Welcome to OpenCourseWorld. These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website, services, and educational content. By accessing or using https://opencourseworld.com, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
Please read these Terms carefully before using our services. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use our website or services.
These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you," or "your") and OpenCourseWorld ("we," "us," or "our"), a company registered in Germany.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By creating an account, enrolling in a course, or otherwise accessing our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms, as well as our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.
If you are using our services on behalf of an organization, you represent and warrant that you have authority to bind that organization to these Terms.
2. Eligibility
If you are under 18 years of age, you may only use our services with the involvement and consent of a parent or legal guardian.
- Be at least 16 years of age
- Have the legal capacity to enter into binding contracts
- Not be prohibited from receiving our services under applicable laws
- Provide accurate and complete registration information
- Maintain the security of your account credentials
3. Educational Services
OpenCourseWorld provides online educational courses and learning materials in various subjects including Data Science, Machine Learning, and Graphic Design. Our services are designed for educational purposes only.
- No Guarantees: We do not guarantee any specific outcomes, results, job placements, salary increases, or career advancement from completing our courses
- Educational Purpose: Our courses provide knowledge and skills but cannot guarantee mastery or expertise
- Effort Required: Success depends on your individual effort, dedication, practice, and application of learned concepts
- No Shortcuts: Learning takes time and consistent effort; we do not promise instant expertise or quick results
- Supplemental Learning: Our courses may benefit from additional resources, practice, and real-world application
4. Account Registration and Security
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or are involved in suspicious or fraudulent activity.
- Provide accurate, current, and complete information
- Maintain and promptly update your account information
- Keep your password confidential and secure
- Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
- Be responsible for all activities that occur under your account
- Not share your account credentials with others
- Not create multiple accounts for fraudulent purposes
5. Payment and Pricing
By providing payment information, you authorize us to charge the specified amount. All payments are processed through secure, third-party payment processors.
- Payment Methods: We accept major credit cards, debit cards, and other payment methods as displayed at checkout
- One-Time Payments: Most courses require a one-time payment for lifetime access
- Bundle Pricing: We may offer course bundles at discounted rates
- Price Changes: We reserve the right to modify pricing at any time; changes do not affect already purchased courses
- Currency: All transactions are processed in EUR
- Taxes: Prices include VAT as required by German and EU regulations
6. Refund Policy
Refund eligibility and processing are subject to the terms specified in our Refund Policy.
- We offer a 14-day money-back guarantee from the date of purchase
- Refund requests must be submitted within the refund period
- Certain conditions and restrictions apply
- Please review our complete Refund Policy for full details
7. Intellectual Property Rights
All content on our website and in our courses, including text, graphics, videos, audio, software, and course materials, is owned by or licensed to OpenCourseWorld and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
- Limited License: We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use course materials for your personal, non-commercial educational purposes
- Restrictions: You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works, publicly display, or commercially exploit any content without our written permission
- Downloading: You may download materials for personal offline viewing only where explicitly permitted
- Prohibited Uses: You may not share account access, redistribute course materials, or use content for commercial purposes
- Termination: Your license terminates if you violate these Terms
8. User Conduct and Prohibited Activities
Violation of these conduct rules may result in immediate account suspension or termination without refund.
- Violating any applicable laws or regulations
- Infringing on intellectual property rights
- Sharing or distributing course materials without authorization
- Using automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access our services
- Attempting to gain unauthorized access to our systems
- Uploading malware, viruses, or harmful code
- Harassing, threatening, or abusing other users or staff
- Impersonating others or misrepresenting your affiliation
- Engaging in any fraudulent activity
- Attempting to manipulate or game our systems
- Violating other users' privacy
- Using our services for any illegal purpose
9. Course Access and Availability
We reserve the right to:
- Modify, update, or discontinue courses with reasonable notice
- Change course content to reflect current information and best practices
- Limit access to resources for technical or operational reasons
- Discontinue services with at least 90 days notice and appropriate refunds
10. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability
Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on implied warranties or liability, so these limitations may not apply to you.
- Indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages
- Loss of profits, revenue, data, or business opportunities
- Personal injury or property damage
- Damages exceeding the amount you paid for the applicable course
- Damages arising from your use or inability to use our services
11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless OpenCourseWorld, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:
- Your use of our services
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any rights of third parties
- Your content or conduct on our platform
- Any fraudulent or illegal activity
12. Third-Party Links and Services
Your use of third-party services is at your own risk and subject to their terms and conditions.
- The content, accuracy, or practices of third-party sites
- Privacy policies of external websites
- Products or services offered by third parties
- Any damages resulting from third-party interactions
13. Termination
You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us. Upon termination:
- Your right to access courses and materials ceases immediately
- You remain liable for any outstanding fees
- Refunds may be available as per our Refund Policy
- Provisions regarding intellectual property, disclaimers, and indemnification survive termination
14. Modifications to Terms
Your continued use of our services after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms. If you do not agree to changes, you must stop using our services.
- Post the updated Terms on our website with a new "Last Updated" date
- Send notification to registered users via email
- Provide reasonable notice before changes take effect
- Obtain your consent where required by law
15. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of our services shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Dresden, Germany.
If you are a consumer residing in the European Union, you also benefit from mandatory provisions of consumer protection laws in your country of residence.
16. Dispute Resolution
In the event of any dispute, claim, or controversy arising from these Terms:
- Informal Resolution: We encourage you to contact us first to seek informal resolution
- Mediation: If informal resolution fails, we may suggest mediation
- Arbitration: Certain disputes may be resolved through arbitration as permitted by law
- Court Proceedings: As a last resort, disputes may be resolved through court proceedings in Dresden, Germany
17. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
18. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, and Refund Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and OpenCourseWorld regarding your use of our services and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.
19. Contact Information
For questions about these Terms, please contact us:
OpenCourseWorld
Friedrichstraße 41
01067 Dresden, Germany
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +49 0208 80 97 16
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00-17:00 CET
Questions or Concerns?
If you have questions about these terms, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +49 0208 80 97 16
- Address: Friedrichstraße 41, 01067 Dresden, Germany