HIGHER LEARNING Academy
Terms and Conditions
PLEASE READ THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS CAREFULLY AS THEY CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR CONTRACT WITH HIGHER LEARNING (“HIGHER LEARNING”).
By registering for HIGHER LEARNING courses, you hereby agree to the following “Terms and Conditions”:
1. Identity Verification
I certify that I am 18 years of age or older, or, in the case of a student under 18 years of age, I certify that I am completing this registration on behalf of the student as either (a) the parent or legal guardian of the student or (b) an authorized representative of a school in which the student is currently enrolled.
2. Course Policies and Information
I certify that I have read and understand the HIGHER LEARNING Course Policies (“Course Policies”) as stated on the HIGHER LEARNING website, and agree my participation in HIGHER LEARNING is conditioned on compliance with these Course Policies. I have also read and understand the other information pages on the HIGHER LEARNING website, and agree that these information pages, together with the Course Policies, these Terms and Conditions, and any other registration materials constitute the entire agreement between me and HIGHER LEARNING with regard to my participation in HIGHER LEARNING academic program. I further understand and agree that HIGHER LEARNING retains the right, at its sole discretion, to alter or change the Course Policies or other information pages on the HIGHER LEARNING website, and that such alterations and changes are binding on my participation in HIGHER LEARNING academic program.
3. Course Offerings
I understand and agree that my registration for this HIGHER LEARNING course does not constitute a contract or warranty that HIGHER LEARNING will continue indefinitely to offer the course. HIGHER LEARNING expressly reserves the right to change, phase out, or discontinue any course. The listing of courses contained in any HIGHER LEARNING course catalog or schedule is by way of announcement only and shall not be regarded as an offer of contract. HIGHER LEARNING expressly reserves the right to: (1) add or delete courses from its offerings; (2) cancel any course for insufficient registrations; or (3) revise or change rules, charges, fees, schedules, courses, and any other policy or regulation affecting students whenever the same is considered to be in the best interests of HIGHER LEARNING.
4. Financial Responsibility
I understand and agree that final course grades and HIGHER LEARNING academic transcripts will not be available until account balances have been processed and my account is paid in full. I understand and agree that when I register for any class or receive any service from HIGHER LEARNING; I accept full responsibility to pay all tuition, fees, and other associated costs assessed as a result of my registration and/or receipt of services. I agree that if all charges I incur are not paid by the due date and if, for the purposes of collecting the amount due, HIGHER LEARNING should retain an attorney or collection agency, I will pay all costs of collection including reasonable interest, reasonable attorney’s fees, and reasonable collection agency fees, which may be based on a percentage at a maximum of 40% of the debt. I also agree to allow HIGHER LEARNING or its agent to contact me by email or cell phone in an effort to collect the debt. I also authorize HIGHER LEARNING or its agent to use automated telephone dialing equipment, and to use artificial or pre-recorded voice messages in their efforts to contact me. Further, I understand that I may withdraw my consent for HIGHER LEARNING or its agent to use automated telephone dialing equipment or artificial or prerecorded voice messages to contact me by submitting my request to the HIGHER LEARNING Collections Office via email or by certified mail.
5. Education Records
I understand that HIGHER LEARNING may share my education records with other educational institution(s) in which I may be concurrently enrolled or to which I may be seeking to enroll. I also understand that I may request and obtain from HIGHER LEARNING a copy of any such records.
6. FERPA Waiver for Support Emails
I hereby authorize HIGHER LEARNING to email me, and any course observer I designate, customer support information, academic coaching materials, and notifications regarding my grades and progress in the course ( “Support Emails”). I understand that the information communicated through Support Emails may be protected under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act ( “FERPA”) and I hereby waive any rights under FERPA necessary for HIGHER LEARNING to send Support emails to me and my designated observers.
7. Disclaimer of Warranties
I understand that the information, content, and services provided on the HIGHER LEARNING website and all HIGHER LEARNING academic courses are provided “as is” with no representation or warranties of any kind, either expressed or implied.
8. Students Outside the United States
While HIGHER LEARNING strives to ensure compliance with foreign countries’ laws, it has not determined whether every country recognizes HIGHER LEARNING-issued credentials or academic credits. I understand that it is my responsibility to determine whether my country of residence, my educational institution(s), or my profession(s) accept credentials or academic credits granted by HIGHER LEARNING. I further understand that I may be subject to withholding tax requirements in addition to tuition costs and that, again, it is my responsibility to determine whether these taxes apply in my respective country.
9. Governing Law, Venue and Jurisdiction
The laws of the State of Texas, without giving effect to its conflicts of law principles, govern all matters arising out of or relating to the Terms and Conditions, and my agreement with HIGHER LEARNING, including, without limitation, its validity, interpretation, construction, performance and enforcement. In the event of a dispute, the exclusive venue and jurisdiction for any lawsuit arising out of such dispute shall be the state court of Harris County, State of Texas.
10. Severability
If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is determined to be invalid for any reason, such invalidity shall not affect the validity of any of the other provisions, which other provisions shall remain in full force and effect as if the Terms and Conditions had been executed with the invalid provision eliminated
