Terms of Service

InCommon Humans Learning Platform User Guidelines
📅 Effective Date: 27-11-2024 | Last Updated: 22-08-2025

📖 Important Notice

These Terms of Service govern how you use our platform, while our Terms & Conditions cover commercial aspects like purchases and refunds. Both documents work together to define your relationship with InCommon Humans.

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đŸ–Ĩī¸ Platform Access & Usage Rights

Service Grant: InCommon Humans grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use our learning platform in accordance with these Terms of Service.

Authorized Use

  • Personal Learning: Platform access is for your individual educational use only
  • Account Restrictions: One account per person - sharing credentials is prohibited
  • Geographic Access: Available worldwide unless restricted by local law
  • Device Compatibility: Use on reasonable number of personal devices

🌍 Global Access Policy

Our platform is accessible globally, but content delivery and features may vary by location due to technical limitations or legal requirements. Users are responsible for compliance with local laws.

Platform Availability

  • Uptime Target: We strive for 99.9% availability but cannot guarantee uninterrupted service
  • Maintenance Windows: Scheduled maintenance with advance notice where possible
  • Emergency Maintenance: May require immediate service interruption
  • Third-party Dependencies: Some features rely on external services

👤 User Conduct Standards

🤝 Community Standards

InCommon Humans fosters a respectful, inclusive learning environment. All users are expected to maintain professional conduct and treat others with dignity and respect.

Required Conduct

  • Respectful Communication: Professional, courteous interaction in all forums
  • Constructive Participation: Meaningful contributions to discussions and community
  • Honest Representation: Accurate information about yourself and qualifications
  • Privacy Respect: Protection of other users' personal information

đŸšĢ Prohibited Conduct

  • Harassment or Abuse: No threatening, intimidating, or discriminatory behavior
  • Spam or Solicitation: No unsolicited promotional content or commercial offers
  • Impersonation: No misrepresentation of identity or affiliation
  • Disruptive Behavior: No interference with other users' learning experience

Community Guidelines

  • Constructive Feedback: Provide helpful, actionable insights to peers
  • Knowledge Sharing: Share relevant experiences and learnings appropriately
  • Question Etiquette: Search existing discussions before posting new questions
  • Cultural Sensitivity: Respect diverse backgrounds and perspectives

Šī¸ Intellectual Property Rights

Our Content: All course materials, videos, text, graphics, logos, and software are owned by InCommon Humans or our licensors and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

InCommon Humans Content Rights

  • Copyright Protection: All course content protected under UK and US copyright law
  • Trademark Rights: InCommon Humans name, logos, and branding are protected trademarks
  • Proprietary Methods: Teaching methodologies and course structures are proprietary
  • Third-party Content: Some content licensed from external providers

📚 Your Usage Rights

Personal Use License: You may access and use course content for personal learning only. Commercial use, redistribution, or sharing is strictly prohibited.

Permitted Uses:

  • Personal learning and skill development
  • Taking notes for personal reference
  • Implementing strategies in your own business
  • Downloading materials where explicitly permitted

⚠ī¸ Prohibited Uses

  • Redistribution: No sharing, copying, or distributing course content
  • Commercial Use: No resale or incorporation into commercial offerings
  • Reverse Engineering: No attempt to copy or recreate our methods
  • Account Sharing: No sharing login credentials with others

User-Generated Content

  • Your Rights: You retain ownership of content you create and post
  • Platform License: You grant us license to use your contributions in platform operations
  • Content Standards: All user content must comply with these Terms of Service
  • Removal Rights: We may remove user content that violates our policies

✅ Acceptable Use Policy

đŸŽ¯ Purpose Statement

This Acceptable Use Policy ensures our platform remains secure, legal, and conducive to learning for all users.

Technical Usage Standards

  • System Integrity: No attempts to compromise platform security or functionality
  • Resource Limits: Reasonable use of bandwidth and system resources
  • Automated Access: No bots, scrapers, or automated downloading tools
  • Vulnerability Testing: No security testing without written permission

🔒 Security Violations

Immediate Termination: The following activities result in immediate account termination and potential legal action:

  • Attempting to hack or breach platform security
  • Distributing malware or malicious code
  • Attempting to access other users' accounts
  • Denial-of-service attacks or system overload attempts

Legal Compliance Requirements

  • Local Laws: All use must comply with applicable UK, US, and local laws
  • Export Controls: Compliance with international trade and export regulations
  • Age Requirements: Users must be 18 or have parental consent
  • Professional Ethics: Use consistent with professional and industry standards

🔐 Account Security & Responsibilities

🛡ī¸ Your Security Responsibilities

Account security is a shared responsibility. While we implement robust security measures, you must also take steps to protect your account.

Password & Access Security

  • Strong Passwords: Use unique, complex passwords with mixed characters
  • Confidentiality: Keep login credentials secure and confidential
  • Regular Updates: Update passwords periodically for enhanced security
  • Secure Logout: Log out from shared or public devices

Account Monitoring

  • Activity Review: Regularly review account activity and access logs
  • Suspicious Activity: Report unauthorized access immediately
  • Contact Information: Keep email and contact details current
  • Security Notifications: Respond promptly to security alerts

🚨 Security Incident Response

If you suspect unauthorized access to your account:

  • Change your password immediately
  • Contact our security team: [email protected]
  • Review recent account activity
  • Check for unauthorized changes to your profile

📋 Content & Communication Policies

User-Generated Content Standards

  • Relevance: Content should be relevant to learning objectives and community discussions
  • Accuracy: Share accurate, verified information to the best of your knowledge
  • Respectful Language: Use professional, appropriate language in all communications
  • Original Content: Share original insights and properly attribute external sources

đŸšĢ Prohibited Content

  • Illegal Content: No content violating UK, US, or local laws
  • Hate Speech: No discriminatory or offensive content
  • Adult Content: No sexually explicit or inappropriate material
  • Misinformation: No deliberately false or misleading information
  • Commercial Spam: No unsolicited promotional content

Content Moderation

  • Review Process: User-reported content reviewed within 48 hours
  • Automated Filtering: AI-assisted detection of prohibited content
  • Appeal Process: Users may appeal content removal decisions
  • Repeat Violations: Multiple violations may result in account restrictions

đŸšĢ Account Termination

Termination Rights: Either party may terminate this agreement. InCommon Humans reserves the right to suspend or terminate accounts for violations of these Terms of Service.

User-Initiated Termination

  • Account Closure: Close your account anytime through account settings
  • Data Deletion: Request complete data deletion per privacy policy
  • Subscription Cancellation: Cancel subscriptions per Terms & Conditions
  • Content Removal: Remove your user-generated content before closing

⚠ī¸ InCommon Humans Termination Rights

We may suspend or terminate accounts for:

  • Violation of Terms of Service or Terms & Conditions
  • Illegal or harmful activity on the platform
  • Repeated policy violations despite warnings
  • Security threats or platform abuse
  • Non-payment of fees (with notice period)

Termination Process

  • Warning System: First violations typically result in warnings
  • Progressive Enforcement: Escalating consequences for repeat violations
  • Immediate Termination: Serious violations may result in immediate closure
  • Appeal Rights: Users may appeal termination decisions

Post-Termination Effects

  • Access Loss: Immediate loss of platform access upon termination
  • Data Retention: Data handled per our Privacy Policy and legal requirements
  • Content Survival: Some provisions survive termination (IP rights, disputes)
  • Refund Policy: Refunds governed by Terms & Conditions