Last Updated: June 1, 2023
These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Design School website, services, and educational programs. Please read these Terms carefully before using our website or enrolling in our courses. By accessing or using our website, services, or educational programs, 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 Design School website, services, or educational programs, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy, found at Privacy Policy, incorporated herein by reference. If you are using our services on behalf of a company or other legal entity, you represent that you have the authority to bind such entity to these Terms. If you do not have such authority, or if you do not agree with these Terms, you must not accept these Terms and may not use our 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.
When you enroll in a Course, you agree to pay all fees associated with the Course. Course fees are as stated at the time of enrollment unless otherwise agreed upon. All Course fees are in US dollars and are subject to change.
You agree to provide accurate and complete payment information. We may use third-party payment processors to facilitate payment. By submitting your payment information, you authorize us to charge the amount due to your selected payment method.
Our refund policy is outlined in our Refund Policy. By enrolling in a Course, you agree to the terms of our Refund Policy.
Upon enrollment and payment, you will be granted access to the Course materials for the specified duration of the Course or as otherwise indicated at the time of enrollment. We reserve the right to modify Course content, structure, or availability at any time.
The Services and Content, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio, video, software, and course materials, are owned by Design School or our licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws. You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable license to access and use the Services and Content for your personal, non-commercial use.
You may not:
The Design School name, logo, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of Design School or our licensors. You may not use such marks without our prior written permission.
You agree not to engage in any of the following prohibited activities:
You retain ownership of any User Content you submit, post, or display on or through the Services. By submitting, posting, or displaying User Content on or through the Services, you grant Design School a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, adapt, modify, publish, translate, distribute, and display such User Content in connection with providing and promoting the Services.
You represent and warrant that:
Design School does not monitor or control User Content posted via the Services and does not take responsibility for such User Content. However, we reserve the right to review, screen, delete, or remove any User Content at any time, without notice, for any reason, including User Content that we determine violates these Terms.
The Services may contain links to third-party websites, resources, or services that are not owned or controlled by Design School. 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 Design School 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.
THE SERVICES AND CONTENT ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR COURSE OF PERFORMANCE.
DESIGN SCHOOL DOES NOT WARRANT THAT: (A) THE SERVICES WILL FUNCTION UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR AVAILABLE AT ANY PARTICULAR TIME OR LOCATION; (B) ANY ERRORS OR DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED; (C) THE SERVICES ARE FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS; OR (D) THE RESULTS OF USING THE SERVICES WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS.
IN NO EVENT SHALL DESIGN SCHOOL, ITS DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, PARTNERS, AGENTS, SUPPLIERS, OR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM: (A) YOUR ACCESS TO OR USE OF OR INABILITY TO ACCESS OR USE THE SERVICES; (B) ANY CONDUCT OR CONTENT OF ANY THIRD PARTY ON THE SERVICES; (C) ANY CONTENT OBTAINED FROM THE SERVICES; AND (D) UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS, USE, OR ALTERATION OF YOUR TRANSMISSIONS OR CONTENT, WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, WHETHER OR NOT WE HAVE BEEN INFORMED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AGGREGATE LIABILITY OF DESIGN SCHOOL EXCEED THE GREATER OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100) OR THE AMOUNT YOU HAVE PAID TO DESIGN SCHOOL FOR THE SERVICES IN THE PAST SIX MONTHS.
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Design School and its licensees, licensors, and service providers, and its and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, suppliers, successors, and assigns 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 or your use of the Services, including, but not limited to, your User Content, any use of the Content, services, and products other than as expressly authorized in these Terms, or your use of any information obtained from the Services.
These Terms shall remain in full force and effect while you use the Services. We may terminate or suspend your access to the Services immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Services will immediately cease. 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 shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights. If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court, the remaining provisions of these Terms will remain in effect.
Before filing a claim against Design School, you agree to attempt to resolve the dispute informally by contacting us at [email protected]. We'll try to resolve the dispute by contacting you via email. If a dispute is not resolved within 30 days of submission, you or Design School may bring a formal proceeding.
Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms, including the validity, interpretation, breach, or termination thereof, shall be resolved by binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. The arbitration shall be conducted in Los Angeles, California, unless both parties agree otherwise. The arbitration shall be conducted in the English language by a single arbitrator. The arbitrator's award shall be final and binding and may be entered as a judgment in any court of competent jurisdiction.
YOU AND DESIGN SCHOOL AGREE THAT EACH MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY IN YOUR OR ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING. Further, unless both you and Design School agree otherwise, the arbitrator may not consolidate more than one person's claims, and may not otherwise preside over any form of a representative or class proceeding.
We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will try to provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion. By continuing to access or use our Services after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms. If you do not agree to the new terms, please stop using the Services.
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
Design SchoolBy using our website, services, or enrolling in our courses, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.