1. Acceptance of Terms
Welcome to Directing Mastery Academy. By accessing or using our website, located at [insert website address here], and any associated services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions (the "Terms"). These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Directing Mastery Academy, located at 6363 Sunset Boulevard, Hollywood, CA 90028, and governed by California state law. If you do not agree to these Terms, you are prohibited from using or accessing this website and its services. Your continued use of the website constitutes your acceptance of these Terms.
2. Description of Services
Directing Mastery Academy provides a range of educational services related to film directing and filmmaking. These services include, but are not limited to:
- Online and in-person courses on various aspects of film directing.
- Workshops and seminars led by industry professionals.
- Access to educational resources, including tutorials, articles, and templates.
- Mentorship programs connecting students with experienced filmmakers.
- Community forums and networking opportunities.
Directing Mastery Academy reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Services at any time without notice.
3. User Accounts
To access certain features of the Services, you may be required to create a user account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process and to update such information to keep it accurate, current, and complete. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account password and are fully responsible for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify Directing Mastery Academy immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security. Directing Mastery Academy will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to comply with this section.
4. Payment and Fees
Fees for courses, workshops, and other services are listed on our website and are subject to change without notice. Payment is required at the time of registration or as otherwise specified. All fees are non-refundable unless otherwise stated in our refund policy, detailed separately and accessible via a link in the footer: Refund Policy . Directing Mastery Academy reserves the right to withhold access to services if payment is not received on time. Late payments may be subject to interest charges. Payments can be made via major credit cards, debit cards, or other methods as specified on our website.
5. Intellectual Property
All content on the Directing Mastery Academy website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, video clips, and software, is the property of Directing Mastery Academy or its licensors and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, display, or create derivative works of any content without the prior written consent of Directing Mastery Academy. Course materials are for your personal educational use only and may not be shared, distributed, or sold without express written permission from Genevieve Bellweather, Head of Academic Affairs.
6. User Content
You may be able to submit content to the Directing Mastery Academy website, such as comments, forum posts, or project submissions. You retain ownership of your content, but by submitting it, you grant Directing Mastery Academy a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, and display your content in connection with the Services. You represent and warrant that you have all necessary rights to grant this license and that your content does not violate any third-party rights or applicable laws. Directing Mastery Academy has the right to remove any content that violates these Terms or is otherwise objectionable, as determined in its sole discretion.
7. Prohibited Conduct
You agree not to engage in any of the following prohibited activities:
- Violating any applicable law or regulation.
- Infringing upon the intellectual property rights of Directing Mastery Academy or others.
- Harassing, threatening, or defaming other users or Directing Mastery Academy staff.
- Interfering with the operation of the website or Services.
- Transmitting viruses or other malicious code.
- Collecting or harvesting personal information about other users.
- Using the website or Services for any commercial purpose without the prior written consent of Directing Mastery Academy.
8. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Directing Mastery Academy website and Services are provided "as is" and "as available" without any warranties of any kind, express or implied. Directing Mastery Academy disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. Directing Mastery Academy does not warrant that the website or Services will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.
9. Limitation of Liability
In no event shall Directing Mastery Academy be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with your use of the website or Services, whether based on warranty, contract, tort (including negligence), or any other legal theory, even if Directing Mastery Academy has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Directing Mastery Academy's total liability to you for any claim arising out of or in connection with these Terms shall not exceed the amount you paid to Directing Mastery Academy for the Services.
10. Governing Law
These Terms 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 shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Los Angeles County, California.
11. Changes to Terms
Directing Mastery Academy reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. The updated Terms will be posted on the website, and your continued use of the website after such posting constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically for changes.
12. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
Directing Mastery Academy
6363 Sunset Boulevard
Hollywood, CA 90028
Phone: (323) 460-4321
Email: [email protected]