Terms and Conditions

Effective Date: January 1, 2025

Welcome to Neural Pathways Institute. These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website located at https://neuralpathwaysinstitute.com and our educational services. By accessing or using our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing our website, registering for courses, or using any of our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Neural Pathways Institute.

2. Eligibility

To use our services, you must:

• Be at least 18 years of age or have parental/guardian consent
• Have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement
• Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
• Maintain and update your information to keep it accurate and current

We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone for any reason at any time.

3. Account Registration and Security

3.1 Account Creation

To access certain features of our services, you may need to create an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate and complete registration information
• Maintain the security of your account credentials
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
• Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account

3.2 Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if you violate these Terms or engage in fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activities.

4. Educational Services

4.1 Course Enrollment

When you enroll in a course or program, you agree to:

• Pay all applicable fees as specified during enrollment
• Complete courses according to the stated requirements
• Abide by academic integrity policies
• Respect intellectual property rights of course materials

4.2 Course Access and Duration

Access to course materials is granted for the duration specified at the time of enrollment. We reserve the right to modify course content, schedules, and instructors as necessary.

4.3 Certificates and Credentials

Certificates are awarded upon successful completion of courses according to stated requirements. Certificates are non-transferable and may be revoked if violations of academic integrity are discovered.

5. Payment Terms

5.1 Fees and Payment

All fees are stated in U.S. Dollars unless otherwise specified. Payment is required at the time of enrollment unless alternative arrangements are made. We accept payment through authorized payment processors.

5.2 Taxes

Prices do not include applicable taxes. You are responsible for paying all taxes associated with your purchase.

5.3 Payment Processing

Payment information is processed securely through third-party payment processors. We do not store complete credit card information on our servers.

5.4 Price Changes

We reserve the right to modify course prices at any time. Price changes will not affect enrollments already completed.

6. Refund Policy

Refund requests are subject to our separate Refund Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review our Refund Policy for detailed information about eligibility, procedures, and timelines.

7. Intellectual Property Rights

7.1 Our Content

All content on our website and in our courses, including text, graphics, logos, images, videos, software, and course materials, is the property of Neural Pathways Institute or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

7.2 Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use our educational materials solely for personal, non-commercial educational purposes. You may not:

• Reproduce, distribute, or publicly display our content
• Create derivative works from our materials
• Share your account credentials or course access with others
• Download, copy, or store course materials except as explicitly permitted
• Use automated systems to scrape or download content

7.3 User-Generated Content

If you submit content to our platform (e.g., forum posts, assignments, feedback), you grant us a worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and display such content in connection with our services.

8. Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to engage in any of the following prohibited activities:

• Violating any applicable laws or regulations
• Impersonating another person or entity
• Transmitting viruses, malware, or harmful code
• Interfering with the operation of our website or services
• Attempting to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Harassing, threatening, or abusing other users or staff
• Posting offensive, defamatory, or inappropriate content
• Engaging in academic dishonesty or plagiarism
• Using our services for commercial purposes without authorization
• Sharing or selling course materials without permission

9. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

9.1 Service Availability

We strive to provide uninterrupted access to our services but do not guarantee continuous, error-free operation. Our services are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

9.2 Educational Outcomes

While we provide quality educational content, we do not guarantee specific learning outcomes, job placement, salary increases, or career advancement as a result of completing our courses.

9.3 Third-Party Content

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or resources. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of third-party sites.

9.4 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Neural Pathways Institute and its officers, directors, employees, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of our services, including but not limited to:

• Loss of profits or revenue
• Loss of data or information
• Business interruption
• Personal injury or property damage

Our total liability to you for all claims arising from your use of our services shall not exceed the amount you paid to us in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Neural Pathways Institute and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

• Your use of our services
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of another party
• Your violation of applicable laws or regulations

11. Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of our services is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using our services, you consent to our data practices as described in the Privacy Policy.

12. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of material changes by:

• Posting the updated Terms on our website
• Updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this page
• Sending email notifications for significant changes

Your continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

13. Termination

13.1 By You

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us. Termination does not entitle you to a refund except as provided in our Refund Policy.

13.2 By Us

We may suspend or terminate your access to our services immediately, without notice, for:

• Violation of these Terms
• Fraudulent or illegal activity
• Non-payment of fees
• Conduct that harms our reputation or other users

13.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to access and use our services will immediately cease. Provisions that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including intellectual property rights, disclaimers, indemnification, and limitation of liability.

14. Dispute Resolution

14.1 Informal Resolution

If you have a dispute with us, please contact us first to attempt to resolve it informally. We are committed to working with you to reach a fair resolution.

14.2 Arbitration Agreement

Any dispute arising from these Terms or your use of our services shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. The arbitration shall take place in Arizona, United States.

14.3 Class Action Waiver

You agree that disputes will be resolved on an individual basis and waive any right to participate in class action lawsuits or class-wide arbitration.

15. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Arizona, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal action or proceeding shall be brought exclusively in the courts located in Arizona.

16. Miscellaneous

16.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Refund Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Neural Pathways Institute regarding your use of our services.

16.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

16.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of that provision or any other provision.

16.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations without restriction.

16.5 Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any failure to perform our obligations due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including natural disasters, war, terrorism, labor disputes, or technical failures.

17. Contact Information

18. Acknowledgment

By using our website and services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.