Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By creating an account or using Lens Academy, you agree to these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, do not use the platform.

2. Description of Service

Lens Academy provides an online educational platform focused on AI safety, offering courses, group discussions, and learning resources. The service includes a web platform and Discord integration.

3. Account Registration

• You must be at least 18 years old to create an account.
• Registration requires a Discord account. You are responsible for maintaining the security of your Discord credentials.
• You agree to provide accurate information and keep it up to date.
• You are responsible for all activity under your account.

4. User Conduct

You agree not to:

• Harass, abuse, or threaten other users
• Share discriminatory, hateful, or offensive content
• Impersonate others or misrepresent your identity
• Share others' personal information without consent
• Disrupt the service or interfere with other users' experience
• Use the platform for commercial purposes without authorization
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the platform or other accounts
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations

5. Group Participation

When participating in study groups:

• Attend scheduled meetings or notify your group if you cannot attend
• Contribute constructively to discussions
• Respect other participants' time and perspectives
• Keep group discussions confidential unless agreed otherwise

Repeated no-shows or disruptive behavior may result in removal from groups or the platform.

6. Content and Intellectual Property

6.1 Our Content

Course materials, website content, and platform features are owned by Lens Academy or our content partners. You may not copy, distribute, or create derivative works without permission.

6.2 Your Content

You retain ownership of content you create (e.g., discussion posts, chat messages). By posting content, you grant us a license to display and store it as part of the service.

7. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your account if you violate these terms. You may delete your account at any time by contacting us.

Upon termination, your access to the platform will cease. We may retain certain data as required by law or for legitimate business purposes, as described in our Privacy Policy.

8. Disclaimers

• The platform is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind.
• We do not guarantee uninterrupted access or that the service will be error-free.
• Educational content is for informational purposes. We are not responsible for decisions you make based on course materials.
• We are not responsible for third-party content or links.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Lens Academy shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the platform.

10. Modifications

We may update these terms from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via email or platform notification. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

11. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of the European Union and, where applicable, the laws of the country in which Lens Academy is established. Any disputes shall be resolved in the competent courts of that jurisdiction.

12. Contact

For questions about these terms, contact us at:

Lens Academy
Email: [Contact email to be added]
You may also reach us via our Discord server.