Terms of Service

1. About Our Services

Skillvane Academy is an online learning studio based in Denver, Colorado. We provide online course development and educational support services, including the preparation of self-paced learning programs, instructor-led educational sessions, practice and assessment materials, and the organization of learning resources. All services are educational and non-certified in nature. They do not include accredited instruction, degree programs, professional licensing, examination administration, or regulated educational activities.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old, or the age of majority in your jurisdiction, and able to form a binding contract to use our services. By engaging us, you represent that you meet these requirements and that any information you provide is accurate and complete.

3. Scope of Work and Engagements

The specific services, deliverables, timelines, and fees for a given engagement will be described in a proposal, statement of work, order confirmation, or similar written agreement ("Engagement Terms"). Where Engagement Terms and these Terms conflict, the Engagement Terms control for that engagement. Requests that fall outside an agreed scope may require a revised proposal.

4. Fees and Payment

Fees are quoted per engagement and are stated in United States dollars unless otherwise agreed. Any prices shown on our website are starting reference points and may vary depending on scope, complexity, and revisions. Unless otherwise stated, invoices are due on the terms set out in the applicable Engagement Terms. Late or unpaid amounts may result in suspension of work.

5. Client Responsibilities and Provided Materials

Timely delivery depends on your cooperation. You agree to provide accurate information, source materials, feedback, and approvals when reasonably requested. You represent that any materials you provide to us do not infringe the rights of others and that you have the authority to share them for the purposes of the engagement.

6. Acceptable Use

When using our website and services, you agree not to misuse them, including by attempting to disrupt or compromise the site, using the services for unlawful purposes, or reproducing, reselling, or redistributing our materials except as expressly permitted in writing.

7. Intellectual Property

Our website, brand, and pre-existing materials, templates, and methods remain our property. Ownership or a license to custom deliverables created for you will be addressed in the applicable Engagement Terms and is typically granted upon full payment. Unless otherwise agreed, we retain the right to reuse general knowledge, skills, and non-confidential techniques developed in the course of our work.

8. No Guarantee of Outcomes

We bring care and craft to every engagement, but learning outcomes depend on many factors beyond our control, including the effort and circumstances of individual learners. We do not warrant any particular result, completion rate, score, credential, employment, or other outcome. Our services are informational and educational and are not a substitute for professional, legal, financial, medical, or other licensed advice.

9. Cancellations and Refunds

Cancellations, changes, and any available refunds are governed by our Refund Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review it for details on how these situations are handled.

10. Third-Party Services

Our website and deliverables may rely on or reference third-party platforms and tools. We are not responsible for the availability, content, or practices of third parties, and your use of them may be subject to their own terms.

11. Disclaimers

To the fullest extent permitted by law, our website and services are provided "as is" and "as available," without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

12. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Skillvane Academy and its owners, employees, and contractors will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or for lost profits or revenues, arising out of or related to your use of our website or services. Our total liability for any claim relating to an engagement will not exceed the amount you paid to us for that engagement.

13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Skillvane Academy from claims, damages, and expenses arising out of your breach of these Terms, your misuse of the services, or materials you provide to us.

14. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Colorado, United States, without regard to its conflict-of-laws principles. The state and federal courts located in Denver, Colorado will have jurisdiction over any dispute not otherwise subject to an agreed alternative resolution process.

15. Changes to These Terms

We may revise these Terms from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date above. Your continued use of the website or services after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.