Terms of Use

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the EIBS website and related services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy. These terms apply to all visitors, users, students, and others who access or use our services.

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Your continued use of our services following any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.

2. Use of Our Services

2.1 Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to use our services independently. If you are under 18, you may only use our services under the supervision of a parent or legal guardian who agrees to be bound by these terms.

2.2 Account Registration

To access certain features of our services, you may be required to register for an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
• Maintain and promptly update your account information
• Maintain the security of your password and account
• Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account

2.3 Prohibited Uses

You agree not to use our services to:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe upon the intellectual property rights of others
• Transmit harmful code, viruses, or malicious software
• Harass, abuse, or harm another person
• Impersonate any person or entity
• Engage in unauthorized data mining or scraping
• Interfere with or disrupt our services or servers
• Use our services for any commercial purpose without authorization

3. Intellectual Property Rights

3.1 Our Content

All content on the EIBS website, including text, graphics, logos, images, course materials, software, and other materials (collectively, "Content"), is the property of EIBS or its licensors and is protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

3.2 Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use our Content for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may not:

• Modify, reproduce, or distribute our Content without permission
• Remove copyright or proprietary notices from our Content
• Use our Content for commercial purposes
• Create derivative works based on our Content

3.3 User-Generated Content

By submitting content to our website (such as reviews, comments, or forum posts), you grant EIBS a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and display such content in connection with our services.

4. Academic Integrity

EIBS maintains the highest standards of academic integrity. Students and users of our services agree to:

• Submit original work and properly cite all sources
• Not engage in plagiarism, cheating, or other forms of academic dishonesty
• Respect the academic code of conduct outlined in student handbooks
• Maintain confidentiality of examination materials and assessments

Violations of academic integrity may result in disciplinary action, including but not limited to failing grades, suspension, or expulsion from programs.

5. Payment and Refund Policy

5.1 Tuition and Fees

All tuition fees, application fees, and other charges are outlined on our website and in program materials. Fees are subject to change, and we will provide notice of any fee increases.

5.2 Payment Terms

Payment is due according to the schedule provided in your enrollment agreement. Late payments may result in late fees, suspension of access to services, or withdrawal from programs.

5.3 Refund Policy

Refund eligibility is determined according to our published refund policy, which varies by program and timing of withdrawal. Please refer to your enrollment agreement and program-specific policies for details.

6. Third-Party Links and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites and services. These links are provided for your convenience only. We do not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.

Your use of third-party websites and services is at your own risk, and you should review their terms and policies before using them.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

Our services are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. EIBS does not warrant that:

• Our services will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free
• The information provided through our services will be accurate or reliable
• Any defects or errors will be corrected
• Our servers are free of viruses or other harmful components

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, EIBS shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or goodwill, arising from:

• Your use or inability to use our services
• Unauthorized access to or alteration of your transmissions or data
• Statements or conduct of any third party on our services
• Any other matter relating to our services

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless EIBS, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including legal fees, arising from your use of our services, violation of these terms, or violation of any rights of another party.

10. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms of Use by reference. By using our services, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in our Privacy Policy.

11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Georgia, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of our services shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Tbilisi, Georgia.

12. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to our services immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including breach of these Terms of Use. Upon termination, your right to use our services will immediately cease.

All provisions of these terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

13. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms of Use at any time at our sole discretion. Material changes will be notified through our website or via email. Your continued use of our services following any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.

14. General Provisions

14.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms of Use, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published on our website, constitute the entire agreement between you and EIBS regarding your use of our services.

14.2 Severability

If any provision of these terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

14.3 Waiver

No waiver of any term of these Terms of Use shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term, and our failure to assert any right or provision shall not constitute a waiver.

14.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms of Use without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations under these terms without restriction.