Terms and Conditions of Service

International Police Academy (UNIPOL International Police University) Terms and Conditions

Before using or gaining access to the Learning Management System (LMS) or any other services provided by the International Police Academy (UNIPOL International Police University), an Intergovernmental Organization (IGO), please carefully read the following terms. By using the LMS or any related services, you accept and agree to all of the conditions and covenants outlined in this agreement. If you do not agree to these terms, you are not permitted to use the LMS or any other services provided. These terms are supplemental to the General Terms and Conditions of UNIPOL INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY.

1. Definitions

Agreement or Terms: This set of terms and conditions, along with any updates and the General Terms and Conditions.
International Police Academy (UNIPOL International Police University): Includes its website, Learning Management System, and all related services. Recognized as an Intergovernmental Organization (IGO) under international law.
Website or Site: Refers to https://www.interpolice.academy and its integrated platforms.
Learning Management System (LMS): A subscription-based database of audiovisual materials accessible through the site.
Subscriber: An individual or entity with a paid subscription to the LMS. Includes Multi-User and Single-User subscribers.
Educator: A teacher or professor at a recognized academic institution who also qualifies as a subscriber.
User: Any party accessing the site, including employees or agents of an entity.
You or Your: Refers to the user, whether acting as an individual or on behalf of an entity.
Access or Accessing: Engaging with or using the site's content.
Content: Includes both Premium and Standard Content, such as videos and Exercise Files.

2. License and Access

The International Police Academy grants each subscriber a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access the LMS content, conditioned on subscription fee payment and adherence to these terms.

Multi-User Subscribers may allow access only to authorized employees or agents.
Subscriber Administrators are responsible for managing account access.
LMS access is permitted from any secure internet connection.

3. Ownership of Content

All content is the intellectual and proprietary property of the International Police Academy. Users may not copy, alter, reverse-engineer, distribute, or derive other works from any content. The IGO retains ownership of any modifications or derivative content. LMS access interruptions may occur due to technical or external causes, and the IGO is not liable for damages arising from such interruptions.

4. Prohibited Conduct

Users may not:

Upload or transmit harmful software or viruses.
Share account credentials.
Download, reproduce, or redistribute content beyond permitted use.
Reverse-engineer, disassemble, or replicate content.
Violate intellectual property or privacy rights.
Use framing, mirroring, or deep linking techniques.
Misrepresent identity or engage in unlawful or offensive conduct.
Host commercial services that access LMS content.

5. Monitoring and Enforcement

The International Police Academy reserves the right to monitor site usage and revoke access for users engaging in prohibited or abusive conduct, including excessive downloading. Users must comply with all relevant international, U.S., and foreign export laws.

6. Warranties and Liability

The International Police Academy makes no guarantees regarding compatibility with user hardware or internet services. Software is warranted to be free from material defects upon delivery. Remedies for breach are limited to replacement, guidance, or refund of subscription fees. This warranty is void if software is altered or misused.

7. Limitation of Liability

The Academy's liability to any member is limited to the actual amount paid for the current subscription year. Under no circumstances shall the Academy be liable for:

Indirect damages, including but not limited to loss of data, lost profits, or lost opportunities.
Damages caused by factors beyond the Academy’s control, including network failures, natural disasters, or force majeure events.
Damages resulting from the member’s misuse of the system or violation of terms and conditions.

Exceptions to this limitation include cases of gross negligence or bad faith on the part of the Academy, which remain fully subject to legal accountability.

8. Intellectual Property

All content and intellectual property on the site, including trademarks and copyrights, are owned by the International Police Academy. Commercial use without prior written permission is prohibited. Submission of original work to the IGO may result in the loss of IP rights.

9. Security and Account Responsibility

Users must protect account credentials and notify the IGO of unauthorized activity. The IGO may suspend access during investigations of potential security breaches. Users are responsible for any misuse of their account credentials. The IGO will never request passwords via email.

10. Badge Return and Sanctions

In the event of non-renewal of membership, the member is obligated to return all badges and identification documents issued by the Academy within 30 days from the membership expiration date. Failure to comply with this requirement authorizes the Academy to take the following actions:

A. Impose an administrative fine of $1,000 USD (or equivalent in local currency) to cover reissuance and administrative costs.

B. Suspend all services and privileges associated with the membership until the badge is returned.

C. In cases of deliberate damage or unauthorized use of the badge, the Academy reserves the right to take appropriate legal action in accordance with applicable laws in Belgium or the United States of America, as deemed appropriate.

All badges and issued documents remain the exclusive property of the Academy and may not be used in any form after the expiration of the membership period.