Terms and Conditions

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Cinematic Vision Academy! By accessing or using our website, located in the vibrant city of Los Angeles, California, and the services we provide, including online directing masterclasses and related educational materials, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use the website or services. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Cinematic Vision Academy, a fictional academy located at 5678 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028, and reachable at (213) 555-3456 or [email protected]. These terms were last updated on October 26, 2025 and are subject to change without notice.

2. Use of the Website and Services

1. Eligibility: You must be at least 18 years of age to use our website and enroll in our courses. By using our website and services, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement.
2. Account Creation: To access certain features of our website and enroll in our courses, you may be required to create an account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized access to or use of your account.
3. Permitted Use: You may use our website and services for lawful purposes only. You may not use our website or services to:
   • Violate any applicable law or regulation.
   • Infringe upon the rights of others, including intellectual property rights.
   • Transmit any viruses, malware, or other harmful code.
   • Collect or harvest personal information of other users.
   • Interfere with the operation of our website or services.
   • Engage in any fraudulent or deceptive activity.
4. Course Access: Upon enrollment in a course, you will be granted access to the course materials and resources for the duration specified in the course description. Access is granted to the individual purchasing the course only and is not transferable.

3. Intellectual Property

All content on our website, including text, graphics, logos, images, videos, and software, is the property of Cinematic Vision Academy or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works of any content on our website without our prior written consent. The Cinematic Vision Academy name and logo are trademarks of Cinematic Vision Academy and may not be used without our permission. Instructors retain the copyright of their own specific course materials and related intellectual property within the course itself.

4. Payment and Refunds

1. Payment: You agree to pay all fees associated with your enrollment in our courses. Payment must be made in full prior to accessing the course materials. We accept payment via credit card, debit card, and other payment methods as specified on our website.
2. Refunds: Our refund policy is outlined separately on our Courses page. Please review this policy carefully before enrolling in a course. Generally, refunds are offered within a limited time frame, subject to certain conditions.
3. Taxes: You are responsible for paying any applicable taxes associated with your enrollment in our courses.

5. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

OUR WEBSITE AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS. WE MAKE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ABOUT THE ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, OR AVAILABILITY OF OUR WEBSITE OR SERVICES. WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE ARE NOT LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF OUR WEBSITE OR SERVICES, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. OUR LIABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO US FOR THE SERVICES GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM.

Specifically, Cinematic Vision Academy does not guarantee that enrolling in our courses will result in specific employment opportunities or career advancements. The film industry is competitive, and success depends on many factors beyond the knowledge gained in our masterclasses. While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we are not responsible for errors or omissions in our content.

6. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Cinematic Vision Academy, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of or in connection with your use of our website or services, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of another party.

7. Governing Law

These Terms 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 dispute arising out of or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Los Angeles County, California.

8. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will post any changes on our website and indicate the date of the last revision. Your continued use of our website and services after the posting of any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

9. Termination

We may terminate your access to our website and services at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice. Upon termination, you must cease all use of our website and services.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

11. Severability

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

12. Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Cinematic Vision Academy relating to your use of our website and services and supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether oral or written.

13. Waiver

No waiver of any provision of these Terms shall be effective unless in writing and signed by both parties. Our failure to assert any right or provision under these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

14. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or resources. We are not responsible for the content or availability of such websites or resources. You acknowledge and agree that we shall not be liable for any damages or losses arising from your use of such websites or resources.

15. Accessibility

Cinematic Vision Academy is committed to providing accessible online content. For information on our accessibility efforts, please visit our Accessibility page.