Welcome to TechForward Academy. These Terms and Conditions ("Terms," "Agreement") govern your access to and use of our website, services, courses, and educational programs (collectively, the "Services"). By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
By creating an account, enrolling in courses, or otherwise accessing our Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms, along with our Privacy Policy and Refund Policy.
These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("you," "your," "student," or "user") and TechForward Academy, a registered educational organization (Registration Number: 63812100) with its principal address at 8 Wyman Walk South Kelly, VIC 2965, Brazil ("we," "us," "our," or "Company").
You must be at least 16 years of age to use our Services. If you are between 16 and 18 years old, you must have parental or legal guardian consent to use our Services. By using our Services, you represent and warrant that you meet these age requirements.
To access certain features of our Services, you must create an account. When creating an account, you agree to:
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time, with or without notice, for violations of these Terms, fraudulent activity, or any other reason we deem appropriate. You may also terminate your account at any time by contacting us at info@techriseacademy.net.
TechForward Academy offers various educational programs, courses, and training materials. Course descriptions, curricula, schedules, instructors, and prices are subject to change without prior notice. We strive to provide accurate information but do not guarantee that all details will be error-free.
Enrollment in courses is subject to availability and acceptance of your application. We reserve the right to refuse enrollment to any individual at our discretion. Upon successful enrollment and payment, you will receive access to course materials according to the program schedule.
Unless otherwise specified, course access is granted for the duration stated in the course description. Some courses offer lifetime access while others have defined access periods. Access duration begins upon enrollment confirmation. We may extend or modify access periods at our discretion.
Certain courses may have prerequisites or require specific technical equipment, software, or internet connectivity. You are responsible for ensuring you meet all requirements before enrolling. We are not liable for your inability to access courses due to failure to meet technical requirements.
Course fees are stated in the currency indicated on our website (typically USD or BRL). All fees must be paid in full before accessing course materials unless otherwise agreed in a payment plan. Prices are subject to change, but enrolled students will not be affected by price increases after enrollment.
We accept various payment methods including credit cards, debit cards, and other electronic payment systems. By providing payment information, you represent that you are authorized to use the payment method and authorize us to charge all fees incurred.
For eligible courses, we may offer installment payment plans. Failure to make scheduled payments may result in suspension of course access until the account is brought current. Late payment fees may apply as specified in your payment plan agreement.
Prices do not include applicable taxes unless stated otherwise. You are responsible for any sales tax, VAT, GST, or other taxes that may apply based on your location. We will collect and remit taxes as required by law.
Refund requests are governed by our Refund Policy. Please review this policy carefully before enrolling in any course.
All content provided through our Services, including but not limited to courses, videos, text materials, software, images, graphics, logos, trademarks, and other materials (collectively, "Content"), is owned by or licensed to TechForward Academy and is 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, revocable license to access and use our Content solely for your personal, non-commercial educational purposes. This license does not include any right to:
When you submit projects, assignments, comments, or other materials ("Submissions") through our Services, you retain ownership of your Submissions. However, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and display your Submissions for purposes of providing and improving our Services, showcasing student work (with your permission), and for marketing purposes.
TechForward Academy, our logo, and other marks used on our Services are trademarks owned by us. You may not use these marks without our prior written consent.
You agree to use our Services in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. You shall not:
Violation of these provisions may result in immediate termination of your account and access to our Services, without refund.
To receive a certificate of completion, you must satisfy all course requirements as specified in the course curriculum, including attending required sessions, completing assignments, passing assessments, and meeting any other stated criteria.
Upon successful completion of a course, you will receive a digital certificate. Certificates are provided for educational purposes and represent completion of our program. They do not constitute official accreditation, professional certification, or academic credits unless explicitly stated.
We may provide verification of certificate authenticity to third parties (such as employers) upon request. You agree not to misrepresent your certificate or the nature of your completion.
Some of our programs include career support services such as resume reviews, interview preparation, and job placement assistance. However, we do not guarantee employment, job interviews, or specific salary outcomes. Employment outcomes depend on numerous factors outside our control, including market conditions, individual qualifications, and effort.
Career statistics provided on our website represent historical data and do not guarantee future results. Individual outcomes may vary.
Our Services may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources not owned or controlled by TechForward Academy. We provide these links for convenience but do not endorse or assume responsibility for any third-party content, products, or services.
We may integrate third-party services (such as payment processors, video hosting platforms, or communication tools) to facilitate our Services. Your use of these third-party services is governed by their respective terms and privacy policies.
We strive to provide uninterrupted access to our Services but do not guarantee that the Services will always be available, error-free, or free from interruptions. We may suspend, modify, or discontinue any aspect of the Services at any time without liability.
OUR SERVICES 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.
We do not warrant that:
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, TECHFORWARD ACADEMY, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, INSTRUCTORS, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM:
IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL DAMAGES, LOSSES, AND CAUSES OF ACTION EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU HAVE PAID TO US IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRIOR TO THE CLAIM, OR ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100), WHICHEVER IS GREATER.
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or limitation of liability for incidental or consequential damages. In such jurisdictions, our liability shall be limited to the extent permitted by law.
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless TechForward Academy, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, instructors, agents, and licensors from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Brazil, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
Before pursuing formal dispute resolution, you agree to contact us at legal@techriseacademy.net to attempt to resolve the dispute informally. We will attempt to resolve disputes in good faith.
Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Services that cannot be resolved informally shall be settled by binding arbitration in accordance with the arbitration rules applicable in Brazil. The arbitration shall be conducted in English or Portuguese, at the claimant's choice, in the jurisdiction where TechForward Academy is registered.
You agree that any dispute resolution proceedings will be conducted only on an individual basis and not in a class, consolidated, or representative action. You waive any right to participate in class action lawsuits or class-wide arbitration.
Notwithstanding the above, either party may seek injunctive or equitable relief in any court of competent jurisdiction to protect intellectual property rights or confidential information.
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. When we make material changes, we will:
Your continued use of the Services after the effective date of revised Terms constitutes your acceptance of the changes. If you do not agree to the modified Terms, you must discontinue use of the Services.
You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us. Upon termination, your right to access the Services will cease immediately, subject to our Refund Policy.
We may terminate or suspend your account and access to the Services immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including but not limited to:
Upon termination:
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Refund Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and TechForward Academy regarding the Services and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not be deemed a waiver of such right or provision. No waiver shall be effective unless in writing and signed by us.
You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your account without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations under these Terms without restriction.
We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including acts of God, war, terrorism, riots, pandemic, natural disasters, or government actions.
These Terms may be translated into other languages for convenience. In case of conflict between versions, the English version shall prevail.
TechForward Academy
Legal Department
Address: 8 Wyman Walk South Kelly, VIC 2965, Brazil
Phone: +50418941684
Email: legal@techriseacademy.net
General Inquiries: info@techriseacademy.net
Registration Number: 63812100
For questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact us using the information provided above. We will respond to inquiries in a timely manner.