TERMS & CONDITIONS – SEW LEARN HOW ONLINE
Effective Date: April 22, 2026
1. COURSE ACCESS AND DELIVERY
1.1 Access Duration
You receive ongoing access to the course for a minimum of 1 year from enrollment. The Company will maintain the course for as long as the instructor is able to support it. This is a solo instructor-led course, and access may be discontinued with reasonable notice due to instructor retirement, health circumstances, or business closure.
In the event of course discontinuation, students will receive:
(a) A minimum of 90 days’ advance notice when reasonably possible;
(b) Recommendations for alternative educational resources where available;
(c) A pro-rated refund for any unused portion of the guaranteed 1-year access period (calculated monthly for students enrolled less than 12 months).
In the event the instructor becomes suddenly unable to continue (due to serious illness, incapacity, or death), a designated representative will notify students and process applicable refunds within 60 days of notification.
Access periods may be extended for documented platform outages exceeding 7 cumulative days.
1.2 Course Content
The course includes video lessons, written materials, and educational resources. Content is delivered via our online platform and is for your personal educational use only.
1.3 Technical Requirements
You are responsible for maintaining compatible internet connectivity, hardware, software, and browser requirements necessary to access the course platform.
1.4 Recordings and Live Sessions
Live calls or webinars (if any) may be recorded for enrolled students’ educational use. By attending or participating, you consent to being recorded. You may not share, download, redistribute, or publicly post any recordings. Recordings remain Company property and are subject to the same intellectual property protections as all other course content.
2. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY & LICENSE
2.1 Ownership
All course content, videos, lessons, text, images, graphics, trademarks, and logos are the exclusive property of Sew Learn How Online (“Company”).
2.2 License
Upon payment, you receive a non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access purchased content for personal educational use only. You may not share, copy, distribute, resell, sublicense, publicly display, record, scrape, or modify any content without prior written consent.
2.3 Anti-Piracy Measures
You consent to the watermarking of content with your account information for enforcement purposes. Content may be marked with identifiers to trace unauthorized distribution.
2.4 Protecting Our Course Content
This course represents decades of expertise and significant investment. We trust our students to respect this work.
Unauthorized recording, distribution, or sharing of course content violates our intellectual property rights and harms our ability to serve our community. To ensure fairness and protect the value of this course, unauthorized sharing carries liquidated damages of $5,000 per incident. This is not meant to be punitive, it reflects the genuine cost of content theft and helps us avoid lengthy disputes over actual damages.
We’ve never had to enforce this, and we hope we never do. Please respect the work that went into creating this course.
2.5 DMCA Compliance
The Company will pursue DMCA takedown procedures against unauthorized postings. Repeat violations may result in referral to law enforcement and civil litigation.
2.6 Enforcement
Unauthorized use may result in immediate termination of access, liquidated damages claims, and other legal remedies including injunctive relief and attorney fees.
3. PAYMENTS, REFUNDS, AND ACCESS
3.1 Pricing
Prices are displayed at checkout and may change prospectively. Prior purchases are unaffected.
3.2 Payment & Taxes
You authorize our payment processor (e.g., Stripe via ThriveCart) to charge the amounts due and any applicable taxes in the displayed currency.
3.3 Refunds (7-Day Guarantee)
You may request a refund within 7 days of enrollment by emailing randall@sewlearnhowonline.com. During this 7-day period, access is limited to the introductory/beginner modules; the remaining modules unlock on Day 8. No refunds after Day 7.
3.4 Payment Disputes and Chargebacks
We are committed to resolving any billing issues fairly and promptly. If you have a concern about a charge, please contact us first at randall@sewlearnhowonline.com-we’ll work with you to make it right.
Chargebacks create significant costs and administrative burden for small businesses like ours. If you initiate a chargeback or payment dispute without contacting us first:
(a) We will immediately suspend your account access while we investigate;
(b) We may pursue recovery of the original course fees, chargeback processing fees ($25-50 or actual amount charged by processor), collection costs and expenses, and reasonable attorney fees;
(c) Your access will only be restored if the chargeback is reversed or the dispute is resolved in your favor.
Please give us a chance to help you first. Legitimate billing errors will be corrected immediately.
3.5 Account Security
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and account information. You must notify us immediately at randall@sewlearnhowonline.com of any unauthorized access or security breach. You are liable for all activity conducted under your account until we receive notice of compromise and have a reasonable time to act.
4. SAFETY, ASSUMPTION OF RISK, AND RELEASE
4.1 Safety-Critical Activity
Operating industrial walking-foot sewing machines involves significant risks, including but not limited to cuts, punctures, needle penetration injuries, eye injuries from flying debris, musculoskeletal strain from repetitive motion or poor ergonomics, crush injuries, entanglement hazards, and electrical hazards.
4.2 Your Safety Responsibilities
You agree to:
(a) Follow all safety instructions and warnings;
(b) Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses at minimum;
(c) Keep bystanders, children, and pets away from the work area;
(d) Maintain a safe, well-lit, organized workspace free from hazards;
(e) Use properly maintained equipment appropriate to the task;
(f) Comply with all manufacturer safety guidelines and warnings;
(g) Disconnect power sources during maintenance, threading, or needle changes;
(h) Never operate equipment while impaired, fatigued, or distracted;
(i) Arrange for proper electrical service and grounding;
(j) Ensure adequate ventilation if working with materials that produce fumes or dust.
4.3 Medical Fitness
You acknowledge that you possess the physical and mental fitness required to participate safely (including adequate vision, manual dexterity, strength, and attention capacity) or will consult with a qualified medical professional before participating or operating any equipment.
4.4 Safety and Assumption of Risk
A Word About Safety:
Industrial sewing machines are powerful tools. We provide comprehensive safety training, but ultimately, you are responsible for your own safety in your workspace. You control your environment, your equipment maintenance, and your decisions while working.
Legal Release:
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, you voluntarily release, discharge, and hold harmless the Company, its owners, officers, instructors, employees, contractors, and affiliates from any and all claims, demands, losses, liabilities, damages, or expenses (including attorney fees) arising out of or related to:
(a) Your participation in the course;
(b) Injuries sustained while inspecting, testing, transporting, installing, maintaining, or operating any machines, tools, or equipment;
(c) Your use of any equipment or machinery.
This release applies whether caused by negligence, strict liability, breach of warranty, or any other legal theory.
4.5 Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold the Company harmless from any third-party claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorney fees and court costs) arising from:
(a) Your participation in the course;
(b) Your use of any equipment or machinery;
(c) Your violation of these Terms;
(d) Your violation of any applicable laws or regulations;
(e) Any injury, death, or property damage you cause to third parties.
5. OUTCOMES AND GUARANTEES
5.1 No Guarantees of Results
We do not guarantee specific results, income, employment opportunities, business success, skill mastery, or any particular outcome. Outcomes depend on individual effort, aptitude, market conditions, and factors beyond our control.
5.2 Third-Party Equipment/Services
We do not control, endorse, or warrant third-party machines, tools, parts, sellers, marketplaces, or related services. You are solely responsible for selection, evaluation, inspection, purchase, and safe use of all equipment. Any references to equipment or suppliers in the course are for educational purposes only and do not constitute endorsements or purchasing recommendations.
5.3 Affiliate and Partner Disclaimer
We are not responsible for statements, promises, representations, or marketing claims made by affiliates, partners, resellers, or third-party promoters. Only statements made on our official website (sewlearnhowonline.com) and in these Terms constitute binding commitments.
6. CONDUCT, ACCESS, AND TERMINATION
6.1 Account Use
One seat per purchaser. You may not share, resell, transfer, or allow others to use your account credentials.
6.2 Community Rules and Conduct
If community features are available, you agree to:
- Engage respectfully with instructors and other participants;
- Refrain from harassment, abuse, threats, hate speech, or discrimination;
- Avoid solicitation, advertising, spam, or commercial promotions;
- Not attempt to reverse-engineer, hack, or circumvent platform security;
- Not post content that violates intellectual property rights or applicable laws.
Violations may result in: (i) warning, (ii) content removal, (iii) temporary suspension, or (iv) permanent termination without refund.
6.3 Termination Rights
We reserve the right to terminate access immediately for:
- Material breach of these Terms, including IP violations;
- Unsafe conduct or disregard for safety protocols;
- Payment default or chargeback initiation;
- Fraudulent activity or account misuse;
- Disruptive or abusive behavior.
Termination does not limit other remedies available to the Company, including pursuit of damages or injunctive relief.
7. TESTIMONIALS AND FEEDBACK
7.1 Testimonials and Work Samples
If you voluntarily submit testimonials, reviews, project images, or work samples, you grant the Company a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, reproduce, and modify them for marketing, promotional, and educational purposes in any media. You may revoke authorization for future use by providing written notice to randall@sewlearnhowonline.com, but prior uses are not affected.
7.2 Feedback and Suggestions
Any suggestions, ideas, or feedback you provide may be used by the Company without compensation or obligation.
8. AVAILABILITY, SUPPORT, AND MAINTENANCE
8.1 Customer Support
We provide reasonable support via randall@sewlearnhowonline.com during business hours (LaSalle, Ontario time, generally Monday-Friday, 9 AM – 5 PM Eastern, excluding holidays). Response times may vary; we endeavor to respond within 48-72 business hours.
8.2 Service Interruptions
Services may be temporarily unavailable due to scheduled maintenance, technical issues, hosting provider outages, cyber-attacks, or events beyond our reasonable control. We will make reasonable efforts to restore access promptly but provide no uptime guarantees or service level agreements (SLAs).
8.3 Force Majeure
The Company is not liable for delays or failure to perform due to causes beyond reasonable control, including but not limited to: acts of God, natural disasters, pandemic or public health emergencies, government orders or restrictions, labor disputes, internet service provider failures, hosting platform outages, power failures, instructor illness or incapacity, or other force majeure events. Access periods may be extended for documented outages exceeding 7 cumulative days in any 30-day period.
9. PRIVACY & DATA
Personal data is collected, processed, and stored in accordance with our Privacy Policy, available at sewlearnhowonline.com/privacy-policy and incorporated by reference. By enrolling, you consent to that policy and acknowledge you have read and understood it.
9.1 Data Security Limitation
While we implement commercially reasonable security measures to protect your data, no system is entirely secure. We are not liable for unauthorized access, data breaches, or security incidents except as required by applicable law. Our total liability for any data security incident is limited to the amounts set forth in Section 10.2.
10. DISCLAIMERS & LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
10.1 “AS-IS” BASIS
ALL SERVICES AND CONTENT ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, OR RELIABILITY.
Content is not professional advice (legal, medical, technical, business, or financial). You should consult qualified professionals for advice specific to your circumstances.
10.2 Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:
(a) Our total aggregate liability for any claims arising from or related to these Terms or any services provided is strictly limited to the fees you paid to the Company in the 12 months immediately preceding the claim;
(b) We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages, including but not limited to lost profits, lost data, lost business opportunities, business interruption, personal injury (except as required by law), property damage, or reputational harm, even if advised of the possibility of such damages;
(c) Some jurisdictions do not allow limitation of implied warranties or exclusion of certain damages. In such jurisdictions, our liability is limited to the greatest extent permitted by applicable law.
10.3 Ontario Consumer Protection Act Notice
Ontario residents: You may have rights under the Consumer Protection Act, 2002 (Ontario) that cannot be waived by contract. Nothing in these Terms limits statutory rights that cannot be waived under Ontario law.
11. GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION
11.1 Governing Law & Venue
For Canadian Customers: These Terms are governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein, without regard to conflicts of law principles. Exclusive venue for any court proceedings is Windsor, Ontario.
For U.S. Customers: These Terms are governed by the laws of the State in which you reside, without regard to conflicts of law principles. Venue for any court proceedings is in your county and state of residence.
11.2 Informal Negotiation Requirement
Before initiating arbitration or litigation, the parties agree to attempt to resolve disputes through good-faith informal negotiation. Either party may initiate this process by sending written notice describing the dispute and proposed resolution to the other party. The parties will negotiate in good faith for at least 30 days before pursuing formal dispute resolution.
11.3 Binding Arbitration
If informal negotiation does not resolve the dispute within 30 days, either party may initiate binding arbitration administered by the ADR Institute of Canada (for Canadian customers) or the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) (for U.S. customers) under their respective Consumer Arbitration Rules then in effect.
Arbitration Procedures:
(a) Arbitration will be conducted in Windsor, Ontario (Canadian customers) or in your county/state of residence (U.S. customers);
(b) For claims under $10,000, the Company will pay all arbitration filing fees and administrative costs;
(c) For claims over $10,000, fees will be allocated according to the applicable arbitration rules;
(d) Each party bears its own attorney fees unless the arbitrator awards them to the prevailing party;
(e) The arbitrator’s decision is final and binding, and judgment may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction.
11.4 Exceptions to Arbitration
Either party may seek equitable or injunctive relief in court to protect intellectual property rights, enforce confidentiality obligations, or prevent irreparable harm, without waiving the right to arbitration of other claims.
11.5 Class Action and Jury Trial Waiver (U.S. Customers Only)
U.S. customers agree:
(a) To bring claims only in an individual capacity, not as a class member or representative;
(b) To waive the right to participate in class actions, class arbitrations, or representative proceedings;
(c) To waive the right to trial by jury for any claims.
Small claims court remains available for disputes within that court’s jurisdiction.
11.6 Survival of Dispute Resolution Terms
This Section 11 survives termination of the agreement and applies to all disputes, whenever arising.
12. MISCELLANEOUS
12.1 Eligibility
Services are intended for adults (18 years or older, or the age of majority in your jurisdiction). Minors may not enroll without parental consent and supervision.
12.2 Export Compliance
You agree to comply with all applicable export control, trade sanctions, and import laws, including but not limited to those administered by the U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. Treasury Department, and Canadian export control authorities.
12.3 Electronic Acceptance
By clicking “I agree,” checking the acceptance box at checkout, completing your purchase, or accessing content, you form a binding electronic contract under the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (E-Sign Act, U.S.), the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA, Canada), and applicable laws. This agreement is as legally enforceable as a written signature on paper.
12.4 Modifications to Terms
We may update, modify, or replace these Terms from time to time by posting the revised Terms on our website with a new Effective Date. For material changes that adversely affect your rights, we will provide at least 30 days’ advance notice via email to your registered address or by prominent notice on our website.
Continued access to or use of services after the effective date of any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. If you do not agree to the modified Terms, you must stop using the service and may request a pro-rated refund for any unused portion of your access period.
12.5 Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and your order confirmation/checkout details, constitute the entire agreement between you and the Company and supersede all prior or contemporaneous agreements, understandings, representations, or communications (written or oral) regarding the subject matter hereof.
12.6 Severability and Reformation
If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court or arbitrator, that provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable while preserving the parties’ intent. If modification is not possible, the provision shall be severed, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
12.7 No Waiver
Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of that provision or any other provision. Any waiver must be in writing and signed by an authorized representative of the Company.
12.8 Assignment
You may not assign, transfer, or delegate your rights or obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may freely assign these Terms in connection with a merger, acquisition, sale of assets, or by operation of law.
12.9 Survival
The following sections survive termination or expiration of these Terms: Intellectual Property & License (Section 2), Safety/Release/Indemnification (Section 4), Disclaimers & Limitation of Liability (Section 10), Dispute Resolution (Section 11), and any payment obligations incurred before termination.
12.10 Headings
Section headings are for convenience only and do not affect interpretation.
12.11 Language
The parties have expressly requested that these Terms and all related documents be drafted in English. Les parties ont expressément demandé que cette convention et tous les documents connexes soient rédigés en anglais.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Sew Learn How Online
Email: randall@sewlearnhowonline.com
Location: , LaSalle, Ontario, Canada
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