TERMS OF USE

Created Date: October 15, 2025
Last Updated: May 19, 2026
Effective Date: November 1, 2025

Welcome to Certification and Safety, including its affiliated brands HVAC Technical Academy and 2nd Chance University (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”).

By accessing or using our website, services, training materials, courses, or related platforms, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Use.

If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use our website or services.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms of Use and all applicable laws and regulations.

These Terms should be read together with our:

  • Privacy Policy (/privacy-policy)
  • Cookie Policy (/cookie-policy)
  • External Links Policy (/external-links-policy)
  • DMCA Policy (/dmca-policy)
  • Training Disclaimer (/training-disclaimer)
  • Partner & Affiliate Disclosure (/partner-affiliate-disclosure)
  • Accessibility Statement (/accessibility-statement)
  • Cancellation & Payment Policy (/cancellation-payment-policy)

2. Modification of Terms

Certification and Safety reserves the right to modify or update these Terms of Use at any time without prior notice.

Updated versions will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of the website after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

3. Use of Website and Services

You agree to use our website and services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms.

You may not:

  • Violate applicable laws or regulations
  • Attempt unauthorized access to systems or accounts
  • Distribute malware or harmful code
  • Interfere with website functionality or security
  • Use the website for fraudulent purposes
  • Copy, scrape, reproduce, or exploit website content without permission
  • Upload or transmit unlawful, defamatory, or infringing material

Certification and Safety reserves the right to restrict or terminate access for violations of these Terms.

  1. Educational and Training Information

Information provided on this website is intended for educational and informational purposes only.

Certification and Safety do not guarantee:

  • Employment opportunities
  • OSHA compliance outcomes
  • Licensing approval
  • Job placement
  • Specific business or financial results

Training requirements, regulations, certifications, and employer standards may vary by jurisdiction, employer, or industry and may change over time.

Users remain responsible for verifying applicable regulatory and workplace requirements.

5. Data Collection and Privacy

We collect and process personal information in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable laws.

This may include:

  • Contact information
  • Website analytics
  • Cookies and tracking technologies
  • Form submissions
  • Marketing preferences

By using our website, you consent to such collection and processing as described in our policies.

For additional information, please review our:

  • Privacy Policy (/privacy-policy)
  • Cookie Policy (/cookie-policy)

6. User Submissions

Users may voluntarily provide:

  • Testimonials
  • Reviews
  • Photos
  • Feedback
  • Communications
  • Training-related content

By submitting content to Certification and Safety, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, edit, publish, display, and distribute such content for lawful business, educational, promotional, or marketing purposes.

You represent that:

  • You own or control the rights to the submitted material
  • The material does not violate laws or third-party rights
  • The information submitted is accurate and lawful

We reserve the right to remove or refuse submissions at our discretion.

7. Third-Party Services and External Links

Our website may contain:

  • External links
  • Embedded content
  • Third-party tools
  • Social media integrations
  • Affiliate or partner resources

Certification and Safety does not control or guarantee third-party websites, services, content, or policies.

Use of third-party services is at your own risk and subject to the terms and policies of those providers.

For additional information, please review our:

  • External Links Policy (/external-links-policy)
  • Partner & Affiliate Disclosure (/partner-affiliate-disclosure)

8. Intellectual Property Rights

All website content, including but not limited to:

  • Text
  • Graphics
  • Logos
  • Videos
  • Downloads
  • Training materials
  • Branding
  • Website design
  • Software and functionality

is owned by or licensed to Certification and Safety and protected under applicable intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, republish, transmit, or exploit website content without prior written permission.

9. Copyright Infringement

Certification and Safety respects intellectual property rights and responds to valid copyright infringement notices in accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).

Please review our DMCA Policy for additional information regarding copyright claims and counter-notifications.

DMCA Policy: (/dmca-policy)

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

This website and all services are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without warranties of any kind, express or implied.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Certification and Safety disclaims all warranties, including:

  • Merchantability
  • Fitness for a particular purpose
  • Non-infringement
  • Accuracy or reliability of information

Availability or uninterrupted access

We do not guarantee that the website will be error-free, secure, or continuously available.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Certification and Safety shall not be liable for:

  • Indirect damages
  • Consequential damages
  • Incidental damages
  • Special damages
  • Loss of profits
  • Loss of business
  • Loss of data
  • Website interruptions
  • Reliance on website content

arising from or related to your use of the website or services.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Certification and Safety, its affiliates, officers, employees, instructors, contractors, and partners from claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses arising from:

  • Your use of the website
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of applicable laws
  • Your infringement of third-party rights

13. Arbitration Agreement

Any dispute arising from these Terms or use of the website shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with applicable arbitration rules.

Arbitration Terms

  • Arbitration shall be conducted in Seminole County, Florida unless otherwise agreed
  • Disputes shall be resolved individually and not as class actions
  • Each party shall bear its own legal costs unless otherwise determined by the arbitrator
  • The arbitrator’s decision shall be final and binding

Before initiating arbitration, users agree to attempt informal dispute resolution by contacting:

danny@certificationandsafety.com

14. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Florida without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

Any permitted legal proceedings shall be brought exclusively in the appropriate courts located in Seminole County, Florida.

15. User Accounts and Security

If account access is provided, users are responsible for:

  • Maintaining confidentiality of credentials
  • Restricting unauthorized access
  • Monitoring account activity
  • Promptly reporting security concerns

Certification and Safety is not responsible for losses resulting from unauthorized account access caused by user negligence.

16. Prohibited Uses

Users may not:

  • Violate laws or regulations
  • Interfere with website security
  • Attempt unauthorized access
  • Use automated scraping tools
  • Upload malicious software
  • Misrepresent identity or affiliation
  • Harass or abuse others
  • Engage in fraudulent or deceptive conduct

17. Force Majeure

Certification and Safety shall not be liable for delays or failures resulting from causes beyond reasonable control, including:

  • Natural disasters
  • Internet outages
  • Government actions
  • Labor disputes
  • Power failures
  • Cybersecurity incidents
  • Acts of war or terrorism

18. Accessibility

Certification and Safety strives to maintain an accessible website experience consistent with WCAG accessibility standards.

If you encounter accessibility barriers, please contact us for assistance.

Accessibility Statement: (/accessibility-statement)

19. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

20. Entire Agreement

These Terms of Use, together with related policies and legal notices, constitute the complete agreement regarding use of the website and services.

21. Contact Us

If you have questions regarding these Terms of Use, please contact us:

Email

danny@certificationandsafety.com

Telephone

(407) 878-0474

Mailing Address

Certification and Safety
2175 Marquette Avenue
Sanford, Florida 32773

22. Updates to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Use periodically to reflect changes in:

  • Laws and regulations
  • Business practices
  • Website functionality
  • Training services
  • Technology or operations

Updated versions will be posted on this page with a revised effective date..