Welcome to https://learning.ldalberta.ca, an online learning platform provided by the Learning Disabilities Association of Alberta (LDAA). We are committed to protecting the privacy and security of our users. This Privacy Policy / Terms of Services and Agreement outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of your information when you use our services.
Information We Collect
We collect information to provide and improve our services to you. This includes:
- Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, and other contact details.
- Payment Information: Credit card details and billing address for processing transactions. Please note that all payment data is stored by our payment processor and you are encouraged to review their privacy policy.
- Course Enrollment and Progress Information: Information regarding the courses and webinars you enroll in and your progress.
- Technical Data: IP address, login data, browser type and version, time zone setting, browser plug-in types, operating system, and platform.
How We Use Your Information
- To provide and maintain our services, including monitoring the usage of our services.
- To manage your account and enrollment in courses and webinars.
- For billing and payment processing.
- To communicate with you about updates, changes, or other relevant information.
- For web analytics to improve our services.
Sharing of Your Information
- We do not sell or rent personal information to third parties.
- We may share your information with service providers to monitor and analyze the use of our service, process payments, and communicate with you.
- As required by law, such as to comply with a subpoena or similar legal process.
Data Security
We are committed to ensuring the security of your data. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to secure your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
Your Privacy Rights
- You have the right to access, update, or delete the information we have on you.
- You may opt out of receiving marketing or promotional communications from us.
Children’s Privacy
Our service does not address anyone under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from minors.
Changes to This Privacy Policy / Terms of Services
We may update our Privacy Policy / Terms of Services from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy / Terms of Services on this page.
Non-Refundable Services
- Please note that all services provided on our platform, including courses and webinars, are non-refundable due to their digital nature. We encourage users to review course descriptions thoroughly before enrollment.
Agreement
This Agreement (hereinafter, “Agreement”) is made by and between LDAA (Learning Disabilities Association of Alberta), hereinafter referred to as “LDAA,” and you, further defined below, as a participant in https://learning.ldalberta.ca, also defined below.
Assent & acceptance: By purchasing and participating in LDAA’s Learning Platform, you warrant that you have read and reviewed this Agreement and that you agree to be bound by it. If you do not agree to be bound by this Agreement, please cease your participation in https://learning.ldalberta.ca immediately. If you do so after purchase, you will not be entitled to any refund. LDAA only agrees to provide the content to you if you assent to this Agreement.
Age restriction: You must be at least 18 (eighteen) years of age to use this Website, participate or access any Services contained herein. By participating in our learning platform, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years of age and may legally agree to this Agreement. LDAA assumes no responsibility or liability for any misrepresentation of your age.
License to use website & access learning materials: We may provide you with certain information as a result of your accessing of the Webinars/Courses through the Website. Such information may include, but is not limited to, documentation, data, or information developed by us and other materials which may assist in your participation in the Webinars/Courses (“Materials”). Subject to this Agreement, we grant you a non-exclusive, limited, non-transferable and revocable license to use the Materials solely in connection with your participation in the Webinars/Courses and your use of the Website. The Materials may not be used for any other purpose, and this license terminates upon your completion of the Webinars/Courses, your cessation of use of https://learning.ldalberta.ca or the Website, or at the termination of this Agreement.
Course terms: After purchasing the Course, you may not be able to begin until the specified Webinar / Course Start Date. You must complete the Webinar / Course by the specified End Date of each program. Whether or not the Webinar / Course has been completed by the announced Course End Date, they will expire.
The Webinar / Course and any of its accompanying Materials may not be shared with any party. If we suspect that the Webinar / Course or Materials are being shared and/or that you have shared your log-in information with any party, we reserve the right to immediately terminate your access to the Webinar / Course, in our sole and exclusive discretion.
We do not offer any promises or guarantees with regard to our Webinar / Course or Webinar / Course Materials. You hereby acknowledge and agree:
A) You are solely and exclusively responsible for the choices that you make with regard to this Webinar / Course, the Materials contained within it, or any significant changes to your business or life;
B) You are solely and exclusively responsible for your own mental health, physical health, business decisions, and any other actions or inaction you choose to take;
C) We are not liable for any result or non-result or any consequences which may come about due to your participation in the Webinar / Course;
D) This platform does not constitute a therapeutic relationship or a medical one. We do not provide therapy or medical services and you are responsible for procuring these services at your own will and discretion if needed.
Intellectual property: You agree that the Materials, the learning platform, the Website, and any other Services provided by the Webinar / Course Provider are the property of the LDAA including all copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, patents, and other intellectual property (“LDAA IP”). You agree that the LDAA owns all right, title and interest in and to the LDAA IP and that you will not use the LDAA IP for any unlawful or infringing purpose. You agree not to reproduce or distribute the LDAA IP in any way, including electronically or via registration of any new trademarks, trade names, service marks or Uniform Resource Locators (URLs), without express written permission from the LDAA.
Content you post: Through your participation in the Webinar / Course and your use of the Website, you may be permitted to post materials to the Webinar / Course pages and other parts of the Website (“User Contributions”). You hereby grant Webinar / Course Provider a royalty-free, non-exclusive, worldwide license to copy, display, use, broadcast, transmit and make derivative works of User Contributions you post. The Webinar / Course Provider claims no further proprietary rights in your User Contributions.
You also agree to comply with the “Acceptable Use” provision of this Agreement for all User Contributions that you post, including and especially to not violate the intellectual property rights of any third party through your User Contributions.
If you feel that any of your intellectual property rights have been infringed or otherwise violated by the posting of information or media by another of our users, please contact us and let us know.
No liability: This learning platform and Website are provided for informational purposes only. You acknowledge and agree that any information posted in the Webinars / Courses, in the Materials, or on the Website is not intended to be legal advice, medical advice, or financial advice, and no fiduciary relationship has been created between you and us. You further agree that your participation in https://learning.ldalberta.ca is at own risk. We do not assume responsibility or liability for any advice or other information given in https://learning.ldalberta.ca, in the Materials, or on the Website.
Modification & variation: We may, from time to time and at any time without notice to you, modify this Agreement. You agree that we have the right to modify this Agreement or revise anything contained herein. You further agree that all modifications to this Agreement are in full force and effect immediately upon posting on the Website and that modifications or variations will replace any prior version of this Agreement, unless prior versions are specifically referred to or incorporated into the latest modification or variation of this Agreement.
To the extent any part or sub-part of this Agreement is held ineffective or invalid by any court of law, you agree that the prior, effective version of this Agreement shall be considered enforceable and valid to the fullest extent.
This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the Parties with respect to the https://learning.ldalberta.ca. This Agreement supersedes and replaces all prior or contemporaneous agreements or understandings, written or oral.
Service interruptions: We may need to interrupt your access to our Learning Platform to perform maintenance or emergency services on a scheduled or unscheduled basis. You agree that your access to the Course and/or Website may be affected by unanticipated or unscheduled downtime, for any reason, but that we shall have no liability for any damage or loss caused as a result of such downtime.
Term, termination & suspension: We may terminate this Agreement with you at any time for any reason, with or without cause. We specifically reserve the right to terminate this Agreement if you violate any of the terms outlined herein, including, but not limited to, violating the intellectual property rights of us or a third party, failing to comply with applicable laws or other legal obligations, and/or publishing or distributing illegal material. You may also terminate this Agreement at any time by contacting us and requesting termination. At the termination of this Agreement, any provisions that would be expected to survive termination by their nature shall remain in full force and effect.
Please be advised that terminating this Agreement does not entitle you to a refund on any monies spent with us.
No warranties: You agree that your participation in this Learning Platform and your use of the Website is at your sole and exclusive risk and that any Services provided by us are on an “As Is” basis. We hereby expressly disclaim any and all express or implied warranties of any kind, including, but not limited to the implied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose and the implied warranty of merchantability. We make no warranties that this Learning Platform or Website will meet your needs or that https://learning.ldalberta.ca or Website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure. We also make no warranties as to the reliability or accuracy of any information in https://learning.ldalberta.ca or on the Website. You agree that any damage that may occur to you, through your computer system, or as a result of loss of your data from your participation in https://learning.ldalberta.ca or your use of the Website is your sole responsibility and that we are not liable for any such damage or loss.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy / Terms of Services, please contact us at learning@ldalberta.ca.
