Last Modified 13th of October, 2024

TERMS OF USE

By accessing or using Edula (the ‘Service’), you (‘User’) agree to be bound by these Terms of Use (‘Terms’). If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use the Service. Acoda Group Pty Ltd (‘we,’ ‘our,’ or ‘us’), trading as Edula, reserves the right to update these Terms at any time.

Continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

Please read them carefully.

Services Provided

Edula is a cloud-based platform designed for course creators. It helps users easily create and storyboard course content, which can be shared for feedback or further developed in other systems, like an LMS or an authoring tool. The features available depend on your subscription plan: Standard, Pro, or Enterprise.

All plans include access to Edula’s core features.The Pro plan gives you access to Eddy, our AI-powered content (limited to 250,000 Character Output) and image generator (limited to 50 images), while the Enterprise plan offers unlimited AI-powered content and image generation, along with text-to-speech generation (limited to 200,000 Character Input).

Pricing and Payment

All payments are securely processed through Stripe monthly or annually based on your selected plan.

  • Renewal: Subscriptions automatically renew unless you cancel them in advance
  • Changing Plans: If you upgrade your plan, changes take effect immediately, with a prorated charge based on the remaining time in your current billing period. Downgrades take effect at the start of the next billing period.
  • Overdue Payments: If payment is not received within five days of the due date, Edula may suspend your account.
  • Refunds: All payments are non-refundable. If you cancel, you retain access until the end of your billing period.

Privacy Policy

Edula collects only necessary personal information—your first name, last name, and email address—to support your platform use. This data is securely stored on Google Firebase servers located in Australia. Access to your information is restricted to authorised Edula employees, and it will never be shared with third parties without your explicit written consent.
Please refer to our Privacy Policy for further details.

Intellectual Property

All intellectual property rights related to the Edula platform, including but not limited to its design, layout, software, AI tools, algorithms, features, and any underlying technology, are the exclusive property of Acoda Group Pty Ltd, trading as Edula. This includes any updates, enhancements, or modifications to the platform protected under intellectual property laws.

While users retain full ownership of the content they create or upload to the Edula platform, Edula does not claim any ownership over user-generated content. However, by using Edula, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, host, store, and display your content as necessary for the operation and improvement of the platform.

Users are strictly prohibited from:

  • Copying, distributing, or reproducing any part of the Edula platform without prior written consent.
  • Reverse-engineering, decompiling, or disassembling any part of the platform, including its AI tools.
  • Creating derivative works based on the platform.
  • Using the platform in a way that infringes on Edula’s or any third party’s intellectual property rights.

Violations may result in suspension or termination of your account and legal action, if applicable.

User Responsibilities for Content Compliance

You are solely responsible for ensuring that any content you upload, create, or share on Edula complies with all applicable local, state, national, and international laws, including intellectual property and data protection laws. Edula is not responsible for user-generated content or any consequences arising from the unlawful or unauthorised use of such content.

Beta Features

From time to time, Edula may offer beta or experimental features. These features are provided ‘as-is’ and may contain bugs, errors, or other issues. By choosing to use beta features, you acknowledge that they are still in development and agree to hold Edula harmless for any issues arising from their use. Edula reserves the right to modify or discontinue beta features at any time without notice.

Notification of Changes to the Platform

Edula regularly posts Release Notes and other updates on our help guide site before implementing platform changes. We strive to inform our users about new features, modifications, and any significant updates that may impact usage. By continuing to use Edula after these updates, you agree to the changes as posted in the Release Notes.

Data Retention and Deletion Policy

Upon account termination, Edula will retain your data for a period of 30 days. You are responsible for retrieving any content or data from the platform before your account is terminated. After 30 days, all data associated with your account will be permanently deleted and cannot be recovered. Edula bears no responsibility for data loss due to account termination or non-retrieval within this timeframe.

Export Controls and Compliance

Edula complies with applicable export control and sanctions laws. By using the platform, you represent that you are not restricted under any embargo or sanctioned country list and agree not to use, access, or export any part of Edula’s services in violation of these laws. If you access Edula from outside Australia, it is your responsibility to ensure compliance with all applicable export regulations.

Disclaimer for AI-Generated Content

Edula’s AI features, including content and image generation, are powered by trained algorithms. The accuracy and quality of AI-generated content are not guaranteed, and results may vary. By using these features, you acknowledge that Edula is not responsible for the accuracy, appropriateness, or completeness of AI-generated content. You are encouraged to verify and review AI-generated content for relevance and compliance with any applicable regulations or guidelines.

Liability and Disclaimers

Edula provides its platform as-is, without any guarantees. While we strive for smooth operation, we cannot promise the platform will meet all user needs or be available without interruptions. To the extent allowed by law, Edula is not liable for any data loss, service interruptions, or damages from using the platform or any third-party integrations.

Limitation of Liability

Subscription Liability: Edula’s liability is limited to the value of your current subscription period.

  • For monthly plans, liability is capped at the cost of your monthly plan.
  • For annual plans, liability is capped at the total amount paid for the current 12-month period.
  • Free trials carry no liability from Edula for any damages or losses.

No Indirect Liability: Edula is not liable for indirect damages, including lost profits, business interruptions, or data loss. By using Edula, you accept these terms.

Third-Party Services, Infrastructure, and Integrations

Edula relies on third-party infrastructure, like Google Firebase, for service delivery. We do not control their performance and cannot be liable for issues on their end. This includes third-party integrations, where service interruptions or performance issues should be addressed with the provider.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold Edula, including its officers, directors, employees, and agents, harmless from any claims, losses, liabilities, damages, expenses, or costs (including legal fees) resulting from:

  • your use or improper use of the platform
  • your violation of these Terms of Use
  • any data breaches caused by non-compliance with data protection laws, or(iv) your infringement of any third-party rights, including intellectual property rights
  • your infringement of any third-party rights, including intellectual property rights

Service Interruptions and Data Responsibility

We strive for platform uptime, but service may be interrupted for maintenance, server issues, or internet disruptions. Users are responsible for data backups. Edula is not liable for data loss or access issues, especially those stemming from security breaches or credential mismanagement.

Compliance with Laws

You are responsible for ensuring your platform use complies with local, state, national, and international laws, including privacy and data protection regulations. Edula is not liable for any legal violations resulting from your use.

Modifications and Updates

Edula reserves the right to modify, update, or discontinue the Platform or these Terms at any time. Changes take effect upon posting to our website, and continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

Termination

  • Your Right to Terminate: You can cancel your account anytime through account settings or by contacting support. Access will remain active until the end of your billing period, with no refunds for unused time.
  • Edula’s Right to Terminate: We may suspend or terminate accounts for non-payment, terms violations, or inappropriate behaviour. Accounts may be reactivated upon settling outstanding payments.
  • Post-Termination Data: After account termination, you’ll have 30 days to back up your data in read-only mode before it is permanently deleted.

Dispute Resolution

Mediation: If a dispute arises, both parties agree to try resolving it through mediation before pursuing court action. The cost of mediation will be shared equally, and the process will take place in Queensland unless both parties agree on a different location.

Exceptions: Mediation is not required for urgent legal action or disputes solely related to unpaid fees.

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by Queensland, Australia laws, and disputes will be handled by Queensland courts.

Force Majeure

Edula is not responsible for service interruptions due to events outside of our control, like natural disasters or server failures.

Support and Contact

For support, please contact us at help@edula.app. We aim to respond within three business days.

Severability Clause

If any provision of these Terms is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

Entire Agreement

These Terms, along with our Privacy Policy, represent the entire agreement between you and Edula, replacing any previous agreements related to platform use.

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