Terms of Service

Terms of Service

Last Updated: August 2024

Welcome to the Creative Empowerment Initiative (CEI) website. By accessing or using our website, online community, learning modules, and third-party partner offerings, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms of Service (the “Terms”). Please read these Terms carefully before using our services.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using our website, you agree to these Terms, as well as our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not use our services.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to use our services. By using our website, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement.

3. Account Registration

To access certain features of our services, you may be required to register for an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process and to update such information to keep it accurate, current, and complete. You are responsible for safeguarding your account password and for any activities or actions under your account.

4. Online Community Guidelines

Our online community is a place for creatives to connect, share, and learn. By participating in the community, you agree to:

• Treat other members with respect and kindness.
• Not post or share any content that is harmful, offensive, or violates any laws.
• Not engage in any form of harassment, discrimination, or bullying.
• Not post spam or irrelevant content.
• Report any inappropriate content or behavior to our moderators.

We reserve the right to remove any content or suspend or terminate your account if you violate these guidelines.

5. Learning Modules

Our learning modules are designed to provide educational content and resources. By accessing the learning modules, you agree to:

• Use the materials for personal, non-commercial purposes only.
• Not copy, distribute, or modify any content without our explicit permission.
• Complete the modules in accordance with any specified guidelines and requirements.

6. Third-Party Partner Offerings

Our website may include offerings from third-party partners. We are not responsible for the content, products, or services provided by these partners. Your use of third-party offerings is subject to the terms and conditions of the respective third parties.

7. Payment and Refunds

Certain services, such as premium learning modules, may require payment. By making a purchase, you agree to provide accurate payment information and to pay all applicable fees. Refunds may be issued at our discretion in accordance with our refund policy.

8. Intellectual Property

All content on our website, including text, graphics, logos, and images, is the property of CEI or our content suppliers and is protected by intellectual property laws. You agree not to use, reproduce, or distribute any content without our explicit permission.

9. Copyright Rules

You may not post, modify, distribute, or reproduce in any way any copyrighted material, trademarks, or other proprietary information belonging to CEI or others without obtaining prior written consent from the owner of such proprietary rights. If you believe that your work has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please contact us at [email protected] with the following information:

• A description of the copyrighted work that you claim has been infringed.
• A description of where the material that you claim is infringing is located on the site.
• Your address, telephone number, and email address.
• A statement by you that you have a good faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
• A statement by you, made under penalty of perjury, that the above information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on the copyright owner’s behalf.
• Your electronic or physical signature.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

Our services are provided “as is” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that the services will be uninterrupted or error-free, nor do we make any warranty as to the results that may be obtained from the use of the services.

11. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall CEI, its directors, employees, or partners be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with the use of our services. Our total liability to you for any claims arising from the use of our services shall not exceed the amount paid by you, if any, for accessing our services.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold CEI harmless from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including attorney’s fees) arising out of or in connection with your use of our services or your violation of these Terms.

13. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the “Last Updated” date will be revised. Your continued use of our services after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

14. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of The State of Iowa, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

• Email: [email protected]

Thank you for using the Creative Empowerment Initiative. We are excited to have you as part of our community!