Terms and Conditions

Welcome to SkillForge! These terms and conditions outline the rules and regulations for the use of SkillForge's website and online learning platform, located at www.skillforge.com. By accessing this website and platform, we assume you accept these terms and conditions in full. Do not continue to use SkillForge's website if you do not accept all of the terms and conditions stated on this page.

1. Definitions

In these terms and conditions:

• "SkillForge" refers to SkillForge Inc., its subsidiaries, affiliates, and related entities.
• "Platform" refers to the SkillForge online learning platform, including the website, mobile applications, and all related services.
• "User," "you," and "your" refer to the individual accessing or using the Platform.
• "Content" refers to all courses, materials, videos, articles, quizzes, assignments, and other educational resources available on the Platform.
• "Account" refers to the user profile created upon registration on the Platform.

2. Use of the Platform

SkillForge grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to access and use the Platform and Content solely for your personal, non-commercial educational purposes. You agree to:

• Use the Platform in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Maintain the confidentiality of your Account credentials and are responsible for all activities that occur under your Account.
• Not share your Account with any other person.
• Not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works of the Content without the express written consent of SkillForge.
• Not use the Platform to transmit or distribute any viruses, malware, or other harmful software.
• Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Platform or any other user's Account.
• Not engage in any activity that disrupts or interferes with the operation of the Platform.
• Respect the intellectual property rights of SkillForge and its Content providers.

3. Account Registration

To access certain features of the Platform, you must register for an Account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process and to update such information to keep it accurate, current, and complete. SkillForge reserves the right to suspend or terminate your Account if any information provided during registration is inaccurate, not current, or incomplete. All personal information will be processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

4. Course Enrollment and Fees

Enrolling in courses on SkillForge may require payment of fees as specified for each course. Fees are subject to change. SkillForge uses secure payment gateways to process transactions. By enrolling in a course, you agree to pay all applicable fees. SkillForge’s refund policy, which can be found on the website’s FAQ page, applies to all course enrollments. We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee for most courses, excluding subscription-based programs.

5. Intellectual Property

All Content on the Platform, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, video clips, and software, is the property of SkillForge or its Content providers and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You acknowledge and agree that you do not acquire any ownership rights in the Content by using the Platform.

6. User-Generated Content

Users may be permitted to submit content to the Platform, such as comments, forum posts, and assignments. By submitting content, you grant SkillForge a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sublicensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such content throughout the world in any media. You represent and warrant that you own or otherwise control all of the rights to the content that you submit and that the content does not infringe upon the rights of any third party.

7. Disclaimers

The Platform and Content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. SkillForge does not warrant that the Platform will be uninterrupted or error-free, that defects will be corrected, or that the Platform is free of viruses or other harmful components. SkillForge is not responsible for any errors or omissions in the Content, or for any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of the use of the Platform or the Content.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, SkillForge shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from (a) your use or inability to use the Platform; (b) any unauthorized access to or use of our servers and/or any personal information stored therein; (c) any interruption or cessation of transmission to or from the Platform; (d) any bugs, viruses, trojan horses, or the like that may be transmitted to or through the Platform by any third party; (e) any errors or omissions in any Content; or (f) any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of your use of any Content posted, emailed, transmitted, or otherwise made available via the Platform, whether based on warranty, contract, tort (including negligence), or any other legal theory, and whether or not SkillForge is advised of the possibility of such damages.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless SkillForge, its officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, and suppliers from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these terms and conditions or your use of the Platform.

10. Modifications to Terms and Conditions

SkillForge reserves the right to modify these terms and conditions at any time, without prior notice. Your continued use of the Platform after any such modifications constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms and conditions. It is your responsibility to review these terms and conditions periodically for any changes. We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page whenever we make changes.

11. Governing Law

These terms and conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to these terms and conditions shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Delaware.

12. Termination

SkillForge may terminate your access to the Platform at any time, without cause or notice. You may terminate your Account at any time by contacting SkillForge's customer support. Upon termination, your right to use the Platform will immediately cease.

13. Accessibility

SkillForge is committed to providing a platform that is accessible to everyone, including individuals with disabilities. We are continually working to improve the accessibility of our website and online learning platform in accordance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1. For more information, please visit our Accessibility Statement.

14. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these terms and conditions, please contact us at Contact Us or by mail at: