Terms and Conditions

These Terms and Conditions govern your use of The AAC Academy website (www.theaacacademy.org) and participation in any courses, services, or learning activities offered through the platform.

By accessing or using this website, creating an account, or enrolling in a course, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with these terms, you should discontinue use of the website and services.

1. About AACcessible

The AAC Academy is an online learning platform operated by AACcessible, a nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding access to evidence-informed education, resources, and professional learning related to augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), inclusive education, and related fields.

2. Use of the Website

Users may access the website and its services for lawful educational purposes. When using the website, you agree to:

• provide accurate information when creating an account
• maintain the confidentiality of your login credentials
• use the website and services only for lawful purposes
• refrain from attempting to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to the platform or its systems

AACcessible reserves the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms and Conditions.

3. Accounts and Course Access

Certain areas of the website require the creation of a user account. When creating an account, users agree that:

• all information provided is accurate and current
• they are responsible for maintaining the security of their account credentials
• they will notify AACcessible if unauthorized access to their account occurs

Course access is provided only to the registered participant unless otherwise explicitly permitted.

4. Course Registration, Pricing, and Availability

Courses offered through The AAC Academy may be available for purchase, included in membership access, or offered free of charge.

AACcessible reserves the right to:

• modify course offerings
• update course pricing
• change course availability
• discontinue courses or services when necessary

If a course purchase is made, access to course materials will typically be granted after successful payment processing.

5. Continuing Education Activities

Some courses offered through The AAC Academy may be approved for continuing education credit through professional organizations such as the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).

When continuing education credit is offered, course information pages will include details regarding:

• learning outcomes
• completion requirements
• instructor disclosure information
• eligibility for continuing education credit

Participants are responsible for completing all course requirements in order to receive continuing education documentation.

6. Intellectual Property

All course materials and content provided through The AAC Academy, including but not limited to presentations, videos, recordings, handouts, graphics, learning activities, and written materials, are protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws.

Unless otherwise stated, course materials are owned by AACcessible or the original instructor or copyright holder.

Course materials are provided to registered participants for personal educational use only. Participants may not reproduce, distribute, record, publish, modify, sell, or share course materials without prior written permission from AACcessible or the applicable copyright holder.

Instructors and presenters who develop educational materials retain ownership of their original intellectual property unless otherwise specified in a written agreement. By delivering a course through The AAC Academy, instructors grant AACcessible permission to host, distribute, and archive course materials as necessary for course delivery, continuing education administration, and record retention.

For additional information regarding ownership and use of course materials, please review AACcessible’s Intellectual Property (IP) Rights Policy.

7. Links to Third-Party Websites

The AAC Academy website may include links to external websites for informational purposes. AACcessible does not control or endorse the content of third-party websites and is not responsible for their content or privacy practices.

8. Privacy

Your use of this website is also governed by AACcessible’s Privacy and Data Security Policy, which describes how personal information is collected, used, and protected.

The Privacy Policy is available at:
www.theaacacademy.org/privacy

10. Website Availability

AACcessible strives to maintain reliable access to The AAC Academy platform; however, uninterrupted website availability cannot be guaranteed.

The website and services are provided on an “as available” basis, and AACcessible may periodically perform maintenance, updates, or improvements that temporarily affect site availability.

11. Disclaimer

Educational content provided through The AAC Academy is intended for informational and professional learning purposes only.

AACcessible makes reasonable efforts to ensure that course content reflects current knowledge and best practices; however, no guarantee is made regarding specific outcomes resulting from participation in any course.

12. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, AACcessible shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use of the website or participation in courses offered through The AAC Academy.

Users access and use the website at their own discretion and risk.

13. Changes to These Terms

AACcessible may update these Terms and Conditions from time to time to reflect changes in services, legal requirements, or organizational policies.

Updated terms will be posted on this page and will become effective upon publication.

14. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of the United States and the State in which AACcessible operates, without regard to conflict of law principles.

15. Contact Information

Questions regarding these Terms and Conditions may be directed to:

AACcessible
The AAC Academy
Email: info@aaccessible.org