Terms and Conditions

Terms and Conditions for the Dezignovate Community App & Website

1. Introduction:

Welcome to the Dezignovate Community App & Website (the “App” or the “Website”). These terms and conditions (the “Terms”) govern your use of the App and the Website, including any content, functionality, and services offered on or through the App and the Website (the “Services”).

2. Acceptance of Terms:

By accessing or using the App or the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use the App or the Website.

3. Changes to the Terms:

We reserve the right, at our discretion, to update or revise these Terms. Your continued use of the App or the Website following the posting of any changes to these Terms constitutes acceptance of those changes.

4. Membership:

To access certain features of the App and the Website, you may be required to create an account and become a member (a “Member”). When creating an account, you must provide accurate and complete information. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account and password, and you accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account.

5. Fees and Payments:

Access to certain features of the App and the Website, including courses, events, and workshops, may require payment of fees. All fees are stated in U.S. dollars and are non-refundable. We reserve the right to change the fees for any feature or service at any time, and to offer promotions or discounts.

6. Content:

The Dezignovate App and the Website may contain text, graphics, images, and other material (the “Content”). The Content is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice or instruction.

7. Prohibited Conduct:

You agree not to use the Dezignovate App or the Website to:

• Upload, post, email, or otherwise transmit any Content that is illegal, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, tortuous, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, libelous, invasive of another’s privacy, hateful, or racially, ethnically, or otherwise objectionable;
• Impersonate any person or entity, or falsely state or otherwise misrepresent your affiliation with a person or entity;
• Upload, post, email, or otherwise transmit any Content that you do not have a right to transmit under any law or under contractual or fiduciary relationships (such as inside information, proprietary and confidential information learned or disclosed as part of employment relationships or under nondisclosure agreements);
• Upload, post, email, or otherwise transmit any Content that infringes any patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright, or other proprietary rights of any party;
• Upload, post, email, or otherwise transmit any unsolicited or unauthorized advertising, promotional materials, “junk mail,” “spam,” “chain letters,” “pyramid schemes,” or any other form of solicitation;
• Upload, post, email, or otherwise transmit any material that contains software viruses or any other computer code, files, or programs designed to interrupt, destroy, or limit the functionality of any computer software or hardware or telecommunications equipment;
• Upload, post, email, or otherwise transmit any material that is false, misleading, or promotes illegal activities or conduct that is abusive, threatening, obscene, defamatory, or libellous;
• Interfere with or disrupt the App or the Website or servers or networks connected to the App or the Website, or disobey any requirements, procedures, policies, or regulations of networks connected to the App or the Website;

8. User Submissions:

You retain ownership of any content, including but not limited to text, images, and videos, that you submit to the App or the Website (the “User Submissions”). By submitting User Submissions, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, transferable, sublicensable, and perpetual license to use, reproduce, distribute, prepare derivative works of, display, and perform the User Submissions in connection with the App and the Website, and in any media formats and through any media channels.

9. Intellectual Property:

The Dezignovate  App and the Website, including but not limited to its software, text, images, and Content, are protected by intellectual property laws, including but not limited to copyright, trademark, and patent laws. You acknowledge and agree that the App and the Website, including all associated intellectual property rights, are the exclusive property of us and our licensors. You may not use any Content from the App or the Website without express written permission from us.

10. Disclaimers:

The Dezignovate App and the Website, including all Content, are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. We do not make any representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, as to the operation of the App or the Website or the Content, including but not limited to the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or availability of the Content. We do not warrant that the App or the Website will be uninterrupted or error-free.

11. Limitation of Liability:

In no event shall we be liable for any damages, including but not limited to direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages, arising out of or in connection with the use of the App or the Website or the Content, whether based on warranty, contract, tort, or any other legal theory, and whether or not we are advised of the possibility of such damages.

12. Governing Law:

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without giving effect to any principles of conflicts of law.

13. Dispute Resolution:

Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the App or the Website shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.

14. Contact Us:

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms or the Dezignovate App or the Website, please contact us at [email protected].

15. Entire Agreement:

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the use of the Dezignovate  App and the Website.

The terms were last updated on: 21 January 2023

Privacy Policy

Our design community app and website (“App”, “website”, “we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our users (“users”, “you”, “your”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose your personal information when you use our App and website, including when you access courses, forums, events, and memberships (collectively, “Services”).

Information We Collect

When you use the Dezignovate App and website, we may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: We may collect personal information such as your name, email address, and contact details when you create an account, sign up for our Services, or contact us.
• Profile Information: We may collect information that you provide to create your profile on our App and website, such as your username, profile picture, and bio.
• Usage Information: We may collect information about your use of our App and website, including the pages you visit, the actions you take, and the content you view.
• Device Information: We may collect information about the device you use to access our App and website, such as the device type, operating system, and IP address.
• Location Information: We may collect information about your location when you use our App and website, if you have enabled location services on your device.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to provide, improve, and personalize our Services. We may use your information for the following purposes:

• To provide access to our Services, including courses, forums, events, and memberships.
• To communicate with you about your account, the Services you have signed up for, and other matters related to your use of our App and website.
• To personalize your experience on our App and website, such as by showing you content that is most relevant to you.
• To analyze and understand how our App and website are used, in order to improve and optimize our Services.
• To send you promotional materials and other marketing communications, if you have agreed to receive such communications.

Disclosure of Your Information

We may disclose your information to third parties in the following circumstances:

• To service providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as hosting and maintaining our App and website, analyzing data, and sending marketing communications.
• As required by law: We may disclose your information as required by law, such as in response to a subpoena or court order.
• To protect our rights and safety: We may disclose your information to protect our rights and safety, as well as the rights and safety of our users and third parties.
• To third-party partners: We may share your information with our third-party partners for marketing and promotional purposes, if you have agreed to receive such communications.

Security of Your Information

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no security measures can be completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the security of your information.

Your Choices

You have the following choices regarding your information:

• You can update or delete your account information at any time by logging into your account and making changes.
• You can opt-out of receiving promotional communications by following the unsubscribe instructions in the communications.
• You can control the use of cookies and other tracking technologies through your device settings.

Changes to Our Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from