1. Acceptance and Scope

These Terms of Use establish the legal relationship between you and Neural Cortex regarding your access to and use of our film editing educational platform and services. By creating an account, accessing course materials, or participating in any educational activities through neural-cortex.com, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these terms.

Your continued use of our services constitutes ongoing acceptance of these terms, including any modifications we may implement. If you do not agree with any provision outlined here, you must discontinue use of our platform immediately.

Platform Definition

Our educational platform encompasses all digital learning resources, video tutorials, interactive assignments, community forums, assessment tools, and supplementary materials provided through our website, mobile applications, and affiliated learning management systems.

2. User Eligibility and Registration

Account Requirements

• Provide accurate and current personal information during registration process
• Maintain confidentiality of your login credentials and account security
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access or security breaches
• Accept responsibility for all activities conducted through your account

Corporate and institutional accounts require additional verification documentation. Educational institutions seeking bulk enrollment must establish separate institutional agreements that may supersede certain individual user provisions.

3. Educational Services and Content Access

Neural Cortex provides comprehensive film editing education through structured learning programs, video demonstrations, hands-on projects, and industry-focused curriculum. Our educational content is designed for progressive skill development and practical application in professional environments.

Content Usage Rights

• Personal educational use only - commercial redistribution prohibited
• Course materials remain accessible during active enrollment periods
• Download permissions limited to designated offline study materials
• Screen recording or unauthorized copying of video content strictly forbidden

Project files, sample footage, and editing assets provided for educational purposes are licensed exclusively for course completion and portfolio development. These materials may not be used in commercial productions without explicit written authorization.

4. User Conduct and Community Standards

Our learning environment thrives on respectful interaction, collaborative learning, and professional discourse. All users must maintain appropriate conduct in forums, peer reviews, and instructor communications.

Prohibited Activities

• Harassment, discrimination, or inappropriate communication toward other users or instructors
• Sharing or distributing copyrighted material without proper authorization
• Attempting to circumvent technical restrictions or access controls
• Creating multiple accounts to exploit promotional offers or bypass limitations
• Submitting plagiarized work or misrepresenting original content creation

5. Intellectual Property Rights

All educational content, course materials, video tutorials, software tools, and instructional resources available through Neural Cortex are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. These materials represent proprietary educational methodologies developed through extensive industry experience.

User-Generated Content

When you submit projects, participate in forums, or share creative work through our platform, you retain ownership of your original content while granting Neural Cortex a non-exclusive license to display, review, and use submitted materials for educational and promotional purposes.

We may showcase exceptional student work in marketing materials, case studies, or promotional content with appropriate attribution. Users may opt out of promotional usage by contacting our support team.

6. Payment Terms and Refund Policy

Course enrollment fees are processed through secure payment systems with industry-standard encryption. Payment confirmation provides immediate access to designated course materials and learning resources.

Billing and Payment Processing

• All fees are listed in US dollars unless otherwise specified
• Recurring subscription charges processed automatically unless cancelled
• Payment failures may result in temporary access suspension
• Promotional pricing subject to specific terms and eligibility requirements

Refund Considerations

Refund eligibility is evaluated within 14 days of initial enrollment, provided less than 25% of course content has been accessed. Refund requests must include specific reasoning and are subject to individual review. Processing time typically ranges from 5-10 business days following approval.

7. Technical Requirements and Platform Availability

Our educational platform requires stable internet connectivity and modern web browser compatibility. Recommended system specifications ensure optimal learning experience with video content, interactive elements, and editing software demonstrations.

Mobile device compatibility provides access to course materials and forums, though certain editing demonstrations and hands-on activities require desktop or laptop computers with appropriate software installations.

8. Privacy and Data Protection

Neural Cortex implements comprehensive data protection measures to safeguard user information, learning progress, and personal details collected through platform interaction. Our privacy practices comply with applicable data protection regulations and industry security standards.

Information Collection and Usage

We collect enrollment information, learning progress metrics, forum participation data, and technical usage statistics to enhance educational delivery and platform functionality. Personal information is never shared with third parties for marketing purposes without explicit consent.

Course completion certificates and achievement records may be verified by potential employers or educational institutions through our official verification system with appropriate user authorization.

9. Limitation of Liability

Neural Cortex provides educational services with reasonable care and professional instruction methodology. However, we cannot guarantee specific learning outcomes, career advancement, or employment opportunities resulting from course completion.

Our liability for service interruptions, technical difficulties, or educational content disputes is limited to the total amount paid for affected course enrollment. We are not responsible for indirect damages, lost opportunities, or consequential losses related to platform usage.

Educational Disclaimer

Film editing industry requirements, software versions, and professional standards evolve continuously. Course content reflects current industry practices but cannot account for all future developments or regional variations in professional requirements.

10. Termination and Account Closure

Either party may terminate the educational relationship with appropriate notice. Users can close accounts through profile settings or by contacting customer support. Neural Cortex reserves the right to suspend or terminate accounts for terms violations.

• Account closure results in immediate loss of platform access and course materials
• Completed course certificates remain valid after account termination
• Personal data deletion follows applicable privacy regulations and retention requirements

11. Modifications and Updates

These terms may be updated periodically to reflect service changes, legal requirements, or operational improvements. Significant modifications will be communicated through platform notifications and email updates to registered users.

Continued platform usage following terms updates constitutes acceptance of revised provisions. Users who disagree with modifications may terminate their accounts within 30 days of notification without penalty for unused course portions.