Terms and Conditions

Welcome to DMA Academy Canada Ltd. and Digital Media Academy Corp. (doing business and herein referred as “Digital Media Academy”) and the DigitalMediaAcademy.org website (sometimes referred to as the “Site” or “Website”). Through this Site, Digital Media Academy offers Digital Media Academy education and training programs and camps, activities, events, applications, software, materials, and related products and services (collectively the “Services”). Access and use of the Site and purchase and use of the Services are governed by and subject to these Terms and Conditions (referred to as the “Agreement” or “Terms”), as well as all applicable laws, whether or not you are a registered user of the Site or you create an account on the Site. Please review the Agreement carefully before using the Site or purchasing any Services. By accessing, using or downloading any materials from the Site or purchasing any Services from Digital Media Academy, you agree to be bound by the terms and conditions in the Agreement.

You may not use the Site and may not accept the Terms if (a) you are not of legal age to form a binding contract with Digital Media Academy, or (b) you are a person barred from receiving the Services under the laws of the United States or other countries including the country in which you are resident or from which you use the Site.

In accordance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act, an individual must be 13 years of age or older to complete and submit any forms or provide any personal information on this Site.

Digital Media Academy reserves the right to amend this Agreement at any time and without notice. Your continued use of the Site and any Service after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms. If you do not agree to any of these terms or any future Terms, do not use or access (or continue to access) the Site or any Service. This Agreement applies to all visitors, users, and others who access the Site, or purchase, download, or receive materials from Digital Media Academy.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our Customer Service team at: info@hyadev.com

DIGITAL MEDIA ACADEMY ONLINE PROGRAMS TERMS and CONDITIONS

These Online Program Terms and Conditions are intended to keep learners safe and ensure Digital Media Academy Online Programs are productive and positive learning experiences. By purchasing, using, or allowing your student to use the services or by registering to use any of Digital Media Academy’s Online programs, you agree that you and your learner will abide and be bound by these Online Program Terms and Conditions as well as Digital Media Academy’s General Terms and Conditions found below.

Code of Conduct and Guidelines

I have read through, understand, and agree that my learner and I will be held to the Guidelines below and the Code of Conduct. I also agree that I have reviewed the Code of Conduct and Guidelines myself and with my learner. I understand that my learner and I must act in a way that is in keeping with the Guidelines and Code of Conduct and that my learner’s Digital Media Academy Online Program can be canceled if either of our actions or attitudes are deemed harmful to the learning atmosphere, to my learner, other participants, or staff, in the opinion of Digital Media Academy staff. My learner and I understand that Digital Media Academy reserves the right to cancel my learner’s Digital Media Academy Online Program without any prior warning for violating any of the terms of the Guidelines or Code of Conduct. Refunds will not be provided when programs are canceled for the failure of the learner or the parent to abide by the Guidelines and Code of Conduct.

Digital Media Academy Guidelines and Code of Conduct

Learners and Parents/Guardians MUST:

Agree to and follow the rules and regulations of the staff and Digital Media Academy
Participate in classes in an appropriate and private setting
Treat all other participants, staff, and yourself with kindness and respect
Dress appropriately during classes
Adhere to the terms of use of any services used
Only share or discuss media that is related to lessons, and appropriate.

Learners and Parents/Guardians May NEVER:

Share or display lesson information, without permission from the instructor
Use inappropriate language, threaten or impersonate others; engage in violence; bully, intimidate; or harass others;
Use this service or materials provided as part of this service for illegal or immoral activity;
View or display any inappropriate material (including sexual content, inappropriate violence, racism, pornography, bullying, etc.) during lessons
Personally contact instructors outside of lessons.

Digital Media Academy Online Programs Terms and Conditions

Virtual Camps and After-School Programs

Courses run on fixed dates and times. Details for the times and dates for each course are available on each course page. Please notice the published timezone.
Fees for Virtual Camps and After-school Programs are paid to DMA Academy Canada Ltd., a Canadian corporation. The fees are shown and charged in US dollars. Canadian customers are charged GST.
The fees for Virtual Camps and After-school Programs are non-refundable. Missed sessions will be forfeited and cannot be made up or refunded. Fees will not be prorated for missed/canceled courses, including those purchased as part of a bundle/package. All Virtual Camps and After-school Programs courses purchased as part of a package/bundle must be used in the season for which the purchase was made. No refunds will be made for unused portions.
Courses may be rescheduled, depending on availability, with no change fee, up to 45 days prior to the first day of the course. A US$50 fee will apply to any changes made within 45 days to 14 days prior to the first day of the course. No changes are allowed within 14 days of the start of the course.
Internet, software, and hardware compatibility must be checked prior to purchase and participation. The required hardware and software is published in the course description page. It’s the student’s responsibility to arrive on the first day of class with the required hardware and software in working condition. Digital Media Academy is not responsible for learner’s internet connectivity, hardware, or software availability or compatibility. Digital Media Academy does not pay for the hardware and software or connectivity required for the course.
For quality assurance and safety reasons, Digital Media Academy may video record every course session. Copies of the recording cannot be provided to protect the privacy of the learners in the course.
Please check the specific program schedule here.

Online Self-paced Courses (OSC)

Online Self-paced Courses (OSC) run on-demand and are specifically designed for the age and experience of learners such as shown in the course description.
Fees for OSC are paid to DMA Academy Canada Ltd., a Canadian corporation. The fees are shown and charged in US dollars. Canadian customers are charged GST.
The fees for OSC are non-refundable.
The purchase of any OSC provides access for twelve (12) months from the date of purchase unless otherwise stated at checkout.
A certificate of completion will be sent automatically to the email on the account upon full completion of each course.
Learners will require a stable internet connection and modern computing device to access online courses.
Digital Media Academy is not responsible for third-party service support nor held accountable if third party services are suspended or adapted. Digital Media Academy does not cover costs for third-party services.

Digital Media Academy General Terms and Conditions

Courses are taught in English. It’s the responsibility of the learner to ensure he/she has the right level of English to follow the course.
Only learners registered for the course may participate.
Digital Media Academy has the right to refuse service.
Courses are a learning/teaching service only. No specific outcomes are promised or guaranteed. Digital Media Academy is not responsible for any specific outcome, or lack thereof.

Media Release

As a condition of participation in Digital Media Academy Online Programs, I authorize that photos, videos, images, audio, and testimonials may be taken of me and my learner and agree that said content may be used by Digital Media Academy in promotional materials, marketing collateral, and online media. Any images, testimonials, photos, videos, and audio may be shared and used by corporate partners, the media, or other organizations who work with Digital Media Academy to promote or describe products and services. I understand that Digital Media Academy, its owners, agents, partners, facility providers, and employees will not be held liable for damages and injuries associated with said publishing, including any and all claims based on negligence. I agree that all images, testimonials, photos, video, and audio taken at or in connection with Digital Media Academy are the sole and exclusive property of Digital Media Academy.

Staff Communications

Learners and parents/guardians should be aware that under no circumstances should learners give their personal contact information to Staff, nor is Staff allowed to give learners or parents/guardians their personal contact information. Other than during the lessons, Staff are not permitted to communicate privately with; give out personal contact info to, or become social media friends with learners.

Use of Digital Media Academy Site

Access

In order to access certain Services, you may be required to provide information about yourself (such as identification or contact details) as part of the registration process for the Services, or as part of your continued use of the Services. Any registration information you give to Digital Media Academy will always be accurate, correct and up to date. You agree to use the Services only for purposes that are permitted by (a) the Terms and (b) any applicable law, regulation or generally accepted practices or guidelines in the relevant jurisdictions. You agree not to access (or attempt to access) any of the Services by any means other than through the interface that is provided by Digital Media Academy.

Site Operation

No person, adult or child, shall engage in any activity that interferes with or disrupts the operation of the Site (or the servers and networks which are connected to the Site). You will not reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, trade or resell the Services for any purpose. You are solely responsible for (and Digital Media Academy has no responsibility to you or to any third party for) any breach of your obligations under the Terms and for the consequences (including any loss or damage which Digital Media Academy may suffer) of any such breach.

Account Confidentiality

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of passwords associated with any account you use to access the Services. Accordingly, you will be solely responsible to Digital Media Academy for all activities that occur under your account. If you become aware of any unauthorized use of your password or of your account, you agree to notify Digital Media Academy immediately at: info@hyadev.com

Digital Media Academy Privacy Policy

For information about Digital Media Academy’s data protection practices, please read the Digital Media Academy Website Privacy Policy. This policy explains how Digital Media Academy treats your personal information, and protects your privacy when you use the Website. You agree to the use of your data in accordance with the Digital Media Academy Website Privacy Policy.

Proprietary Rights

Digital media academy (or digital media academy’s licensors) own all legal rights, title, and interest in and to the services, including any intellectual property rights which subsist in the services (whether those rights happen to be registered or not, and wherever in the world those rights may exist). Nothing in the terms gives any person a right to use any of digital media academy’s trade names, trademarks, service marks, logos, domain names, and other distinctive brand features.

Trademarks

The trademarks, logos, and service marks (collectively the “trademarks”) displayed on the site are registered and unregistered trademarks of Digital Media Academy and its affiliates, and other third parties. Nothing contained on the site should be construed as granting, by implication, estoppel, or otherwise, any license or right to use any trademark displayed on the site without the written permission of Digital Media Academy or such third party that may own the trademarks displayed on the site. Your misuse of the trademarks displayed on the site, or any other content on the site, except as provided in these terms and conditions, is strictly prohibited.

Communications Consent

By providing contact information to Digital Media Academy you grant Digital Media Academy the right to deliver information related to Digital Media Academy products and services to you.

Partners And Third-Party Vendors

The site allows interactive transactions and access to the sites of Digital Media Academy’s partners and other third-party vendors (collectively “vendors”) from which users may purchase certain goods and services. Digital Media Academy does not control the products or services offered by the vendors, nor does it control the content of their sites. Unless otherwise stated, vendors are responsible for all aspects of order processing, fulfillment, billing, and customer service. Digital Media Academy is not a party to any transactions between users and the vendors. Digital Media Academy cannot and does not make any representations or warranties as to the security of any information, including, without limitation, credit card and other personal information users might transmit to a vendor. Users are strongly encouraged to investigate and make whatever inquiries they feel are necessary or appropriate before proceeding with any online or offline transaction with a vendor. All rules, policies (including privacy policies), and operating procedures of vendors will apply to users while on the vendors’ sites. Digital Media Academy is not responsible for the information users provide to the vendors. Vendors and Digital Media Academy are independent contractors and neither party has any authority to make any representations or communications on behalf of the other.

Limitation of Liability

The user expressly understands and agrees that Digital Media Academy, its subsidiaries, and affiliates, and its licensors shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages which may be incurred by the user, however, caused and under any theory of liability. This shall include, but not be limited to, any loss of profit (whether incurred directly or indirectly), any loss of goodwill or business reputation, any loss of data suffered, cost of procurement of substitute goods or services, or other intangible loss; (b) any loss or damage which may be incurred by user, including but not limited to loss or damage as a result of: (i) any reliance placed by user on the completeness, accuracy or existence of any advertising, or as a result of any relationship or transaction between user and any advertiser or sponsor whose advertising appears on the website; (ii) any changes which Digital Media Academy may make to the website, or for any permanent or temporary cessation in the provision of the services (or any features within the services); (iii) the deletion of, corruption of, or failure to store any content and other communications data maintained or transmitted by or through your use of the services; (iii) user’s failure to provide Digital Media Academy with accurate account information; (iv) user’s failure to keep your password or account details secure and confidential; the limitations on Digital Media Academy’s liability to the user shall apply whether or not Digital Media Academy has been advised of or should have been aware of the possibility of any such losses arising. To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Digital Media Academy parties shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from (a) your access to or use of or inability to access or use the services; (b) any conduct or content of any party other than the applicable Digital Media Academy party, including without limitation, any defamatory, offensive, or illegal conduct; or (c) unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your content or information.

Exclusion of Warranties

Nothing in these terms shall exclude or limit Digital Media Academy’s warranty or liability for losses which may not be lawfully excluded or limited by applicable law. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or conditions or the limitation or exclusion of liability for loss or damage caused by negligence, breach of contract or breach of implied terms, or incidental or consequential damages. Accordingly, only the limitations which are lawful in your jurisdiction will apply to you and our liability will be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law. Users expressly understand and agree that use of the services is at user’s sole risk and that the services are provided “as is” and “as available.” In particular, Digital Media Academy, its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its licensors do not represent or warrant that: (a) use of the services will meet user’s requirements, (b) use of the services will be uninterrupted, timely, secure or free from error, (c) any information obtained by user as a result of use of the services will be accurate or reliable, and (d) that defects in the operation or functionality of any software provided to user as part of the services will be corrected. Any material downloaded or otherwise obtained through the use of the services is done at user’s own discretion and risk and that user will be solely responsible for any damage to user’s computer system or other device or loss of data that results from the download of any such material. No advice or information, whether oral or written, obtained by user from Digital Media Academy or through or from the services shall create any warranty not expressly stated in the terms. Digital Media Academy further expressly disclaims all warranties and conditions of any kind, whether express or implied, including, but not limited to the implied warranties and conditions of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose and non- infringement and any warranties arising out of course of dealing or usage of trade. The Digital Media Academy parties further disclaim any and all liability related to your access or use of the services or any related content. You acknowledge and agree that any access to or use of the services or such content is at your own risk.

In accordance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act, an individual must be 13 years of age or older to complete and submit any forms or provide any personal information on this Site.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our Customer Service team at: info@hyadev.com

Terms and Conditions

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