Terms of Service

These Terms of Service govern your use of the Python Academy Sri Lanka website and educational services. By accessing our website or using our services, you agree to be bound by these terms. Please read them carefully before using our platform.

Last Updated: August 2nd, 2025 | Effective Date: August 1st, 2025

Service Usage Terms

1. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree to use our services in a lawful and respectful manner. When using our website and services, you must:

  • Provide accurate and truthful information in all communications and applications
  • Respect intellectual property rights of our educational content and materials
  • Maintain professional conduct in all interactions with staff and other students
  • Use our services solely for legitimate educational and professional development purposes

2. Prohibited Activities

The following activities are strictly prohibited when using our services:

  • Attempting to gain unauthorized access to our systems or other users' accounts
  • Distributing malware, viruses, or any other harmful software
  • Engaging in harassment, spam, or abusive behavior towards others
  • Sharing, reproducing, or distributing our proprietary course materials without permission
  • Using our services for any illegal activities or to violate any applicable laws

3. Service Access Requirements

  • Technical Requirements: Stable internet connection and modern web browser
  • Age Requirement: Must be at least 16 years old or have parental consent
  • Location: Services primarily designed for residents of Sri Lanka

4. Fair Usage Guidelines

  • Reasonable use of website resources and bandwidth
  • Appropriate frequency of contact form submissions and inquiries
  • Respectful use of instructor time and support resources

Account Terms

1. Account Creation Requirements

  • Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
  • Use a valid email address that you have access to
  • Choose a unique username that doesn't infringe on others' rights
  • Create a strong password and keep your login credentials secure

2. Account Security Responsibilities

You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account and all activities that occur under your account:

  • Keep your password confidential and do not share it with others
  • Immediately notify us if you suspect unauthorized access to your account
  • Update your account information promptly when changes occur

3. Account Suspension and Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts under the following circumstances:

  • Violation of these Terms of Service or our acceptable use policies
  • Failure to pay course fees or other charges when due
  • Inactive accounts after 12 months of no activity (with prior notification)
  • Request for account closure by the account holder

4. Multiple Account Policy

Each individual is permitted to maintain only one active account. Creating multiple accounts to circumvent restrictions, gain unfair advantages, or for fraudulent purposes is prohibited and may result in termination of all associated accounts.

Service Availability

1. Service Uptime and Maintenance

  • Target Uptime: We aim for 99.5% website availability, excluding scheduled maintenance
  • Scheduled Maintenance: Performed during off-peak hours with advance notice when possible
  • Emergency Maintenance: May occur without prior notice to address security or stability issues

2. Feature Availability

Always Available

  • • Website browsing and information access
  • • Course information and curriculum details
  • • Contact forms and inquiry submissions
  • • Privacy policy and terms access

Subject to Availability

  • • Course enrollment and registration
  • • Live chat support features
  • • Interactive course materials
  • • Assessment and certification systems

3. Geographic and Language Considerations

  • Primary Market: Services optimized for users in Sri Lanka
  • Language Support: Primary language is English with limited local language support
  • International Access: Website accessible globally, but course enrollment may be limited to specific regions

4. Service Modifications and Updates

We reserve the right to modify, update, or discontinue any aspect of our services with appropriate notice:

  • 30 Days Notice: Major changes to course structure or pricing
  • 7 Days Notice: Minor feature updates or policy changes
  • Immediate Changes: Security updates or legal compliance requirements

Intellectual Property

1. Our Content Ownership

All content on our website and in our courses, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, video content, and software, is owned by Python Academy Sri Lanka or our content partners:

  • Course materials, curricula, and educational content
  • Video lectures, presentations, and instructional materials
  • Code examples, exercises, and programming assignments
  • Trademarks, logos, and brand elements

2. User-Generated Content Rights

When you submit content to our platform (such as project submissions, forum posts, or feedback):

  • Your Ownership: You retain ownership of your original content and intellectual property
  • License Grant: You grant us a limited license to use your content for educational and platform improvement purposes
  • Content Standards: All submitted content must be original or properly attributed

3. License Grants to Users

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to:

  • Access and view course materials for personal educational use
  • Download and save course materials for offline study (where permitted)
  • Use code examples and exercises for learning and portfolio development

4. Copyright and Trademark Notices

  • Copyright: © 2025 Python Academy Sri Lanka. All rights reserved.
  • Trademarks: "PyAcademy LK" and related marks are trademarks of Python Academy Sri Lanka
  • Third-Party: Python® is a registered trademark of the Python Software Foundation
  • DMCA Notices: Report copyright infringement through our contact form