Terms of Use

By creating an account, enrolling in courses, or otherwise using Regional Learning Commons, you agree to these Terms of Use, our Privacy Policy, and any additional terms that may apply to specific features or services.

If you are using the platform on behalf of an educational institution or organization, you represent that you have authority to bind that entity to these terms.

To access most features, you must create an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate and complete registration information
• Maintain the security of your password and account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access
• Be responsible for all activities under your account
• Not share your account credentials with others

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms or remain inactive for extended periods.

3.1 Course Access

• Course enrollment grants you a limited, non-transferable license to access course materials
• Course availability and content may change without notice
• Access to courses may be time-limited or require completion of prerequisites

3.2 Certificates and Credentials

• Certificates are issued upon successful completion of course requirements
• Certificates are verifiable through our platform's verification system
• We reserve the right to revoke certificates obtained through fraud or misconduct
• Certificates represent completion of platform courses and may not be equivalent to academic credits

3.3 Programmes

• Programmes are structured collections of courses with specific completion requirements
• Programme completion requires meeting the specified passing score
• Programme requirements may be updated; enrolled students will be notified of significant changes

We are committed to maintaining academic integrity. You agree to:

• Complete all assessments honestly and without unauthorized assistance
• Not share quiz questions, answers, or assignment solutions with others
• Properly cite sources and not plagiarize content
• Comply with proctoring requirements for monitored assessments
• Not use unauthorized tools, AI, or resources during proctored assessments
• Not attempt to circumvent or interfere with proctoring systems

When using the platform, you agree NOT to:

• Harass, bully, or threaten other users
• Post discriminatory, offensive, or inappropriate content
• Spam, advertise, or solicit without authorization
• Share illegal, harmful, or misleading content
• Impersonate others or misrepresent your identity
• Interfere with platform operation or security
• Attempt to access unauthorized data or systems
• Use automated tools to scrape or collect data
• Circumvent access controls or usage limits

6.1 Platform Content

All content provided through the platform, including courses, videos, text, graphics, and software, is owned by us or our licensors and protected by intellectual property laws. You may not:

• Copy, distribute, or reproduce platform content without authorization
• Remove copyright or trademark notices
• Create derivative works from platform content
• Use content for commercial purposes without permission

6.2 User Content

When you submit content (assignments, discussion posts, etc.), you:

• Retain ownership of your original content
• Grant us a license to use, display, and distribute your content for educational purposes
• Represent that you have the right to share the content
• Are responsible for ensuring your content does not infringe others' rights

Our platform includes AI-powered features such as tutoring, content generation, and recommendations. By using these features, you acknowledge:

• AI-generated content is provided for educational assistance only
• AI responses may not always be accurate or complete
• You should verify important information from authoritative sources
• AI features may use your interactions to improve service quality
• Usage limits may apply to AI features

AI features are tools to support learning, not replacements for instructor guidance or independent study.

The platform provides various communication tools including:

• Discussions: Course and global discussion forums for academic collaboration
• Messaging: Private messages and group chats for direct communication
• Video Conferencing: Live sessions for interactive learning
• Announcements: Official communications from instructors and administrators

All communications should be respectful, constructive, and relevant to educational purposes. We may moderate content that violates our policies.

THE PLATFORM AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING:

• Warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose
• Warranties that the platform will be uninterrupted or error-free
• Warranties regarding the accuracy or completeness of content
• Warranties that content will meet your learning objectives

Educational content is provided for learning purposes and should not be relied upon as professional advice.

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

• Indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages
• Loss of profits, data, or opportunities
• Damages arising from your use or inability to use the platform
• Actions of other users or third parties

Our total liability for any claims shall not exceed the amount you paid for the services in the 12 months preceding the claim.

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Regional Learning Commons, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from:

• Your violation of these Terms
• Your content or submissions
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Your use of the platform

We may suspend or terminate your account if you:

• Violate these Terms of Use
• Engage in academic dishonesty
• Abuse or harass other users
• Engage in illegal activities
• Attempt to compromise platform security

Upon termination, your right to access the platform and its content will cease. Provisions regarding intellectual property, indemnification, and limitation of liability survive termination.

We may modify these Terms of Use at any time. We will notify you of material changes through the platform or by email. Your continued use after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

We encourage you to review these Terms periodically to stay informed of any updates.

• Entire Agreement: These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and us.
• Severability: If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in effect.
• Waiver: Failure to enforce any provision does not constitute a waiver of that provision.
• Assignment: You may not assign these Terms without our consent. We may assign our rights freely.
• Governing Law: These Terms are governed by applicable laws. Any disputes will be resolved in the appropriate jurisdiction.

If you have questions about these Terms of Use, please contact: