Terms and Conditions

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the Cottage Coder website (the “Service”), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our Service.

2. Description of Service

Cottage Coder provides online coding education services, including:

Online courses
Member-only forums
Email and text notifications
Educational resources and learning materials

3. User Accounts

3.1 Account Registration

Users must provide accurate and complete information during registration
Users are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their account credentials
Users are responsible for all activities that occur under their account

3.2 Account Eligibility

Users must be at least 18 years old to create an account

4. Course Participation

4.1 Course Enrollment

Course prices and availability are subject to change without notice
Enrollment is confirmed upon successful payment
Some courses may have prerequisites or limited enrollment

4.2 Course Content

Course materials are for personal, non-commercial use
Reproduction, distribution, or sharing of course content is prohibited
Intellectual property rights remain with Cottage Coder

4.3 Refund Policy

Refunds are available within 30 days of course purchase
Refunds are prorated based on course completion
No refunds will be issued after 30 days or 50% course completion

5. Forums and Community Guidelines

5.1 Community Conduct

Users must maintain respectful and professional communication
Harassment, discriminatory language, or offensive content is strictly prohibited
Cottage Coder reserves the right to remove content or ban users

5.2 User-Generated Content

Users retain ownership of their original content
By posting, users grant Cottage Coder a non-exclusive, worldwide license to use the content
Users are responsible for the content they post

6. Notifications

6.1 Communication Preferences

Users can opt in or out of email and text notifications
Notification frequency and content may vary
Standard messaging and data rates may apply

6.2 Contact Information

Users must provide valid contact information
Cottage Coder is not responsible for undelivered notifications due to incorrect contact details

7. Privacy and Data Protection

7.1 Data Collection

We collect personal information as described in our Privacy Policy
User data is used to provide and improve our services
We may share anonymized, aggregated data for analytical purposes

7.2 Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect user data
Users are advised to use strong passwords and protect their account information
We are not liable for unauthorized access resulting from user negligence

8. Limitation of Liability

8.1 Service Availability

We strive to provide uninterrupted service but do not guarantee 100% uptime
We are not liable for service interruptions or technical issues

8.2 Educational Content

Course content is provided “as is” without warranties
We do not guarantee specific learning outcomes or job placement
Users are responsible for their learning progress

9. Modifications to Terms

9.1 Updates

Cottage Coder may modify these terms at any time
Continued use of the service constitutes acceptance of updated terms
Users are encouraged to review terms periodically

10. Termination

10.1 Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts
Reasons may include violation of terms, fraudulent activity, or inappropriate behavior
Terminated accounts lose access to courses and content

11. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of Elmore County, Idaho. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Elmore County, Idaho.

12. Contact Information

For questions or concerns about these terms, please contact:

Email: amy@cottagecoder.com
Address: 705 S. 3rd W. B Street, Mountain Home, ID 83647

Last Updated: December 12, 2024

Effective Date: December 12, 2024

By using our service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms and Conditions.