Terms of Service

Last updated: November 21, 2025

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using the Nodus Digital Artists platform ("Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you disagree with any part of these terms, then you may not access the Service.

2. Description of Service

Nodus Digital Artists is an online marketplace platform that connects students with independent instructors offering courses, tutorials, and educational content in digital arts, including but not limited to 3D modeling, animation, visual effects, and game art.

3. User Accounts

3.1 Account Creation

To access certain features of the Service, you must register for an account. You agree to:

  • Provide accurate, current, and complete information
  • Maintain and update your information to keep it accurate
  • Maintain the security of your password and identification
  • Accept all responsibility for activities that occur under your account
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account

3.2 Account Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to use the Service. If you are under 18, you represent that you have your parent's or guardian's permission to use the Service.

4. Course Enrollment and Access

4.1 Enrollment

When you enroll in a course:

  • You receive a license to view the course content for your personal, non-commercial use
  • Access is granted for the duration specified by the instructor or as long as the course remains available
  • You may not share, resell, or redistribute course content

4.2 Instructor Content

Course content is created and owned by independent instructors. Instructors are solely responsible for their content. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any course content.

5. Payments and Refunds

5.1 Payment Terms

All fees are in U.S. dollars unless otherwise stated. You agree to pay all fees associated with your purchases. Payment processing is handled by third-party payment processors, and you agree to their terms and conditions.

5.2 Refund Policy

Refund policies vary by course and are determined by individual instructors. Please review the refund policy for each course before purchasing. If a course has a refund policy, refunds must be requested within the specified time period.

6. User Conduct

You agree not to:

  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations
  • Infringe upon the rights of others
  • Upload or transmit viruses or malicious code
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Service
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service
  • Copy, modify, or distribute course content without authorization
  • Use the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
  • Harass, abuse, or harm other users
  • Impersonate any person or entity

7. Intellectual Property

7.1 Our Content

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by Nodus Digital Artists and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

7.2 User Content

You retain ownership of any content you submit, post, or display on the Service. By submitting content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and distribute your content for the purpose of operating and promoting the Service.

8. Instructor Terms

If you are an instructor on our platform, you agree to:

  • Provide accurate information about your courses
  • Deliver course content as described
  • Respond to student inquiries in a timely manner
  • Comply with all applicable laws and regulations
  • Respect intellectual property rights of others
  • Maintain professional conduct with students

9. Disclaimers

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE. WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL NODUS DIGITAL ARTISTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Nodus Digital Artists, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising out of your use of the Service, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any rights of another.

12. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account and access to the Service immediately, without prior notice, for any reason, including breach of these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately.

13. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of any material changes by posting the new Terms on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after such modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

14. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

15. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

  • Email: info@nodus.com
  • Address: 123 Creative Street, Los Angeles, CA 90001