Terms and Conditions

Terms of Service

Welcome to Apex Learning Academy! By accessing or using our website, courses, workshops, and other services (collectively, the "Services"), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Apex Learning Academy, located at 600 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701 and operated by Vance Education Group, LLC. If you do not agree to all of these Terms, you are prohibited from using the Services. These terms were last updated on October 26, 2025. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time, and such modifications will be effective immediately upon posting the updated Terms on our website. Your continued use of the Services after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically for updates.

1. Account Registration: To access certain features of the 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 password and agree not to disclose your password to any third party. You are solely responsible for any activity that occurs on your account, whether or not you authorized it. If you become aware of any unauthorized use of your account, you must notify us immediately at [email protected].

2. Course Enrollment and Fees: Enrollment in our courses and workshops is subject to availability and acceptance of your registration. Fees for courses and workshops are listed on our website and are subject to change. Payment is due at the time of enrollment unless otherwise specified. Apex Learning Academy reserves the right to cancel or reschedule courses and workshops due to insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances. In the event of cancellation by Apex Learning Academy, you will be offered a full refund or the option to enroll in another course or workshop of equal value. We do not offer refunds for cancellations made by the student less than 14 days before the start of the course or workshop. Cancellations made 14 or more days before the start date will incur a 10% administrative fee.

3. Intellectual Property: All content included in the Services, such as text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, video clips, data compilations, and software, is the property of Apex Learning Academy or its content suppliers and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any of the content on our Services, except as expressly permitted in writing by Apex Learning Academy. The use of our trademarks, service marks, and logos without our express written consent is strictly prohibited.

4. User Conduct: You agree to use the Services in a responsible and lawful manner. You agree not to: (a) violate any applicable law or regulation; (b) infringe upon the rights of others; (c) upload, post, or transmit any content that is unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, libelous, invasive of another's privacy, hateful, or racially, ethnically, or otherwise objectionable; (d) impersonate any person or entity, or falsely state or otherwise misrepresent your affiliation with a person or entity; (e) interfere with or disrupt the Services or servers or networks connected to the Services, or disobey any requirements, procedures, policies, or regulations of networks connected to the Services; (f) use any robot, spider, scraper, or other automated means to access the Services for any purpose without our express written permission.

5. Termination: Apex Learning Academy may terminate your access to the Services, without cause or notice, which may result in the forfeiture and destruction of all information associated with your account. All provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive termination, including, without limitation, ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

Acceptable Use Policy

This Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) outlines the guidelines for using the Services provided by Apex Learning Academy. Our goal is to ensure a safe, respectful, and productive learning environment for all users. Violation of this AUP may result in suspension or termination of your account.

1. Prohibited Activities: You are prohibited from engaging in the following activities:

2. Content Standards: Any content you submit, post, or display on the Services must comply with the following standards:

3. Monitoring and Enforcement: Apex Learning Academy reserves the right to monitor user activity on the Services and to take appropriate action in response to violations of this AUP. Such action may include, but is not limited to, issuing warnings, suspending or terminating accounts, and reporting illegal activities to law enforcement authorities. We may also remove any content that violates this AUP or that we deem to be harmful or offensive.

4. Reporting Violations: If you become aware of any violation of this AUP, please notify us immediately at [email protected]. We will investigate all reports and take appropriate action.

Disclaimer

The Services provided by Apex Learning Academy are for educational purposes only. We make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability with respect to the Services or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the Services for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk.

1. No Guarantee of Employment: Apex Learning Academy does not guarantee that you will obtain employment or any specific career outcome as a result of completing our courses or workshops. The job market is competitive and influenced by many factors beyond our control. We provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed, but your ultimate success depends on your own efforts and abilities.

2. Limitation of Liability: In no event will Apex Learning Academy or its affiliates, licensors, or service providers be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or relating to your use of the Services, whether based on warranty, contract, tort (including negligence), or any other legal theory, even if Apex Learning Academy has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Our liability to you for any cause whatsoever, and regardless of the form of the action, will at all times be limited to the amount paid, if any, by you to Apex Learning Academy for the Services in the twelve (12) months prior to the event giving rise to the claim.

3. External Links: The Services may contain links to third-party websites that are not owned or controlled by Apex Learning Academy. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. You acknowledge and agree that Apex Learning Academy is not responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such websites.

4. Changes to Services: Apex Learning Academy reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Services at any time, with or without notice. We will not be liable to you or to any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuance of the Services.

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at [email protected] or call us at (512) 555-0100.