Terms and Conditions

Last Updated: August 2025

Introduction

These Terms and Conditions govern your use of Social Sphere's website and training services. By accessing our website or enrolling in our courses, you agree to be bound by these terms.

If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use our services. We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time, with changes taking effect upon posting to this page.

1. Definitions

• "Service" refers to social media training courses provided by Social Sphere
• "User" or "You" means any person accessing our website or enrolling in courses
• "Content" includes all text, images, materials, and resources provided
• "We/Us/Our" refers to Social Sphere, operating from Helsinki, Finland

2. Use of Services

Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to enroll in our courses. By using our services, you represent that you meet this age requirement and have the legal capacity to enter into this agreement.

Account Responsibility

When enrolling in courses, you are responsible for:

• Providing accurate and complete information
• Maintaining the confidentiality of any login credentials
• Notifying us of any unauthorized access to your account
• All activities that occur under your account

Acceptable Use

Our services are provided for professional development and educational purposes. You agree to use them lawfully and appropriately.

3. Prohibited Activities

When using our services, you may not:

4. Course Enrollment and Payment

Enrollment Process

Course enrollment is confirmed upon receipt of payment. We reserve the right to refuse enrollment or cancel courses due to insufficient enrollment, instructor unavailability, or other circumstances.

Payment Terms

Course fees are listed in euros and must be paid in full before course commencement unless payment plan arrangements have been made. Prices may change without notice, but enrolled students will honor the rate at time of enrollment.

Refund Policy

Refund eligibility depends on timing:

• More than 14 days before course start: Full refund minus administrative fee
• 7-14 days before course start: 50% refund
• Less than 7 days before or after course start: No refund

5. Intellectual Property Rights

Our Content

All content provided through our courses, including text, graphics, videos, presentations, and other materials, remains the property of Social Sphere. You receive a limited, non-exclusive license to access and use course materials for personal educational purposes only.

Restrictions

You may not:

• Reproduce, distribute, or sell course materials
• Create derivative works from our content
• Remove copyright or proprietary notices

Student Work

You retain ownership of work you create during courses. By submitting work for feedback or portfolio use, you grant us a limited license to use it for educational and promotional purposes.

6. Disclaimers and Limitations

Service Provided As-Is

Our training courses are provided on an "as is" basis without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We do not warrant that courses will meet your specific requirements or that training will lead to particular employment outcomes.

No Guarantees

We make no claims about employment prospects, income potential, or social media performance results. Success depends on individual effort, prior experience, market conditions, and factors beyond our control.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by Finnish law, Social Sphere's liability is limited to the fees paid for the specific course in question. We are not liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages.

Platform Changes

Social media platforms change their features, algorithms, and policies independently. We are not responsible for platform modifications that may affect techniques taught in our courses.

7. Course Modifications and Cancellations

We reserve the right to modify course content, schedules, or instructors as needed. If we cancel a course, enrolled students receive full refunds or may transfer to alternative courses.

Material changes to course content or scheduling will be communicated to enrolled students with reasonable notice.

8. Termination

By You

You may discontinue using our services at any time. Refund eligibility follows the policy outlined in Section 4.

By Us

We may terminate access to our services if you violate these terms, engage in prohibited activities, or for other legitimate reasons. In such cases, you may not be entitled to refunds.

Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your license to access course materials ends. Certain provisions of these terms survive termination, including intellectual property provisions and limitation of liability.

9. Dispute Resolution

Informal Resolution

If you have concerns or disputes, please contact us first to attempt informal resolution. Most issues can be resolved through direct communication.

Governing Law

These terms are governed by Finnish law. Any disputes will be resolved in the courts of Helsinki, Finland.

Limitation Period

Any claims must be brought within one year of the issue arising or be permanently barred.

10. Changes to Terms

We may modify these terms at any time. Material changes will be communicated via email to enrolled students or by posting notice on our website.

Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of modified terms. If you disagree with changes, you should discontinue use of our services.

11. General Provisions