TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Last Updated: February 18, 2025

Welcome to the website (the “Site”) of Valor Global Online (“VGO,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms and Conditions (the “Terms”) govern your access to and use of our Site, including any content, functionality, and services offered on or through it. By accessing or using this Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with these Terms, you must not use this Site.

1. Acceptance of These Terms

1.1 Binding Agreement

Your access to and use of the Site constitutes your acceptance of these Terms in full. If you do not agree, please discontinue your use of the Site immediately.

1.2 Eligibility

By using the Site, you represent that:

  • You are at least the age of majority in your jurisdiction or have permission from a parent or legal guardian if you are a minor.
  • You have the legal capacity and authority to enter into a binding contract with us.

2. Modifications to the Terms

2.1 Right to Modify

We reserve the right to amend, update, or replace any part of these Terms at our sole discretion. Any changes will be posted on this page along with a “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the Site after any changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

2.2 Notification

We may (but are not obligated to) provide additional notice of significant changes, such as by sending an email to registered users or posting a prominent announcement on the Site. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically to stay informed of any updates.

3. Use of the Site

3.1 Permitted Use

You may use the Site and its content for lawful and legitimate educational, informational, or personal purposes. You agree not to use the Site for any illegal or unauthorized purpose.

3.2 User Conduct

You agree that you will not:

  • Violate any applicable local, state, national, or international law or regulation.
  • Post or transmit any content that is unlawful, threatening, defamatory, obscene, infringing, harassing, or otherwise objectionable.
  • Engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone else’s use or enjoyment of the Site.
  • Upload or distribute viruses, spyware, or any other malicious code that could disrupt the functionality of the Site or compromise any user’s experience.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion or feature of the Site, or any systems or networks connected to the Site, by hacking, password mining, or any other illicit means.
  • Reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or otherwise tamper with the Site’s technology or code.

3.3 Account Security

If you are provided with a username, password, or any other piece of security information, you must treat such information as confidential. You are responsible for all activities that occur under your credentials. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use or security breach.

4. Intellectual Property Rights

4.1 Ownership

All content on the Site, including but not limited to text, images, graphics, logos, videos, audio clips, digital downloads, and software (collectively, “Content”), is the property of VGO or our licensors and is protected by applicable intellectual property and other laws.

4.2 License to Use Content

Subject to your compliance with these Terms, you are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Site and its Content solely for your personal, non-commercial use. No right, title, or interest in any Content is transferred to you.

4.3 Prohibited Uses

You may not:

  • Copy, reproduce, modify, distribute, display, perform, create derivative works from, or otherwise exploit any Content without prior written permission from VGO.
  • Remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices from the Content.

5. User-Generated Content

5.1 Submissions

From time to time, you may have the ability to submit comments, feedback, ideas, or other materials (“User-Generated Content” or “UGC”) to the Site. By submitting UGC, you grant VGO a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, irrevocable, perpetual, and fully sublicensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, and display such UGC in any media format.

5.2 Restrictions

You agree that any UGC you provide:

  • Does not violate any third-party rights, including intellectual property, privacy, or publicity rights.
  • Is not fraudulent, misleading, defamatory, or otherwise unlawful.
  • Complies with these Terms and all applicable laws.

5.3 Monitoring and Removal

We may, but have no obligation to, monitor, review, or remove UGC at our sole discretion for any reason, including but not limited to violations of these Terms.

6. Third-Party Links and Resources

6.1 External Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites, resources, or services that are not owned or controlled by VGO. We provide these links for your convenience only.

6.2 No Endorsement

We do not endorse or assume any responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites. You access such sites at your own risk, and we encourage you to review their terms and conditions and privacy policies.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

7.1 “As Is” and “As Available”

The Site and all Content, products, and services provided through it are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis, without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

7.2 No Guarantees

We do not guarantee that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free of viruses or other harmful components. We do not guarantee the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any Content or information provided on the Site.

7.3 Applicable Law

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties. Accordingly, some of the above exclusions may not apply to you.

8. Limitation of Liability

8.1 Maximum Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, in no event shall VGO or its directors, officers, employees, affiliates, agents, or licensors be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising out of or relating to your use of or inability to use the Site, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

8.2 Applicable Law Limitations

In jurisdictions where limitations of liability are not permitted, our liability shall be limited to the greatest extent permitted by law.

8.3 Essential Purpose

You agree that the limitations of liability set out in these Terms are fair and reasonable given the nature of the Site and the information provided.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless VGO and its affiliates, and their respective directors, officers, employees, agents, licensors, and service providers, from any and all claims, damages, liabilities, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or relating to:

  • Your violation of these Terms.
  • Your use of the Site, including any UGC you submit, post, or otherwise make available.
  • Your violation of any third-party rights, including intellectual property, privacy, or other proprietary rights.

10. Compliance with Laws

It is your responsibility to comply with all local, state, federal, and international laws applicable to your use of the Site. You may not use, export, or re-export any Content or any copy or adaptation of such Content in violation of any applicable laws or regulations.

11. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

11.1 Governing Law

These Terms and any dispute arising out of or relating to them or the Site shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, United States, without giving effect to its conflict of laws principles.

11.2 Arbitration

Any dispute arising out of or related to these Terms or the Site that cannot be resolved informally shall be resolved by binding arbitration administered by a reputable arbitration organization in accordance with its commercial arbitration rules. The arbitrator’s decision shall be final and binding, and judgment may be entered thereon in any court of competent jurisdiction.

11.3 Class Action Waiver

You agree that any disputes shall be conducted only on an individual basis and not in a class, consolidated, or representative action.

11.4 Injunctive Relief

Notwithstanding the above, VGO reserves the right to seek injunctive or other equitable relief in any court of competent jurisdiction to protect its intellectual property or confidential information.

12. International Users

Our Site is operated from the United States. If you access our Site from outside the United States, you do so at your own risk and are responsible for compliance with local laws. We make no representation that the Site or its Content is appropriate or available for use in locations outside of the U.S.

13. Children’s Online Privacy and Educational Records

13.1 COPPA Compliance

We are committed to compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). Any personal information collected from children under the age of 13 will be handled in accordance with COPPA.

13.2 FERPA Compliance

As an educational institution, we may handle certain student records covered by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). We take steps to ensure compliance with FERPA for any relevant records. For more details, please see our Privacy Policy or contact us directly.

14. Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any delay or failure to perform resulting from causes outside our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, civil unrest, Internet outages, strikes, equipment or communications failures, or government actions.

15. General Provisions

15.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published on the Site, constitute the entire agreement between you and VGO regarding your use of the Site and supersede any prior agreements.

15.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

15.3 No Waiver

No failure or delay by VGO to exercise any right, power, or remedy under these Terms shall operate as a waiver of such right, power, or remedy.

15.4 Assignment

We may assign our rights and obligations under these Terms to any party at any time without notice to you. You may not assign or transfer your rights and obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent.

15.5 Headings

Headings in these Terms are included for convenience only and shall not affect the interpretation.

16. Contact Information

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns about these Terms or the Site, please contact us at:

Valor Global Online

Email: support@valorschool.org

By using this Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.