Terms of Use
Effective Date: January 1, 2025
1. Acceptance of Terms
Welcome to Aura's Insight, a service provided by 7th Period dba Aura's Insight ("we," "our," or "us"). These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your use of our Spanish Learning Community platform and the SpanishSmash speaking feedback platform (collectively, the "Services"). By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Services. We may update these Terms from time to time, and your continued use of the Services constitutes acceptance of any changes.
2. Description of Services
7th Period dba Aura's Insight provides Spanish language learning services including:
- Online Spanish learning community with live sessions and workshops
- Access to SpanishSmash speaking feedback platform
- Structured learning paths and progress assessments
- Community forums and peer interaction
- Educational resources and materials
3. Lifetime Access Definition
Important: Definition of "Lifetime Access"
"Lifetime Access" means access to the Aura's Insight Spanish Learning Community and SpanishSmash platform for as long as these services remain operational and available. This lifetime access is tied to the continued existence and operation of our services, not the user's personal lifetime.
Specifically, lifetime access:
- Continues for the operational lifetime of the platform and services
- Is subject to business continuity, technological feasibility, and operational considerations
- Does not guarantee service availability in perpetuity
- May be affected by circumstances beyond our reasonable control
We are committed to providing long-term access to our services, but this definition protects both parties by establishing reasonable expectations for service availability.
4. User Accounts and Registration
To access certain features of our Services, you must create an account. You agree to:
- Provide accurate, current, and complete information
- Maintain and update your account information
- Keep your login credentials secure and confidential
- Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
- Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
5. Payment Terms
5.1 Founding Member Package
The Founding Member Package is offered at $297 for lifetime access as defined in Section 3. This is a one-time payment that provides access to both Aura's Insight Community and SpanishSmash platform.
5.2 Payment Processing
Payments are processed through secure third-party payment processors. By making a payment, you agree to the terms and conditions of our payment processors.
5.3 Refund Policy
Due to the nature of digital services and lifetime access, refunds are generally not available after 30 days from purchase. Refund requests within 30 days will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
6. User Conduct and Responsibilities
You agree to use our Services responsibly and in compliance with all applicable laws. You will not:
- Use the Services for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
- Violate any laws in your jurisdiction
- Infringe upon the rights of others
- Upload or transmit harmful, offensive, or inappropriate content
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
- Interfere with or disrupt the Services
- Share your account credentials with others
- Use automated systems to access the Services without permission
7. Community Guidelines
Our learning community is built on respect and mutual support. All users must:
- Treat other community members with respect and courtesy
- Contribute constructively to discussions and activities
- Respect cultural differences and diverse perspectives
- Avoid spam, self-promotion, or off-topic content
- Report inappropriate behavior to our moderators
8. Intellectual Property Rights
8.1 Our Content
All content provided through our Services, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, audio clips, video clips, and software, is owned by us or our licensors and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.
8.2 User Content
You retain ownership of content you submit to our Services. However, by submitting content, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and distribute your content for the purpose of providing and improving our Services.
8.3 Learning Materials
Educational materials provided through our Services are for your personal, non-commercial use only. You may not redistribute, sell, or otherwise commercialize these materials.
9. Privacy and Data Protection
Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our practices.
10. Service Availability and Modifications
We strive to provide reliable access to our Services, but we cannot guarantee uninterrupted availability. We reserve the right to:
- Modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Services
- Update or change features and functionality
- Perform maintenance and updates
- Implement security measures
We will provide reasonable notice of significant changes when possible.
11. Termination
11.1 Termination by You
You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us. Upon termination, your access to the Services will cease, but these Terms will continue to apply to your prior use.
11.2 Termination by Us
We may terminate or suspend your access to the Services at any time for violation of these Terms or for any other reason at our sole discretion.
11.3 Effect of Termination
Upon termination, you will lose access to the Services and any content associated with your account. Provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination will remain in effect.
12. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability
12.1 Service Disclaimers
Our Services are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind. We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
12.2 Educational Results
While we strive to provide effective language learning tools and resources, we cannot guarantee specific learning outcomes or results. Language learning success depends on many factors including individual effort, practice, and aptitude.
12.3 Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly.
13. Force Majeure
We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance under these Terms due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, war, terrorism, labor disputes, or government actions.
14. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your Jurisdiction]. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of [Arbitration Organization].
15. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, the remaining provisions will continue to be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.
16. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the use of our Services and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.
17. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify users of material changes by posting the updated Terms on our website and updating the "Effective Date" at the top. Your continued use of the Services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.
18. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us at:
Business Name: 7th Period dba Aura's Insight
Email: legal@aurasinsight.com
Address: 11704 Ramsey Dr., Whittier, CA, 90605, USA
We will respond to your inquiry within a reasonable timeframe.
By using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use.