Policies and agreements | COMPASS

Copyright and Use of Materials

All materials and information provided on our distance learning platform are protected by copyright. These materials are the property of COMPASS Training Center, Inc. and their use is subject to applicable copyright laws. Modifications to the learning materials are not permitted without the authors' consent.

Generally, text-based materials may be downloaded and shared for non-commercial purposes, such as further education, as long as proper attribution to the author is provided. However, all other rights remain with COMPASS Training Center Incorporation, and any commercial use or sale of the materials is prohibited.

Course film clips may only be used within the context of the course due to license and copyright agreements. Any other use, including presentations for further education, is not permitted, and downloading of course film clips is prohibited.

Security Measures

We prioritize the security of your data on our online course platform. We employ industry-standard SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) encryption for all areas where personal data is processed. Our IT systems are safeguarded against data loss and misuse.

Access to the platform is restricted to registered users, and communication with the learning management system occurs via encrypted and authenticated connections during registration. Course rooms are shielded from search engine indexing, and regular backups are maintained for system restoration purposes.

Our License to You

Subject to these Terms and our Policies, we grant you a limited, personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to use our Services. This license is for personal, non-commercial use unless expressly permitted otherwise. You must not share your account access information with any third party, and your use of our services does not confer ownership of or intellectual property rights in our Services or the content therein.

Access and Account Information

Upon registration, you will receive login credentials to access the site. You are responsible for safeguarding the confidentiality of your account information and must not allow unauthorized access to your account. If you lose or forget your access information, you must reset it through the login page.

Content Guidelines

Users are responsible for ensuring that their posted content complies with acceptable use policies and site guidelines. This includes refraining from hate speech, cyber-harassment, and sharing of obscene materials. Users should also ensure that posted files are free from harmful content like viruses.

While we do not routinely monitor content, we may investigate suspected policy breaches, and user activitieson the platform are audited. Copies of user communications and access records are maintained for reference and may be used for addressing policy violations.

Academic Integrity and Privacy

Copying, cheating, plagiarism, and other forms of academic misconduct are prohibited and are subject to disciplinary action. We ensure that our learning materials comply with relevant standards and agreements, such as those outlined by MARINA. Submitted works may be scanned using anti-plagiarism software.

We respect user privacy and comply with data protection laws. Personal information must not be shared on the platform, and teachers are expected to uphold privacy standards in handling such information.

Feedback

We value your feedback and welcome suggestions, ideas, and comments regarding our Services. By submitting feedback, you grant us the right to use it without restriction or compensation. Thank you for contributing to our platform's improvement!