Terms and Conditions

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

Last Updated: January 1, 2026

These Terms and Conditions govern your use of the Newsum website and educational services. By accessing or using our platform, you agree to these terms. Please read them carefully.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing www.newsum.org or any related services provided by Newsum, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you should not use our services.

2. Educational Services

2.1 Course Access

Newsum provides online educational courses in Programming and Design. When you purchase a course, you receive access to course materials, exercises, and instructor support as specified in the course description.

2.2 Nature of Educational Content

Our courses are designed for educational purposes only. While we strive to provide accurate and useful information, we make no guarantees about specific learning outcomes, career advancement, or employment results. Educational achievement depends on individual effort, prior knowledge, and various factors beyond our control.

2.3 Course Updates

We may update course content to reflect current practices and technologies. Students with active enrollment will receive access to updated materials at no additional cost.

3. User Accounts

3.1 Account Registration

To access our courses, you must create an account with accurate information. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.

3.2 Account Security

You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account. Newsum is not liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to protect your account information.

3.3 Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms or engage in inappropriate behavior on our platform.

4. Payment and Billing

4.1 Pricing

Course prices are listed in US dollars. All payments are processed securely through our payment partners. Pricing is subject to change, but changes do not affect courses already purchased.

4.2 Payment Processing

By providing payment information, you authorize us to charge the specified amount for the course or service purchased.

4.3 Refunds

Our refund policy is detailed in our separate Refund Policy document. Generally, refunds are available within 14 days of purchase under specified conditions.

5. Intellectual Property

5.1 Ownership

All content on the Newsum platform, including course materials, videos, text, graphics, and software, is owned by Newsum or our licensors and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

5.2 Limited License

When you enroll in a course, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use course materials for your personal educational purposes only.

5.3 Prohibited Uses

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works, publicly display, or otherwise exploit our content without explicit written permission. Sharing course access credentials or materials with others is prohibited.

6. User Conduct

You agree to use our platform respectfully and lawfully. Prohibited conduct includes harassment of other users or instructors, uploading malicious code, attempting to gain unauthorized access to our systems, or using the platform for any illegal purposes.

7. Disclaimers

7.1 Educational Disclaimers

Newsum provides educational content for informational purposes. We do not guarantee specific results, employment outcomes, or skill levels. Learning outcomes depend on individual effort and circumstances.

7.2 No Professional Advice

Our courses are educational and should not be considered professional, legal, or financial advice. Students should consult appropriate professionals for specific advice related to their situations.

7.3 Service Availability

While we strive to maintain continuous access to our platform, we do not guarantee uninterrupted service. We may perform maintenance or updates that temporarily affect availability.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Newsum shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from your use of our services. Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid for the specific course or service in question.

9. Advertising Compliance

Newsum complies with advertising standards including Google Ads and Quora Ads policies. Our educational content is presented factually without exaggerated claims. We do not make guarantees about earnings, employment, or specific outcomes. Our marketing materials accurately represent our educational offerings.

10. Privacy

Your use of our services is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

11. Modifications to Terms

We may modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. We will notify users of significant changes via email or platform notification. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

12. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of the State of New York, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of New York.

13. Severability

If any provision of these terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

14. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:

These Terms and Conditions constitute the entire agreement between you and Newsum regarding your use of our educational platform.