Terms of Service

Last updated: January 1, 2025
Effective immediately

Welcome to Arcium Learn! These Terms of Service govern your use of our platform. By accessing or using our services, you agree to be bound by these terms.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using the Arcium Learn platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy.

Agreement Requirements:

  • • You must be at least 13 years old to use our services
  • • If you're under 18, you must have parental consent
  • • You must provide accurate and complete information
  • • You agree to keep your account credentials secure

2. Platform Description

Service Overview

Arcium Learn is an educational platform focused on privacy-preserving computation, multi-party computation (MPC), and related cryptographic technologies.

  • • Weekly coding challenges and competitions
  • • Secure code execution environment
  • • Progress tracking and skill assessment
  • • Community features and leaderboards
  • • Educational resources and documentation

Platform Features

Learning Tools

  • • Interactive code editor
  • • Automated testing system
  • • Real-time feedback
  • • Progress analytics

Competition Features

  • • Weekly challenges
  • • Global leaderboards
  • • Achievement system
  • • Skill-based ranking

3. User Accounts & Responsibilities

Account Creation

  • • Accounts are created through Discord OAuth authentication
  • • You may only create one account per person
  • • You are responsible for maintaining account security
  • • You must notify us immediately of any security breaches

Account Responsibilities

  • • Keep your login credentials confidential
  • • Provide accurate and up-to-date information
  • • Use the platform in accordance with these terms
  • • Report any violations or security issues
  • • Take responsibility for all activities under your account

Account Termination

You may terminate your account at any time. We may suspend or terminate accounts for:

  • • Violation of these Terms of Service
  • • Fraudulent or illegal activity
  • • Abuse of platform features
  • • Extended periods of inactivity

4. Acceptable Use Policy

✓ Permitted Uses

  • • Participate in coding challenges and competitions
  • • Share knowledge and help other learners
  • • Use platform features for educational purposes
  • • Provide constructive feedback and suggestions
  • • Create original solutions to challenges

✗ Prohibited Activities

  • Cheating: Copying solutions, using unauthorized tools, or circumventing security measures
  • Harassment: Bullying, threatening, or discriminating against other users
  • System Abuse: Attempting to hack, overload, or damage our infrastructure
  • Content Violations: Posting illegal, offensive, or inappropriate content
  • Spam: Sending unsolicited messages or promotional content
  • Impersonation: Pretending to be another person or entity
  • Commercial Use: Using the platform for unauthorized commercial purposes

5. Intellectual Property Rights

Platform Content

  • • All platform content, features, and functionality are owned by Arcium Learn
  • • You may not copy, modify, or distribute our proprietary content
  • • Trademarks and logos are protected intellectual property
  • • We grant you a limited license to use the platform for its intended purpose

User-Generated Content

  • • You retain ownership of code solutions you create
  • • You grant us license to use your content for platform operation
  • • We may display your solutions for educational purposes
  • • You warrant that your content doesn't infringe third-party rights

DMCA Policy

We respect intellectual property rights and respond to valid DMCA takedown notices. If you believe your copyright has been infringed, please contact us with detailed information.

6. Privacy & Security

Your privacy is important to us. Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.

Security Measures:

  • • All data transmission is encrypted using TLS
  • • We implement industry-standard security practices
  • • Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
  • • Incident response procedures for security breaches

7. Platform Availability & Modifications

Service Availability

  • • We strive for 99.9% uptime but don't guarantee uninterrupted service
  • • Scheduled maintenance will be announced in advance
  • • We're not liable for temporary service interruptions
  • • Emergency maintenance may occur without notice

Platform Changes

  • • We may modify features, functionality, or terms at any time
  • • Significant changes will be communicated to users
  • • Continued use constitutes acceptance of modifications
  • • We may discontinue features or the entire service

8. Disclaimers & Limitation of Liability

Service Disclaimers

  • • Services are provided "as is" without warranties
  • • We don't guarantee accuracy of educational content
  • • Platform performance may vary based on external factors
  • • User-generated content reflects individual opinions

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Arcium Learn shall not be liable for:

  • • Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
  • • Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
  • • Damages exceeding the amount paid for services (if any)
  • • Third-party actions or content

9. Dispute Resolution

Informal Resolution

Before pursuing formal legal action, we encourage users to contact us directly to resolve disputes. We're committed to addressing concerns promptly and fairly.

Binding Arbitration

If informal resolution fails, disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration rather than court litigation:

  • • Arbitration will be conducted under AAA rules
  • • Proceedings will be held in San Francisco, CA
  • • Arbitrator's decision is final and binding
  • • Class action lawsuits are waived

Exceptions

Small claims court disputes and intellectual property claims may be pursued in appropriate courts.

10. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms of Service are governed by the laws of the State of California, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

  • • Any legal disputes will be subject to California state and federal law
  • • Exclusive jurisdiction lies with courts in San Francisco County, CA
  • • International users agree to California jurisdiction
  • • If any provision is unenforceable, the remainder remains in effect

11. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms of Service or to report violations, contact us:

General Inquiries: legal@arciumlearn.dev
Terms Violations: abuse@arciumlearn.dev
DMCA Notices: dmca@arciumlearn.dev
Response Time: We respond to all inquiries within 5 business days