1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using BriefHub Design Academy (the “Service”), you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree, do not use the Service.

These Terms apply to all visitors, learners, customers, and others who access the Service, including any features, tools, downloadable materials, and communications made available through the Service.

2. Eligibility & Accounts

You must be at least the age of majority in your jurisdiction or have a parent/guardian’s permission to use the Service. If you create an account, you agree to provide accurate information and keep it up to date.

• You are responsible for safeguarding your login credentials and for any activity under your account.
• You must notify us promptly if you suspect unauthorized access.
• We may restrict, suspend, or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or pose a security risk.

3. Service Description

The Service may include educational content, courses, templates, briefs, community resources, evaluations, and other learning tools. We may update, change, or discontinue parts of the Service at any time.

• We may release new features or retire existing ones to improve quality, security, or compliance.
• Availability can vary by location, device, or technical limitations.
• Some features may require payment or an active subscription.

4. Payments, Renewals & Refunds

If you purchase a product or subscription, you agree to pay the stated price, applicable taxes, and any recurring charges as described at checkout. If a subscription renews automatically, you authorize us to charge the payment method on file.

• Refund eligibility (if any) depends on the specific product and applicable law; some digital products may be non-refundable once accessed or downloaded.
• Chargebacks, disputes, or payment reversals may result in account restrictions while we investigate.
• Promotions and discounts are time-limited and may have additional terms.

If you have billing questions, use the “Ask a question” button to contact support.

5. Intellectual Property

All content on the Service, including course materials, text, graphics, logos, videos, audio, and templates, is owned by BriefHub Design Academy or its licensors and is protected by intellectual property laws.

• You may not copy, sell, sublicense, or distribute our materials except as expressly allowed.
• You may use the materials for your personal learning and internal professional development.
• Any unauthorized use may result in termination and legal action where applicable.

6. Acceptable Use

You agree not to misuse the Service. Misuse includes interfering with security, attempting to access restricted areas, or violating laws.

• No harassment, hate, threats, or abusive behavior toward other users or staff.
• No uploading of malware, scraping, or attempts to reverse engineer protected materials.
• No impersonation, deception, or unauthorized use of third-party personal data.
• No sharing of paid-only content publicly or with unauthorized users.

7. User Content & Feedback

If you submit content (such as assignments, feedback, comments, or portfolio links), you retain ownership of your content. However, you grant us a limited license to host, display, and process such content for operating and improving the Service.

• You represent that you have the rights needed to submit your content.
• You agree not to submit confidential information you are not authorized to share.
• Feedback you provide may be used to improve our products without obligation to you.

8. Third‑Party Links & Tools

The Service may reference third-party tools or resources. We do not control these third parties and are not responsible for their content, policies, or practices. Your use of third-party services is at your own risk and subject to their terms.

9. Disclaimers

The Service is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

• We do not guarantee that the Service will be uninterrupted or error-free.
• We do not guarantee outcomes, job placement, or specific results from using educational content.
• You are responsible for how you apply any information, templates, or guidance.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, BriefHub Design Academy and its affiliates will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly.

In all cases, our total liability for any claim relating to the Service will not exceed the amount you paid us for the Service in the twelve (12) months before the event giving rise to the claim, or the minimum amount permitted by law (whichever is greater).

11. Suspension & Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time if we believe you have violated these Terms, pose a risk to the Service or other users, or if required by law.

• Upon termination, your right to access the Service ends immediately.
• Some provisions survive termination, including IP, disclaimers, limitation of liability, and dispute-related clauses.

12. Changes to These Terms

We may revise these Terms from time to time. The “Effective” and “Last updated” dates at the top indicate when changes apply. Continued use of the Service after updates means you accept the revised Terms.

13. Contact

If you have questions about these Terms, contact us using the support form or via the contact details below.

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: +1 (415) 550-1296
• Business hours: Mon–Fri, 09:00–18:00 (local time)