Terms and Conditions

Legal Agreement and Binding Nature

These Terms and Conditions constitute a legally binding agreement between you, the user, and DataMind regarding your access to and use of our educational services, website, and related offerings. By accessing our website or enrolling in our courses, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.

If you do not agree with any part of these Terms and Conditions, you must discontinue your use of our services immediately. Your continued use of our services following any modifications to these Terms constitutes acceptance of those changes.

User Obligations and Conduct Requirements

As a user of DataMind services, you are required to fulfill certain obligations and maintain appropriate conduct standards. These requirements ensure a productive learning environment for all participants and protect the integrity of our educational programs.

Legal Compliance

You must comply with all applicable local, national, and international laws and regulations when using our services. This includes but is not limited to laws governing data protection, intellectual property, online conduct, and electronic communications. You are solely responsible for ensuring that your use of our services does not violate any laws in your jurisdiction.

Accurate Information

You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information when registering for an account or enrolling in courses. You must promptly update any information that changes to ensure we can communicate with you effectively and maintain accurate records.

Respectful Interaction

You must interact respectfully with instructors, staff, and other students. Harassment, discrimination, threats, or abusive behavior of any kind will not be tolerated. This includes communications made through our platform, email, or any other medium related to our services.

Academic Honesty

You are expected to maintain academic integrity in all course activities. This means submitting original work, properly citing sources, not engaging in plagiarism or cheating, following collaboration guidelines, and not sharing course materials with unauthorized parties.

Prohibited Activities and Restrictions

The following activities are strictly prohibited when using DataMind services:

Indemnification and User Liability

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless DataMind, its affiliates, directors, officers, employees, contractors, and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorney fees) arising from your use of our services, your violation of these Terms and Conditions, your violation of any rights of another party, or any content you submit or transmit through our services.

This indemnification obligation will survive the termination of your account and your use of our services. We reserve the right to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification by you, and you will cooperate fully with us in asserting any available defenses.

Liability Limitations and Disclaimers

Disclaimer of Warranties

DataMind provides its services on an "as is" and "as available" basis. While we strive to deliver high-quality education and maintain reliable service, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding the operation of our services, the accuracy of content, or the outcomes of participation in our programs.

We specifically disclaim any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, or course of performance. We do not warrant that our services will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free, or that defects will be corrected.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, DataMind shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from your access to or use of our services, any content obtained from our services, or unauthorized access to or alteration of your transmissions or content.

In no event shall DataMind's total liability to you for all damages exceed the amount you paid to DataMind in the twelve months preceding the event giving rise to liability, or one hundred euros, whichever is greater.

Consequential Damages

Under no circumstances shall DataMind be liable for any consequential, indirect, special, incidental, or punitive damages arising out of your use of our services. This limitation applies regardless of whether the damages arise from breach of contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or any other legal theory, and whether or not we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Force Majeure

DataMind shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performing our obligations under these Terms due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of nature, war, terrorism, riots, embargoes, acts of civil or military authorities, fire, floods, accidents, pandemics, strikes, or shortages of transportation, facilities, fuel, energy, labor, or materials.

Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of DataMind services is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By agreeing to these Terms and Conditions, you also acknowledge that you have read and understood our Privacy Policy.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). You have various rights regarding your personal data as outlined in our Privacy Policy.

Third-Party Services and Content

Our services may contain links to third-party websites, applications, or resources. We provide these links for your convenience but do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

You acknowledge and agree that DataMind shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available through third-party sites or resources.

Dispute Resolution and Governing Law

Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Finland, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the courts of Helsinki, Finland, and you hereby consent to personal jurisdiction and venue in such courts.

Informal Resolution

Before initiating any formal dispute resolution proceedings, we encourage you to contact us directly to seek an informal resolution. Many disputes can be resolved quickly and satisfactorily through direct communication with our support team.

Time Limitation

You agree that any claim or cause of action arising out of or related to use of our services or these Terms must be filed within one year after such claim or cause of action arose, or be forever barred, except where prohibited by applicable law.

Severability and Entire Agreement

Severability Clause

If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is found to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be deemed severable from these Terms and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions. The invalid or unenforceable provision shall be replaced with a valid and enforceable provision that most closely matches the intent of the original provision.

Entire Agreement

These Terms and Conditions, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices or policies published by us on our services, constitute the entire agreement between you and DataMind concerning your use of our services. These Terms supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether oral, written, or electronic, between you and DataMind.

Modifications and Updates

DataMind reserves the right to modify or update these Terms and Conditions at any time without prior notice. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Material changes will be communicated through our website or via email to registered users.

Your continued use of our services after any modifications to these Terms constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically to stay informed of any updates. If you do not agree with the modified Terms, you must stop using our services.

Age Restrictions

Our services are intended for adults aged 18 years and older. By using our services, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years of age and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms and Conditions. We do not knowingly collect information from or market to individuals under the age of 18.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, require clarification on any provision, or need to report a violation, please contact us through our website contact form or reach out directly. We are committed to addressing your concerns and maintaining clear communication about our legal terms.