Terms and Conditions of Use

NOTICE: These Terms and Conditions of Use are legally binding. It is your responsibility to read these Terms and Conditions of Use carefully before purchasing, using, or accessing any of our products, including online courses.

GENERAL PROVISIONS

This website is owned and operated by Hide The Chocolate, LLC, doing business as Literary Adventures for Kids, a Tennessee limited liability company. Our principal place of business is located in Tennessee, US.

Use of this website is at your own risk. We host our site on a reputable platform and make reasonable efforts to maintain and host the site. However, we make no explicit representations or warranties as to the safety of your individual use of the website. The Terms and Conditions contained on this page are subject to change at any time.

Terms

By accessing this school, you are agreeing to be bound by these Terms of Use, all applicable laws and regulations, and agree that you are responsible for compliance with any applicable local laws. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you are prohibited from using or accessing this site. The materials contained in this school are protected by applicable copyright and trademark law.

TERMS OF SITE & COURSE ACCESS AND PRODUCT PURCHASER AGREEMENT

All programs, products, and services are owned and provided by Hide The Chocolate, LLC, doing business as Literary Adventures for Kids (“Company” or "School" or “We” or “Us” or “Our”). The term “You” or “Your” refers to any user or purchaser of said program(s), product(s), or service(s) (the “offering”). These Terms and Conditions of Use govern and define how you are allowed to use and access the company’s offering. We reserve the right to update and change these Terms and Conditions of Use at any time, and will update them accordingly with the ‘date last updated’ at the top of this page.

You are legally bound to these Terms and Conditions of Use whether or not you have read them. If you do not agree with any of our Terms and Conditions of Use, please email us at [email protected], and we will make reasonable efforts to remove your name, email, and access to our offering and website(s).

The materials on the company's website are provided 'as is'. The company makes no warranties, expressed or implied, and hereby disclaims and negates all other warranties, including, without limitation, implied warranties or conditions of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement of intellectual property or other violation of rights. Further, the company does not warrant or make any representations concerning the accuracy, likely results, or reliability of the use of the materials on its website or otherwise relating to such materials or on any sites linked to this site.

In no event shall the company be liable for any damages (including, without limitation, damages for loss of data or profit, or due to business interruption) arising out of the use or inability to use the materials on the company’s website, even if the company or an authorized of the company has been notified orally or in writing of the possibility of such damage. Because some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on implied warranties or limitations of liability for consequential or incidental damages, these limitations may not apply to you.

The materials appearing on the company’s website may include technical, typographical, or photographic errors. The company does not warrant that any of the materials on its website are accurate, complete, or current. The company reserves the right to modify the materials on its website at any time without notice. The company does not, however, make any commitment to update the materials.

YOUR PRODUCT OR COURSE USE AND CONSENT

When you purchased our offering, you were given a reasonable notice that these Terms and Conditions of Use existed. By moving forward with your purchase of the offering and further access to the offering, you implicitly agree and continue to agree to abide by these Terms and Conditions of Use, as well as any disclaimers and privacy disclosures contained in these Terms and Conditions of Use.

Affiliates

We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. We also participate in various other affiliate programs. Links to these affiliate programs may be included in our courses. We may receive a small commission from these links.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY NOTICE

All images, text, designs, graphics, trademarks, and service marks are owned by and property of Hide The Chocolate, LLC, or the properly attributed party. It is a violation of federal law to use any of our intellectual property in whole or in part. Modification of any materials contained on this site is illegal. It may be prosecuted to the fullest extent permissible should we choose to do so, including asking for financial penalties (damages) and/or an injunction forcing you to stop using our intellectual property immediately.

You may use our intellectual property with clear and obvious credit back to our site, as well as links back to the page where the materials, designs, images, text, quote, or post is located when it is appropriate to do so. However, you may never claim any of our intellectual property as your own or your unique creation, even with attribution.

ONLINE COURSE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

LIMITED LICENSE

Any and all materials, paid or free, that you access on this or any related domains that contain our offering are under the sole ownership or licensed use of Hide The Chocolate, LLC.

To be clear, we own our page layout and design, as well as the overall look and appearance, including individual graphics, icons, videos, logos, taglines, and trademarks (whether common law or federally registered). You are not allowed to reproduce any part of our website(s), program(s), product(s), service materials, or related communications.

You are only receiving a limited, non-transferable, non-exclusive, revocable license for non-commercial use only in order to access any content or materials in the offering, which you have paid for or opted to receive. If you exceed the scope of this license, as determined by a legal authority such as a court of law or the Trademark Trials and Appeals Board, you have infringed in a manner that materially harms us. We have the right to seek damages and/or an injunction to remedy the situation until we are made whole.

You may:

  • Access the offering for your personal family use.
  • Download and/or print any Offering materials for your personal use in your homeschool.
  • Use our trademarks and copyrighted materials with our consent and proper credit and marking, namely, citing © Hide The Chocolate, LLC as the source of the materials and marking any federally registered trademarks with ® or common law trademarks with ™.

You may not:

  • Re-sell or trade your access to the offering.
  • Share the offering with anyone else who has not yet purchased it or opted in to receive it.
  • Reprint or republish any of the Offering, in part or in whole.
  • Distribute any of the materials contained in the Offering or related materials and/or communications as your own, otherwise known as stealing.
  • Reproduce and tweak any part or whole of the offering for distribution as your own work.
  • Claim ownership or use over any of our intellectual property without our prior consent, which includes (but is not limited to): copyrights such as course materials, worksheets, workbooks, lessons, videos, and more; trademarks such as names, logos, taglines, or other unique source identifiers; or trade dress including the look and feel of the offering (and its related communications and materials).
  • Use our offering or any related materials and/or communications in an unlawful way or for any illegal or unlawful purpose(s).

REQUEST FOR PERMISSION TO USE CONTENT

If you wish to use, publish, or access any of our content, offerings(s), or related materials, you must do so by requesting permission before commencing use of the same by emailing Us at [email protected]

CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES

Although our offering is not something you can physically hold in your hand and walk away with, it is nevertheless considered theft to steal, infringe, or otherwise violate these Terms and Conditions of Use. We reserve the right to prosecute infringers to the fullest extent permitted by criminal or civil statute in any applicable jurisdiction. You explicitly consent to personal jurisdiction in the United States by opting into or purchasing any Offering or accessing its related communications and/or materials.

YOUR MATERIALS AND CONTRIBUTIONS

By submitting a comment, photo, video, or other material(s) onto any website or platform owned or maintained by us, including but not limited to third-party access sites, such as our Facebook group or online software platforms that We use to distribute our offering and related materials, You agree that We have a non-revocable, commercial license to re-publish Your submission in whole or in part unless You explicitly state that We may not do so with said submission. By accessing our offering or related materials, you acknowledge that you have no right to privacy and that we reserve the right to disclose your participation in these materials.

MODEL RELEASE

You must own the copyright to any image(s) you use by default or voluntarily on our platforms or in our offering or related materials. You grant us a commercial license to any image(s) you submit to us by default, such as a profile image you voluntarily provide in accessing the Offering, or voluntarily upon our request. Such a default or voluntary release of your image and likeness may be used for any reasonable future business use.

NOTIFICATION OF USE

We are not obligated to notify you or anyone of photographs of our publication or other use of any image or images you submit by default or voluntarily.

SECURITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK

SECURITY

It is your responsibility to secure your username and password from theft or any other means of unauthorized use that would violate these Terms and Conditions of Use. We do not store any whole credit card numbers or payment information, and instead, these are processed through third-party processors such as Stripe or PayPal. By utilizing these payment processors to access the offering, you indemnify us and assume any risk or liability for the security of your payment details, agreeing to be bound by the third-party payment processor’s applicable terms and conditions of use.

CONFIDENTIALITY

You have no right to confidentiality unless otherwise explicitly stated, such as in a subsequent client agreement, or otherwise implicitly agreed upon as mandated by law or fiduciary duty.

ASSUMPTION OF RISK

By accessing our offering and/or related materials, whether paid or unpaid, you assume all the risk of your access and any subsequent actions you choose to take as a result of the influence, information, or educational materials provided to you.

YOUR COMMUNICATIONS

Any communications made through our ‘contact’, blog, blog comments, newsletter sign up, or other related pages, or directly to our phones, mailing, or email addresses are not held privileged or confidential and are subject to viewing and distribution by third parties. We own all communications displayed on our website, including comments, emails, and other media, as permitted by United States law. We do not provide credit or pay royalties for unsolicited user-generated content, such as blog comments or emails. For more information on when and how we store and use your communications or any data provided by you in those communications, please refer to our Privacy Policy on this page.

We maintain the right to republish any submission in whole or in part as reasonably necessary in the course of our business. You agree not to submit any content or communications that could be illegal or serve an unlawful purpose, including, but not limited to, communications that are potentially libelous or maliciously false, obscene, abusive, negligent, or otherwise harmful or inappropriate.

DISCLAIMERS

Our website and related materials are provided for educational and informational use only. You agree to indemnify and hold harmless our website and company for any direct or indirect loss or damage incurred as a result of your use of our website and any related communications, including as a result of any consequences incurred from technological failures such as a payment processor error(s) or system failure(s).

While we may reference certain results, outcomes, or situations on this website, you understand and acknowledge that we make no guarantee as to the accuracy of third-party statements contained herein or the likelihood of success for you as a result of these statements or any other statements anywhere on this website. If you have medical, legal, or financial questions, you should consult a medical professional, lawyer, or CPA and/or CFP, respectively. We expressly disclaim all responsibility for any actions or omissions you choose to make as a result of using this website, related materials, products, courses, or the materials contained herein.

This website is updated regularly, and while we try to make accurate statements in a timely and effective manner, we cannot guarantee that all materials and related media contained herein are entirely accurate, complete, or up to date. You expressly acknowledge and understand that any information or knowledge you gain as a result of using this website is used at your own risk. If you should see any errors or omissions and would like to let us know, please email us at [email protected]

EARNINGS DISCLAIMER

You acknowledge that individual outcomes may vary. Case studies or testimonials are not indicative of typical results. Each approaches our offering(s) with different backgrounds, disposable income levels, motivation, and other factors that are outside of our control. Therefore, we cannot guarantee your success merely upon access or purchase of our offering(s) or related material(s).

GENERAL DISCLAIMER

To the fullest extent permitted by law, We expressly exclude any liability for any direct, indirect, or consequential loss or damage incurred by You or others in connection with our offering(s), including without limitation any liability for any accidents, delays, injuries, harm, loss, damage, death, lost profits, personal or business interruptions, misapplication of information, physical or mental disease, condition or issue, physical, mental, emotional, or spiritual injury or harm, loss of income or revenue, loss of business, loss of profits or contracts, anticipated savings, loss of data, loss of goodwill, wasted time, and for any other loss or damage of any kind, however and whether caused by negligence, breach of contract, or otherwise, even if foreseeable. We are not medical, legal, financial, or other professionals, or if we are, during the course of this offering and related material(s), we are not offering our professional services. You expressly agree that we are not acting in any professional capacity, including medical, legal, financial, or otherwise, during the course of this offering. This offering is for educational and entertainment purposes only. None of the offering or its related material(s) should be construed as medical, legal, or financial advice.

THIRD PARTY DISCLAIMER

You acknowledge and agree that we are not liable for any defamatory, offensive, or illegal conduct of any other participant or user, including you.

WARRANTIES DISCLAIMER

WE MAKE NO WARRANTIES AS TO OUR PROGRAMS, PRODUCTS, SERVICES, OR PROGRAM MATERIALS. YOU AGREE THAT PROGRAMS, PRODUCTS, SERVICES, OR PROGRAM MATERIALS ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMISSIBLE PURSUANT TO APPLICABLE LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE PROGRAMS, PRODUCTS, SERVICES, OR PROGRAM MATERIALS WILL BE FUNCTIONAL, UNINTERRUPTED, CORRECT, COMPLETE, APPROPRIATE, OR ERROR-FREE, THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED, OR THAT ANY PART OF THE WEBSITE, OR CONTENT ARE FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS. WE DO NOT WARRANT OR MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING THE USE OR THE RESULTS OF THE USE OF OUR PROGRAM, PRODUCT, OR SERVICES MATERIALS, OR ON THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES IN TERMS OF THEIR CORRECTNESS, ACCURACY, TIMELINESS, RELIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE.

TECHNOLOGY DISCLAIMER

We make reasonable efforts to provide you with modern, reliable technology, software, and platforms from which to access our offering(s) and related material(s). However, in the event of a technological failure, you acknowledge and accept our limited responsibility for such failure. While we will make reasonable efforts to support you, some technological issues are beyond our control and may require you to access support from a third-party provider, such as Teachable.

ERRORS AND OMISSIONS

We make no warranty or guarantee as to the accuracy, timeliness, performance, completeness, or suitability of the information in our offering(s). We are not liable for any inaccuracies, errors, or reliance on personal opinions contained in our offering(s) or related material(s).

INDEMNIFICATION, LIMITATION OF LIABILITY, AND RELEASE OF CLAIMS

INDEMNIFICATION

You agree at all times to indemnify and hold harmless our company, as well as any of our affiliates, agents, contractors, officers, directors, shareholders, employees, joint venture partners, successors, transferees, assignees, and licensees, as applicable, from and against any claims, causes of action, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses, including legal fees and expenses, arising out of or related to Our offering(s).

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

We will not be held responsible or liable in any way for the information, products, or materials that you request or receive through or in relation to our offering(s). We do not assume liability for any third-party conduct, accidents, delays, harm, or other detrimental or adverse outcomes as a result of your access to our offering(s) and related material(s).

TERMINATION

If at any time we feel you have violated these Terms and Conditions, we shall immediately terminate your use of our website and any related communications as we deem appropriate. It is within our sole discretion to allow any user’s access to our website, and we may revoke this access at any time without notice, and if necessary, block your IP address from further visits to our site(s).

FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS

REFUNDS

We take your investment seriously, and we’d appreciate it if you would take our investment of time and resources in your success seriously as well.

Due to the nature of the services and/or products provided, refunds will not be given unless otherwise specified in writing.

After 30 days of any outstanding payment, Hide The Chocolate, LLC reserves the right to send you for debt collection, upon which you will owe the total amount of any outstanding payments, plus any collection costs, plus reasonable legal fees.

COURSE PURCHASE REFUNDS

As you can download, use, and copy the product immediately, we will only offer refunds in limited circumstances at our discretion, or where required by U.S. and Tennessee Law.

As you will receive access to our courses and products immediately upon completing your purchase, we do not offer refunds under any circumstances for a change of mind or change of circumstance. Therefore, it is in your interest to carefully review the course contents, contact us with any questions, and ensure the course is suitable for your needs before purchasing.

If you wish to request a refund, please email [email protected].

If your request for a refund is successful, we will typically refund any money received from you using the same method originally used for your purchase.

CHARGEBACKS

You agree to make every attempt to file a refund before attempting a chargeback with your financial institution. In the event of a chargeback attempt, you expressly agree to forfeit any of our bonuses, affiliate bonuses, or other materials afforded to you in exchange for your original purchase of our offering. We reserve the right to present proof of your access and these Terms and Conditions of Use to the financial institution investigating the dispute.

PAYMENT PLANS

Payment plans are an option we offer to make our products more accessible to you. They are not an option for trying before you buy or for pay-as-you-go services. When you enter into a payment plan with us, you agree to pay the full price for the product. You are required to make all payments on time throughout the duration of your chosen payment plan until full payment has been made. If you default on your payment plan, you will receive an automated email notifying you that your payment has failed. Our system will automatically attempt to retake the payment within 48 hours. In total, our payment system will automatically try to take the payment three further times over the course of the following week. Should all of those payments fail, we reserve the right to revoke access to the product immediately. You will then be required to pay the outstanding balance of your payment plan in full to regain access.

REVOCATION OF ACCESS

You have the unilateral right to terminate your use and access to any of our offerings. Please send an email to [email protected] to initiate this process. Termination will not excuse you from further payment. Upon confirmation of your termination, any outstanding balances will become immediately due and payable. Any existing balance that remains after 14 days from the date of termination will be sent to a collections agency, and you agree to be responsible for any additional charges, fees, or costs associated with such a collection effort, including but not limited to reasonable attorney’s fees and court costs.

DISPUTE RESOLUTION

If you and our company cannot resolve a dispute or potential claim through good-faith negotiation. In that case, you explicitly agree to make a reasonable attempt to resolve any such dispute through Alternative Dispute Resolution or Mediation before filing a civil cause of action.

NON-DISPARAGEMENT

If you are found to be slandering, libelling, or otherwise disparaging Our Company, Offering(s), or related materials, at our discretion. In that case, you will be immediately removed from the Offering(s) and any associated communications. We reserve the right to file a civil action against You for any such damaging actions You take that materially harm Our Company.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT

Before you register with our website or make any purchases therefrom, you will be asked to consent to our Privacy Policy. If you have consented, or once you do consent, the terms of the Privacy Policy together with these Terms and Conditions, the information contained herein constitutes the entire agreement between site users and our company relating to the use of this website.

LAW AND JURISDICTION

These Terms and Conditions of Use and Privacy Policy are governed by and construed in accordance with United States law. Any dispute arising out of or related to the information contained herein is subject to adjudication in the United States.

CONSENT

By using our website, you hereby consent to our Terms and Conditions of Use and Privacy Policy.

If you require any additional information or have questions about our Terms and Conditions of Use or our Privacy Policy, please do not hesitate to contact us by email at [email protected].

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

All rights not expressly granted in these Terms and Conditions of Use and Privacy Policy or any express written agreement here are reserved by Company.

SEVERABILITY

If any part of these Terms and Conditions of Use and Privacy Policy is deemed unlawful and/or unenforceable, all other provisions contained herein will remain in full force and effect.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Email: [email protected]