Vsity, Inc. (collectively, "we," "us" or "Vsity") provides you access to the Vsity Services (defined below) subject to the terms and conditions described in this document (this "Terms of Use") and any other guidelines, rules or licenses posted in connection with any Online Courses (defined below). This Terms of Use also includes our Privacy Policy, incorporated by this reference.
By using this Service, clicking “I Agree”, registering a User Account (defined below), purchasing an Online Course, or by indicating your agreement to this Terms of Use through a similar mechanism, you are agreeing to be bound by this Terms of Use. If you do not agree to this Terms of Use, do not use the Services. If you under the age of 18, but at least 13 years of age, you represent and agree that you are an emancipated minor or possess legal parental or guardian consent to use the Services and are fully able and competent to enter into all of the conditions, obligations, affirmations, representations and warranties set forth in this Terms of Use. The Services are not intended for, nor directed at, individuals under the age of 13 (or under the applicable age of consent in your jurisdiction); if you are under 13 years of age (or the applicable age of consent in your jurisdiction), do not use the Services.
If your enrollment is paid for by your employer, different terms will apply to you. Please refer to Enterprise Terms of Use.
You further acknowledge that Vsity Services utilize the YouTube API Services. As required under our Privacy Policy, you warrant and represent that you have read and agree to the YouTube Terms of Service and the Google Privacy Policy, as updated and amended from time to time.
NOTICE REGARDING DISPUTE RESOLUTION: These Terms of Use contain provisions that govern how claims you and we may have against each other are resolved (see the Section entitled ‘Arbitration’ below), including an agreement and obligation to arbitrate disputes, which will, subject to limited exceptions, require you to submit claims you have against us to binding arbitration, unless you opt-out in accordance with the Arbitration Section. Unless you opt-out of arbitration: (a) you will only be permitted to pursue claims against us on an individual basis, not as part of any class or representative action or proceeding and (b) you will only be permitted to seek relief (including monetary, injunctive, and declaratory relief) on an individual basis.
By participating in any of our Online Courses or otherwise interacting with our Services, including, without limitation, through any communities, chat rooms, or other method or media used for the purpose of providing you the Service(s), you are also bound by Vsity’s Honor Code and Code of Community Conduct, which for purposes of this Terms of Use constitute Vsity policies hereby incorporated by this reference.
SERVICES
Vsity provides many services (each a “Service” and together the “Services”) through its website(s) located at www.vsity.org as well as any other websites and applications owned, operated, or controlled by us (each a “Website” and collectively the “Websites”), including, without limitation, all information, content, services, and materials made available through any Website, social media channels, or other online or onsite channels that enable you to participate in any Vsity online educational programs (collectively, the “Online Courses”) and related services, such as careers services, or any part thereof For clarity, Vsity offers certain Online Courses that are curated, specially designed, and produced which are referred to as “Minidegree” programs. A verified certificate of accomplishment upon conclusion of the applicable Online Course ("Verified Certificate"), shall be awarded, in the sole discretion of Vsity and the instructors for the Online Courses, to Students (defined below) who have completed the course to the satisfaction of Vsity including without limitation being in compliance with all Vsity policies.
Vsity may also offer Online Courses in partnership with accredited universities and other educational institutions, corporate sponsors and non-profit foundations and institutions (each an “Educational Partner”) whereby academic credit or certification may be offered solely by that Educational Partner. Please see the section of this Terms of Use pertaining to Online Courses with Educational Partners below for specifics.
Vsity may also partner with companies who will sponsor or pay for Online Courses for Users or those companies’ employees/associated persons. Please see the Sponsored Services and Employee and Enterprise Sponsored Access sections of this Terms of User below for further information.
Vsity reserves the right, at any time and from time to time, to modify, discontinue, temporarily or permanently, the Services provided or any part or portion thereof, with or without notice to you. You agree that Vsity shall not be liable to you or to any third party for any modifications, suspensions, or discontinuance of the Services, or any portion thereof. Nothing in this Terms of Use shall be construed to obligate Vsity to maintain and support the Services or any part or portion thereof, during the term of this Terms of Use.
Vsity and the instructors of the Online Courses further reserve the right to alter, modify or rearrange the schedule of topics for the Online Courses, as well as the point value or weight of assignments, tests, quizzes, exams, projects, and other such evaluations of progress. By attending the Online Courses, Students acknowledge that Vsity and the instructors maintain the right and ability to adapt, modify or revise the Online Courses as Vsity and the instructors deem appropriate.
Vsity provides many services (each a “Service” and together the “Services”) through its website(s) located at www.vsity.org as well as any other websites and applications owned, operated, or controlled by us (each a “Website” and collectively the “Websites”), including, without limitation, all information, content, services, and materials made available through any Website, social media channels, or other online or onsite channels that enable you to participate in any Vsity online educational programs (collectively, the “Online Courses”) and related services, such as careers services, or any part thereof For clarity, Vsity offers certain Online Courses that are curated, specially designed, and produced which are referred to as “Minidegree” programs. A verified certificate of accomplishment upon conclusion of the applicable Online Course ("Verified Certificate"), shall be awarded, in the sole discretion of Vsity and the instructors for the Online Courses, to Students (defined below) who have completed the course to the satisfaction of Vsity including without limitation being in compliance with all Vsity policies.
Vsity may also offer Online Courses in partnership with accredited universities and other educational institutions, corporate sponsors and non-profit foundations and institutions (each an “Educational Partner”) whereby academic credit or certification may be offered solely by that Educational Partner. Please see the section of this Terms of Use pertaining to Online Courses with Educational Partners below for specifics.
Vsity may also partner with companies who will sponsor or pay for Online Courses for Users or those companies’ employees/associated persons. Please see the Sponsored Services and Employee and Enterprise Sponsored Access sections of this Terms of User below for further information.
Vsity reserves the right, at any time and from time to time, to modify, discontinue, temporarily or permanently, the Services provided or any part or portion thereof, with or without notice to you. You agree that Vsity shall not be liable to you or to any third party for any modifications, suspensions, or discontinuance of the Services, or any portion thereof. Nothing in this Terms of Use shall be construed to obligate Vsity to maintain and support the Services or any part or portion thereof, during the term of this Terms of Use.
Vsity and the instructors of the Online Courses further reserve the right to alter, modify or rearrange the schedule of topics for the Online Courses, as well as the point value or weight of assignments, tests, quizzes, exams, projects, and other such evaluations of progress. By attending the Online Courses, Students acknowledge that Vsity and the instructors maintain the right and ability to adapt, modify or revise the Online Courses as Vsity and the instructors deem appropriate.
Access: There are different ways in which you may access or use the Services. In each and every instance, you are only authorized to use the Services if you agree to abide by all applicable laws, rules, regulations, as well as this Terms of Use. You may access the Services as:
The term "User" refers to a Visitor, Student, Attendee, or any other person that participates, interacts with, or otherwise makes use of any of the Services and/or any Vsity community (e.g., moderators, volunteers, or experts-in-residence).
User Accounts: In order to use, access, or take part in many of our Services, including the Online Courses, you must select a login identification ("User ID") and a unique user password ("User Password") (collectively, a "User Account"). You agree that you will never divulge or share access to your User Account with any third party for any reason.
In setting up your User Account, you may be prompted or required to enter additional information, including, but not limited, to your name and email address. Additional information may be required to confirm your identity upon setting up your User Account and/or thereafter, for example, to confirm identity prior to receiving a credential of completion of a Minidegree program. You understand and agree that all information provided by you is accurate, current, and complete and that you will maintain and update your information to keep it accurate, current, and complete. You acknowledge that if any information provided by you is untrue, inaccurate, not current, or incomplete, we reserve the right to terminate your use of the Services and your enrollment any Online Courses, or a Minidegree programs, to the extent applicable.
We reserve the right to change or modify this Terms of Use at our sole discretion at any time. We will notify you of any material changes to the terms and conditions of this Terms of Use or to any service or other feature of the Services and you must accept such changes in order to continue your use and access thereof. If you do not accept such changes your use and/or access to the Services will be terminated. Any change or modification to this Terms of Use will be effective immediately upon posting by Vsity on its Websites or applications, or as of the date indicated in the updated Terms of Use.
If you are Visitor, we may contact you through our in-website and in-mobile app notification, messaging and chat services while you browse the Services. You consent to receive these notifications and messages. We also provide information on our Websites for you to contact us with questions or comments. If you use this information to contact us, you consent to receive any notifications, messages, or other communications in response to any such contact..
Agreement to Receive Electronic Communications.
If you are a Student, Attendee, you expressly consent to electronically receive all communications, agreements, documents, notices and disclosures whether transactional or promotional in nature as described more fully in the Privacy Policy You agree that all notices, disclosures, and other communications that we provide to you electronically satisfy any legal requirement that such communications be in writing. You agree that you have the ability to store such electronic communications such that they remain accessible to you in an unchanged form.
Agreement to Receive Autodialed or Pre-recorded Calls and SMS Messaging.
By agreeing to receive electronic communications and/or by providing us your telephone or mobile number in connection our Services, represent that you are the subscriber of the cellular service at the mobile number provided, or that you are authorized by the subscriber to sign up to receive communications by telephone or text message. You further consent to receive autodialed or prerecorded calls, SMS, and/or text messages from us so that we may (i) notify you about activity connected with your User Account and any use thereof; (ii) provide you with Services associated with the Websites or Online Courses; (iii) troubleshoot problems with your User Account; (iv) resolve disputes; (v) collect debts; or (vi) as otherwise necessary to service your User Account or enforce this Terms of Use, our policies, applicable law, or any other agreement we may have with you. With your consent, we may also use automated technology or a pre-recorded voice to contact you by phone or SMS with offers and promotions that may interest you. To opt out of receiving offers and promotions by phone or SMS, please text STOP in reply to any communication sent by us or to the phone number identified in connection with our Service from the device for which you no longer wish to receive communications. We won’t share your phone number with third parties for any other purposes, other than to provide services to Vsity on our behalf as noted below, without your consent. We may share your phone numbers with our Affiliates or with our third-party service providers, such as provision of Services, customer support, billing or collections companies, who we have contracted with to assist us in pursuing our rights or performing our obligations under this Terms of Use, our policies, applicable law, or any other agreement we may have with you. Other than prohibited by law, you agree these parties may also contact you using autodialed or prerecorded calls and text messages, as authorized by us to carry out the purposes we have identified above, and not for their own purposes. Standard telephone minute and text charges may apply.
You further understand and consent that we may, upon notice at time of contact, monitor, or record telephone conversations between us (or our service providers) and you or anyone acting on your behalf has with us or our agents for quality control and training purposes or for our own protection. You acknowledge and understand that, while your communications with us may be overheard, monitored, or recorded, not all telephone lines or calls may be recorded by us, and we do not guarantee that recordings of any particular telephone calls will be retained or retrievable.