Terms and Conditions
Your Guide to the Mini-PhD International Academy
We at this amazing Mini-PhD International Academy have crafted this Terms and Conditions page to be as clear and straightforward as possible, just like our learning platform. This document is your guide to how we work, what you can expect from us, and what we expect from you as a member of our community. Think of it as the ground rules that keep our self-learning journey positive, secure, and respectful for everyone. By exploring our content, courses, and resources, you're agreeing to these guidelines, which are all about helping you have the best possible experience.
Clear guidelines for using the Mini-PhD platform.
Information on your rights and responsibilities.
Details on our policies for refunds and course access.
Rules for community behavior and content usage.
How we protect your data and privacy.
Building a Positive Learning Community.
Your Rights and Responsibilities as a Learner
At Mini-PhD, we believe in empowering learners, and that includes being clear about your rights. You have the right to a secure, accessible, and supportive learning environment. We are committed to providing you with high-quality content and a platform that helps you achieve your learning goals. In return, we ask you to use our platform respectfully, protect your account information, and engage with the community in a positive way. Your responsibility is to use the platform as intended, which means no sharing of account details or course materials and respecting the intellectual property of Mini-PhD and its content creators.
Finance: Fees and Financial matters.
Refunds and Cancellations: Our Commitment to Your Satisfaction
We want you to feel confident in your decision to join our Research-Driven Structured Self-Learning platform. We understand that sometimes things don't work out. Our refund policy is designed to be fair and transparent. You can find detailed information on the specific timeframes and conditions for requesting a refund for our various courses and programs. Our goal is always to find a solution that works for you, so please refer to this section for the most current details on our cancellation policy and how we handle refunds to ensure a smooth process.
Eligibility and User Accounts
Who Can Join Our Community?
The Mini-PhD International Academy is designed for anyone with a curious mind. Our platform is accessible to all individuals, but we do have some ground rules to ensure a safe and effective learning environment. You must be at least 10 years of age to register for an account and use our services. If you are under the age of 18, you confirm that you have permission from a parent or legal guardian to use the platform. Each account is for a single user only. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account information and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.
Intellectual Property and Your Research
Your Originality, Our Protection
The heart of the Mini-PhD platform is the research you create. When you share your projects and content with us, you always own the original work. However, by uploading it to our platform, you grant us a limited license to use, display, and distribute your work to other users within our system. This is what allows us to celebrate your achievements and share your insights with the community. In return, we commit to protecting the content we provide to you. All courses, frameworks, and materials on Mini-PhD are protected by copyright. This means they are for your personal, non-commercial use only and cannot be reproduced or distributed without our explicit permission.
You own the rights to your original research content.
You grant Mini-PhD a limited license to use and display your content on the platform.
Mini-PhD's content and courses are our intellectual property and are for personal use only.
Unauthorized sharing or reproduction of course materials is prohibited.
The Mini-PhD Method and Process
Embracing the DREAM Framework
The Mini-PhD method, built on our DREAM Framework: Discover, Research, Experiment, Analyze, and Master, is at the core of our program. This is a guided self-learning process, not a traditional university degree. While our approach is inspired by advanced PhD programs, we are not an accredited university and do not confer traditional academic degrees. The Mini-PhD certificate is a testament to your hard work, skills, and mastery of a subject, valued by us and recognized in the industry as a sign of a true self-learner. We are committed to guiding you through this process, but the outcome of your research is entirely in your hands. We encourage you to engage with the framework and take ownership of your learning journey.
The Mini-PhD program is a self-learning platform, not a university degree.
Our program is inspired by academic models but is not accredited.
The Mini-PhD certificate reflects your mastery and effort, not a formal academic qualification.
Your success is dependent on your commitment to the research process.
User Behavior and Community Guidelines
Building a Positive Learning Community
Our community is built on respect and a shared passion for learning. To maintain this positive and encouraging environment, we have a few simple guidelines. We ask that all users engage with others respectfully, avoid personal attacks, and keep all communication professional. Any content you post, whether in a forum or on a project page, must be appropriate and free from hate speech, harassment, or illegal material. We reserve the right to remove any content or suspend any user account that violates these community guidelines, as it is our responsibility to ensure the safety and integrity of our platform for all learners. We trust you to be a positive force in our community.
All platform interactions must be respectful and professional.
Prohibited content includes hate speech, harassment, and illegal material.
We reserve the right to remove inappropriate content and suspend accounts.
Your positive engagement helps create a better learning experience for everyone.
Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability
A Reality Check on Your Journey
While we believe in the power of the Mini-PhD experience, it's important to be clear about what we can and cannot guarantee. The content we provide is for educational purposes and is offered "as is." We do not make any promises about the specific outcomes of your research or the career results you will achieve. The skills you develop are a direct result of your effort and engagement. Our platform may experience interruptions or technical issues, and we are not liable for any losses or damages that may arise from using our service. This includes any content you create or access. Your use of Mini-PhD International Academy is at your own risk, and you agree to these terms by using our platform.
Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
Resolving Things Together, Not in Court
We believe in resolving any disagreements in a friendly, constructive manner, keeping our focus on your learning journey. That’s why we’ve created a dedicated Mini-PhD Arbitration Board. By using our platform, you agree that all disputes, claims, or disagreements you have with us will be handled exclusively by this board. This ensures a quicker, more private resolution process that avoids the time and cost of a formal legal case. We commit to a fair and impartial process, where we can work together to find a solution that's respectful and supports our community. You agree that this is the final and binding way to resolve any issues, and you will not pursue legal action or file a court case against Mini-PhD International Academy.
All disputes are resolved exclusively by our internal board.
This process is a substitute for a court case or legal action.
Our arbitration process is final and legally binding.
Two way agreement for better dispute resolution(If any).
