Terms of Service

Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to astralfoundry. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our professional certification platform, website, and related services (collectively, the "Services") operated by astralfoundry Ltd ("we", "us", or "our").

By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you disagree with any part of these terms, then you may not access or use our Services.

These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Services.

Description of Services

astralfoundry provides professional certification programmes and educational services through our online platform. Our Services include:

• Online certification courses and training programmes
• Educational content, materials, and resources
• Assessment and certification services
• Student support and career guidance
• Professional development tools and resources

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of our Services at any time with reasonable notice.

User Accounts and Registration

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

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain and promptly update your account information
• Maintain the security and confidentiality of your password
• Accept all risks of unauthorised access to your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorised use of your account

You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account.

User Obligations

When using our Services, you agree to:

• Use the Services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms
• Not engage in any activity that disrupts or interferes with the Services
• Not attempt to gain unauthorised access to any portion of the Services
• Not use the Services to transmit harmful, offensive, or illegal content
• Respect the intellectual property rights of astralfoundry and third parties
• Maintain academic integrity and honesty in all assessments and coursework
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations

Violation of these obligations may result in suspension or termination of your access to the Services.

Payment and Fees

Certain aspects of our Services require payment of fees. By purchasing our Services, you agree to:

• Pay all applicable fees as described at the time of purchase
• Provide accurate and complete billing information
• Pay fees in the currency specified at the time of purchase
• Accept that all fees are non-refundable unless otherwise specified

We reserve the right to change our fees at any time, with reasonable advance notice for existing users.

Intellectual Property

The Services and their original content, features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of astralfoundry Ltd and its licensors. The Services are protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws. Our trademarks and trade dress may not be used in connection with any product or service without our prior written consent.

You may not:

• Reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our content
• Use our intellectual property for commercial purposes without permission
• Remove or alter any proprietary notices or labels
• Reverse engineer or attempt to extract source code

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Services for your personal, educational purposes.

Certification and Academic Integrity

Our certification programmes are designed to validate your knowledge and skills. To maintain the integrity and value of our certifications:

• All work submitted must be your own original work
• Cheating, plagiarism, or academic dishonesty is strictly prohibited
• You may not share assessment questions, answers, or materials with others
• Certifications may be revoked if academic misconduct is discovered
• You must meet all programme requirements to receive certification

Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection, use, and protection of your personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using our Services, you consent to the collection and use of your information as outlined in our Privacy Policy.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall astralfoundry Ltd, its directors, employees, partners, agents, suppliers, or affiliates 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 use of the Services.

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

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, so the above limitation may not apply to you.

Disclaimer of Warranties

The Services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. astralfoundry Ltd and its suppliers and licensors hereby disclaim all warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including, without limitation, the warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

We make no warranty that the Services will meet your requirements, be available on an uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free basis, or that any defects will be corrected.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be interpreted and governed by the laws of Ireland, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Services shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Ireland.

Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account and bar access to the Services immediately, without prior notice or liability, under our sole discretion, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach the Terms.

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us. Upon termination, your right to use the Services will cease immediately.

All provisions of the Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive termination, including, without limitation, ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect.

By continuing to access or use our Services after any revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.

Contact Information

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

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court, the remaining provisions of these Terms will remain in effect. These Terms constitute the entire agreement between us regarding our Services and supersede and replace any prior agreements we might have had between us regarding the Services.