Terms of Service

1. Introduction & Acceptance of Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of codvaz.com (the "Website"). By clicking "Accept," logging in, or simply using the Website, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be legally bound by these Terms.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We'll notify you of significant changes via email or a notice on the Website. Continued use after changes means you accept the new Terms.

2. User Eligibility

You must be at least **13 years old** to use Codvaz. If you are under 18, you may use our services only with the involvement of a parent or legal guardian who agrees to these Terms.

3. Your Account and Security

You may create an account on Codvaz to access certain features, such as courses and certificates. You are responsible for maintaining the **confidentiality** of your account information, including your password, and for **all activity** that occurs under your account. Please notify us immediately of any unauthorized use or security breach.

4. Acceptable Use Policy & Prohibited Conduct

You agree to use Codvaz only for its intended educational and lawful purposes. **Simply put: Be a good community member.**

You MUST NOT engage in the following activities:

• Illegal Acts: Violating any applicable law or regulation.
• Harming Others:Exploiting, stalking, harassing, or interfering with any other user's experience.
• Toxic Content:Posting defamatory, hateful, abusive, obscene, or threatening content in any community section.
• Intellectual Property Theft:Uploading content, code, or materials that you do not own or have the right to use (infringement).
• Security Attacks:Attempting to gain unauthorized access to our systems, data, or accounts (e.g., hacking, scraping, transmitting viruses).
• Spam/Mass Marketing:Using any feature for unsolicited mass communications, advertising, or chain letters.

5. Courses & Certification

Enrollment in a Codvaz course grants you a personal, non-transferable license to access the course materials. Certificates of completion are issued only upon fulfilling course requirements.

Certificates are for informational and professional development purposes only, and do not imply official accreditation or a degree unless explicitly stated.

6. Your Content & Community Rules

You may post comments on blogs and course sections. By doing so, you grant Codvaz a non-exclusive license to use, display, and distribute your content on our platform. You must not post spam, offensive, or unlawful content. We reserve the right to moderate, edit, or remove any content at our discretion.

7. Communications (Newsletter)

By subscribing to our newsletter, you agree to receive updates, articles, and promotional materials from Codvaz. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in the emails. We will not sell or share your email address with third parties without your explicit consent.

8. Pricing, Payments, & Refunds

Certain courses, services, or digital products may require payment. Payments are processed securely via third-party providers. Unless otherwise stated, **all sales are final**. Refunds may be issued only at our discretion, typically within a short window if requested before significant course access has occurred.

9. Intellectual Property Rights

The Website and its content—including text, graphics, logos, images, videos, and software—are the **exclusive property of Codvaz** or its licensors, protected by global intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce or distribute any content without written permission. Any materials you submit grant us a license to use them (as outlined in section 6).

10. Suspension & Termination

We may suspend or terminate your account or access to Codvaz immediately if you violate these Terms, engage in illegal activity, or misuse our services. We will make reasonable efforts to notify you, but in urgent cases (e.g., security threat), termination may occur without prior notice.

11. No Warranty ("As Is" Basis)

Our Website and all services, including courses and content, are provided to you **"AS IS"** and **"AS AVAILABLE,"** without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

This means we do not guarantee:

• That the service will be **uninterrupted, error-free, or secure** at all times.
• That the content or course results will meet your **specific expectations or needs.**

12. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Codvaz shall **not be liable** for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Website or services. Our liability to you for any cause whatsoever will at all times be limited to the amount paid, if any, by you to us for the service.

13. Governing Law (Kenya)

These Terms are governed by the laws of **Kenya**. Users outside Kenya retain their local mandatory consumer protection rights where applicable. Disputes shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of Kenya.

14. Dispute Resolution & Arbitration

Disputes will first be resolved through good-faith negotiation. If unresolved, disputes shall be referred to **binding arbitration** under the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (Kenya Branch) or a mutually agreed ADR provider. Arbitration may take place online for international users.

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the **entire agreement** between you and Codvaz regarding your use of our Website and services, superseding all prior agreements.