Terms and Conditions
Introduction
By accessing or using the Perkins Academy platform (“Site”) operated by Perkins School for the Blind, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Service. Please read them carefully before using the Site. If you do not agree to these terms, you must not use this Site.
Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years old to access this Site. By using the Site, you warrant that you meet this eligibility requirement.
User Accounts
You must create an account to log into Perkins Academy. You agree to provide accurate and current information. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and are responsible for all activities that occur under your account.
Course Materials
All course materials, including but not limited to videos, slides, assignments, and supplementary documents, are the intellectual property of Perkins School for the Blind. They are provided solely for personal, educational use. Redistribution, resale, or unauthorized use of these materials is prohibited.
Payment and Refund Policy
If the course requires payment, all fees must be paid in full prior to accessing the course. Perkins reserves the right to cancel a course or other offering for any reason, including but not limited to, for insufficient enrollment or due to scheduling. All fees paid by the participant will be refunded in full if the course is canceled by Perkins. No refund will be issued once a participant has logged in to the course. Questions about the refund process can be sent to Perkins.academy@perkins.org.
Academic Integrity
By enrolling in any course on the Site, you agree to uphold academic integrity. Plagiarism, cheating, or any other form of dishonesty will result in immediate termination of your account and may lead to further academic or legal consequences.
Code of Conduct
You agree to interact respectfully with instructors, administrators, and other participants. Harassment, abuse, discrimination, or any form of harmful behavior is prohibited and may result in the termination of your account.
Termination
Perkins Academy reserves the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Site for any violation of these Terms of Use or for any behavior that disrupts the learning environment.
Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites. These are provided for convenience and do not imply endorsement. Perkins Academy is not responsible for the content or practices of third-party sites.
Limitation of Liability
Perkins Academy and Perkins School for the Blind will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of your use of the Site or participation in the course, including but not limited to data loss or unauthorized access.
Privacy Policy
By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of your personal information as outlined in the Privacy Policy.
Changes to Terms
Perkins Academy reserves the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be posted on this page, and it is your responsibility to review them regularly. Your continued use of the Site after changes have been made constitutes acceptance of those changes.
Governing Law
These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
Disclaimer of Warranties
ALL INFORMATION, CONTENT, MATERIALS, PRODUCTS, INCLUDING SOFTWARE, AND OTHER SERVICES INCLUDED ON OR OTHERWISE MADE AVAILABLE TO YOU ARE PROVIDED BY PERKINS ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS, UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED IN WRITING. PERKINS MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO THE INFORMATION, CONTENT, MATERIALS, PRODUCTS, INCLUDING SOFTWARE, OR OTHER SERVICES INCLUDED ON OR OTHERWISE MADE AVAILABLE TO YOU, UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED IN WRITING. YOU EXPRESSLY AGREE THAT YOUR USE OF THE PROTOCOL IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK.
TO THE FULL EXTENT PERMISSIBLE BY APPLICABLE LAW, PERKINS DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. PERKINS DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE INFORMATION, CONTENT, MATERIALS, PRODUCTS, INCLUDING SOFTWARE, OR OTHER SERVICES INCLUDED ON OR OTHERWISE MADE AVAILABLE TO YOU THROUGH PERKINS’ SERVERS OR ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS SENT FROM PERKINS ARE FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS. PERKINS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND ARISING FROM THE USE OF ANY INFORMATION, CONTENT, MATERIALS, PRODUCTS, INCLUDING SOFTWARE, OR OTHER SERVICES INCLUDED ON OR OTHERWISE MADE AVAILABLE TO YOU, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED IN WRITING.