Carver Institute Terms of Use
Effective Date: 10/01/2025
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using the Carver Institute’s websites, online courses, learning management systems, events, or related services (“Services”), you agree to these Terms of Use (“Terms”). If you do not agree with these Terms, you should not use our Services.
2. Purpose of Services
The Carver Institute provides educational programs, courses, research materials, and related content for civic education, leadership development, and community engagement. The Services are intended for personal, educational, and professional development and must be used lawfully and responsibly.
3. User Accounts
Some Services may require you to create an account. You agree to:
Provide accurate and complete information during registration.
Maintain the confidentiality of your login credentials.
Notify us promptly if you suspect any unauthorized use of your account.
You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account.
4. Intellectual Property
All content provided through the Carver Institute, including text, video, audio, graphics, logos, course materials, and documentation, is the property of the Carver Institute or its content providers and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.
You may view and download materials for your personal, educational use. You may not copy, distribute, modify, publicly display, sell, or exploit course content or materials without prior written permission from the Carver Institute.
5. User Conduct
You agree to use the Services only for lawful purposes and in ways that do not infringe the rights of, restrict, or inhibit anyone else’s use and enjoyment of the Services. This includes refraining from:
Posting or transmitting unlawful, defamatory, or abusive content.
Attempting to gain unauthorized access to systems or data.
Using the Services to harass, impersonate, or harm others.
Uploading malicious code, viruses, or any content intended to disrupt the platform.
Violations of these rules may result in removal from courses or other disciplinary actions.
6. Course Participation and Completion
Enrollment in a course grants you access for the duration of the course or as otherwise specified. The Carver Institute reserves the right to:
Modify or discontinue courses or features at any time.
Establish academic or conduct standards for participation and completion.
Revoke access if a user violates these Terms or institutional policies.
Certificates of completion or academic credit are issued at the discretion of the Carver Institute and may require successful completion of coursework, assessments, or other criteria.
7. Payment and Refunds
If a course or program requires payment, the terms of enrollment and refund policies will be clearly stated during registration. By submitting payment, you agree to those specific terms.
Refunds, where applicable, will follow the policies provided at the time of purchase.
8. Third-Party Services
Some parts of the Services may use or link to third-party platforms such as learning management systems, survey tools, or payment processors. We are not responsible for the content, security, or practices of these external platforms. Your use of third-party services may be subject to their own terms and privacy policies.
9. Disclaimers
The Services are provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. While we strive for accuracy and reliability, the Carver Institute does not guarantee that the Services will be uninterrupted, error-free, or completely secure. Educational content is provided for informational and instructional purposes and does not constitute legal or professional advice.
10. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Carver Institute is not liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or relating to your use of the Services. Our total liability for any claim shall not exceed the amount paid by you, if any, for the Services during the twelve months preceding the claim.
11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Carver Institute, its officers, employees, affiliates, and partners from any claims, losses, liabilities, damages, costs, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of the Services, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any rights of a third party.
12. Modifications to Terms
We may update or revise these Terms from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the top of this page. Continued use of the Services after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
13. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of South Carolina and applicable federal laws, without regard to conflict of law principles.
14. Contact Information
For questions about these Terms, please contact via the contact form on the website.