{"id":1174,"date":"2025-05-08T03:14:17","date_gmt":"2025-05-08T03:14:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/meriquestacadmey.com\/?page_id=1174"},"modified":"2025-06-30T05:42:53","modified_gmt":"2025-06-30T05:42:53","slug":"terms-and-conditions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/meritquestacademy.com\/zh\/terms-and-conditions\/","title":{"rendered":"Terms and Conditions"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"1174\" class=\"elementor elementor-1174\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f6ab2f4 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f6ab2f4\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-63f803a\" data-id=\"63f803a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ef1b57 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2ef1b57\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Terms and Conditions<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b3d10c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2b3d10c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><b>Effective Date:<\/b><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> [Insert Date]<br \/><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><b>Last Updated:<\/b><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> [Insert Date]<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Welcome to Merit Quest Academy (\u201cwe,\u201d \u201cour,\u201d \u201cus,\u201d or \u201cthe Academy\u201d). These Terms and Conditions (\u201cTerms\u201d) govern your access to and use of our website located at <\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/meritquestacademy.com\/zh\/\" target=\"_new\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><u>https:\/\/meritquestacademy.com<\/u><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> (the \u201cSite\u201d) and any services, content, or materials provided through it (collectively, the \u201cServices\u201d). By accessing or using our Site, you agree to be legally bound by these Terms.<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Services.<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><b>1. Eligibility and Account Registration<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>A. Minors (Under 18)<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Our Services are intended for students enrolled in K\u201312 education. Individuals under the age of 18 must have the consent and supervision of a parent or legal guardian to use our platform. Parents or guardians are responsible for reviewing and approving these Terms on behalf of the minor.<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>B. Account Creation<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">To access certain features, users (or their parents) must create an account. You agree to provide accurate and complete information during registration and to keep your login credentials secure. You must not impersonate another individual or use a false identity.<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><b>2. Educational Purpose Only<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">All materials and services provided by Merit Quest Academy are intended solely for educational use. Users agree not to use the platform for commercial, fraudulent, or unlawful purposes. The Academy reserves the right to suspend or terminate access if the platform is misused.<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><b>3. User Conduct<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">You agree to use the Site in a respectful and lawful manner. The following conduct is strictly prohibited:<\/span><\/span><\/p><ul><li><p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Harassment, bullying, or discrimination of any user<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Sharing inappropriate, obscene, or offensive content<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Unauthorized access to other users\u2019 accounts or personal data<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Uploading malware or attempting to disrupt the system<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Academic dishonesty (cheating, plagiarism, or misrepresentation)<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Violation of these rules may result in suspension or termination of your account and notification to your parent, school, or relevant authorities.<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><b>4. Intellectual Property<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">All content on the Site\u2014including lessons, videos, assignments, graphics, logos, and trademarks\u2014is the property of Merit Quest Academy or its licensed partners. You may not copy, reproduce, modify, distribute, or exploit our content without express written permission.<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Students may download materials provided for class use only. Teachers may use curriculum tools as part of their teaching assignment, but not for distribution outside the platform.<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><b>5. Privacy and Data Protection<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Your use of the Site is also governed by our <\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><u>Privacy Policy<\/u><\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data. By agreeing to these Terms, you also acknowledge and accept the terms of the Privacy Policy.<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><b>6. Payments and Fees<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">If you enroll in paid services or courses, you agree to pay the applicable fees using the approved payment methods (e.g., PayPal, WeChat, Stripe). All payments are processed through secure third-party payment providers.<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">We do not store your financial information on our servers. All sales are final unless otherwise specified in writing.<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><b>7. Links to Third-Party Resources<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or educational tools for your convenience. We do not endorse or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party site. Access these resources at your own risk.<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><b>8. Termination of Access<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Services at any time, with or without notice, for conduct that we determine violates these Terms or is harmful to other users or to the Academy\u2019s integrity.<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Upon termination, your access to the Site and all related data may be permanently deleted.<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><b>9. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>A. Educational Disclaimer<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The information provided on our Site is for general educational purposes only and should not be considered legal, medical, or psychological advice.<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>B. Limitation of Liability<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">To the maximum extent permitted by law, Merit Quest Academy and its affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from the use of the Site or Services, including loss of data or access disruptions.<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><b>10. International Users<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">If you are accessing our Services from outside the United States, including the European Union or China, you do so at your own risk and are responsible for compliance with local laws. By using our Site, you consent to the transfer and processing of your information in the United States.<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><b>11. Modifications to Terms<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">We reserve the right to update or change these Terms at any time. We will notify users of significant changes via email or through the user dashboard. Your continued use of the Site following changes to the Terms constitutes your acceptance of those changes.<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><b>12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, United States. Any disputes arising from the use of our Services shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Los Angeles County, California.<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><b>13. 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