Terms of Service

1Introduction and Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to The eLearning Designer's Academy!

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of The eLearning Designer's Academy website, online community, educational programs, courses, memberships, events, digital products, and related services (collectively, the "Services").

The eLearning Designer's Academy ("Academy," "we," "us," or "our") is owned and operated by Tim Slade Omnimedia, LLC, an Arizona limited liability company.

By accessing or using our Services, creating an account, purchasing a product, or participating in our community, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

If you do not agree to these Terms, you should not access or use our Services.

We may update these Terms periodically. When changes are made, we will revise the "Last Updated" date above. Material changes may also be communicated through email, community announcements, or other reasonable methods.

Your continued use of the Services after updated Terms become effective constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

2Eligibility and Account Registration

Age Requirements

Our Services are intended for individuals who are at least 18 years old.

By accessing or using our Services, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years of age and legally capable of entering into a binding agreement.

We do not knowingly permit individuals under 18 to register for or participate in our Services.

Account Registration

Certain Services require you to create an account.

When registering, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information.
• Maintain and promptly update your account information.
• Keep your login credentials confidential.
• Accept responsibility for activities conducted through your account.
• Notify us promptly if you suspect unauthorized access to your account.

Accounts are intended for individual use unless we expressly authorize shared or organizational access.

You may not transfer, sell, share, or assign your account to another individual without our written permission.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.

3Description of Services

The eLearning Designer's Academy provides educational resources, professional development opportunities, and community experiences related to instructional design, eLearning development, learning technologies, and related professional skills.

Our Services may include:

• Free and paid online communities.
• Self-paced online courses.
• Live virtual training programs and certificate programs.
• Professional development workshops and events.
• Downloadable templates, guides, and educational resources.
• Community discussions, networking, and collaborative activities.
• Design challenges, competitions, and other learning activities.
• AI-powered learning experiences and educational tools.
• Membership programs and subscription-based services.

The availability, features, content, and structure of these Services may change over time.

We reserve the right to modify, update, discontinue, or replace any Service, subject to applicable law and any specific commitments made at the time of purchase.

Educational Purpose

Our Services are provided for educational and professional development purposes.

While we strive to provide practical, relevant, and accurate information, we do not guarantee that participation in any course, program, membership, or community activity will result in employment, professional certification by a third-party organization, career advancement, increased earnings, or other specific outcomes.

Your results depend on numerous factors, including your experience, effort, application of the material, and external circumstances.

4Purchases, Payments, and Refunds

Pricing and Purchases

Certain Services require payment.

Prices, payment options, product descriptions, and applicable purchasing conditions will be presented on the relevant product page, enrollment page, or checkout page.

By purchasing a product or Service, you agree to pay the applicable fees and any disclosed taxes or additional charges.

Payments are processed through third-party payment providers, including Circle and Stripe.

We do not directly process or store complete payment card information. Payment information is handled by our payment service providers in accordance with their applicable terms and privacy policies.

Refunds and Cancellations

Refund and cancellation policies vary depending on the product or Service purchased.

The applicable refund, cancellation, and payment terms will be disclosed on the relevant product page, enrollment page, or during checkout.

By completing a purchase, you acknowledge and agree to the refund and cancellation terms presented at the time of your transaction.

Those terms govern your purchase, subject to applicable consumer protection laws.

Unless otherwise stated in the applicable purchasing terms, failure to access, attend, participate in, or complete a purchased course or program does not automatically entitle you to a refund.

Payment Plans

Certain programs may offer installment payments or third-party financing options.

If you select a payment plan, you agree to the payment schedule and terms presented at checkout.

Where financing is provided by a third-party provider, additional terms and conditions may apply.

Unless the applicable purchasing terms state otherwise, your obligation to complete agreed payments is not eliminated by choosing to discontinue participation in a program.

Subscriptions and Recurring Memberships

Some Services may be offered through recurring subscriptions.

Where applicable, the subscription price, billing frequency, renewal terms, cancellation procedures, and any applicable trial conditions will be disclosed before purchase.

By purchasing a recurring subscription, you authorize the applicable payment provider to charge your selected payment method according to the disclosed billing schedule until the subscription is canceled.

You may cancel a subscription through the available account settings or by contacting us.

Unless otherwise stated in the applicable subscription terms or required by law, cancellation takes effect at the end of the current paid billing period.

Cancellation does not automatically provide a refund for previously completed billing periods.

We will provide any notices and obtain any consents required by applicable automatic-renewal and subscription laws.

Chargebacks and Payment Disputes

If you believe a charge was made in error, we encourage you to contact us so we can investigate and attempt to resolve the issue.

Nothing in these Terms limits your right to dispute a charge through your payment provider or exercise rights available under applicable law.

We reserve the right to suspend access associated with unpaid or reversed transactions while a legitimate payment dispute is being resolved, to the extent permitted by law.

5Access to Courses, Programs, and Educational Materials

When you purchase or enroll in a course, program, or membership, you receive a limited, personal, nonexclusive, nontransferable license to access the applicable educational materials according to the terms of your purchase.

Unless expressly permitted, you may not:

• Share your course login credentials with others.
• Redistribute purchased educational materials.
• Resell, sublicense, or commercially distribute Academy-owned resources.
• Upload paid course materials to public websites, file-sharing platforms, or unauthorized repositories.
• Reproduce or republish substantial portions of our educational content.
• Use our materials to create competing courses, training programs, or commercial products without permission.

You may download and use materials expressly designated as downloadable resources for your personal learning and professional development.

Any additional permissions or restrictions associated with specific templates, resources, or products will be identified where applicable.

Access Duration

Access periods may vary by product.

Some courses may include ongoing access, while others may provide access for a specified period.

The access duration and any material limitations will be disclosed in the applicable product description or purchasing terms.

References to "lifetime access," where offered, mean access for the operational lifetime of the applicable product or Service, subject to any limitations disclosed at purchase and applicable law. Such access does not guarantee that a particular product, platform, or Service will operate indefinitely.

We will make reasonable efforts to honor the access commitments disclosed at purchase.

Live Programs and Events

Live programs, workshops, and events may have specific attendance requirements, schedules, participation expectations, or completion criteria.

These requirements will be communicated through the relevant program description, enrollment materials, or participant communications.

We may make reasonable changes to instructors, schedules, delivery methods, or program content when necessary.

If a material change substantially affects a purchased Service, we will provide appropriate remedies as required by applicable law or the purchasing terms.

Certificates of Completion

Where offered, certificates of completion indicate that a participant has satisfied the Academy's stated completion requirements.

Unless expressly indicated otherwise, Academy-issued certificates do not represent professional licensure, government accreditation, or certification by an independent credentialing organization.

We reserve the right to establish and enforce reasonable participation, assessment, and completion requirements.

6Intellectual Property and Academy-Owned Content

The Services and their original content, features, and functionality are owned by Tim Slade Omnimedia, LLC, The eLearning Designer's Academy, or their respective licensors.

This includes, without limitation:

• Course videos and instructional materials.
• Educational frameworks and original methodologies.
• Templates, worksheets, and downloadable resources.
• Presentations, graphics, illustrations, and multimedia.
• Website content, design elements, and branding.
• Written materials, guides, and publications.
• Original software, interactive learning experiences, and digital tools.

These materials may be protected by copyright, trademark, trade secret, and other applicable intellectual property laws.

Except where expressly permitted, you may not reproduce, distribute, modify, publicly display, sell, license, or create derivative works from Academy-owned materials without our prior written authorization.

Permitted Educational and Professional Use

We recognize that instructional designers and eLearning developers may use Academy-provided resources to support their professional development.

Where a resource is expressly provided for adaptation or professional use, you may use it within the scope of the permissions accompanying that resource.

For example, a downloadable template may be intended for adaptation in your own instructional design projects.

However, permission to use a template does not automatically include permission to resell the template, redistribute it as a standalone product, or represent it as your original proprietary resource.

Trademarks

The eLearning Designer's Academy name, logos, branding, and related identifiers may not be used in ways that imply sponsorship, endorsement, or affiliation without our prior written permission.

All third-party trademarks remain the property of their respective owners.

7Member-Generated Content

Our Services allow members to create, upload, publish, submit, and share content.

This may include:

• Community posts and comments.
• Design challenge submissions.
• Portfolio projects and examples.
• Course assignments and learning activities.
• Images, videos, documents, and presentations.
• Educational resources and professional insights.
• AI-generated or AI-assisted materials.
• Other content voluntarily submitted through our Services.

Collectively, these materials are referred to as "Member Content."

Ownership of Member Content

You retain ownership of the original content you create and share through our Services.

Submitting Member Content does not transfer ownership of your intellectual property to the Academy.

You are responsible for ensuring that you have the necessary rights and permissions to share your content.

You represent and warrant that your Member Content does not infringe the intellectual property, privacy, publicity, or other legal rights of third parties.

License Granted to the Academy

By submitting or publishing Member Content through our Services, you grant Tim Slade Omnimedia, LLC and The eLearning Designer's Academy a worldwide, nonexclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, distribute, publicly display, publicly perform, adapt, modify, and create derivative works from that content in connection with our educational, community, operational, and promotional activities.

This license includes permission to feature Member Content in:

• Academy courses and educational programs.
• Community discussions and learning resources.
• Newsletters and email communications.
• Social media posts and promotional campaigns.
• YouTube videos and other educational media.
• Webinars, presentations, and live events.
• Design challenge showcases and recognition activities.
• Other materials related to promoting or delivering Academy Services.

This license also permits us to make reasonable formatting, accessibility, editorial, and presentation modifications.

Where reasonably practicable, we may provide attribution to the original creator, although attribution is not guaranteed in every instance.

You acknowledge that the Academy may use Member Content for these purposes without providing additional compensation or requesting separate permission.

Continued Use After Account Closure

If you delete your account or remove Member Content, we will make reasonable efforts to remove the content from active community areas where appropriate.

However, the license granted above continues for content already incorporated into educational materials, published promotional content, archived publications, course resources, or other previously distributed materials.

We are not required to recall or remove previously published materials solely because a member closes their account.

Any continued use of personal information associated with Member Content remains subject to our Privacy Policy and applicable privacy laws.

Private Communications and Confidential Information

The license described above does not automatically authorize us to publicly disclose private messages, confidential business information, or personal information submitted through nonpublic communications.

We will handle such information according to our Privacy Policy and applicable law.

Members should avoid sharing confidential client information, proprietary employer materials, sensitive personal information, or other content they are not authorized to disclose.

Member Responsibility

You are solely responsible for the content you submit and the consequences of sharing it.

We do not guarantee the accuracy, legality, reliability, or quality of Member Content.

Views expressed by members do not necessarily represent those of the Academy.

8Community Guidelines and Acceptable Conduct

The eLearning Designer's Academy is intended to provide a welcoming, professional environment for learning, collaboration, and networking.

By participating in our community, you agree to treat other members respectfully and contribute in ways that support the community's educational purpose.

You agree not to:

• Harass, threaten, bully, intimidate, or abuse other members.
• Engage in discriminatory, hateful, or demeaning conduct.
• Publish defamatory, obscene, sexually explicit, or otherwise unlawful material.
• Impersonate another individual or misrepresent your professional identity.
• Share another person's private or confidential information without permission.
• Post spam, misleading promotions, or unauthorized advertisements.
• Engage in unsolicited commercial solicitation or aggressive self-promotion.
• Upload malicious software or attempt to compromise platform security.
• Disrupt discussions, events, or other community activities.
• Violate the intellectual property rights of others.
• Use the community for fraudulent, deceptive, or unlawful purposes.
• Circumvent access restrictions or attempt to access another member's account.

Professional Networking and Promotion

We encourage members to share their work, exchange ideas, and build professional relationships.

However, the community is not intended to function as an unrestricted advertising or lead-generation platform.

Promotional posts, commercial solicitations, recruiting activities, and external offers may be restricted to designated spaces or require prior approval.

We reserve the right to establish additional community guidelines governing promotional activities.

Moderation and Enforcement

We reserve the right to review, moderate, edit, restrict, or remove Member Content that violates these Terms or our community guidelines.

We may also issue warnings, restrict participation, suspend accounts, or permanently remove members when appropriate.

Moderation decisions may consider the severity, frequency, and context of the conduct involved.

We are not obligated to monitor every communication or submission and cannot guarantee that all inappropriate content will be identified or removed immediately.

Removal From the Community

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate community access for violations of these Terms, unlawful conduct, security risks, or behavior that materially disrupts the community.

Where reasonable, we may provide notice or an opportunity to address the issue before taking action.

However, immediate removal may be appropriate in cases involving serious misconduct, harassment, threats, fraud, or security concerns.

Termination resulting from a violation of these Terms does not automatically entitle a member to a refund, subject to applicable law and the purchasing terms governing any paid Services.

9Artificial Intelligence and AI-Generated Content

Certain Academy Services may incorporate artificial intelligence technologies, including generative AI tools, AI-powered learning experiences, simulations, virtual characters, and other automated systems.

We may also provide educational instruction involving third-party AI tools.

AI-Generated Information

AI-generated content may contain inaccuracies, omissions, outdated information, or other errors.

You acknowledge that AI-generated outputs should be reviewed and evaluated before being relied upon or used in professional, educational, or commercial settings.

The Academy does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, originality, or suitability of AI-generated content.

Member Use of AI

Members may use AI tools to support their learning, design projects, and professional development unless a particular activity or program establishes different requirements.

When submitting AI-generated or AI-assisted materials, you remain responsible for:

• Reviewing the accuracy and quality of the content.
• Ensuring compliance with applicable laws.
• Respecting intellectual property and licensing requirements.
• Protecting confidential and sensitive information.
• Complying with the terms of any third-party AI tools used.
• Meeting any applicable assignment or activity requirements.

Third-Party AI Services

Some educational activities may involve third-party AI platforms or services.

Your use of those platforms may be subject to separate terms of service, privacy policies, and usage restrictions.

We are not responsible for the independent operation, availability, accuracy, or data practices of third-party AI services.

AI and Academy Intellectual Property

Unless expressly authorized, you may not upload substantial portions of Academy-owned paid course materials, proprietary resources, or other protected content into external AI systems for the purpose of reproducing, redistributing, or creating competing commercial products.

This restriction does not prohibit ordinary educational use of AI tools in connection with assignments or activities expressly authorized by the Academy.

10Design Challenges, Competitions, and Community Activities

The Academy may periodically offer design challenges, contests, competitions, giveaways, or other community activities.

Participation may be subject to additional rules, eligibility requirements, submission guidelines, deadlines, and prize conditions.

These additional rules will be communicated in connection with the applicable activity.

By participating, you agree to comply with those requirements.

Unless otherwise stated:

• Participants retain ownership of their original submissions.
• Submitted materials are subject to the Member Content license described in Section 7.
• The Academy may showcase submissions and recognize participants publicly.
• Participants are responsible for ensuring that their submissions comply with applicable intellectual property laws.
• The Academy may disqualify submissions that violate activity rules or these Terms.

Where prizes are offered, any applicable eligibility restrictions, selection criteria, and award conditions will be disclosed in the activity rules.

11Recordings, Live Sessions, and Events

The Academy may record live workshops, webinars, training sessions, community events, and other educational activities.

Recordings may include participant names, voices, images, chat messages, screen-sharing activity, and other contributions.

We will provide notice when a live session is being recorded.

By participating in a recorded session after receiving notice, you acknowledge that your contributions may appear in recordings made available to other authorized participants.

We may also use excerpts from recorded sessions for educational or promotional purposes, subject to applicable law and our Privacy Policy.

Where required, we will obtain additional consent before using identifiable participant recordings for promotional purposes.

Participants who prefer not to appear in recordings may be able to limit their participation, disable their cameras or microphones, or contact us regarding available alternatives.

We cannot guarantee that every live activity will offer an anonymous participation option.

12Third-Party Platforms and Services

Our Services rely on third-party technology providers.

These may include:

• Circle, which provides community, course, and communication functionality.
• Stripe, which supports payment processing.
• Google Analytics, which provides website analytics.
• Website hosting providers and other technology vendors.
• Third-party AI platforms and educational tools.

Your use of certain third-party features may be subject to additional terms, policies, or agreements established by those providers.

We are not responsible for the independent actions, content, availability, or policies of third-party services.

Although we make reasonable efforts to select reliable providers, we cannot guarantee uninterrupted availability of third-party platforms.

Our Privacy Policy provides additional information about how personal information may be processed through these services.

13Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us.

Our collection, use, storage, and disclosure of personal information are described in our Privacy Policy.

By using our Services, you acknowledge that your personal information will be handled as described in that policy.

We encourage you to review the Privacy Policy to understand our data practices and your available privacy rights.

Nothing in these Terms limits any rights you may have under applicable privacy or consumer protection laws.

14Prohibited Technical Activities

You agree not to interfere with the security, integrity, or operation of our Services.

Prohibited activities include:

• Attempting unauthorized access to accounts, systems, or databases.
• Introducing viruses, malware, or other harmful code.
• Conducting denial-of-service attacks.
• Circumventing security or access controls.
• Using automated systems to scrape, harvest, or extract content or member information without authorization.
• Collecting member contact information for unsolicited marketing.
• Reverse engineering protected software or proprietary technology except where permitted by law.
• Using our Services in ways that violate applicable laws or regulations.

We reserve the right to investigate suspected violations and take appropriate action.

15Copyright Infringement and Intellectual Property Complaints

We respect the intellectual property rights of others and expect members to do the same.

If you believe that content available through our Services infringes your copyright, you may submit a written notice to:

tim@elearningacademy.io

Your notice should include:

1. Your name and contact information.
2. Identification of the copyrighted work you believe has been infringed.
3. Identification and location of the allegedly infringing material.
4. A statement that you have a good-faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or applicable law.
5. A statement, made under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
6. Your physical or electronic signature.

We may remove or restrict access to allegedly infringing material while reviewing a complaint.

We reserve the right to terminate accounts of repeat infringers in appropriate circumstances.

Nothing in this section limits any rights or procedures available under applicable copyright law.

16Disclaimers and No Guarantees

The Academy strives to provide high-quality educational resources and professional development experiences.

However, the Services and their content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis, except as otherwise expressly stated in applicable purchasing terms or required by law.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and noninfringement.

We do not guarantee that:

• Our Services will always be available or uninterrupted.
• Educational materials will be free from errors or omissions.
• Course content will remain current indefinitely.
• Participation will result in employment or career advancement.
• A particular software tool or technology will remain available.
• Third-party platforms will operate without interruption.
• Educational content will satisfy every participant's individual needs or expectations.

You are responsible for evaluating how information and techniques presented through our Services apply to your circumstances.

Nothing in these Terms excludes warranties or consumer rights that cannot legally be excluded.

17Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Tim Slade Omnimedia, LLC, The eLearning Designer's Academy, and their respective owners, employees, contractors, representatives, affiliates, and service providers will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages arising from or relating to your use of the Services.

This includes, without limitation, loss of profits, business opportunities, data, goodwill, or anticipated savings.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, our total aggregate liability for claims arising from or relating to the Services will not exceed the greater of:

1. The total amount you paid to the Academy for the specific Service giving rise to the claim during the twelve months preceding the event giving rise to liability; or
2. One hundred U.S. dollars ($100).

These limitations apply regardless of the legal theory asserted, including contract, tort, negligence, or otherwise, except where prohibited by applicable law.

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability for fraud, gross negligence, willful misconduct, or any other liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited.

18Indemnification

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Tim Slade Omnimedia, LLC, The eLearning Designer's Academy, and their respective owners, employees, contractors, representatives, affiliates, and service providers from third-party claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and reasonable legal expenses arising from:

• Your material violation of these Terms.
• Your unlawful use of the Services.
• Your infringement of another party's intellectual property or other legal rights.
• Member Content you submit or publish.
• Your fraudulent, malicious, or intentionally harmful conduct.

This obligation does not apply to the extent a claim results from our own unlawful conduct, negligence, or breach of applicable obligations.

19Suspension and Termination

We may suspend, restrict, or terminate your access to the Services when reasonably necessary to:

• Enforce these Terms or applicable community guidelines.
• Address unlawful or harmful conduct.
• Protect the security or integrity of the Services.
• Prevent fraud or unauthorized access.
• Respond to legal obligations.
• Address material violations of applicable purchasing terms.

Where appropriate, we may provide notice and an opportunity to resolve the issue.

We may also discontinue Services or terminate accounts for legitimate operational reasons, subject to any outstanding contractual obligations and applicable law.

Upon termination, your right to access restricted Services and Academy-owned materials may end, except where otherwise required by applicable purchasing terms or law.

Provisions concerning intellectual property, Member Content licenses, payment obligations, disclaimers, liability, indemnification, and dispute resolution will survive termination to the extent necessary to fulfill their intended purposes.

20Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Arizona, United States, without regard to conflict-of-law principles, except where mandatory consumer protection laws require otherwise.

Informal Dispute Resolution

Before initiating formal legal proceedings, we encourage you to contact us at tim@elearningacademy.io so we can attempt to resolve the dispute informally.

We will make reasonable efforts to review and respond to legitimate concerns.

Jurisdiction

Subject to applicable law, any legal action arising from or relating to these Terms or the Services will be brought in the state or federal courts located in Arizona.

Both parties consent to the jurisdiction of those courts, except where applicable law provides otherwise.

Nothing in these Terms prevents a consumer from exercising rights or pursuing remedies in another jurisdiction when required by applicable law.

21Changes to Services and Terms

We may update, modify, or discontinue portions of our Services to reflect changes in educational offerings, technology, business operations, or legal requirements.

We may also revise these Terms periodically.

When changes are made, we will update the "Last Updated" date.

For material changes affecting existing members or purchasers, we will provide reasonable notice when required by law or appropriate under the circumstances.

Changes will not retroactively eliminate rights or benefits already established under applicable purchasing agreements, except where permitted by law.

Your continued use of the Services after updated Terms become effective constitutes acceptance of those changes.

If you do not agree to revised Terms, you should discontinue use of the affected Services.

22General Provisions

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any applicable product-specific purchasing terms, community guidelines, or program agreements, constitute the agreement governing your use of the Services.

Where product-specific terms conflict with these general Terms regarding payment, refunds, access duration, or program participation, the applicable product-specific terms will control for that product.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is determined to be invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in effect to the fullest extent permitted by law.

Waiver

Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of our right to enforce that provision or any other provision in the future.

Assignment

You may not assign or transfer your rights or obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent.

We may assign these Terms in connection with a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or transfer of our business, subject to applicable law.

No Partnership or Employment Relationship

Your participation in the Services does not create an employment, partnership, joint venture, franchise, or agency relationship between you and the Academy.

Force Majeure

We are not responsible for delays or failures in performance caused by circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including natural disasters, widespread internet outages, government actions, labor disruptions, or failures of third-party infrastructure.

This provision does not eliminate any refund or other consumer rights required by applicable law.

23Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding these Terms of Service, please contact us.

We welcome your questions and will make reasonable efforts to respond promptly.

Effective Date: November 10, 2026

By accessing or using The eLearning Designer's Academy website, community, courses, memberships, or related Services, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to these Terms of Service.