INFLUENTIAL U — COURSE AGREEMENT
This Agreement takes effect on the date the Participant submits it electronically (the “Effective Date”) and is entered into by Influence Ecology, LLC d.b.a. Influential U (“Company”) and the individual identified electronically as the Participant (“Participant”).
Participant has requested to join one of Company’s educational programs (the “Course”). Company is pleased to welcome Participant under the terms below.
1. About the Company & the Course
Influential U provides specialized education and training to ambitious professionals and organizations. Our Courses are designed to provide practical learning, shared study, and guided practice.
The Course may include study papers, recommended readings, group discussions, virtual classrooms, study groups, webinars, coaching sessions, and other instructional components tailored to the curriculum.
2. Tuition, Payments & Refunds
2.1 Tuition Responsibility
By enrolling, Participant agrees to pay the full tuition listed in the Course Tuition Invoice.
Once accepted:
- Participant is responsible for the full tuition amount, regardless of payment plan or Course completion.
- Payment plans are offered for convenience and do not reduce or limit total tuition owed.
2.2 Non-Refundable Deposit
A $500 non-refundable deposit is required at enrollment and is included in the total tuition. This deposit is never refundable.
2.3 How Tuition Is Earned by the Company
Because Company allocates staff, resources, and course capacity for each Participant, tuition is earned on a schedule.
Whether Participant withdraws or is removed, Company earns tuition as follows:
- Upon enrollment: $500 non-refundable deposit (part of tuition).
- Before the first scheduled virtual session: Company earns 15% of total tuition.
- When the first scheduled virtual session begins: Company earns 60%.
- When the second scheduled virtual session begins: Company earns 75%.
- When the third scheduled virtual session begins: Company earns 100%.
2.4 Refund Calculation (If Applicable)
If Participant withdraws or is removed before the third scheduled session begins:
Refund = Tuition Paid – Tuition Earned (per schedule above)
If Participant has paid less than the earned amount, Participant agrees to pay the difference.
Company may, at its sole discretion, pursue collection of unpaid amounts but is not required to do so.
2.5 No Refunds After Session Three Begins
Once the third scheduled virtual session begins, no refunds are available, and Participant remains responsible for the full tuition.
2.6 Late Payments
Late or unpaid balances may result in:
- Late fees
- Collection efforts
- Credit reporting
- Recovery of attorney’s fees and collection costs (as allowed by law)
3. Course Materials, Copyright & Intellectual Property
3.1 Ownership of Materials
All Course materials, frameworks, study papers, worksheets, recordings, distinctions, and related content (“Materials”) are owned exclusively by Company and protected by copyright and intellectual property laws.
3.2 Permitted Use
Participant may use Materials only for personal learning and participation in the Course.
3.3 Prohibited Use
To protect Company’s intellectual property and ensure the integrity of the Course, Participant may not:
- Share, distribute, publish, or post the Materials themselves
- Use the Materials (in whole or part) in any teaching, coaching, consulting, training, or commercial offering
- Resell, repackage, or present the Materials as their own
- Create derivative works based on the Materials
- Upload or display Materials on social media or public platforms
IMPORTANT: Participant is encouraged to apply the concepts, distinctions, and skills learned in the Course to their personal, professional, and commercial life. Participant simply may not use the Materials themselves as curriculum or content in any program, service, or business activity.
3.4 Recommended Materials
Some Courses reference outside books or resources (“Recommended Materials”). These are not provided by Company. Participant is solely responsible for acquiring them, including any costs.
4. Confidentiality, Privacy & Respect for Participants
4.1 Confidential Information
Participant may encounter Company’s proprietary concepts and personal or sensitive information shared by other participants. All such information is considered Confidential Information.
4.2 Confidentiality Obligations
Participant agrees to:
- Keep Confidential Information private
- Use it only for personal study
- Not discuss, distribute, or disclose it outside the Course
- Avoid posting or sharing it online or in any public form
4.3 Exposure to Sensitive Information
Participant understands that Course discussions may include personal, professional, or sensitive details. These must remain confidential.
4.4 No Guarantee of Privacy
COMPANY CANNOT GUARANTEE THE PRIVACY OR SECURITY OF INFORMATION DISCLOSED BY PARTICIPANT.
While platforms used for the Course may be password-protected, privacy cannot be assured.
Participant should avoid sharing any information that could be harmful or sensitive if made public.
Company does not sell or misuse Participant’s personal information.
4.5 Restrictions on Website & LMS Content
Participant may not copy, distribute, screenshot, share, or make public any information posted on Course websites or online learning systems, including:
- Names
- Contact details
- Assignments
- Comments or uploads
- Any posted content from any Company Course
4.6 Indemnification
Participant agrees to indemnify and hold Company harmless from damages, losses, or attorney’s fees arising from breaches of confidentiality or misuse of Materials.
4.7 Sharing with Household Family Members
Company may provide written permission for Participant to share limited concepts with immediate household family members.
If granted, Participant is responsible for ensuring family members uphold confidentiality obligations.
5. Course Recordings & Participant Release
Course sessions may be recorded for internal educational, training, and quality-assurance purposes.
By participating, Participant grants Company a royalty-free, worldwide license to:
- Record Participant’s image, voice, and participation
- Store and use recordings solely for internal educational purposes
Company will not use identifiable participant images or statements for public marketing without separate written permission.
Participant may not record or distribute Course sessions without written authorization.
6. Course Scope & Participant Responsibilities
- The Course is educational. It does not include individualized coaching outside the structures provided (LMS, study groups, webinars).
- Additional coaching requires a separate agreement.
- Course leaders are not medical, psychological, financial, or legal advisors.
- Participant should consult qualified professionals before making major personal or financial decisions.
Company may remove Participant for non-payment, non-participation, or conduct inconsistent with Course expectations. Tuition obligations continue after removal.
7. No Guarantee of Results
Company may share historical averages or examples of past participant improvement, including typical income increases. These are illustrations, not promises.
Company does not guarantee any specific:
- Income results
- Business growth
- Professional advancement
- Outcomes of any kind
Participant is solely responsible for all personal decisions and results.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law:
- The Course and Materials are provided “as is.”
- Company is not responsible for indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages, including lost income.
- Company’s total liability is limited to the total tuition actually paid by Participant.
Our programs are not accredited by academic or governmental bodies.
9. International Participants
Participants outside the United States are entitled to all protections required by the mandatory consumer laws of their country of residence.
Where a conflict exists, mandatory local law applies.
10. Term & Survival
This Agreement begins on the Effective Date and continues until the Course ends.
Sections relating to tuition, confidentiality, intellectual property, recordings, liability, and dispute resolution remain in effect after the Course concludes.
11. Resolving Disputes
11.1 Good-Faith Resolution First
Before initiating any legal action, both parties agree to:
- Make a good-faith effort to resolve the issue directly for 30 days, and
- If unresolved, participate in one session of non-binding mediation in Ventura County, California (cost shared equally).
11.2 Injunctive Relief
Either party may seek temporary court relief for urgent matters such as unauthorized use of Materials or breaches of confidentiality. After the court’s ruling, the parties continue with the steps above.
11.3 Venue & Jury Waiver
Any legal proceedings must take place in state or federal courts located in Ventura County, California.
Both parties voluntarily waive their right to a trial by jury.
12. If Any Part Is Invalid
If any part of this Agreement is invalid, the rest remains enforceable.
The invalid portion will be modified only as necessary to comply with applicable law.
13. Entire Agreement
This document is the complete agreement between the parties and replaces all prior understandings.
Any changes must be in writing and acknowledged by both parties.
14. Electronic Acceptance (No Countersignature Required)
By submitting this Agreement electronically, Participant agrees to all its terms.
No Company signature is required for the Agreement to be valid and enforceable.
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