Terms of Use
Last updated: January 2025
1. Agreement to Terms
By accessing or using the Ask Academy website (https://ask-academy.live) and our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our services.
2. Description of Services
Ask Academy provides online cybersecurity education through video courses, downloadable resources, and related materials. Our courses are delivered through our learning platform at courses.null-char.com.
3. Account Registration
To purchase and access our courses, you must create an account. You agree to:
- Provide accurate and complete registration information
- Maintain the security of your account credentials
- Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
- Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
4. Course Purchases and Access
4.1 Payment
All course prices are displayed in USD. Payment is processed securely through our payment provider. You agree to pay all fees associated with your purchase.
4.2 Lifetime Access
Upon purchase, you receive lifetime access to the course content, including any future updates. "Lifetime" refers to the lifetime of the course offering, not the purchaser.
4.3 Refund Policy
We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee on all courses. If you are not satisfied with your purchase, contact us within 30 days for a full refund. Refund requests must be submitted to contact@ask-academy.live.
5. Intellectual Property Rights
5.1 Our Content
All course content, including videos, text, graphics, code samples, and other materials, are owned by Ask Academy and protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.
5.2 Limited License
Upon purchase, you are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the course materials for your personal, non-commercial educational purposes.
5.3 Restrictions
You may NOT:
- Share your account credentials with others
- Copy, reproduce, or distribute course content
- Resell, sublicense, or commercially exploit course materials
- Remove any copyright or proprietary notices
- Record, screenshot, or capture course content for redistribution
6. Acceptable Use
You agree to use our services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree NOT to:
- Use our services to engage in any illegal activity
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
- Interfere with or disrupt our services
- Upload or transmit viruses or malicious code
- Harass, abuse, or harm other users
- Use knowledge gained from our courses for malicious purposes
7. Educational Disclaimer
Our courses are designed for educational purposes to help security professionals understand threats and improve defenses. The techniques taught should only be used:
- In authorized testing environments
- With explicit permission from system owners
- In compliance with all applicable laws
You are solely responsible for ensuring your use of the knowledge and skills gained from our courses is legal and ethical.
8. Disclaimer of Warranties
Our services are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that:
- Our services will be uninterrupted or error-free
- Course content will meet your specific requirements
- Results or outcomes from using our courses are guaranteed
9. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Ask Academy shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of your use of our services. Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid for the course.
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Ask Academy and its affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from your use of our services or violation of these Terms.
11. Termination
We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your account and access to our services at our sole discretion, without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users or our business.
12. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which Ask Academy operates, without regard to conflict of law principles.
13. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of significant changes by posting a notice on our website. Your continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.
14. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
15. Contact Information
For questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
Ask Academy
Email: contact@ask-academy.live