaim all warranties of any kind, whether express, implied, or statutory, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, and non-infringement.
We do not guarantee that the website or services will meet your requirements, be available on an uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free basis, or be accurate, reliable, complete, legal, or safe.
While we strive to provide high-quality educational content and services, we do not guarantee specific outcomes, job placement, or career advancement as a result of using our services. Educational results may vary based on individual factors such as effort, prior knowledge, and market conditions.
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall Journalism Academy, its affiliates, or their respective directors, officers, employees, agents, or licensors be liable for any indirect, punitive, incidental, special, consequential, or exemplary damages, including without limitation damages for loss of profits, goodwill, use, data, or other intangible losses, arising out of or relating to your use of, or inability to use, the website or services.
In no event shall our total liability to you for all claims arising out of or relating to the use of, or inability to use, the website or services exceed the amount paid by you to Journalism Academy for the services during the twelve (12) month period preceding the event giving rise to such liability.
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Journalism Academy, its affiliates, and their respective directors, officers, employees, agents, and licensors from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees) arising from: (a) your use of the website or services; (b) your violation of these Terms; (c) your violation of any third-party right, including without limitation any intellectual property right, publicity, confidentiality, property, or privacy right; or (d) any claim that your content caused damage to a third party.
These Terms and your use of the website and services shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision or rule.
Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the website or services shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the American Arbitration Association's rules for arbitration of consumer-related disputes, and shall be conducted in New York, New York. You hereby submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the arbitration in New York, New York.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, we may seek injunctive or other equitable relief to protect our intellectual property rights in any court of competent jurisdiction.
Any arbitration shall be conducted on an individual basis and not in a class, consolidated, or representative action. If for any reason a claim proceeds in court rather than in arbitration, we each waive any right to a jury trial.
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. If we make material changes to these Terms, we will notify you by email or through a notice on our website. Your continued use of the website or services after such modifications will constitute your acknowledgment and agreement to the modified Terms.
We may terminate or suspend your account and bar access to the website or services immediately, without prior notice or liability, under our sole discretion, for any reason whatsoever, including but not limited to a breach of these Terms.
If you wish to terminate your account, you may simply discontinue using the website and services, or contact us to request account deletion.
All provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive termination, including, without limitation, ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.
These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published by us on the website, shall constitute the entire agreement between you and us concerning the website and services.
Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of such right or provision. The waiver of any such right or provision will be effective only if in writing and signed by a duly authorized representative of Journalism Academy.
If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be struck and the remaining provisions shall be enforced to the fullest extent under law.
You may not assign or transfer these Terms, by operation of law or otherwise, without our prior written consent. Any attempt by you to assign or transfer these Terms without such consent will be null. We may freely assign or transfer these Terms without restriction.
The section titles in these Terms are for convenience only and have no legal or contractual effect.
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
Journalism Academy
123 Media Avenue
New York, NY 10001
United States
Email: legal@journalismacademy.com
Phone: +1-555-123-4567
