National Standard Consulting

TERMS OF USE

Last Updated: 9/10/2025

PLEASE READ THESE TERMS OF USE CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS SITE

These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of National Standard Consulting LLC ("we," "us," or "our") online courses and services available at https://courses.nationalstandardconsulting.com (the "Site"), hosted on the Thinkific platform. By accessing or using our Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By creating an account, enrolling in a course, or using our Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use our Site or services.

2. Account Registration

2.1 Eligibility

• You must be at least 18 years old to create an account
• You must provide accurate, current, and complete information
• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials

2.2 Account Security

• You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account
• You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use
• We are not liable for any loss arising from unauthorized account use

3. Course Enrollment and Access

3.1 Course Purchase

• All course purchases are final unless otherwise stated
• Prices are subject to change without notice
• You will receive access to course materials upon successful payment

3.2 Course Access Duration

• We reserve the right to modify course content with reasonable notice
• Technical requirements for course access are your responsibility

3.3 Course Completion

• Certificates of completion may be issued based on course requirements
• We do not guarantee any specific outcomes from course participation

4. Payment Terms

4.1 Payment Processing

• Payments are processed through secure third-party providers
• You agree to pay all fees associated with your purchases
• All prices are in USD unless otherwise specified

4.2 Refund Policy

• Refunds are specified individually for products and services. If no refund policy is clearly stated, no refunds will be provided.
• Refund requests must be submitted to [email protected]
• Refunds are processed within 3 business days

5. Intellectual Property Rights

5.1 Our Content

• All course materials, including videos, text, graphics, logos, and software, are owned by us or our licensors
• You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access course content for personal use
• You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works without written permission

5.2 Your Content

• You retain ownership of content you submit (assignments, forum posts, etc.)
• You grant us a license to use your submitted content for course-related purposes
• You represent that your content does not infringe on third-party rights

6. User Conduct

You agree NOT to:

• Share your account credentials or course materials with others
• Use the Site for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
• Upload viruses or malicious code
• Harass, abuse, or harm other users
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Scrape, copy, or redistribute course content
• Impersonate any person or entity
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations

7. Community Guidelines

If our courses include forums or community features:

• Be respectful and professional in all interactions
• Do not post spam, advertisements, or promotional content
• Do not share copyrighted materials without permission
• We reserve the right to remove content and suspend users who violate guidelines

8. Third-Party Services

8.1 Thinkific Platform

• Our courses are hosted on Thinkific's platform
• Your use is also subject to Thinkific's terms of service 

8.2 External Links

• We may provide links to third-party websites
• We are not responsible for third-party content or practices
• Use third-party services at your own risk

9. Disclaimers

9.1 "As Is" Basis

• Our services are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind
• We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free service
• Course content is for educational purposes only

9.2 Professional Advice

• Our courses do not constitute professional advice
• Consult appropriate professionals for specific guidance
• We are not responsible for decisions made based on course content

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:

• We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
• Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid for the specific course
• We are not liable for loss of data, profits, or business opportunities

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless National Standard Consulting LLC, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from:

• Your violation of these Terms
• Your use of the Site or services
• Your violation of any third-party rights

12. Termination

12.1 By You

• You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us
• Termination does not entitle you to refunds unless covered by our refund policy

12.2 By Us

• We may suspend or terminate your account for Terms violations
• We may discontinue services with reasonable notice
• Upon termination, your right to access courses will cease

13. Dispute Resolution

13.1 Governing Law These Terms are governed by the laws of Colorado.

13.2 Arbitration Any disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration in El Paso County, Colorado

• Each party bears its own costs unless otherwise determined

14. General Provisions

14.1 Entire Agreement These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and us

14.2 Severability If any provision is deemed invalid, the remaining provisions continue in effect

14.3 Waiver Our failure to enforce any right does not constitute a waiver

14.4 Assignment You may not assign these Terms without our written consent

14.5 Modifications We may update these Terms at any time. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance

15. Accessibility

We strive to make our courses accessible. If you need accommodations, please contact us at [email protected]

16. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms of Use:National Standard Consulting LLC
Email: [email protected]
Colorado Springs, CO
Phone: 719-208-4819