LIGHTHOUSE ACADEMY 

TERMS OF USE

Effective Date: June 1st 2025

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Welcome to Lighthouse Academy. These Terms & Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of all services, educational Courses, websites, content, features, and software provided by Lighthouse Academy (collectively, the "Services"). By enrolling in any course, participating in any activity, or accessing any part of the Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and any additional terms, policies, or disclaimers referenced herein.

  1. OUR MISSION

Lighthouse Academy is committed to delivering a transformative educational experience rooted in collaboration, high-quality instruction, and practical application. Our goal is to empower students with skills, knowledge, and opportunities to thrive professionally.

  1. WHAT WE DELIVER

Upon enrollment, and for the full duration of the selected educational course, module, or program provided by Lighthouse Academy (collectively, the “Courses”), we commit to providing you with the following:

  • Curated masterclasses led by industry professionals;
  • Live Q&A sessions and expert feedback;
  • A private network of experienced practitioners;
  • Access to digital content, workflows, and templates;
  • Use of relevant software tools and platforms as applicable;
  • Potential opportunities to apply your work in commercial or professional contexts.
  1. STUDENT PARTICIPATION - TRUST THE PROCESS

You acknowledge that meaningful outcomes require active participation. Our Courses are carefully designed based on extensive experience and are most effective when followed as intended. You agree to:

  • Follow the structure, schedule, and learning process outlined by the Academy;
  • Complete assigned tasks and engage with provided resources;
  • Take responsibility for your own learning and development.

By enrolling in any Course, you agree to fulfill all participation requirements, which may include, but are not limited to attending live sessions, engaging with asynchronous content, completing assignments, and submitting final deliverables or presentations as required by the Course.

Any requests for modifications to the Courses are your responsibility and any associated costs will be borne by you. If you choose not to engage with, follow, or complete the course content, or if you modify your participation, you accept full responsibility and acknowledge that any resulting outcome lies solely with you.

  1. CONDUCT EXPECTATIONS - BE A GOOD HUMAN

Lighthouse Academy is committed to maintaining a secure, respectful, and collaborative educational environment. You agree to use the Services solely for lawful, legitimate, and educational purposes and to conduct yourself in a manner that upholds the integrity and values of the Academy and its learning community. 

You agree to:

  • Treat fellow students, instructors, and staff with respect;
  • Refrain from abusive, threatening, or discriminatory behavior;
  • Maintain confidentiality of other students’ work or personal information;
  • Use the platform responsibly and avoid disruptive or unethical conduct.

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4.1 USER CONDUCT AND ACADEMIC INTEGRITY

You agree to use the Services lawfully, ethically, and responsibly. The following actions are strictly prohibited:

  • Unlawful or inappropriate content: Sharing or submitting any content that is illegal, harassing, violent, defamatory, discriminatory, sexually explicit, misleading, infringes on intellectual property or privacy rights, contains malware, or promotes spam or unauthorized commercial activity.
  • Platform misuse: Gaining unauthorized access to accounts or systems; sharing or reselling login credentials; disrupting platform operations; bypassing security features; reverse engineering; or using bots, scrapers, or any tools to extract, train, or exploit Service content without written consent.
  • Academic misconduct: Submitting non-original work, failing to credit sources, using generative AI tools without proper disclosure, reusing prior submissions without permission, falsifying authorship, or engaging others to complete assignments on your behalf.

Violations may result in content removal, access restrictions, termination, or legal action, without refund. You are solely responsible for ensuring compliance and seeking clarification if in doubt.

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4.2 ENFORCEMENT AND REMEDIES 

Lighthouse Academy reserves the right to investigate suspected violations of these provisions under Section 4. If we determine, in our sole discretion, that you have violated these Terms, we may take one or more of the following actions:

  • Remove or disable access to offending content;
  • Issue a warning or formal notice;
  • Suspend or permanently terminate your access to the Services;
  • Report violations to relevant law enforcement or regulatory authorities;
  • Pursue legal remedies available under applicable law.

Your access to and continued use of the Services is conditioned upon your compliance with these Terms. Violations may result in immediate suspension or permanent termination of access to the Services and may also give rise to civil or criminal liability. You acknowledge and agree that Lighthouse Academy shall have no obligation to refund any fees paid, issue course certification, or grant future access to the Services in the event of your breach of this Section 4.

  1. ELIGIBILITY TO USE OUR SERVICES

To access the Services, you must:

  • Have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement under applicable law;
  • Be at least 18 years old, or the age of majority in your jurisdiction, or have verifiable parental or legal guardian consent if under that age;
  • Ensure that your access does not violate any local laws or regulations;
  • Be capable of providing informed consent for the processing of personal data as required by applicable privacy legislation.

Your use of the Services must comply with these Terms, our policies, and all applicable laws. Lighthouse Academy reserves the right to deny or terminate access in cases of suspected violation.

  1. REGISTRATION AND ACCOUNT SECURITY

You are required to register for an account to access certain Services. You agree to:

  • Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration;
  • Maintain and promptly update your information as needed;
  • Keep your account credentials confidential and not share access;
  • Notify us immediately if you suspect unauthorized access or a security breach.

You may only create and use one account unless otherwise authorized by Lighthouse Academy in writing.

  1. PLATFORM ACCESS AND USE LIMITATIONS

7.1 PERSONAL USE

All rights of access granted under these Terms, including but not limited to login credentials, live or recorded content, course materials, and participation in student communities or forums, are strictly personal to the individual student to whom they are issued. Such access may not, under any circumstances, be sold, shared, assigned, sublicensed, transferred, or otherwise conveyed to any third party without the prior written consent of Lighthouse Academy.

Any attempt to transfer or share access rights without authorization shall constitute a material breach of these Terms and may result in immediate suspension or permanent revocation of access to the Services, without notice or refund.

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7.2 TECHNICAL ACCESS REQUIREMENTS

Students are solely responsible for maintaining the necessary technical infrastructure to access and engage with the Services, including reliable internet connectivity, compatible hardware and software, and up-to-date browsers. Lighthouse Academy disclaims all liability for access limitations arising from hardware failures, insufficient bandwidth, incompatibility with third-party platforms, or local technical restrictions.

Lighthouse Academy will make commercially reasonable efforts to deliver Services as scheduled and to facilitate access to instructional sessions, community platforms (e.g., Discord), and downloadable resources. However, access is expressly subject to ongoing compliance with these Terms and may be suspended or revoked without notice in the event of noncompliance.

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7.3 PLATFORM FUNCTIONALITY

While Lighthouse Academy endeavors to provide uninterrupted and high-quality access to its Services, you acknowledge that occasional delays, downtimes, or disruptions may occur due to planned maintenance, system upgrades, technical failures, or external events. Accordingly, Lighthouse Academy reserves the right, at its sole discretion and without prior notice, to:

  • Modify, suspend, restrict, or discontinue any component of the Services;
  • Perform updates, patches, or infrastructure maintenance as needed;
  • Limit access in response to legal, regulatory, commercial, or jurisdictional constraints.

Lighthouse Academy shall not be liable for any temporary or permanent interruptions in Service availability, provided that reasonable efforts are made to resume access within a commercially practicable timeframe.

Where changes to a Course are initiated by Lighthouse Academy and materially alter your ability to complete the Course as originally outlined, the Academy will bear any associated costs. Conversely, if you request or initiate changes to your enrollment or participation, all resulting costs shall be your sole responsibility.

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7.4 CONTENT AVAILABILITY

All instructional materials provided by Lighthouse Academy, including but not limited to video recordings, templates, worksheets, documentation, workflows, and other digital assets (“Course Content”), are offered strictly as limited-term educational resources. 

Unless otherwise expressly stated in writing, you acknowledge and agree that:

  • Course Content is made available online only for the duration of your designated access period, typically six (6) months following course completion;
  • Access to such Content is not permanent and does not entitle you to ongoing, indefinite, or lifetime online use;
  • You are solely responsible for engaging with, utilizing, and, where expressly permitted, downloading any materials you wish to retain within the stated availability period.

Lighthouse Academy retains full and exclusive rights to modify, update, restrict, archive, or permanently remove any portion of Course Content at its sole discretion and without prior notice. Such changes may be made for legal, operational, technological, or pedagogical reasons. You expressly acknowledge that:

  • The presence of Course Content during your enrollment does not guarantee its future availability;
  • The Academy is under no obligation to maintain any specific content, module, or resource beyond the defined access window;
  • Continued access to any materials following the conclusion of your Course is extended as a discretionary courtesy, not as a contractual entitlement.

In the event that Lighthouse Academy initiates substantive changes to the format, schedule, delivery method, or structure of any Course that materially affects your ability to participate or complete the Course as originally described, we will bear the associated costs. However, where changes are requested or initiated by you, all related costs and liabilities shall be borne solely by you.

Lighthouse Academy disclaims all liability for any loss of access to Course Content beyond the scheduled availability period. You waive any claim to compensation, reimbursement, or damages relating to the unavailability, removal, or alteration of any Course Content beyond the access term.

You are strongly encouraged to complete your coursework and download any permitted materials within the designated time frame.

  1. FORCE MAJEURE (EVENTS BEYOND OUR CONTROL)

Lighthouse Academy shall not be held responsible or liable for any failure or delay in the performance of its obligations under these Terms, including delivery of any Course or Service, where such failure or delay is due to causes beyond its reasonable control (“Force Majeure Events”).

Force Majeure Events include, but are not limited to: acts of God; natural disasters; fire; flood; earthquake; pandemics or epidemics (including related government regulations or shutdowns); war; terrorism; armed conflict; civil unrest; labor strikes or disruptions; embargoes; export restrictions; utility failures; internet or telecommunications outages; platform outages; denial-of-service attacks; or the failure of any third-party service provider, hosting partner, or technology platform. In such cases:

  • Lighthouse Academy’s obligations shall be suspended for the duration of the Force Majeure Event and a reasonable recovery period thereafter;
  • We will make commercially reasonable efforts to mitigate the disruption and resume Services as promptly as practicable;
  • If, in our sole discretion, continued delivery of the affected Course or Service is rendered impracticable, we reserve the right to cancel such portion of the Course or Service by written notice, without liability for compensation, refund, or damages.

You expressly agree that the occurrence of a Force Majeure Event does not entitle you to cancel your enrollment, seek a refund, or assert any claim for damages, provided Lighthouse Academy has exercised reasonable efforts to respond to the disruption.

  1. NO ACADEMIC ACCREDITATION, CERTIFICATION, OR EMPLOYMENT GUARANTEE

Lighthouse Academy is a private provider of non-accredited, skills-based professional development Courses. The Services and Courses offered through Lighthouse Academy, including, but not limited to, masterclasses, instructional content, mentorship sessions, and proprietary workflows, are designed solely for personal and professional enrichment. While Lighthouse Academy is not presently accredited, it is committed to making best efforts toward obtaining recognized accreditation in due course.

These Courses are not offered as part of any formal academic Courses and do not lead to the award of a degree, diploma, state-recognized certificate, or other form of accredited academic credential. By enrolling in any Course, you expressly acknowledge, understand, and agree that:

  • Lighthouse Academy is not a university, college, vocational institution, or any other entity regulated or recognized by a national or regional higher education or accreditation authority;
  • Completion of any Course or Courses will not result in the conferral of academic credit, professional licensure, or a qualification that satisfies any governmental, institutional, or statutory requirements for education, certification, or regulated practice;
  • Lighthouse Academy makes no representation, promise, or warranty that your participation in any Course or Courses will be recognized by employers, educational institutions, licensing bodies, or other third parties for any specific purpose.

You are solely responsible for determining whether your participation in any Course offered through the Services will meet your personal, academic, or professional goals, including whether it satisfies any applicable continuing education, regulatory, or licensure requirements. Lighthouse Academy expressly disclaims any and all liability for any misunderstanding, reliance, or assumption regarding the recognition, acceptance, or utility of any Course or credential in any academic, employment, or licensing context.

Furthermore, you acknowledge and agree that participation in any Course or Courses does not constitute a guarantee, promise, or assurance of employment, job placement, business development, client acquisition, revenue generation, or any form of economic benefit. While the Courses are designed to enhance your knowledge and skills, your individual success will depend on a variety of factors outside of Lighthouse Academy’s control, including your effort, experience, initiative, and prevailing market conditions.

Lighthouse Academy shall not be held liable for any loss, disappointment, or opportunity cost incurred as a result of your reliance on the Courses for professional, commercial, or academic advancement.

  1. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

All course content, including but not limited to materials, recordings, templates, instructional videos, branding, software, and documentation ("Academy Content"), is the intellectual property of Lighthouse Academy or its licensors.

Students may have the opportunity to submit content, such as comments, assignments, or other materials, through the Services. By submitting content, Students grant Lighthouse Academy a worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, reproduce, modify, and distribute such content for the purpose of operating and promoting the Services (promotional, communication, or illustrative purposes, excluding any commercial redistribution or resale). Students are solely responsible for their submitted content and must ensure it does not infringe upon any third-party rights or violate any laws or regulations.​

  1. LICENSE TO USE OUR SERVICES

Subject to compliance with these Terms, Lighthouse Academy grants you a limited, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, non-exclusive, and revocable license to access and use the Services for your personal, non-commercial educational use only. You may not:

  • Use the Services for commercial gain or resale;
  • Copy, reproduce, modify, distribute, transmit, display, perform, or create derivative works from any Academy Content without written consent;
  • Share, sublicense, or permit third-party access to your account;
  • Use Academy Content in any manner that infringes the intellectual property rights of others.
  1. USE OF THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

The Services may incorporate or rely on third-party platforms, applications, or content, including but not limited to communication platforms (e.g., Discord), video conferencing tools (e.g., Zoom), and payment processors (e.g., Stripe). By using the Services, you acknowledge and agree that your interaction with such third-party services is governed by their respective terms of service and privacy policies. 

Lighthouse Academy shall not be liable for any damages, losses, or breaches arising from your use of or reliance on third-party tools, platforms, or content.

  1. TERMINATION

Lighthouse Academy reserves the right to terminate, suspend, or restrict your access to any portion or all of the Services at its sole discretion, and without prior notice, if:

  • You violate any provision of these Terms;
  • You engage in behavior that is abusive, disruptive, or damaging to the learning environment;
  • You misuse the Services, content, or platform tools in any way;
  • Your continued participation poses legal, reputational, or operational risk to Lighthouse Academy or its users.

Termination may be immediate and without refund. Upon termination, all licenses granted under these Terms shall automatically and irrevocably terminate. You must cease all access and use of the Services and destroy any copies of Academy Content in your possession, whether in digital or printed format. Termination does not affect any rights or obligations that accrued prior to the effective date of termination, including payment obligations.

You may voluntarily terminate your account at any time, however, such termination shall not entitle you to a refund, nor release you from any outstanding financial obligations.

  1. PAYMENTS AND REFUNDS

11.1 PAYMENT TERMS

All course fees are due in full upon registration unless an alternative payment arrangement has been explicitly offered and confirmed in writing by Lighthouse Academy. A non-refundable deposit may be required at the time of registration to secure a place in the course; the amount and terms of such deposit will be specified in the course enrollment materials.

  • All fees are quoted in Euros  (EUR) unless otherwise stated.
  • Course commencement is contingent on receipt of full payment or the first installment of an approved payment plan.
  • Payment may be made in one lump sum or via recurring credit/debit card charges, subject to acceptance of our payment plan terms. 
  • It is your responsibility to ensure that payment details are valid and up-to-date. Declined or failed payments may result in account suspension until resolved.

Lighthouse Academy reserves the right to adjust pricing or payment structures. Any such changes will not apply retroactively to students already enrolled under prior terms. Pricing updates will be communicated at least 14 calendar days in advance.

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11.2 TAXES AND FEES

All fees quoted by Lighthouse Academy are exclusive of any applicable taxes, levies, duties, or similar governmental assessments. You are solely responsible for:

  • Determining whether any taxes apply to your purchase or participation;
  • Remitting any such taxes, including VAT, GST, or sales tax, to the appropriate tax authority;
  • Bearing responsibility for any bank charges, currency conversion costs, or transaction fees related to payments.

If Lighthouse Academy becomes obligated to collect or remit taxes on your behalf, we reserve the right to invoice or deduct such amounts from your payment method.

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11.2 REFUND POLICY

By enrolling in any course, you acknowledge and agree to commit to its full duration. Lighthouse Academy’s refund policy reflects the fixed nature of this commitment. 

Refunds will not be issued under the following circumstances:

  • You choose to withdraw for personal reasons (e.g. change of mind, change in schedule, or loss of interest);
  • You fail to engage with the course (e.g. non-attendance, incomplete assignments, or failure to watch recordings);
  • You experience difficulty with the content or do not achieve anticipated results.

Refunds may be considered only in the following limited circumstance:

  • Lighthouse Academy fails to deliver the core Deliverables outlined in Section 2 (“What we deliver”).

All refund requests must be:

  • Submitted in writing to nejc@lighthouseacademy.ai;
  • Filed within 14 calendar days of the occurrence that gave rise to the claim;
  • Supported with a clear explanation of the failure to deliver and any relevant documentation.

If approved, refunds will be processed within 30 calendar days via the original method of payment. Refunds are issued at the sole discretion of Lighthouse Academy and are final.

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  1. COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL LAWS AND EXPORT REGULATIONS

You agree that your use of the Services complies with all local, national, and international laws applicable in your jurisdiction. In particular:

  • You may not access or use the Services from countries or regions subject to trade sanctions or embargoes imposed by the United States, European Union, or United Nations;
  • You represent that you are not located in a jurisdiction where use of the Services is prohibited;
  • You agree not to export, re-export, or transfer any software, technology, or content provided by Lighthouse Academy in violation of applicable export control laws.

Lighthouse Academy reserves the right to restrict or terminate access where required by applicable sanctions, regulatory compliance, or legal obligations.

  1. NON-SOLICITATION AND NON-COMPETITION

To preserve the integrity of the educational experience and protect our intellectual capital, you agree:

  • Not to directly or indirectly solicit Lighthouse Academy instructors, contractors, or staff for competitive educational, consulting, or commercial engagements for a period of 12 months following the end of your Course;
  • Not to replicate, adapt, or commercially exploit Lighthouse Academy’s curriculum, workflow methodologies, or platform structure for purposes of launching a directly competing service, Courses, or academy.

This clause shall not restrict general employment, collaboration, or networking engagements unrelated to competitive ventures. A limited waiver may be granted upon written request.

  1. PRIVACY AND DATA PROCESSING

Your use of the Services is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which outlines how we collect, use, process, and protect your personal data. By accessing or using the Services, you consent to the collection and use of your information in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including but not limited to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other relevant privacy frameworks. 

You acknowledge and agree that certain data may be shared with trusted third-party service providers (such as payment processors, communication platforms, and analytics tools) for the sole purpose of delivering the Services. You are encouraged to review our Privacy Policy prior to enrollment.

  1. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES

The Services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. Lighthouse Academy disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to:

  • Warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement;;
  • Any guarantees regarding learning outcomes, professional advancement, employment, or other specific results;
  • Warranties that the Services, content, or platform will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free

Your use of the Services is at your sole risk.

  1. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Lighthouse Academy shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or for any loss of profits, revenue, data, business opportunities, or goodwill, whether incurred directly or indirectly, and regardless of the theory of liability (contract, tort, or otherwise), even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

In any event, Lighthouse Academy’s total cumulative liability arising out of or related to the Services shall not exceed the total amount paid by you for the specific Course that gave rise to the claim.

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  1. INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Lighthouse Academy, its employees, directors, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses arising from:

  • Your breach of these Terms;
  • Your misuse of the Services;
  • Your violation of any third-party rights.
  1. ENTIRE AGREEMENT AND SEVERABILITY

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any supplemental agreements or disclosures provided during enrollment, constitute the entire agreement between you and Lighthouse Academy.

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be modified or severed to the minimum extent necessary to remain enforceable, and the remainder shall remain in full force and effect.

  1. GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION

These Terms are governed by the laws of Slovenia, excluding its conflict of law provisions.

Any dispute arising from or related to these Terms shall be resolved by binding arbitration in Ljubljana, Slovenia  in accordance with the rules of Ljubljana Arbitration Centre - LAC.

  1. CHANGES TO THESE TERMS

We may update these Terms periodically. Any changes will become effective upon posting. Your continued use of the Services constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

  1. CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have questions or need further clarification, please contact:

Lighthouse Academy Support Team Email: [Insert]

Address: [Insert Address]

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