Terms of Service

Agreement to Terms

Welcome to LayoutStack Academy. These Terms of Service govern your use of our website, courses, and services. By accessing or using LayoutStack Academy, you agree to be bound by these terms and all applicable laws and regulations.

If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you may not access or use our services. We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time, and your continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of any changes.

Account Registration and Security

Account Creation

To access certain features of our platform, you must create an account. When registering, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain and promptly update your account information
• Keep your password secure and confidential
• Be at least 13 years of age (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction)
• Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account

Account Security

You are responsible for safeguarding your account credentials. You must:

• Use a strong, unique password
• Not share your account with others
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access
• Log out after each session on shared devices

Course Access and Licenses

License Grant

When you enroll in a course, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to:

• Access and view course materials for personal, non-commercial use
• Download materials where explicitly permitted
• Complete assignments and assessments
• Participate in course discussions and community forums

License Restrictions

You may NOT:

• Share your account credentials or course access with others
• Copy, reproduce, or distribute course materials without permission
• Record, screenshot, or capture course videos for redistribution
• Use course materials for commercial purposes
• Remove copyright notices or proprietary markings
• Reverse engineer or modify any course content

Course Availability

Course access is typically provided for the lifetime of the course, subject to:

• Ongoing payment for subscription-based courses
• Compliance with these terms
• Course updates or discontinuation with reasonable notice

Payment Terms and Refunds

Pricing and Payment

Course and subscription pricing is subject to change. When you purchase:

• All prices are in USD unless otherwise stated
• Payment is required before course access is granted
• We accept major credit cards and approved payment methods
• Subscription fees are billed automatically on a recurring basis
• You authorize us to charge your payment method for all fees

Refund Policy

We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee for course purchases:

• Individual courses: Full refund within 30 days of purchase if less than 30% of content is consumed
• Subscriptions: Refund of the current billing period within 7 days of initial purchase
• Bundles and packages: Refunds subject to individual course consumption limits

Cancellation

You may cancel your subscription at any time:

• Access continues until the end of the current billing period
• No refunds for partial billing periods
• Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current term

User Conduct and Prohibited Activities

Acceptable Use

You agree to use LayoutStack Academy in a lawful and respectful manner. You will not:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe on intellectual property rights
• Harass, abuse, or harm other users
• Post offensive, discriminatory, or inappropriate content
• Spam or send unsolicited messages
• Impersonate others or misrepresent your identity
• Interfere with the platform’s operation or security

Prohibited Activities

The following activities are strictly prohibited:

• Account sharing: Sharing login credentials with others
• Content piracy: Downloading and redistributing course materials
• System abuse: Attempting to hack, scrape, or exploit the platform
• Fraudulent activity: Using stolen payment methods or creating fake accounts
• Commercial exploitation: Reselling or sublicensing access to courses

Intellectual Property Rights

Our Content

All content on LayoutStack Academy, including but not limited to:

• Course videos, lectures, and presentations
• Written materials, articles, and documentation
• Graphics, logos, and design elements
• Software, code, and technical implementations
• Assessments, quizzes, and assignments

…is owned by LayoutStack Academy or our content creators and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Trademarks

The LayoutStack name, logo, and all related marks are trademarks of LayoutStack Academy. You may not use these marks without our prior written permission.

DMCA Policy

We respect intellectual property rights. If you believe content on our platform infringes your copyright, please contact us at dmca@thelayoutstack.site with:

• Description of the copyrighted work
• Location of the infringing material
• Your contact information
• A statement of good faith belief
• Your electronic or physical signature

User-Generated Content

Your Content

You may submit content such as comments, questions, projects, and assignments. By submitting content, you:

• Retain ownership of your original content
• Grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive license to use, display, and distribute your content
• Represent that you have the right to submit the content
• Agree that your content does not violate any laws or rights

Content Standards

User content must be:

• Respectful and appropriate
• Relevant to course topics
• Free from spam or commercial solicitation
• Original or properly attributed

Content Moderation

We reserve the right to review, edit, or remove any user content that violates these terms or is otherwise objectionable, without notice.

Termination and Suspension

Your Right to Terminate

You may terminate your account at any time by:

• Accessing your account settings and selecting “Delete Account”
• Contacting our support team
• Canceling any active subscriptions before deletion

Our Right to Terminate

We may suspend or terminate your account if:

• You violate these Terms of Service
• You engage in fraudulent or illegal activity
• Your account has been inactive for an extended period
• We discontinue the service (with reasonable notice)

Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

• Your access to courses and content will cease immediately
• Your data may be deleted in accordance with our Privacy Policy
• Certain provisions of these terms will survive termination
• No refunds will be provided for violations leading to termination

Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

Service Disclaimer

LayoutStack Academy is provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:

• Warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
• Warranties regarding accuracy, reliability, or completeness of content
• Warranties that the service will be uninterrupted or error-free
• Warranties regarding the security of the platform

Educational Disclaimer

While we strive to provide high-quality educational content:

• We do not guarantee specific learning outcomes or results
• Course completion does not guarantee employment or certification
• Information may become outdated as technology evolves
• You are responsible for verifying information independently

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, LayoutStack Academy shall not be liable for:

• Indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
• Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
• Damages resulting from unauthorized access to your account
• Damages exceeding the amount you paid to us in the past 12 months

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless LayoutStack Academy, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

• Your use or misuse of the platform
• Your violation of these Terms of Service
• Your violation of any rights of another party
• Your user-generated content
• Your fraudulent or illegal activities

Dispute Resolution

Informal Resolution

Before filing a formal claim, please contact us at legal@thelayoutstack.site to attempt to resolve the dispute informally. We commit to working in good faith to reach a mutually acceptable resolution.

Arbitration Agreement

If informal resolution fails, any disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration rather than in court, except:

• Small claims court disputes
• Intellectual property disputes
• Disputes that cannot be arbitrated by law

Class Action Waiver

You agree to resolve disputes individually and waive your right to participate in class actions or representative proceedings.

Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to conflict of law principles.

Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. When we make changes:

• We will update the “Last Updated” date at the top
• Significant changes will be communicated via email or platform notification
• Continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance
• If you disagree with changes, you may terminate your account

We encourage you to review these terms periodically to stay informed of any updates.

General Provisions

Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and LayoutStack Academy.

Severability

If any provision of these terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

No Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision does not constitute a waiver of that right or provision.

Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these terms without our consent. We may assign these terms without restriction.

Force Majeure

We are not liable for delays or failures in performance due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control.

Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

• General Inquiries: support@thelayoutstack.site
• Legal Department: legal@thelayoutstack.site
• DMCA Notices: dmca@thelayoutstack.site
• Mailing Address: LayoutStack Academy, 123 Learning Lane, Tech City, TC 12345
• Response Time: We aim to respond to all inquiries within 2-3 business days