Terms of Use
Last updated: February 29, 2024
These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of the services, content, and platform provided by Cedar Works. By accessing or using any part of this platform, you agree to be bound by these terms. If you do not agree, you must not use the platform.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By creating an account, accessing course materials, or otherwise interacting with the platform, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms of Use, along with any additional policies incorporated by reference. These terms form a legally binding agreement between you and Cedar Works.
We reserve the right to update or modify these terms at any time. Continued use of the platform following any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms. The date at the top of this page reflects when the terms were last updated.
2. Eligibility
You must be at least 16 years of age to use this platform. If you are under the age of majority in your jurisdiction, you represent that a parent or legal guardian has reviewed and agreed to these terms on your behalf.
By using the platform, you represent and warrant that all information you provide is accurate, complete, and current, and that your use of the platform does not violate any applicable law or regulation.
3. Account Registration and Security
3.1 Account Creation
Access to certain features requires registration. You agree to provide truthful information during registration and to keep that information current. You may not impersonate another person or create an account using false information.
3.2 Account Responsibility
You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for all activity that occurs under your account. You must notify us immediately at contact@cedarworks.eu if you suspect any unauthorized use of your account.
3.3 Account Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at our discretion if we determine that you have violated these terms or engaged in conduct harmful to the platform, other users, or Cedar Works.
4. Permitted Use
You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable licence to access and use the platform for personal, non-commercial educational purposes only. This licence does not include the right to:
Reproduce or redistribute content — You may not copy, duplicate, republish, or distribute any course materials, lectures, or platform content without prior written permission.
Modify or create derivative works — You may not alter, adapt, translate, or create derivative works based on any platform content.
Commercial exploitation — You may not use the platform or its content for commercial purposes, including resale, sublicensing, or training competing products.
Automated access — You may not use bots, scrapers, crawlers, or other automated tools to access, index, or extract content from the platform.
5. Intellectual Property
5.1 Platform Content
All content available on the platform, including but not limited to lectures, written materials, graphics, audio, video, software, and course structures, is the exclusive property of Cedar Works or its content licensors and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
5.2 User-Submitted Content
If you submit any content to the platform, including comments, feedback, or assignments, you grant Cedar Works a worldwide, royalty-free, non-exclusive licence to use, display, reproduce, and distribute such content in connection with operating and improving the platform. You represent that you own or have the right to submit such content.
5.3 Trademarks
The Cedar Works name, logo, and any associated marks are trademarks of Cedar Works. Nothing in these terms grants you any right to use our trademarks without prior written consent.
6. Prohibited Conduct
You agree not to engage in any of the following:
| Category | Prohibited Behaviour |
|---|---|
| Platform integrity | Attempting to gain unauthorized access to any part of the platform or its infrastructure |
| Harmful content | Uploading or transmitting viruses, malware, or any code designed to disrupt or damage systems |
| Harassment | Harassing, threatening, or intimidating other users or platform staff |
| Misrepresentation | Impersonating any person or entity, or falsely claiming an affiliation |
| Academic dishonesty | Submitting work that is not your own or facilitating dishonest conduct by others |
| Legal violations | Using the platform in any manner that violates applicable laws or regulations |
7. Third-Party Links and Services
The platform may contain links to third-party websites, tools, or services. These links are provided for convenience only. Cedar Works does not endorse, control, or assume any responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or terms of any third-party service. Your interactions with third-party services are governed by their respective terms and policies.
8. Payments and Refunds
8.1 Fees
Certain features or content may require payment. All applicable fees will be disclosed prior to purchase. By completing a purchase, you agree to pay the stated amount using an accepted payment method.
8.2 Refund Policy
Refund eligibility is determined on a case-by-case basis and subject to the specific terms communicated at the time of purchase. Cedar Works reserves the right to decline refund requests where access to content has been substantially used.
8.3 Pricing Changes
We reserve the right to change pricing at any time. Changes will not affect purchases already completed prior to the effective date of the change.
9. Disclaimers
The platform and all content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. Cedar Works does not warrant that the platform will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components.
Educational content is provided for informational purposes only. Cedar Works makes no representations regarding the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of any content for any particular purpose. Learners are responsible for independently verifying information before applying it in professional or academic contexts.
10. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Cedar Works 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 or inability to use the platform, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
In no event shall Cedar Works's total liability to you for all claims arising from these terms or your use of the platform exceed the amount you paid to Cedar Works in the twelve months preceding the claim, or one hundred dollars, whichever is greater.
11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Cedar Works and its affiliates, officers, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable legal fees, arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of the platform, your violation of these terms, or your infringement of any third-party rights.
12. Privacy
Your use of the platform is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms of Use by reference. By using the platform, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in the Privacy Policy.
13. Service Availability and Modifications
Cedar Works reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the platform at any time, with or without notice. We are not liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of services.
We may perform scheduled or unscheduled maintenance that may temporarily affect platform availability. Where possible, advance notice will be provided.
14. Governing Terms and Dispute Resolution
These terms shall be interpreted in accordance with general principles of contract law, without regard to conflict-of-law provisions. Any dispute arising from these terms or your use of the platform shall first be addressed through good-faith negotiation. If a resolution cannot be reached informally, disputes may be submitted to binding arbitration or resolved through applicable legal proceedings.
15. Severability
If any provision of these terms is found to be invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable, that provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, or severed if modification is not possible. The remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
16. Entire Agreement
These Terms of Use, together with the Privacy Policy and any other policies incorporated by reference, constitute the entire agreement between you and Cedar Works regarding your use of the platform and supersede all prior agreements, representations, or understandings, whether written or oral.
17. Contact
If you have questions or concerns regarding these Terms of Use, you may contact us using the information below:
Cedar Works
12308 Tecumseh Rd E, Windsor, ON N8N 1M4, Canada
Email: contact@cedarworks.eu
Phone: +1 514 587 2531