Terms of Service

2.1 Acceptable Use Policy

When using our services, you agree to:

• Use our platform for legitimate educational purposes only
• Respect intellectual property rights of course materials and content
• Maintain respectful communication with instructors and fellow students
• Provide accurate information during registration and enrollment

2.2 Prohibited Activities

The following activities are strictly prohibited:

• Sharing course materials without authorization
• Attempting to access restricted areas of our platform
• Disrupting online classes or harassing other participants
• Using automated tools to access our services without permission

2.3 Service Access Requirements

To access our services, you must:

• Be at least 16 years old or have parental consent
• Have the necessary technical equipment and internet connection
• Complete the enrollment process and payment requirements
• Agree to our educational standards and code of conduct

3.1 Account Creation

When creating an account with Dev Academy:

• You must provide accurate and complete information
• You are responsible for maintaining account security
• Each person may only create one account
• You must promptly update any changes to your information

3.2 Account Security

You are responsible for:

• Maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials
• All activities that occur under your account
• Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized access
• Logging out from shared or public computers

3.3 Account Suspension and Termination

We may suspend or terminate accounts for:

• Violation of these Terms of Service
• Non-payment of fees or fraudulent payment activity
• Disruptive behavior or harassment of other users
• Prolonged inactivity (accounts inactive for over 2 years)

4.1 Service Uptime and Maintenance

We strive to maintain high service availability, but please note:

• Our platform aims for 99.5% uptime excluding scheduled maintenance
• Maintenance windows are typically scheduled during low-usage hours
• We provide advance notice of planned maintenance when possible
• Emergency maintenance may occur without prior notice

4.2 Feature Availability

Service features may vary based on:

• Your enrollment level and course package
• Geographic location and local regulations
• Platform updates and improvements
• Technical limitations or compatibility requirements

4.3 Service Modifications

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our services with reasonable notice. We will make efforts to minimize disruption to ongoing courses and provide alternative arrangements when possible. Students will be notified of significant changes that may affect their learning experience.

5.1 Course Content Ownership

All course materials, including but not limited to:

• Video lectures, presentations, and written materials
• Code examples, projects, and assignments
• Assessment materials and evaluation criteria
• Platform design, logos, and branding elements

Are the intellectual property of Dev Academy and protected by copyright laws.

5.2 Student Work and Licenses

Regarding your coursework and projects:

• You retain ownership of original work you create
• You grant us a limited license to use your work for educational purposes
• We may showcase exemplary student projects (with permission)
• You may use course-taught techniques in your professional work

5.3 License Grants

Upon enrollment, we grant you a personal, non-transferable, limited license to access and use course materials for your educational purposes. This license expires upon course completion or account termination. You may not redistribute, sell, or commercially exploit any course content without explicit written permission.