TERMS OF USE
Effective Date: June 1, 2024 • Last Updated: October 15, 2025
Welcome to HVAC Technical Academy (“HVACTA,” “we,” “us,” “our”). By accessing or using our website, you agree to these Terms of Use.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By using this website, you agree to these Terms and our Privacy Policy, External Links Policy, and DMCA Policy. If you do not agree, do not use the website.
2. Modification of Terms
We may change these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted here. Your continued use after changes means you accept the updated Terms.
3. Use of Our Services
Use the website only for lawful purposes. You will not post, transfer, or upload software, technology, or other technical data in violation of U.S. export/import laws.
4. Data Collection and Privacy
We collect and process personal data as described in our Privacy Policy, including via cookies, opt-ins, and tools like Google Analytics. We apply data minimization, retain data only as needed, and use appropriate safeguards. Your rights under the Florida Digital Bill of Rights and other laws are described in the Privacy Policy.
5. Consent and Data Rights
We obtain explicit consent before processing sensitive personal data and before collecting data from children under 13 (verifiable parental consent). Consent is freely given, specific, and informed—no dark patterns. You may opt out of data sales, targeted advertising, and certain processing as detailed in the Privacy Policy.
6. User Content (Submissions; No Direct Posting)
Users cannot post content directly to the website. If you send us feedback, testimonials, reviews, photos, or other materials (collectively, “Submissions”), you authorize HVACTA to publish them only after our review and approval. You grant HVACTA a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, edit for length/clarity, and publish Submissions in any media to operate, promote, and improve our services. You represent and warrant you have all rights to grant this license and that your Submission is accurate and lawful. Submissions are not confidential and we are under no obligation to publish any Submission.
7. Third-Party Services and Links (No Endorsement; No Duty to Monitor)
Our website may link to or embed third-party sites, tools, or content (e.g., analytics, video/maps, social features). HVACTA does not control and is not responsible for third-party content, availability, security, or practices. A link or reference does not constitute endorsement. Your use of third-party services is at your own risk and is governed by their terms and privacy policies. We have no obligation to monitor, review, update, or maintain external links, and we may add or remove links at any time without notice.
8. Intellectual Property Rights
All site content, trademarks, and software are owned by HVACTA or our licensors. You may not copy, distribute, modify, or create derivative works without permission.
9. Indemnity
You agree to indemnify and hold HVACTA harmless from claims, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses arising from your use of the website, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of another’s rights.
10. Disclaimer of Warranties
The website is provided “as is.” We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, and non-infringement.
11. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, HVACTA will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or for lost profits/revenues, arising from or related to your use of the website—even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
12. Arbitration Agreement
- a) Agreement to Arbitrate. Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the website will be resolved exclusively by binding arbitration rather than in court, with no jury trial.
- b) Initial Dispute Resolution. Before filing for arbitration, email info@hvacta.com with a written description of your claim and allow a reasonable time for informal resolution.
- c) Scope. This applies to all legal theories (contract, tort, statute, fraud/misrepresentation, etc.). The arbitrator decides issues of interpretation, applicability, enforceability, and formation of this arbitration agreement.
- d) Rules and Venue. Arbitration will be administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under the Consumer Arbitration Rules. The venue will be Seminole County, Florida, or another location we mutually agree.
- e) Fees and Costs. Each party bears its own attorneys’ fees and costs; arbitration fees are allocated by the AAA Rules and/or the arbitrator.
- f) Class Action Waiver. Disputes are resolved on an individual basis only. No class, collective, or representative actions.
- g) Binding Decision. The arbitrator’s award is final and binding and may be entered in any court with jurisdiction.
- h) Opt-Out. You may opt out of this arbitration agreement within 30 days of your first use of the website by emailing info@hvacta.com with the subject “Arbitration Opt-Out” and your full name and the email used on the site.
13. Termination
We may suspend or terminate access to the website at any time, without notice, for conduct that violates these Terms or harms other users or our business.
14. Governing Law; Venue
These Terms are governed by Florida law, without regard to conflict-of-laws rules. Except for arbitration as above, any permitted court action must be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Seminole County, Florida, and you consent to their jurisdiction.
15. Electronic Communications
By using the website or emailing us, you consent to receive electronic communications. Notices, disclosures, and other communications we provide electronically satisfy any legal requirement that such communications be in writing.
16. User Accounts and Security
If you create an account, you are responsible for maintaining confidentiality of your credentials and for all activity under your account. Notify us promptly of any unauthorized use or security breach.
17. Prohibited Uses
You may not use the website for illegal or unauthorized purposes; transmit malware or destructive code; probe, scan, or test vulnerability; or interfere with security-related features.
18. Force Majeure
We are not liable for delays or failures caused by events beyond our reasonable control, including acts of God, war, labor disputes, outages, or similar events.
19. Feedback
Any feedback or suggestions you provide are non-confidential and non-proprietary. We may use them without compensation or obligation.
20. Copyright Infringement
We respect intellectual property rights. See our DMCA Policy for reporting procedures.
21. Non-Discrimination
We will not discriminate against you for exercising rights available under applicable data-protection laws, including the Florida Digital Bill of Rights.
22. Severability
If any provision is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full force and effect.
23. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, External Links Policy, and DMCA Policy, constitute the entire agreement regarding your use of the website.
24. Contact Us
Email: info@hvacta.com
Mailing Address: HVAC Technical Academy, 2175 Marquette Avenue, Sanford, Florida 32773