Terms and Conditions

Last Updated: January 1, 2025

1. Agreement to Terms

These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Green Garden Courses ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") governing your access to and use of www.greengardencourses.com and our landscape design courses. By accessing or using our website and services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use our services.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to purchase courses or use our services. By using our services, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.

3. Account Registration

To access certain features and course materials, you must create an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain and update your information to keep it accurate
• Maintain the security of your password and account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.

4. Course Purchases and Payments

When you purchase a course:

• All prices are listed in USD and subject to change without notice
• Payment is required at the time of purchase
• We accept major credit cards and other payment methods as indicated
• You authorize us to charge the payment method you provide
• All sales are final unless otherwise stated in our Refund Policy
• You are responsible for any applicable taxes

5. Course Access and License

Upon successful payment, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the purchased course materials for personal, non-commercial educational purposes. This license includes:

• Lifetime access to course materials (subject to these Terms)
• Access to course updates and improvements
• Personal use only - no sharing or redistribution

You may not:

• Share your account credentials with others
• Copy, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from course materials
• Record, screenshot, or download course content without permission
• Resell, sublicense, or commercialize course materials
• Use automated systems to access the platform

6. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on our website and in our courses, including text, graphics, videos, logos, images, audio, software, and course materials, is owned by Green Garden Courses or our licensors and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. Our trademarks and trade dress may not be used without our prior written consent.

7. User Conduct

You agree not to:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe upon intellectual property rights
• Transmit harmful code, viruses, or malicious software
• Interfere with or disrupt the website or servers
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to systems
• Engage in fraudulent activities
• Harass, abuse, or harm other users
• Impersonate others or misrepresent your affiliation
• Collect user information without consent

8. Course Content and Instructors

We strive to provide high-quality educational content. However:

• Course content is subject to change, update, or removal
• We do not guarantee specific results from course completion
• Instructors may be independent contractors
• Course information is for educational purposes only
• We are not responsible for third-party content or links

9. Certificates and Credentials

Upon successful completion of courses, we may provide certificates of completion. These certificates:

• Verify completion of our specific course curriculum
• Do not constitute professional licensure or accreditation
• May be subject to verification of identity and course completion
• Remain our property and may be revoked for violations

10. Refund Policy

Please refer to our separate Refund Policy for detailed information about refunds, cancellations, and satisfaction guarantees.

11. Disclaimers and Warranties

OUR SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING:

• Merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose
• Non-infringement and accuracy of content
• Uninterrupted, secure, or error-free service
• Specific results or outcomes from courses

12. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, GREEN GARDEN COURSES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

• Indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
• Loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses
• Damages resulting from unauthorized access or use
• Third-party content, actions, or services

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID FOR THE SPECIFIC COURSE OR SERVICE.

13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Green Garden Courses, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

• Your violation of these Terms
• Your use of our services
• Your violation of any rights of third parties
• Your content or submissions

14. Third-Party Services and Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of third parties. Your interactions with third parties are solely between you and them.

15. Modification of Services

We reserve the right to:

• Modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of our services
• Update course content and materials
• Change pricing and course offerings
• Impose usage limits or restrictions

We will provide reasonable notice of material changes when possible.

16. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account and access immediately, without prior notice, for:

• Violation of these Terms
• Fraudulent or illegal activity
• Extended inactivity
• Request by law enforcement

Upon termination, your right to access courses ceases, though certain provisions of these Terms survive.

17. Dispute Resolution and Arbitration

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of our services shall be resolved through binding arbitration, except where prohibited by law. You waive your right to a jury trial and to participate in class actions. Arbitration shall be conducted in accordance with applicable arbitration rules.

18. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of South Africa, without regard to conflict of law principles. Exclusive jurisdiction for any disputes lies with the courts of South Africa.

19. Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time. Material changes will be notified through email or website notification. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance. Review Terms regularly to stay informed of updates.

20. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full effect. Unenforceable provisions will be modified to reflect the parties' intentions.

21. Entire Agreement

These Terms, along with our Privacy Policy and Refund Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Green Garden Courses regarding our services, superseding any prior agreements.

22. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, contact us:

Green Garden Courses
22897 Reddy Terrace Jansenside
NW 4017, South Africa
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +523814271213
Registration No: 80835479

23. Acknowledgment

BY USING OUR SERVICES, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THESE TERMS, UNDERSTAND THEM, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THEM.