Terms and Conditions

Your Guide to Policies, Rights & Responsibilities

St. Michael’s Learning Academy (SMLA)

 

  1. AGREEMENT BETWEEN USER AND SMLA
    Welcome to St. Michael’s Learning Academy ("SMLA"). The following Terms and Conditions ("Agreement") govern your use of the SMLA website ("Website"), and any services offered by SMLA ("Services"). Your access and use of this Website constitute your agreement to comply with these terms.
  1. DEFINITIONS
  • Company, Us, We, Our: Refers to SMLA, including all employees, affiliates, and partners.
  • User, You, Client: Refers to any individual accessing or using the Website or Services.
  • Parties: Refers collectively to SMLA and the User.
  1. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS
    By accessing and using the SMLA Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.
  1. MODIFICATION OF THESE TERMS OF USE
    SMLA reserves the right to change the terms, conditions, and notices under which the SMLA Web Site is offered, including but not limited to the charges associated with the use of the SMLA Web Site without prior notice.
  1. LICENSE TO USE WEBSITE
    SMLA grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to access and use the Website and Services for personal, non-commercial purposes, subject to these Terms.
  1. USER OBLIGATIONS & SECURITY
  • You must provide accurate information during registration and maintain confidentiality of your login credentials.
  • You agree not to share your account credentials with third parties.
  • You must notify SMLA immediately if your account is compromised at info@mysmla.com.
  • Misuse of the Website or falsifying information may result in termination of access.
  1. SMS CONSENT COMMUNICATION
    The information (Phone Numbers) obtained as part of the SMS consent process will not be shared with third parties for marketing purposes. By providing your mobile number and opting into SMS communications, you agree to receive text messages from SMLA through our Ignite Your Marketing platform.

    • Types of SMS Communications:
      If you have consented to receive text messages from SMLA, you may receive messages related to the following (provide specific examples):

      • Appointment reminders/notifications
      • Follow-up messages or updates
      • Billing inquiries
      • Account-related messages such as two-factor authentication (2FA).
      • Promotions or offers (if applicable)

        Example:         "Hello, this is a friendly reminder of your upcoming appointment with our Admissions Team on [Date] at [Time]. You can reply STOP to opt out of SMS messaging from SMLA at any time."
    • Message Frequency:
      Message frequency may vary depending on the type of communication and your interactions and preferences. For example, you may receive up to 5 - SMS messages during registration and then per week related to your registration process and then a monthly check-in after the course date.
    • Potential Fees for SMS Messaging:
      Please note that standard message and data rates may apply, depending on your carrier’s pricing plan. These fees may vary if the message is sent domestically or internationally.
    • Opt-In Method:
      You may opt-in to receive SMS messages from SMLA in the following ways.

      • Verbally, during a conversation
      • By submitting an online form
    • Opt-Out Method:
      You can opt out of receiving SMS messages at any time. To do so, simply reply "STOP" to any SMS message you receive. Alternatively, you can contact us directly to request removal from our messaging list.
    • Help:
      If you are experiencing any issues, you can reply with the keyword HELP. Or you can get help directly from us at info@mysmla.com.
    • Additional Options:
      • If you do not wish to receive SMS messages, you can choose not to check the SMS consent box on our forms.
    • Standard Messaging Disclosures:
      • Message and data rates may apply.
      • You can opt out at any time by texting "STOP."
      • For assistance, text "HELP" or visit our [Privacy Policy] and [Terms and Conditions] pages.
      • Message frequency may vary.

        Note: Please note that the following is a template. It is essential to customize these terms and conditions to align with your specific business requirements and legal obligations. Do not replicate this example verbatim.

  1. ACCEPTABLE USE
    Users must not:
  • Engage in illegal activities.
  • Upload or share offensive, defamatory, or harmful content.
  • Distribute spam or unauthorized advertising.
  • Introduce viruses, malware, or security threats.
  • Violate any laws or third-party rights.

    SMLA reserves the right to remove inappropriate content or terminate access at its discretion.

  1. LINKS TO THIRD PARTY SITES
    SMLA is not responsible for content, updates, or security of third-party websites linked within the Website. Accessing third-party sites is at your own risk.
  2. USER-GENERATED CONTENT
    By submitting content (feedback, comments, etc.), you grant SMLA a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, modify, and distribute the content. Users are responsible for ensuring that submissions do not violate copyright or intellectual property laws.
  3. DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY
  • The Website and Services are provided "AS IS" without warranties of any kind.
  • SMLA is not responsible for errors, omissions, or interruptions in service.
  • To the fullest extent permitted by law, SMLA disclaims liability for direct, indirect, or consequential damages resulting from Website use.
  • If you are dissatisfied with any aspect of the Website, your sole remedy is to discontinue use of the SMLA Website.
  1. TERMINATION & ACCESS RESTRICTION
    SMLA reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to terminate your access to the SMLA Web Site and the related services or any portion thereof at any time, without notice.
  2. GOVERNING LAW
    This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Texas, U.S.A. Any disputes arising shall be resolved in the courts of Harris County, Texas.

    If any provision of this Agreement is found to be invalid or unenforceable under applicable law, such provision shall be modified to the extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable while maintaining the original intent. If modification is not possible, the invalid provision shall be deemed severed from this Agreement, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

  3. COPYRIGHT AND TRADEMARK NOTICES
    All content on the St. Michael’s Learning Academy (SMLA) website is copyrighted © 2021. All rights reserved.

    Logos, trademarks, and service marks displayed on the SMLA website are the property of their respective owners. They are used in good faith for informational purposes under the fair use provisions of 15 U.S.C. § 1115(b)(4). Unless explicitly stated, their use does not imply any affiliation, endorsement, or sponsorship between SMLA and the respective trademark owners.

    If you are the owner of a trademark featured on our website and have concerns regarding its use, or if you would like it removed, please contact us at legal@smla.me.

 

  1. CONTACT INFORMATION
    For questions regarding these Terms, please contact us directly by email at info@mysmla.com.

    Our Privacy Policy can be found at  Privacy Policy - SMLA