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Terms of Service

Geospatial Law Academy

Effective Date: September 1, 2026 Last Updated: September 1, 2026

  1. Acceptance of Terms

    Welcome to the Geospatial Law Academy (the “Site”), operated by Pathway 2 LLC (“Pathway 2,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing, browsing, or using the Site, you (“you” or “User”) agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use the Site.

    We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Your continued use of the Site after any modifications constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

  2. Description of Services

    The Geospatial Law Academy provides online educational content, courses, resources, and materials focused on the legal, policy, and ethical issues surrounding geospatial information (“Services”). Topics covered include, but are not limited to, geospatial data licensing, privacy law, artificial intelligence, digital twins, remote sensing regulation, and related subjects.

    We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Services at any time without prior notice.

  3. Account Registration and Responsibilities

    To access certain features of the Site, you may be required to create an account. When registering, you agree to:

    • Provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process.
    • Maintain and promptly update your account information to keep it accurate and complete.
    • Maintain the security and confidentiality of your login credentials.
    • Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account.
    • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security.

    We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at our discretion if we believe you have violated these Terms.

  4. Intellectual Property Rights

    All content, materials, courses, curriculum, text, graphics, logos, trademarks, service marks, images, audio, video, software, and other intellectual property available on or through the Site (“Content”) are owned by or licensed to Pathway 2 LLC and are protected by U.S. and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

    You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Content solely for your personal, non-commercial educational purposes. You may not:

    • Copy, reproduce, distribute, publish, display, or transmit any Content without our prior written consent.
    • Modify, create derivative works from, or reverse-engineer any Content.
    • Use the Content for commercial purposes or for the benefit of any third party.
    • Remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices contained in the Content.
    • Share, resell, or redistribute course materials or access credentials to any third party.

  5. Permitted and Prohibited Uses

    You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:

    • Use the Site in any way that violates any applicable federal, state, local, or international law or regulation.
    • Engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone’s use or enjoyment of the Site.
    • Use any robot, spider, scraper, or other automated means to access the Site without our express written permission.
    • Introduce any viruses, malware, or other harmful technology to the Site.
    • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site, other accounts, or any systems or networks connected to the Site.
    • Impersonate any person or entity, or falsely state or otherwise misrepresent your affiliation with a person or entity.
    • Use the Site to harass, abuse, or harm another person or to send unsolicited communications.

  6. User-Generated Content

    Certain areas of the Site may allow you to submit, post, or share content, including but not limited to comments, forum posts, reviews, and other materials (“User Content”). By submitting User Content, you:

    • Grant Pathway 2 LLC a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, display, distribute, and create derivative works from your User Content in connection with the operation and promotion of the Site.
    • Represent and warrant that you own or have the necessary rights to submit the User Content and that it does not infringe on the intellectual property or other rights of any third party.
    • Acknowledge that you are solely responsible for your User Content and the consequences of posting it.

    We reserve the right to remove any User Content at our sole discretion, without notice, for any reason, including content that we determine violates these Terms or is otherwise objectionable.

  7. Payment Terms and Refunds

    Certain courses and features on the Site may require payment. By purchasing a course or service, you agree to the following:

    • All fees are stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated.
    • Payment is due at the time of purchase unless otherwise specified.
    • You are responsible for providing accurate and complete payment information.
    • Prices are subject to change without notice; however, changes will not affect purchases already completed.

    Refund Policy: No refunds will be issued after course materials have been accessed

  8. Disclaimers

    No Legal Advice: The content provided through the Geospatial Law Academy is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. No attorney-client relationship is created by your use of the Site or its content. You should consult a qualified attorney for advice regarding your specific legal issues.

    As-Is Basis: The Site and all content, materials, and services are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, and accuracy.

    No Guarantee: We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free of viruses or other harmful components. We do not guarantee that any content will be accurate, reliable, complete, or current.

  9. Limitation of Liability

    TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL PATHWAY 2 LLC, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, MEMBERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SITE OR SERVICES, WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STATUTE, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

    TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE SITE OR SERVICES SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU HAVE PAID TO US IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM, OR ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100), WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

  10. Indemnification

    You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Pathway 2 LLC and its officers, directors, members, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from: (a) your use of the Site or Services; (b) your violation of these Terms; (c) your violation of any rights of a third party; or (d) your User Content.

  11. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

    These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Virginia, without regard to its conflict-of-law principles.

    Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Site shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Fairfax County, Virginia. You consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts and waive any objection to venue.

  12. Termination

    We may suspend or terminate your access to the Site and your account at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice, at our sole discretion. Upon termination, your right to use the Site will immediately cease.

    All provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including, without limitation, intellectual property provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnification obligations, and limitations of liability.

  13. Changes to These Terms

    We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. When we make material changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page and may provide additional notice (such as by posting a notice on the Site or sending an email notification). Your continued use of the Site following the posting of revised Terms constitutes your acceptance of the changes.

  14. Severability

    If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, and the remaining provisions of these Terms shall continue in full force and effect.

  15. Entire Agreement

    These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices or agreements published by us on the Site, constitute the entire agreement between you and Pathway 2 LLC with respect to the Site and supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications, agreements, and understandings, whether written or oral.

  16. Waiver

    The failure of Pathway 2 LLC to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. Any waiver of any provision of these Terms will be effective only if in writing and signed by Pathway 2 LLC.

  17. Contact Information

    If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at info@pathway-2.com