1. Agreement to Terms
By accessing or using CertGecko ("Service," "Platform," "we," "us," or "our"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not access the Service.
These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Service.
2. Description of Service
CertGecko is an online certification exam preparation platform that provides:
- Practice questions and mock exams for various professional certifications
- Progress tracking and performance analytics
- Study materials and explanations
- Both free and premium subscription tiers
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Service at any time without prior notice.
3. User Accounts
3.1 Account Creation
To access certain features, you must create an account. You agree to:
- Provide accurate, current, and complete information
- Maintain and update your information to keep it accurate
- Maintain the security of your password
- Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
- Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use
3.2 Account Eligibility
You must be at least 13 years old to use this Service. By creating an account, you represent that you meet this requirement.
3.3 Account Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at our discretion, without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users, us, or third parties, or for any other reason.
4. Subscription and Payment
4.1 Free Tier
Our free tier provides limited access to practice questions and features. We reserve the right to modify free tier limitations at any time.
4.2 Premium Subscriptions
Premium subscriptions provide enhanced access and features:
- Subscriptions are billed on a recurring basis (monthly or annually)
- Payment is due at the start of each billing period
- You authorize us to charge your payment method automatically
- All fees are non-refundable except as required by law
- We reserve the right to change pricing with 30 days' notice
4.3 Cancellation
You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings. Upon cancellation:
- You will retain access until the end of your current billing period
- No refunds will be provided for partial billing periods
- Your account will revert to the free tier after expiration
4.4 Failed Payments
If a payment fails, we may suspend your premium access until payment is received. Continued non-payment may result in account termination.
5. Acceptable Use Policy
You agree NOT to:
- Share your account credentials with others
- Use the Service for any illegal purpose
- Copy, reproduce, or redistribute our content without permission
- Attempt to circumvent usage limits or security measures
- Use automated tools (bots, scrapers) to access the Service
- Reverse engineer or decompile any aspect of the Service
- Upload viruses or malicious code
- Harass, abuse, or harm other users
- Impersonate others or misrepresent your affiliation
- Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
6. Intellectual Property
6.1 Our Content
The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by CertGecko and are protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
6.2 Limited License
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Service for personal, non-commercial purposes. This license does not include:
- Any right to resell or commercial use
- Any collection or use of product listings or descriptions
- Any derivative use of the Service or its contents
- Any downloading or copying of account information
6.3 Third-Party Content
Our Service may reference certification exams and trademarks owned by third parties. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by these certification bodies unless explicitly stated.
7. User Content
If you submit feedback, suggestions, or other content to us, you grant us a worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and distribute such content for any purpose.
8. Disclaimers
8.1 Service "As Is"
The Service is provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:
- Merchantability
- Fitness for a particular purpose
- Non-infringement
- Accuracy or completeness of content
- Uninterrupted or error-free operation
8.2 No Guarantee of Results
We do not guarantee that using our Service will result in passing any certification exam. Exam preparation requires individual effort, and results may vary.
8.3 Content Accuracy
While we strive for accuracy, we do not warrant that our practice questions, explanations, or study materials are complete, accurate, or up-to-date. Certification requirements and exam content may change without notice.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, CertGecko and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents shall not be liable for:
- Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
- Loss of profits, revenue, data, or use
- Business interruption
- Any damages arising from your use or inability to use the Service
Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the 12 months preceding the claim, or $100, whichever is greater.
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless CertGecko and its affiliates from any claims, losses, damages, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:
- Your use of the Service
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any rights of another party
- Your violation of any applicable laws or regulations
11. Data Privacy
Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our data practices.
12. Dispute Resolution
12.1 Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
12.2 Informal Resolution
We encourage you to contact us first to seek informal resolution of any disputes: support@certgecko.com
12.3 Arbitration
Any dispute arising from these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration, except where prohibited by law. You waive your right to a jury trial or to participate in a class action lawsuit.
13. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes by:
- Posting the updated Terms on this page
- Updating the "Last updated" date
- Sending an email notification (for significant changes)
Your continued use of the Service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.
14. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
15. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and CertGecko regarding the Service and supersede all prior agreements.
16. Contact Information
If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us:
Email: legal@certgecko.com
Support: support@certgecko.com
Website: https://certgecko.com
Important: By creating an account and using CertGecko, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.