Effective Date: October 1, 2025

    1. Introduction

    Welcome to ASL Champs (“we,” “us,” or “our”). By enrolling in any ASL Champs course, creating an account, accessing our e-courses, attending live Zoom sessions, or using any materials provided through ASLChamps.org (“Website”), you (“Student,” “you,” “your”) agree to the following Terms of Service.

    These Terms exist to protect students, instructors, minors, and copyrighted educational materials.
    If you do not agree, you may not access ASL Champs content.

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    1. Eligibility
          •    You must be at least 18 years old to enroll independently.
          •    Minors (14+) may enroll only with parental/guardian permission.
          •    Parents/guardians are responsible for ensuring their child follows these Terms.
          •    We reserve the right to decline enrollment at our discretion.

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    1. Account Creation & Access
          •    You must provide accurate information when creating your account.
          •    Accounts may not be shared between individuals.
          •    Your login gives you personal access only to the course(s) you have purchased.
          •    Attempting to share login access, course content, or recordings with others is strictly prohibited and may result in removal without refund.

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    1. Copyright & Intellectual Property

    All ASL Champs content is protected by U.S. and international copyright law, including but not limited to:
        •    Video lessons
        •    Live session content
        •    Zoom classes
        •    PDFs, worksheets, quizzes
        •    SIGNbase materials
        •    Images, branding, and written content
        •    Practice videos and example clips

    You do not have permission to:
        •    Record videos (screen recordings, photos, audio recordings, or screenshots)
        •    Download or redistribute videos
        •    Share login credentials
        •    Copy or recreate course materials
        •    Post any course content publicly or privately
        •    Upload or post course content to social media, Discord, YouTube, Facebook groups, or email
        •    Use ASL Champs materials to teach your own classes

    All rights are reserved. Unauthorized use may result in immediate removal from all courses and legal action if necessary.

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    1. No Recording of Live (Zoom) Sessions

    To protect student privacy — including minors — and copyrighted instructional materials:

    Recording, photographing, screenshots, or audio capture of any live Zoom session is strictly prohibited.

    Students may not:
        •    Record their screen
        •    Use Zoom’s recording function
        •    Use third-party recording tools
        •    Ask others to record for them

    Violation of this rule is grounds for immediate removal.

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    1. Behavior & Conduct

    ASL Champs is an ASL-immersion and culturally respectful learning environment.
    Students must:
        •    Be respectful to instructors, students, and community members
        •    Maintain a safe and positive learning environment
        •    Follow Zoom/live session etiquette
        •    Use ASL appropriately and avoid disruptive behavior

    Harassment, bullying, discriminatory language, or inappropriate conduct will result in removal without refund.

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    1. Payments & Refund Policy

    Payments

    Payment is required at the time of enrollment. Access to courses begins once payment is completed.

    Refunds

    Due to the digital nature of the content and limited class sizes, all sales are generally non-refundable.

    Refunds may be considered at the instructor’s discretion in cases of:
        •    Duplicate payments
        •    Administrative errors
        •    Special documented circumstances

    Refund requests must be sent within 7 days of purchase.

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    1. Class Access & Course Duration
          •    Each course purchase ($100) includes 8 weeks of structured content with 3 months of access. Course access may be extended via a SIGNbase subscription ($15.99/month)
          •    ASL Champs reserves the right to modify course content for improvement or accessibility.
          •    Access to SIGNbase requires an active subscription.

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    1. Technology Requirements

    Students are responsible for:
        •    A stable internet connection
        •    A working webcam and microphone
        •    A device capable of viewing video content clearly
        •    Keeping login credentials secure

    ASL Champs is not responsible for individual device issues.

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    1. Privacy & Data Protection

    We respect your privacy. ASL Champs collects only the information necessary for:
        •    Account creation
        •    Enrollment
        •    Communications (email, reminders, class updates)
        •    Course progress tracking

    We do not sell or share your personal information.
    Zoom sessions may display your name or video to other students. By participating, you consent to this limited visibility.

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    1. Minors in Classes

    Because ASL Champs allows minors in group classes:
        •    Students must behave appropriately
        •    No inappropriate language, clothing, or behavior
        •    No recording is permitted
        •    Parents/guardians understand that minors will appear on camera in a closed group setting with a qualified instructor

    Students engaging in unsafe or inappropriate behavior will be removed.

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    1. Course Changes & Cancellations

    We reserve the right to modify or cancel classes, adjust schedules, or update course structure.

    In the rare event ASL Champs cancels a course, students will be offered:
        •    A credit toward another course, or
        •    A refund

    Administrative cancellations are extremely rare.

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    1. Termination of Access

    We reserve the right to remove or suspend access if a student:
        •    Violates any copyright rule
        •    Records or shares content
        •    Harasses or harms others
        •    Engages in illegal or unethical behavior
        •    Fails to follow ASL Champs community guidelines

    No refund will be given in cases of misconduct.

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    1. Disclaimers
          •    ASL Champs provides educational content for learning American Sign Language.
          •    We do not guarantee fluency. Nor do we provide certification or academic credits.
          •    Students are responsible for their own progress and practice.
          •    Results vary depending on individual effort.

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    1. Agreement

    By checking the “I agree” box during registration, you acknowledge that:
        •    You have read these Terms
        •    You understand them
        •    You agree to follow them

    If you do not agree, you may not use ASL Champs programs or materials.

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    1. Contact

    For questions, please contact: [email protected]