Terms of Use

Welcome! These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website, online courses, educational materials, memberships, digital content, and related services (collectively, the “Services”).

By accessing or using the Services, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you should not access or use the Services.

1. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old or have the consent of a parent or legal guardian to use this website and enroll in courses.

By using the Services, you represent that:

You have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms;
The information you provide is accurate and complete; and
You will comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

2. Account Registration

You agree to:

Maintain the confidentiality of your login credentials;
Be responsible for all activities under your account;
Notify us immediately of unauthorized access or security concerns; and
Provide current and accurate account information.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.

4. Payments and Refunds

All fees are listed in U.S. Dollars unless otherwise stated.

By making a purchase, you agree to:

Pay all applicable fees and taxes;
Provide valid payment information; and
Comply with any payment processor terms.

Refunds

Refund requests must be submitted within 14 days of purchase.
No refunds will be issued if your course progress is at 30%.

We reserve the right to modify pricing and offerings at any time.

5. User Conduct

You agree not to:

Violate any applicable law or regulation;
Upload malicious software or harmful code;
Interfere with website operations or security;
Harass, abuse, or harm other users;
Post false, misleading, defamatory, or offensive content;
Attempt unauthorized access to systems or data.

We may remove content or suspend access for conduct we determine to be inappropriate or harmful.

6. Certificates and Educational Content

Course completion certificates, if offered, are provided solely as evidence of participation or completion and do not constitute professional licensing, accreditation, or certification unless explicitly stated.

We do not guarantee:

Employment outcomes;
Board placements;
Professional advancement; or
Specific educational results.

7. Intellectual Property

All website materials, including:

Course videos,
Text,
Graphics,
Logos,
Downloads,
Branding,
Designs, and
Software

Unauthorized use is strictly prohibited.

8. Third-Party Links and Services

The website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for:

Third-party content,
Privacy practices,
Availability, or
Business practices.

Accessing third-party services is at your own risk.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Services are provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, express or implied.

We do not guarantee:

Continuous availability of the website;
Error-free operation;
Accuracy or completeness of content; or
That the Services will meet your specific requirements.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, including merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, PDA shall not be liable for:

Indirect,
Incidental,
Special,
Consequential, or
Punitive damages

arising from your use of the Services.

Our total liability for any claim shall not exceed the amount you paid to us during the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.

11. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless [Insert Company Name], its officers, employees, affiliates, instructors, and partners from claims, liabilities, damages, and expenses arising from:

Your use of the Services;
Violation of these Terms; or
Infringement of third-party rights.

12. Privacy

Your use of the website is also governed by our Privacy Policy.

Please review our Privacy Policy here:

13. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to the Services at our discretion, without notice, for:

Violations of these Terms,
Fraudulent activity,
Security concerns, or
Conduct harmful to the platform or users.

14. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms periodically. Updated Terms will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Continued use of the Services after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

15. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed under the laws of the State of Illinois, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts located in the United States/Illinois.

16. Contact Information

If you have questions regarding these Terms, please contact:

Private Directors Association
200 E Randolph St Suite 5100, Chicago, IL 60601
Email Address: support@privatedirectors.org
Phone Number: (847) 986-9350

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