Terms of Use

Welcome to DesignVerse. These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of our website, courses, and services. By accessing or using DesignVerse, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you may not access or use our services.

1. Definitions

In these Terms of Use:

• "DesignVerse", "we", "us", or "our" refers to DesignVerse Ltd., a company registered in Cyprus.
• "Service" or "Services" refers to the website, courses, materials, and other resources provided by DesignVerse.
• "User", "you", or "your" refers to any individual who accesses or uses the Services.
• "Content" refers to all information, text, images, videos, audio, or other material that appears on or is available through the Services.

2. Account Registration and Eligibility

To access certain features of our Services, you may need to create an account. When registering for an account, you agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.

You must be at least 16 years old to use our Services. If you are under 18, you represent that you have your parent's or legal guardian's permission to use the Services and that they have read and agree to these Terms on your behalf.

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your account at any time for any reason, including if we believe that you have violated these Terms.

3. Course Enrollment and Payment

3.1 Course Enrollment: By enrolling in a course, you agree to abide by the course-specific requirements and guidelines provided. Enrollment is subject to availability and may require payment of fees.

3.2 Payment: All payments are processed securely through our third-party payment processors. By making a payment, you agree to the terms and conditions of these payment processors. All fees are quoted in Euros and are subject to change.

3.3 Refunds: Refund eligibility varies by course and is outlined in our Refund Policy. Generally, course fees are refundable within 14 days of purchase if you have not accessed more than 20% of the course materials.

3.4 Course Access: Upon enrollment and payment, you will receive access to the course materials for the specified duration. Access may be revoked if you violate these Terms or engage in prohibited conduct.

4. Intellectual Property Rights

4.1 Our Content: All content on DesignVerse, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio clips, video clips, and software, is the property of DesignVerse or its content suppliers and is protected by international copyright laws. The compilation of all content on this site is the exclusive property of DesignVerse and is protected by international copyright laws.

4.2 Limited License: We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to access and use the Services for personal, non-commercial purposes. This license does not include:

• The right to reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any of the material on our website, except as incidental to normal web browsing or as explicitly permitted in writing by DesignVerse.
• Use of any data mining, robots, or similar data gathering and extraction methods.
• Any use of the Services or their contents for any commercial purpose.

4.3 User Content: By submitting, posting, or displaying content on or through our Services (such as forum posts, project submissions, or feedback), you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, adapt, publish, translate, and distribute such content in connection with the provision of our Services.

4.4 Copyright Complaints: If you believe that any content on our site violates your copyright, please contact us with information supporting your claim.

5. User Conduct

When using our Services, you agree not to:

• Violate any applicable law, regulation, or these Terms.
• Engage in any activity that interferes with or disrupts the Services.
• Attempt to access any other user's account or any non-public areas of the Services.
• Use the Services for any illegal or unauthorized purpose.
• Post or transmit any content that is unlawful, threatening, abusive, defamatory, obscene, or invasive of another's privacy.
• Impersonate any person or entity or falsely state or misrepresent your affiliation with a person or entity.
• Share your account credentials with others or allow others to access your account.
• Upload or transmit viruses, malware, or other malicious code.
• Engage in any activity that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair our servers or networks.

6. Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using our Services, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in our Privacy Policy.

7. Disclaimers

7.1 Service Availability: We strive to provide uninterrupted access to our Services, but we do not guarantee that the Services will be available at all times or error-free. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Services, either temporarily or permanently, with or without notice.

7.2 Content Accuracy: While we make efforts to ensure the accuracy of information provided through our Services, we make no representations or warranties about the accuracy, reliability, completeness, or timeliness of the content. Any reliance on such information is at your own risk.

7.3 No Guarantees: DesignVerse does not guarantee any specific outcomes, results, or employment opportunities from using our courses or Services. Success depends on various factors including individual effort, market conditions, and other circumstances beyond our control.

7.4 Third-Party Links and Services: The Services may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by DesignVerse. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. We do not endorse any third-party websites or services.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, DesignVerse and its directors, employees, agents, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from:

• Your access to or use of or inability to access or use the Services;
• Any conduct or content of any third party on the Services;
• Any content obtained from the Services; and
• Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content.

In no event shall our total liability to you for all claims exceed the amount paid by you, if any, for accessing or using our Services during the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.

9. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless DesignVerse and its directors, officers, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms or your use of the Services.

10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Cyprus, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. You agree to submit to the personal and exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Cyprus for the resolution of any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Services.

11. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. If we make material changes to these Terms, we will notify you by email or by posting a notice on our website. Your continued use of the Services after such modifications will constitute your acknowledgment and agreement to the modified Terms.

12. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that the Terms will otherwise remain in full force and effect and enforceable.

13. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices or additional terms and conditions published by DesignVerse, constitute the entire agreement between you and DesignVerse concerning the Services.