Terms of Service

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using SkillPlay Academy's platform, courses, tournaments, and related services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy.

Description of Service

SkillPlay Academy provides an interactive online learning platform offering professional development courses, skill tournaments, mentoring services, and related educational content. Our services are designed to enhance professional skills and advance careers.

Platform Features

• Access to educational courses and content
• Participation in skill-based tournaments and competitions
• Progress tracking and performance analytics
• Community forums and networking opportunities
• Mentoring and coaching services
• Certification and credential programs

User Accounts and Registration

To access our services, you must create an account with accurate and complete information. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.

Account Requirements

• You must be at least 18 years old or have parental consent
• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain and update your account information
• Keep your password secure and confidential
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access

User Conduct and Responsibilities

You agree to use our platform responsibly and in accordance with these terms. Prohibited activities include but are not limited to:

• Violating any applicable laws or regulations
• Impersonating others or providing false information
• Sharing account credentials with unauthorized users
• Attempting to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Distributing malware, spam, or harmful content
• Engaging in cheating or academic dishonesty
• Harassing, threatening, or intimidating other users
• Infringing on intellectual property rights

Intellectual Property Rights

All content on our platform, including but not limited to courses, materials, text, graphics, logos, videos, and software, is protected by intellectual property laws and is owned by SkillPlay Academy or our content partners.

License to Use

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use our platform for personal, non-commercial educational purposes in accordance with these terms.

User-Generated Content

By submitting content to our platform (including forum posts, tournament submissions, and feedback), you grant us a worldwide, royalty-free license to use, modify, and distribute such content for platform operation and improvement.

Course Access and Completion

Course access is granted based on your subscription level or individual course purchase. We reserve the right to modify course content, structure, or availability as needed to maintain quality and relevance.

Certificates and Credentials

• Certificates are awarded upon successful course completion
• Certificate requirements are clearly outlined for each course
• We reserve the right to revoke certificates for violations of academic integrity
• Certificates reflect completion of our programs, not professional licensing

Tournament Participation

Participation in tournaments is subject to additional rules and guidelines specific to each competition. By participating, you agree to:

• Submit original work and properly attribute any external sources
• Respect judging decisions and scoring methodologies
• Maintain professional conduct throughout the competition
• Allow use of your submissions for educational and promotional purposes

Payment Terms and Refunds

Payment for courses, subscriptions, and services is processed securely through our payment partners. All prices are clearly displayed before purchase.

Subscription Services

• Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled
• You can cancel subscriptions through your account settings
• Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period
• No partial refunds for unused subscription periods

Refund Policy

• 30-day money-back guarantee for individual course purchases
• Refunds require completion of less than 25% of course content
• Subscription refunds are prorated for annual plans within 14 days
• Tournament entry fees are non-refundable once competition begins

Platform Availability and Modifications

We strive to maintain platform availability but cannot guarantee uninterrupted service. We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our platform with reasonable notice.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, SkillPlay Academy shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless SkillPlay Academy, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses arising from your use of our platform or violation of these terms.

Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account immediately, without prior notice, for conduct that violates these terms or is harmful to our platform, users, or business interests.

Effect of Termination

• Access to courses and content will be revoked
• User-generated content may be retained for platform operation
• Earned certificates remain valid unless revoked for misconduct
• Refunds, if applicable, will be processed according to our refund policy

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These terms are governed by the laws of the jurisdiction where SkillPlay Academy is incorporated. Any disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with applicable arbitration rules.

Changes to Terms

We may modify these terms periodically. Significant changes will be communicated via email or platform notification. Continued use of our platform constitutes acceptance of updated terms.

Contact Information

For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:

• Email: support@skillplayusa.com
• Subject Line: Terms of Service Inquiry

Severability

If any provision of these terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect, and the unenforceable provision will be replaced with an enforceable provision that best reflects our original intent.

Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and SkillPlay Academy regarding the use of our platform and services.