Terms and Conditions: Acast Ads Academy
This agreement applies as between you, the User of the Acast Ads Academy and Acast AB (publ), the provider of the Services and the Content. Your agreement to comply with Terms and Conditions is deemed to occur upon your first use of the Website. If you do not agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions, you should stop using the Website immediately.
1. Definitions and Interpretation
In this Agreement the following terms shall have the following meanings:
"Account": means collectively the personal information and credentials used by Users to access Content and / or any communications System on the Website;
"Content": means any text, graphics, images, audio, video, software, data compilations and any other form of information capable of being stored in a computer that appears on or forms part of this Website;
"Facilities": means collectively any online facilities, tools, services or information that Acast makes available through the Website either now or in the future;
"Services": means the services available to you through this Website, specifically use of the Acast Ads Academy;
"System": means any online communications infrastructure that Acast makes available through the Website either now or in the future. This includes, but is not limited to, web-based email, message boards, live chat facilities and email links;
"User" / "Users": means any third party that accesses the Website and is not employed by Acast and acting in the course of their employment; and
"Website": means the website Acast Ads Academy (acast-ads-academy.com) and any sub-domains of this site unless expressly excluded by their own terms and conditions.
"We/Us/Our": means Acast AB (publ), a company registered in Stockholm, Sweden.
2. Intellectual Property
2.1 All Content included on the Website, including, but not limited to, text, graphics, logos, icons, images, sound clips, video clips, data compilations, page layout, underlying code and software is the property of Acast, our affiliates or other relevant third parties. By continuing to use the Website you acknowledge that such material is protected intellectual property and other laws.
2.2 Subject to Clause 4 you may not reproduce, copy, distribute, store or in any other fashion re-use material from the Website unless otherwise indicated on the Website or unless given Our express written permission to do so.
3. Third Party Intellectual Property
3.1 Unless otherwise expressly indicated, all Intellectual Property rights including, but not limited to, Copyright and Trademarks, in product images and descriptions belong to the manufacturers or distributors of such products as may be applicable.
3.2 Subject to Clause 4, you may not reproduce, copy, distribute, store or in any other fashion re-use such material unless otherwise indicated on the Website or unless given express written permission to do so by the relevant manufacturer or supplier. This prohibition includes, but is not limited to, uploading slides, text, videos, quizzes, or any other course content to external websites, blogs, social media platforms, or third-party learning platforms.
4. Fair Use of Intellectual Property
The Content made available on the Website remains the intellectual property of Acast or its licensors and is protected by applicable copyright and other intellectual property laws. Users are permitted to make limited use of such Content without prior written permission for purposes consistent with generally recognized “fair use” or “fair dealing” principles (such as quotation, commentary, teaching, scholarship, research, or other similar purposes), as provided for under the copyright laws of the relevant jurisdiction. Permitted uses include, by way of example, taking personal notes, applying knowledge in a professional capacity, and referencing course completion or participation on a curriculum vitae (CV) or in internal presentations.
5. Links to Other Websites
This Website may contain links to other sites. Unless expressly stated, these sites are not under the control of Acast or that of Our affiliates. We assume no responsibility for the content of such websites and disclaim liability for any and all forms of loss or damage arising out of the use of them. The inclusion of a link to another site on this Website does not imply any endorsement of the sites themselves or of those in control of them.
6. Links to this Website
Those wishing to place a link to this Website on other sites may do so only to the home page of the site acast-ads-academy.com without Our prior permission. Deep linking (i.e. links to specific pages within the site) requires Our express written permission. To find out more please contact Us by email at legal@acast.com.
7. Use of Communications Facilities
7.1 When using any System on the Website you should do so in accordance with the following rules. Failure to comply with these rules may result in your Account being suspended or closed:
7.1.1 You must not use obscene or vulgar language;
7.1.2 You must not submit Content that is unlawful or otherwise objectionable. This includes, but is not limited to, Content that is abusive, threatening, harassing, defamatory, ageist, sexist or racist;
7.1.3 You must not submit Content that is intended to promote or incite violence;
7.1.4 It is advised that submissions are made using the English language as We may be unable to respond to enquiries submitted in any other languages;
7.1.5 The means by which you identify yourself must not violate these Terms and Conditions or any applicable laws;
7.1.6 You must not impersonate other people, particularly employees and representatives of Acast or Our affiliates; and
7.1.7 You must not use Our System for unauthorized mass-communication such as "spam" or "junk mail".
7.2 You acknowledge that Acast reserves the right to monitor any and all communications made to Us or using Our System.
7.3 You acknowledge that Acast may retain copies of any and all communications made to Us or using Our System.
7.4 You acknowledge that any information you send to Us through Our System may be modified by Us in any way and you hereby waive your moral right to be identified as the author of such information. Any restrictions you may wish to place upon Our use of such information must be communicated to Us in advance and We reserve the right to reject such terms and associated information.
8. Accounts
8.1 In order to procure Services on this Website and to use certain other parts of the System, you are required to create an Account which will contain certain personal details which may vary based upon your use of the Website. By continuing to use this Website you represent and warrant that:
8.1.1 all information you submit is accurate and truthful;
8.1.2 you will keep this information accurate and up-to-date. Your creation of an Account is further affirmation of your representation and warranty.
8.2 It is recommended that you do not share your Account details, particularly your username and password. We accept no liability for any losses or damages incurred as a result of your Account details being shared by you. If you use a shared computer, it is recommended that you do not save your Account details in your internet browser.
8.3 If you have reason to believe that your Account details have been obtained by another person without consent, you should contact Us immediately to suspend your Account.
8.4 When choosing your username you are required to adhere to the terms set out above in Clause 7. Any failure to do so could result in the suspension and/or deletion of your Account.
9. Termination and Cancellation of Accounts
Either Acast or you may terminate your Account. If We terminate your Account, you will be notified by email and an explanation for the termination will be provided. Notwithstanding the foregoing, We reserve the right to terminate without giving reasons.
10. Services and Availability
10.1 Whilst reasonable efforts have been made to ensure that all general descriptions of Services available from Acast correspond to the actual Services that will be provided to you, We are not responsible for any variations from these descriptions as the exact nature of the Services may vary depending on your individual requirements and circumstances.
10.2 We neither represent nor warrant that such Services will be available at all times.
10.3 We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Website or the Service, including courses, features, or content, at any time, with or without prior notice. We shall not be liable to you or to any third party for any such modification, suspension, or discontinuation.
11. Privacy
Use of the Website is also governed by Our Privacy Policy (acast-ads-academy.com/privacy) which is incorporated into these Terms and Conditions by this reference. To view the Privacy Policy, please click on the link above.
12. Disclaimers
12.1 We make no warranty or representation that the Website will meet your requirements, that it will be of satisfactory quality, that it will be fit for a particular purpose, that it will not infringe the rights of third parties, that it will be compatible with all systems, that it will be secure and that all information provided will be accurate. We make no guarantee of any specific results from the use of our Service or Services. The content provided through the Website and the Services is intended for educational and informational purposes only. All courses, materials, and resources are based on the professional knowledge, insights, and practical experience of our team and contributors. While we strive to share accurate, up-to-date, and useful information, the strategies and approaches discussed may not be applicable or effective in every situation. We do not represent or warrant that the content will achieve specific results, and it should not be relied upon as a substitute for independent research, professional advice, or industry-specific consultation. Learners are responsible for applying their own judgment and discretion when using the material in practice.
12.2 No part of this Website is intended to constitute advice and the Content of this Website should not be relied upon when making any decisions or taking any action of any kind.
12.3 No part of this Website is intended to constitute a contractual offer capable of acceptance.
12.4 Whilst We use reasonable endeavours to ensure that the Website is secure and free of errors, viruses and other malware, you are strongly advised to take responsibility for your own internet security, that of your personal details and your computers.
13. Changes to the Facilities and these Terms and Conditions
We reserve the right to change the Website, its Content or these Terms and Conditions at any time. You will be bound by any changes to the Terms and Conditions from the first time you use the Website following the changes.
14. Availability of the Website
14.1 The Website is provided “as is” and on an “as available” basis.Acastuses standard industry practices to provide a high uptime, including a fault-tolerant architecture hosted in cloud servers. We give no warranty that the Website or Facilities will be free of defects and / or faults and we do not provide any kind of refund for outages. We provide no warranties (express or implied) of fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy of information, compatibility and satisfactory quality.
14.2 We accept no liability for any disruption or non-availability of the Website resulting from external causes including, but not limited to, ISP equipment failure, host equipment failure, communications network failure, power failure, natural events, acts of war or legal restrictions and censorship.
15. Limitation of Liability
15.1 To the maximum extent permitted by law, We accept no liability for any direct or indirect loss or damage, foreseeable or otherwise, including any indirect, consequential, special or exemplary damages arising from the use of the Website or any information contained therein. You should be aware that you use the Website and its Content at your own risk.
15.2 Nothing in these Terms and Conditions excludes or restricts liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence or for liability caused by fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation.
15.3 In the event that any of these terms are found to be unlawful, invalid or otherwise unenforceable, that term is to be deemed severed from these Terms and Conditions and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining Terms and Conditions. This term shall apply only within jurisdictions where a particular term is illegal.
16. No Waiver
In the event that any party to these Terms and Conditions fails to exercise any right or remedy contained herein, this shall not be construed as a waiver of that right or remedy.
17. Previous Terms and Conditions
In the event of any conflict between these Terms and Conditions and any prior versions thereof, the provisions of these Terms and Conditions shall prevail unless it is expressly stated otherwise.
18. Third Party Rights
Nothing in these Terms and Conditions shall confer any rights upon any third party. The agreement created by these Terms and Conditions is between you and Acast.
19. Communications
19.1 All notices / communications shall be given to Us by email to acast-ads-academy@acast.com . Such notice will be deemed received the day of sending if the email is received in full on a business day and on the next business day if the email is sent on a weekend or public holiday.
19.2 We may from time to time, if you opt to receive it, send you information about Our products and/or services. If you do not wish to receive such information, please click on the ‘Unsubscribe’ link in any email which you receive from Us.
20. Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms and Conditions and the relationship between you and Acast shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Sweden, without reference to its conflict of law principles. Any dispute, controversy or claim arising out of or in connection with these Terms and Conditions shall be finally settled by the Court of Stockholm, Sweden unless another venue is required under applicable consumer legislation. The language to be used in any proceedings shall be English.
