Terms and Conditions

1. Acceptance of Terms

By registering for a course, workshop, or event with Code Academy Uganda, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you are registering on behalf of a minor (a child under 18), you verify that you are the parent or legal guardian and agree to these terms on their behalf.

2. Registration and Enrollment

Accuracy: You agree to provide accurate and complete information during the registration process (including student age and medical details).

Admission: We reserve the right to decline admission or enrollment at our discretion if a student does not meet the course prerequisites (e.g., age requirements for Python or Robotics).

3. Fees and Payments

Payment Due: All course fees (e.g., for Holiday Makers, Weekend Programs) must be paid in full before or on the first day of the module, unless a payment plan has been explicitly agreed upon in writing.

Refund Policy:

• Cancellations > 7 days before start: 100% refund (minus administrative fees)
• Cancellations < 2 days before start: 50% refund
• After course starts: No refunds will be issued once the course has commenced

Currency: All fees are payable in Ugandan Shillings (UGX) unless agreed upon otherwise.

4. Student Conduct and Safety

Behavior: Students are expected to behave respectfully towards instructors, staff, and fellow students. Bullying, harassment, or disruption of classes will not be tolerated.

Disciplinary Action: We reserve the right to suspend or expel a student for serious misconduct without refund.

Equipment: Students are responsible for their own personal equipment (laptops, chargers) brought to physical classes. Code Academy Uganda is not liable for lost or damaged personal property.

Pick-up/Drop-off: Parents are responsible for the timely drop-off and pick-up of students at the various designated locations.

5. Intellectual Property

Course Materials: All teaching materials, curriculum, and guides provided by Code Academy Uganda remain our intellectual property and may not be reproduced or sold.

Student Projects: Students retain ownership of the code and projects they create. However, you grant Code Academy Uganda a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to display these projects (e.g., games, apps) for educational and promotional purposes.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by Ugandan law:

• Code Academy Uganda shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of the use of our services.
• While we take all reasonable safety precautions, we are not liable for physical injuries that occur during recreational breaks or due to a student's failure to follow safety instructions.

7. Media Release

By accepting these terms, you grant Code Academy Uganda permission to use photographs and video recordings of the registered student in our marketing materials (website, social media, brochures) to promote our STEM and coding programs.

If you wish to opt-out, you must submit a written request to us.

8. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Uganda. Any disputes arising under these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Ugandan courts.