Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using our mentoring and project-based learning services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. The use of the TechX website and services is subject to these terms, conditions, and notices as described in this document. Continued use after any modifications to these terms constitutes your acceptance of the new terms.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years of age to use our services. If you are under 18, you represent that you have your parent or guardian's permission to use the service. Users between 13 and 18 years old must have parental consent and supervision while using our services.

Our services are not available to users from countries subject to U.S. trade restrictions or sanctions, including but not limited to: Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, and the Crimea, Donetsk, and Luhansk regions. It is your responsibility to ensure that your use of our services complies with all applicable export control laws and regulations.

3. Description of Service

TechX provides mentoring and hands-on project guidance to students learning to code. Mentors are experienced software engineers from leading tech companies. Our services are designed to help users gain practical skills through projects and guided learning.

We do not guarantee employment outcomes or job placement as a result of completing our programs. The success of the learning experience depends on the user's dedication, time commitment, and active participation.

4. User Responsibilities

Users are expected to actively participate in projects, respect intellectual property rights, and maintain professional conduct with mentors. Users agree to maintain the confidentiality of their account and restrict access to their login credentials. TechX is not responsible for any unauthorized access due to account mismanagement.

Users must not: (a) share account credentials, (b) record or distribute mentoring sessions without explicit permission, (c) harass or discriminate against mentors or other users, (d) use our platform for any illegal activities, or (e) attempt to circumvent our security measures.

5. Privacy and Data Protection

We collect and process personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws. Users in the European Economic Area (EEA) are protected under GDPR, and California residents have rights under the CCPA. By using our services, you consent to the collection and processing of your data as described in our Privacy Policy.

6. Payment Terms

All fees are due in advance and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified. We reserve the right to modify our pricing with 30 days notice. Failure to pay fees may result in service suspension or termination. Users are responsible for all applicable taxes and fees.

7. Mentor Relationships

Mentors are independent contractors and not employees of TechX. While they provide valuable advice and guidance, the company is not responsible for individual advice given by mentors, nor does it guarantee outcomes from mentorship sessions. Users should exercise their own judgment regarding mentor feedback.

Users agree not to circumvent our platform by directly engaging mentors for paid services outside of TechX. Violation of this policy may result in immediate termination of service.

8. Intellectual Property

All content and materials available on the website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and code, are the intellectual property of TechX and are protected by applicable copyright and trademark law. Projects created during the program are owned by the students, but the company retains the right to use them for promotional purposes. Unauthorized use of this content is prohibited.

Users retain ownership of their original work but grant TechX a worldwide, non-exclusive license to use, modify, and display their projects for marketing, educational, or promotional purposes.

9. Dispute Resolution

Any dispute arising from these terms shall be resolved through binding arbitration in the State of Georgia, United States of America, conducted by the American Arbitration Association. The arbitration shall take place in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Both parties waive their right to a jury trial. This clause does not prevent either party from seeking injunctive relief in cases of intellectual property infringement or other urgent legal matters.

10. Governing Law

These terms and conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Georgia, United States of America, without regard to its conflict of law principles. You irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America, for the resolution of any disputes not subject to arbitration.

11. Limitation of Liability

TechX is not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from the use of our services, including loss of data, interruption of service, or business losses. The services are provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. TechX disclaims all warranties, express or implied, related to the accuracy, reliability, or availability of the content on the site.

12. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms. Users are encouraged to review the Terms of Service periodically to stay informed about updates. TechX will not be liable for failure to notify users of updates.

13. Electronic Communications

By visiting the Site or sending emails to TechX, you consent to receive electronic communications. You agree that all agreements, notices, disclosures, and other communications that we provide to you electronically satisfy any legal requirement that such communications be in writing.

14. Termination

TechX reserves the right to terminate access to the website and services at any time, without notice, for violations of these Terms of Service or other policies. TechX may also terminate or suspend accounts for any other reason at its sole discretion.

15. Compliance with Laws

Users must comply with all applicable local, state, national, and international laws while using our services. This includes but is not limited to data protection laws, intellectual property laws, and export control regulations. Users are responsible for ensuring their use of our services does not violate any applicable laws or regulations.

16. Force Majeure

TechX shall not be liable for any failure to perform its obligations where such failure is a result of Acts of Nature (including fire, flood, earthquake, storm, hurricane, or other natural disaster), war, invasion, act of foreign enemies, hostilities, civil war, rebellion, revolution, insurrection, military or usurped power or confiscation, terrorist activities, nationalization, government sanction, blockage, embargo, labor dispute, strike, lockout or interruption or failure of electricity or telephone service, or any other circumstances beyond our reasonable control.

17. Internship-Style Program

TechX offers an unpaid, internship-style learning program. This opportunity is educational, and no employment relationship is created.

18. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms of Service, please contact us by clicking the "Contact Us" button at the bottom of the website.