1. About Open Learn
Open Learn is an online education project based in Switzerland. The Service is delivered via a self-hosted Moodle learning management system and offers free and paid online courses, primarily focused on instructional design and eLearning.
Operator
Peter Huppertz
Rümelinbachweg 25
4054 Basel
Switzerland
peter@open-learn.org
2. Eligibility
You must be at least 16 years old (or the minimum legal age in your jurisdiction) to use Open Learn. By using the Service, you confirm that you meet this requirement.
3. User Accounts
To access certain features, you may need to create an account. When registering, we collect:
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Name
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Email address
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Password (securely hashed)
You agree to provide accurate and up-to-date information and to keep your login credentials confidential. You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account.
4. Courses and Content
Open Learn provides online courses, learning materials, and interactive activities. All content is provided for educational purposes only. While we strive for accuracy and quality, we do not guarantee that course content is complete, error-free, or suitable for any specific professional or legal purpose.
5. Paid Courses and Payments
Some courses or subscriptions may require payment.
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Payments are processed via Stripe, a third-party payment service provider.
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Open Learn does not store your full payment or credit card details.
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Prices are displayed before purchase and may include applicable taxes where required.
Refunds, if any, are handled according to the refund policy presented at the time of purchase or as required by applicable Swiss consumer law.
6. Newsletter
If you subscribe to our newsletter, your email address will be processed using beehiiv, a third-party newsletter platform. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in each newsletter.
7. Acceptable Use
You agree not to:
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Use the Service for unlawful purposes
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Attempt to gain unauthorised access to the platform or its systems
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Distribute malware, spam, or harmful content
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Copy, redistribute, or resell course content without permission
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these rules.
8. Intellectual Property
All content on Open Learn, including text, videos, graphics, and course materials, is protected by intellectual property laws. Unless otherwise stated, all rights are reserved by Open Learn or its licensors.
You may use course materials only for personal, non-commercial learning purposes.
9. Termination
You may stop using the Service at any time. We may suspend or terminate your access if you violate this Agreement or if required for legal or security reasons.
10. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by Swiss law, Open Learn shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Service.
11. Governing Law
These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Switzerland, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.