Terms and Conditions

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Directing Mastery Academy! By accessing and using our website, directingmasteryacademy.com, and enrolling in our online courses, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions (the "Terms"). These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Directing Mastery Academy, a film education company located in Los Angeles, California, dedicated to providing high-quality online film directing education. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use our website or enroll in our courses.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting to our website. Your continued use of the website and enrollment in our courses after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically for updates. If you have any questions or concerns regarding these Terms, please contact us at [email protected].

2. Use of Website

You agree to use our website and online courses for lawful purposes only and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of, restrict, or inhibit anyone else's use and enjoyment of the website. Prohibited behavior includes, but is not limited to, harassment, transmitting obscene or offensive content, disrupting the normal flow of dialogue, or engaging in any activity that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair our website or servers.

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account and password and for restricting access to your computer. You agree to accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account or password. If you believe that your account has been compromised, you must notify us immediately at [email protected].

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the website and our online courses if you violate these Terms or engage in any conduct that we, in our sole discretion, believe is harmful to our business or other users. Upon termination, your right to use the website will cease immediately, and you must destroy any downloaded materials in your possession, whether in electronic or printed format.

3. Intellectual Property

All content on our website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, video clips, digital downloads, and software, is the property of Directing Mastery Academy or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, display, perform, publish, license, create derivative works from, transfer, or sell any content obtained from our website without our prior written consent.

Our online courses are designed for your personal educational use only. You may not share your course materials, login credentials, or any other proprietary information with third parties. Any unauthorized distribution or reproduction of our course materials is strictly prohibited and may result in legal action.

If you believe that your intellectual property rights have been infringed upon by content on our website, please notify us immediately at [email protected], providing detailed information about the alleged infringement and the copyrighted work. We will promptly investigate the matter and take appropriate action.

4. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Directing Mastery Academy shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or in any way connected with your use of our website or online courses, including but not limited to damages for loss of profits, goodwill, use, data, or other intangible losses, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Our website and online courses are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. We do not warrant that our website will be uninterrupted or error-free, that defects will be corrected, or that our website or servers are free of viruses or other harmful components.

In no event shall our total liability to you for all claims arising out of or relating to your use of our website or online courses exceed the amount you paid to us for access to the specific course giving rise to the claim. This limitation of liability is an essential element of the bargain between you and Directing Mastery Academy.

5. Payment and Refund Policy

Payment for courses at Directing Mastery Academy is due at the time of enrollment. We accept major credit cards and other forms of electronic payment. All fees are listed in U.S. dollars and are subject to change without notice.

Our refund policy is as follows:

  • Full refunds are available within 14 days of enrollment, provided that less than 20% of the course material has been accessed.
  • No refunds will be issued after 14 days or if more than 20% of the course material has been accessed.
  • Refund requests must be submitted in writing to [email protected] and include your name, course title, and reason for the refund request.

6. User Conduct and Community Guidelines

Directing Mastery Academy fosters a collaborative and respectful learning environment. All users are expected to adhere to the following guidelines:

  • Be respectful of other students and instructors.
  • Do not engage in harassment, bullying, or discriminatory behavior.
  • Do not share offensive, inappropriate, or illegal content.
  • Do not spam or solicit other users for commercial purposes.
  • Respect intellectual property rights. Do not share copyrighted material without permission.

Violations of these guidelines may result in warnings, suspension, or termination of your account.

7. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Los Angeles, California, and you consent to the jurisdiction of such courts.

8. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:

Directing Mastery Academy
6300 Sunset Boulevard, Suite 900
Los Angeles, CA 90028
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (323) 460-7300