Terms of Use
Effective Date: [Insert Date]
Welcome to Virginia Health and Safety Institute ("we," "us," or "our"). These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your use of our website, www.vahealthsafety.org (the "Site"), and our online hybrid and fully online CPR, First Aid, and other health and safety courses (the "Services"). By accessing or using our Site or Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use the Site or Services.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using our Site or Services, you accept and agree to comply with these Terms. We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date. Continued use of the Site or Services after any changes are made constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.
2. Eligibility
To use our Services, you must be at least 18 years old or have the legal capacity to enter into a binding contract in your jurisdiction. By using the Site or Services, you represent that you meet these eligibility requirements.
3. Use of the Site and Services
3.1. Permitted Use
You may use the Site and Services for lawful purposes only. You agree not to:
- Use the Site or Services in any way that violates applicable local, state, national, or international law.
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site or Services.
- Reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, or exploit any portion of the Site or Services without our prior written consent.
3.2. Account Registration
To access certain Services, you may be required to create an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process and to update your information as necessary. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account and password and for all activities that occur under your account. If you suspect unauthorized use of your account, you must notify us immediately.
4. Payment and Fees
If you register for any of our paid Services (such as online courses), you agree to pay the applicable fees as outlined on the Site. All payments are processed through third-party payment providers (e.g., PayPal, Stripe) and are subject to their terms and conditions. We do not store or collect your payment information directly. Any issues regarding payment disputes must be addressed with the third-party provider.
We reserve the right to change our fees for any Services at any time, but we will notify you in advance of any changes.
5. Cancellation and Refund Policy
Our cancellation and refund policies are available on the Site and may vary depending on the specific course or service. Please refer to the individual course details for cancellation and refund eligibility.
If you are eligible for a refund, it will be processed using the original payment method and within the timeframes specified by the third-party payment processor.
6. Intellectual Property
All content, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, videos, images, software, and course materials available on the Site and Services, is the exclusive property of Virginia Health and Safety Institute or our licensors and is protected by intellectual property laws.
You may not:
- Copy, distribute, modify, or create derivative works of any content on the Site without our express written permission.
- Use our trademarks, logos, or branding without our prior written consent.
7. User-Generated Content
If you submit any content to the Site or Services (such as feedback, comments, or reviews), you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, reproduce, modify, distribute, and display that content in connection with our Site and Services. You represent that you own or have the necessary rights to any content you submit and that your submission does not violate any third-party rights.
We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to remove or edit any user-generated content that violates these Terms or is otherwise deemed inappropriate.
8. Privacy
Your use of the Site and Services is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using the Site and Services, you consent to the practices described in the Privacy Policy.
9. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites that are not operated or controlled by us. These links are provided for your convenience, and we are not responsible for the content or practices of any third-party websites. You are encouraged to review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party sites before using them.
10. Disclaimers
10.1. No Guarantee of Results
While we strive to provide high-quality training and educational materials, we make no guarantees regarding the results or outcomes you may achieve by using our Services. Your success depends on your efforts, the time you invest, and other factors beyond our control.
10.2. No Warranty
The Site and Services are provided "as is" and "as available" without any warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. We do not guarantee that the Site or Services will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free from viruses or other harmful components.
11. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of your access to or use of the Site or Services. This limitation of liability applies even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
If you are dissatisfied with the Site or Services, your sole remedy is to discontinue using them.
12. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Virginia Health and Safety Institute, its officers, directors, employees, contractors, and agents from any claims, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of your use of the Site or Services, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any third-party rights.
13. Termination
We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Site or Services at our sole discretion, without prior notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is otherwise harmful to us or our users.
Upon termination, you must immediately stop using the Site and Services and may no longer access your account or any related content.
14. Governing Law
These Terms and your use of the Site and Services are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising out of or related to these Terms shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Virginia.
15. Changes to These Terms
We may update or modify these Terms at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date. By continuing to use the Site or Services after the changes are made, you agree to be bound by the updated Terms.
16. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact us at:
Virginia Health and Safety Institute
205 Van Buren St. Suite 120
Herndon, VA 20170