Terms of Service

Last updated: February 27, 2026

These Terms of Service govern your use of DesignStart Academy and its services. By accessing and using our website, you agree to be bound by these terms. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use our platform.

Acceptance of Terms

By visiting our website and enrolling in our web design fundamentals course, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time without prior notice. Your continued use of our services following the posting of revised terms means that you accept and agree to the changes. We encourage you to review these terms periodically to ensure you remain informed about any updates. If any modification is unacceptable to you, your only recourse is to cease using our platform. Your access to our services is conditional upon your acceptance of these terms in their entirety.

User Obligations

As a user of our platform, you agree to use our services only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe upon the rights of others or restrict their use and enjoyment of our services. Prohibited behavior includes harassing or causing distress or inconvenience to any person, transmitting obscene or offensive content, disrupting the normal flow of dialogue within our platform, and attempting to gain unauthorized access to our systems. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and are liable for all activities conducted under your account. You agree to provide accurate and complete information when registering and to update your information as needed. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if we determine you have violated these terms or engaged in misconduct.

Intellectual Property Rights

All content provided on our platform, including but not limited to course materials, video lectures, design templates, graphics, text, and interactive elements, is the intellectual property of our company or our content providers. These materials are protected by international copyright and intellectual property laws. You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use this content solely for your personal, non-commercial educational purposes. You may not reproduce, distribute, transmit, display, or otherwise use any content without our prior written consent. Unauthorized use of our intellectual property may result in legal action. Any original work you create as part of our course remains your intellectual property, but you grant us a license to use such work for educational and promotional purposes within our platform.

Limitation of Liability

We provide our services on an “as-is” basis without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We do not guarantee that our platform will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free from harmful components. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from your use of or inability to use our services, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Our total liability to you shall not exceed the amount you paid for our course. We are not responsible for the accuracy, completeness, or quality of third-party content or links. Your use of our services and reliance on any information provided is entirely at your own risk and discretion.

Termination of Services

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your account and access to our services immediately and without notice if you violate these Terms of Service or engage in any illegal activity. Upon termination, your right to use our services ceases immediately. You remain responsible for all charges incurred up to the date of termination. We may also discontinue or modify our services at any time without liability to you. Termination will not relieve you of your obligations to us, including payment obligations for services already rendered. Sections regarding intellectual property rights, limitation of liability, and indemnification shall survive any termination of these terms.