Terms & Conditions
Legal Framework for Royal Certified Masterclass & Publishing Services
Agreement Overview
Foundation and Scope of Our Legal Relationship
These Terms and Conditions (“Agreement”) constitute a legally binding contract between you (“User,” “Student,” “Client,” or “you”) and Royal Certified Masterclass & Publishing (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), a business entity with its principal address at 1209 Mountain Road Pl NE Ste R, Albuquerque, NM 87110, USA.
Binding Legal Agreement: By accessing our website, creating an account, enrolling in courses, making purchases, or otherwise using our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all terms contained in this Agreement. If you do not agree to these terms, you must immediately cease all use of our services.
Scope of Agreement Coverage
- Governs all interactions with Royal Certified Masterclass & Publishing’s platforms, services, and content
- Applies to all users regardless of geographic location, device type, or access method
- Covers all current and future features, courses, masterclasses, and publishing services
- Includes comprehensive terms for payment processing, content delivery, and customer support
- Establishes clear rights, responsibilities, and obligations for all parties involved
- Incorporates applicable federal, state, and international laws and regulations
- Supersedes any prior agreements, understandings, or communications between parties
- Extends to subsidiaries, affiliates, and authorized service providers
Agreement Modifications and Updates
- We reserve the right to modify this Agreement at any time at our sole discretion
- Material changes will be communicated via email, website notices, and account notifications
- Minor administrative updates may be posted without individual notification
- Changes become effective immediately upon posting unless otherwise specified
- Continued use of services after modifications constitutes acceptance of revised terms
- Users are responsible for regularly reviewing this Agreement for updates
- Historical versions available for reference upon reasonable written request
- Version control maintained with effective dates for each revision
Important Legal Notice: This Agreement contains mandatory arbitration provisions and class action waivers that may significantly affect your legal rights. Please carefully review Sections 10 and related provisions before using our services.
Key Definitions and Terms
Precise Meanings for Legal Clarity and Understanding
The following terms have specific meanings throughout this Agreement and should be interpreted accordingly in all contexts:
Interpretation Guidelines: Terms not explicitly defined herein shall have their commonly accepted meanings within the educational technology and publishing industries. In cases of ambiguity, terms will be interpreted to protect the legitimate interests of both parties while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and industry standards.
Services and User Eligibility
Comprehensive Service Offerings and Access Requirements
Royal Certified Masterclass Programs
- Premium masterclass series featuring world-renowned experts and industry leaders
- Interactive live sessions with real-time Q&A and personalized feedback
- Comprehensive recorded content libraries with lifetime access privileges
- Industry-recognized certification programs with continuing education credits
- Specialized professional development tracks for career advancement
- Exclusive networking opportunities with peers and industry professionals
- Advanced assessment tools and competency measurement systems
- Custom corporate training solutions and enterprise learning programs
- One-on-one coaching and mentorship from certified instructors
- Mobile-optimized learning experience with offline content access
Professional Publishing Services
- Full-service book publishing including editing, design, and production
- Digital and print distribution through major retail channels worldwide
- Professional editorial services from developmental to copy editing
- Custom book design and formatting for print and digital formats
- Marketing and promotional services including media outreach
- Author branding and platform development consulting
- Manuscript evaluation and publishing feasibility analysis
- Rights management and licensing negotiation services
- Self-publishing guidance and independent author support
- Academic and scholarly publishing with peer review processes
User Eligibility and Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age or the age of majority in your jurisdiction
- Must possess legal capacity to enter into binding contractual agreements
- Must provide accurate, complete, and current registration information
- Must maintain a valid email address and reliable internet connection
- Must comply with all applicable laws and regulations in your jurisdiction
- Corporate users require proper authorization to act on behalf of their organization
- International users must comply with export control and trade sanction laws
- Publishing clients must own or have rights to all submitted content
- Professional licensing requirements may apply for certain certification programs
- Identity verification may be required for high-value services or certifications
Service Availability Notice: All services are provided “as available” and may be subject to scheduled maintenance, technical updates, or temporary unavailability. While we strive for 99.9% uptime, we cannot guarantee uninterrupted service. Users will receive advance notice of planned maintenance whenever operationally feasible.
Payment Terms and Financial Processing
Comprehensive Financial Transaction Framework and Security
Payment Processing and Security Infrastructure
- All payments processed through industry-leading, PCI DSS compliant payment processors
- Support for major credit cards, debit cards, PayPal, and approved digital payment methods
- Payment information encrypted using TLS 1.3+ and stored in tokenized format only
- Complete payment card data never stored on our servers or systems
- 3D Secure authentication required for high-risk or large-value transactions
- Real-time Address Verification System (AVS) and CVV verification processing
- Multi-currency support with transparent foreign exchange rate disclosure
- Advanced fraud detection and prevention systems monitoring all transactions
- Comprehensive transaction logging and audit trails for security purposes
- Immediate payment confirmation and detailed receipt generation
Pricing Structure and Billing Practices
- All prices displayed in U.S. Dollars and include applicable taxes where required by law
- Payment due immediately upon completion of enrollment or purchase process
- Subscription services billed in advance according to selected billing cycle
- Price changes communicated with 30 days advance notice for existing customers
- Promotional pricing subject to specific terms, conditions, and time limitations
- Volume discounts available for corporate clients and bulk enrollments
- Automatic renewal terms clearly disclosed and apply unless cancelled
- Failed payment notifications sent immediately with clear resolution instructions
- Detailed invoices provided with complete merchant and transaction information
- Tax calculations performed automatically based on billing address and jurisdiction
Fraud Prevention and Risk Management
- Machine learning algorithms continuously analyze transaction patterns for anomaly detection
- Suspicious activities automatically flagged for immediate manual review and investigation
- Device fingerprinting and behavioral analysis prevent unauthorized account access
- Velocity controls and spending limits protect against rapid-fire fraud attempts
- Geolocation verification cross-references billing addresses with IP locations
- Integration with global fraud databases and watch lists for real-time screening
- Risk scoring algorithms consider multiple factors including user history and transaction patterns
- High-risk transactions may require additional verification or manual approval processes
- Confirmed fraudulent activity results in immediate account termination and law enforcement notification
- Comprehensive fraud prevention documentation maintained for regulatory compliance
Payment Authorization and Responsibility: By providing payment information, you represent and warrant that you have legal authority to use the payment method, authorize us to charge all applicable fees and taxes, and will maintain sufficient funds or credit for all transactions. You remain fully responsible for all charges incurred under your account, including unauthorized use.
User Responsibilities and Obligations
Expected Conduct and Prohibited Activities
User Responsibilities and Professional Conduct
- Maintain accurate and current account information including contact and billing details
- Protect account credentials with strong passwords and report unauthorized access immediately
- Use services exclusively for legitimate educational and professional development purposes
- Comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and professional ethical standards
- Respect intellectual property rights of Royal Certified and all third parties
- Provide honest and accurate information in all assessments and applications
- Maintain professional conduct in interactions with instructors, staff, and fellow users
- Report technical issues, security vulnerabilities, or policy violations promptly
- Keep payment information current and ensure adequate funding for all transactions
- Participate constructively in courses and masterclasses with genuine learning intent
Strictly Prohibited Activities and Violations
- Using fraudulent payment methods or providing false financial information
- Attempting to circumvent payment systems, security measures, or access controls
- Sharing account credentials or enabling unauthorized access to services
- Reproducing, distributing, or creating derivative works from copyrighted content
- Recording, streaming, or redistributing live masterclass sessions without permission
- Using automated systems, bots, or scripts to access platform features
- Engaging in harassment, discrimination, or inappropriate behavior toward others
- Submitting plagiarized work or misrepresenting academic achievements
- Interfering with platform operations or other users’ access to services
- Using services for money laundering or other illegal financial activities
Violation Consequences and Enforcement Procedures
- First-time violations typically result in written warnings and mandatory compliance training
- Repeated policy violations may lead to temporary account suspension
- Serious violations result in immediate account termination without refund eligibility
- Payment fraud or security breaches trigger immediate law enforcement notification
- Users may be held liable for costs, damages, and legal fees resulting from violations
- Legal action pursued for significant violations causing harm or financial damage
- Professional certification bodies notified of academic or ethical violations
- Formal appeals process available for disputed violation determinations
- Rehabilitation programs offered for certain categories of policy violations
- Permanent service bans imposed for severe or repeated violations
Zero Tolerance Policy: Royal Certified maintains zero tolerance for fraud, harassment, illegal activities, academic dishonesty, or security breaches. Such violations result in immediate account termination, forfeiture of all services and benefits, and potential legal action.
Intellectual Property Rights
Content Ownership, Usage Rights, and Protection
Royal Certified’s Intellectual Property Assets
- All masterclass content, educational materials, and course curricula are proprietary
- Trademarks, service marks, logos, and brand elements are protected intellectual property
- Software applications, platform technology, and algorithms protected by copyright and patents
- Certification programs, methodologies, and assessment frameworks are proprietary systems
- User interfaces, designs, and user experience elements constitute protected creative works
- Database rights protect the compilation and organization of educational information
- Trade secrets include proprietary teaching methods and business processes
- Third-party content used under appropriate licensing agreements and permissions
- International intellectual property registrations and protections maintained
- All intellectual property rights reserved and vigorously protected under applicable law
User License and Permitted Usage
- Limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license granted to access purchased content
- Personal use only – commercial sharing, copying, or distribution strictly prohibited
- License includes reasonable printing and note-taking for personal study purposes
- No rights granted to modify, adapt, translate, or create derivative works
- License automatically terminates upon account closure or service termination
- Corporate licenses include specific terms for organizational use and employee access
- Certification credentials may be displayed according to specific usage guidelines
- Fair use provisions apply for legitimate educational criticism and academic commentary
- Personal backup copies permitted for archival purposes only
- Public display, performance, or broadcast rights are not granted under any circumstances
User-Generated Content and Publishing Rights
- Users retain ownership of original content they create and submit to our platform
- Grant Royal Certified worldwide, royalty-free license to use submitted content for platform purposes
- License includes rights to display, reproduce, distribute, and modify for educational use
- Exceptional user work may be featured for promotional and educational purposes
- Appropriate attribution provided when featuring user content in public contexts
- Users warrant ownership or proper permission for all content submitted
- Content removal available upon reasonable request in most circumstances
- Moral rights preserved and respected where recognized by applicable law
- Commercial use of user content requires separate written agreement
- All user content must comply with community guidelines and legal requirements
Content Quality Commitment: Royal Certified invests significantly in creating original, high-quality educational content developed by world-class experts. All materials undergo rigorous quality review, fact-checking, and continuous improvement to ensure exceptional educational value.
Privacy and Data Protection
Comprehensive Information Security and Privacy Framework
Data Collection and Processing Practices
- Personal information collected only for legitimate educational and business purposes
- Payment data processed exclusively through certified, secure payment processors
- Learning progress and completion data maintained for credentialing and improvement
- Technical analytics and usage data collected to enhance user experience
- Communication records preserved for quality assurance and support purposes
- Location data processed only as necessary for service delivery and security
- Biometric data collected only with explicit consent for identity verification
- Data minimization principles applied to all collection and processing activities
- Regular data audits ensure compliance with stated processing purposes
- Third-party integrations subject to equivalent privacy and security standards
Security Measures and Data Protection
- End-to-end encryption for all sensitive data transmission and storage
- Multi-factor authentication required for all administrative and high-privilege access
- Regular third-party security audits and penetration testing by certified firms
- 24/7 security operations center monitoring for threats, intrusions, and anomalies
- Automated data loss prevention systems and secure backup procedures
- Comprehensive incident response plan with defined escalation and notification procedures
- Employee security training and thorough background checks for data access
- Vendor security assessments and contractual data protection requirements
- Regular security updates and patches applied to all systems and infrastructure
- Compliance with SOC2, ISO27001, and other recognized security frameworks
User Privacy Rights and Data Control
- Right to access all personal data we maintain about you
- Right to correct inaccurate or incomplete personal information
- Right to delete personal data subject to legal and legitimate business requirements
- Right to data portability in structured, machine-readable formats
- Right to restrict processing for specific purposes or activities
- Right to object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Right to withdraw consent for consent-based processing activities
- Right to lodge complaints with relevant supervisory authorities
- Protection against automated decision-making with human review rights
- Regular transparency reports and communication about privacy practices
Privacy by Design Philosophy: Royal Certified implements privacy-by-design principles throughout our technology architecture and business processes, ensuring data protection is fundamental to our operations rather than a secondary consideration.
Liability Limitations and Disclaimers
Risk Allocation and Legal Protection Framework
Service Disclaimers and Limitations
- Services provided “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” without warranties of any kind
- No guarantee of specific educational outcomes, career advancement, or professional success
- Technical platform availability subject to maintenance, updates, and operational limitations
- Content accuracy and completeness provided on commercially reasonable best-efforts basis
- Third-party integrations and external services subject to their own terms and availability
- Professional advice should be sought for specific applications of educational content
- Certification recognition depends on third-party acceptance and evolving industry standards
- Market conditions and industry changes may affect certification value over time
- Individual results depend on personal effort, circumstances, and practical application
- No warranty against service interruption, technical errors, or security vulnerabilities
Limitation of Liability
- Maximum aggregate liability limited to amounts actually paid for specific services in question
- No liability for indirect, consequential, special, or punitive damages under any circumstances
- No liability for lost profits, business opportunities, revenue, or data
- No liability for data loss, corruption, or security breaches beyond our reasonable control
- No liability for third-party actions, content, or service interruptions
- Force majeure events excuse performance obligations and limit liability exposure
- Users assume full risk for decisions made based on educational content
- Limitations apply regardless of legal theory, cause of action, or forum
- Some jurisdictions may not permit certain liability limitations
- All liability limitations survive termination of this Agreement
User Indemnification Obligations
- Users agree to indemnify Royal Certified against all claims arising from user conduct
- Indemnification covers violations of this Agreement or applicable laws and regulations
- Protection extends to misuse of intellectual property or confidential information
- Coverage includes all legal fees, costs, and damages in defending indemnified claims
- Royal Certified will provide notice and opportunity to control defense where possible
- User cooperation required in defense of all indemnified claims and proceedings
- Settlement authority may be retained by Royal Certified for business protection
- Indemnification obligations survive termination of user account or services
- Corporate users may have enhanced indemnification obligations
- Professional liability insurance recommended for users with significant exposure
Essential Legal Protection: These liability limitations are fundamental to Royal Certified’s ability to provide high-quality, affordable educational services. By using our services, you acknowledge these limitations are reasonable, necessary, and commercially standard for our industry.
Account Termination and Service Discontinuation
Procedures and Consequences for Service Termination
Immediate Termination Grounds
- Payment fraud, chargebacks, or use of stolen or unauthorized payment methods
- Violation of intellectual property rights or unauthorized content distribution
- Security breaches, hacking attempts, or other malicious activities against our systems
- Harassment, discrimination, or inappropriate conduct toward staff, instructors, or other users
- Providing false information for identity verification, certification, or account registration
- Using services for illegal activities, money laundering, or regulatory violations
- Repeated violations of terms despite warnings and corrective action opportunities
- Sharing account credentials or enabling unauthorized access to premium content
- Attempting to circumvent security measures, payment systems, or access controls
- Creating legal liability, reputational risk, or business exposure for Royal Certified
Termination Effects and Consequences
- Immediate loss of access to all services, content, masterclasses, and account features
- Forfeiture of prepaid fees, credits, subscription periods, and unused services
- Account data deletion according to established data retention and privacy policies
- Revocation of certifications and credentials where legally and contractually permitted
- Prohibition from creating new accounts or accessing services under different identities
- Continuation of payment obligations for services already rendered or delivered
- Survival of confidentiality, indemnification, and liability limitation provisions
- Potential reporting to professional licensing bodies for ethical violations
- Collection activities pursued for unpaid balances, damages, and associated costs
- Legal action for violations causing harm, damages, or financial losses
Data Export and Account Closure Procedures
- 30-day window provided to request personal data export after termination notice
- Personal information provided in portable, structured formats where technically feasible
- Course completion records and certifications maintained per accreditation requirements
- Payment and transaction histories retained according to legal and tax obligations
- Proprietary content and intellectual property excluded from user data exports
- Data destruction follows established timelines and secure deletion procedures