Terms and Conditions

Welcome to Directing Mastery Academy! These Terms and Conditions govern your use of our website, directingmastery.edu, and the services we offer, including our courses and related materials. By accessing or using our website and services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you should not use our website or services.

User Agreement

This User Agreement is a legally binding contract between you (the "User") and Directing Mastery Academy (the "Academy"). It outlines the terms under which you are permitted to access and use our website and services.

  • Acceptance of Terms: By accessing our website and using our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.
  • Eligibility: You must be at least 18 years of age to use our services. By using our services, you represent and warrant that you are 18 years of age or older.
  • Account Registration: To access certain features of our website and services, you may be required to register for an account. You agree to provide accurate and complete information when registering for an account and to keep your account information updated. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.
  • Modifications to Terms: The Academy reserves the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. We will provide notice of any material changes to these terms by posting the updated terms on our website. Your continued use of our website and services after the posting of any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.

Acceptable Use Policy

Your use of our website and services is subject to the following Acceptable Use Policy. You agree not to:

  1. Use our website or services for any unlawful purpose.
  2. Post or transmit any content that is illegal, offensive, defamatory, or infringing on the rights of others.
  3. Interfere with the operation of our website or services, including attempting to gain unauthorized access to our systems.
  4. Use any automated means to access or collect data from our website.
  5. Engage in any activity that could damage, disable, or impair our website or services.
  6. Share your account credentials with any other person.
  7. Reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell or exploit any portion of the Service, use of the Service, or access to the Service without express written permission by us.
  8. Circumvent, remove, alter, deactivate, degrade or thwart any of the content protections in or geographic restrictions on any content available on the Directing Mastery Academy website.

Violation of this Acceptable Use Policy may result in termination of your access to our website and services.

Disclaimers

The information provided on our website and through our services is for educational and informational purposes only. The Academy makes no warranties or representations about the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of the information. Specifically, the Academy disclaims responsibility for:

  • No Guarantees: The Academy provides no guarantees of success in the film or television industry. Career outcomes depend on a variety of factors, including individual talent, effort, and market conditions.
  • Third-Party Content: Our website may contain links to third-party websites or resources. The Academy is not responsible for the content or availability of these third-party websites or resources.
  • Technical Issues: The Academy is not responsible for any technical issues that may arise from your use of our website or services, including interruptions, errors, or viruses.
  • Educational Advice: Advice and information provided by faculty and staff, while stemming from professional experience, should be considered opinion and guidance. Decisions regarding career paths, investments, or creative direction are the sole responsibility of the student.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the Academy shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to, loss of profits, data, or use, arising out of or in connection with your use of our website or services, even if the Academy has been advised of the possibility of such damages. In no event shall the Academy's total liability to you for all claims arising out of or in connection with your use of our website or services exceed the amount you paid to the Academy for such services.

This limitation of liability applies regardless of the cause of action, whether in contract, tort, or otherwise. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Academy, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or in connection with your use of our website or services, your violation of these Terms and Conditions, or your violation of any rights of another.

Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms and Conditions shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Los Angeles County, California, and you consent to the jurisdiction of such courts.

Contact Information

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

Directing Mastery Academy
123 Film Row
Los Angeles, CA 90004
Phone: (213) 555-FILM
Email: [email protected]