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Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using CertificationDestination ("the Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our Site.

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

Description of Service

CertificationDestination provides informational content about professional certifications, including guides, comparisons, study resources, and recommendations. Our content is designed to help you make informed decisions about professional development.

Informational Purposes Only

Our content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice.

Specifically:

We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of information on our Site
Certification requirements, exam formats, and pricing change frequently — always verify with official sources
Career outcomes vary based on individual circumstances — we cannot guarantee specific results
Our recommendations reflect our opinions based on research, not professional career counseling

You are responsible for verifying all information with official certification bodies before making decisions.

Affiliate Relationships

CertificationDestination participates in affiliate marketing programs. This means:

Some links on our Site are affiliate links
We may earn commissions when you make purchases through these links
Affiliate relationships do not affect prices you pay
We disclose affiliate relationships in accordance with FTC guidelines

For full details, see our Affiliate Disclosure.

Third-Party Links

Our Site contains links to third-party websites, including official certification bodies, course providers, and retailers. We are not responsible for:

The content, accuracy, or opinions expressed on third-party sites
The privacy practices of third-party sites
Products or services offered by third parties
Any transactions you conduct with third parties

We encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party site you visit.

Intellectual Property

All content on CertificationDestination, including text, graphics, logos, and design, is our property or used with permission and is protected by copyright and trademark laws.

You may:

Access and view content for personal, non-commercial use
Share links to our content
Quote brief excerpts with attribution and a link to the source

You may not:

Reproduce, distribute, or republish substantial portions of our content without permission
Use our content to create competing products or services
Remove copyright or attribution notices
Use our trademarks without permission

User Conduct

When using our Site, you agree not to:

Use the Site for any unlawful purpose
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site
Interfere with the Site's operation or other users' access
Transmit viruses, malware, or harmful code
Scrape, crawl, or harvest content without permission
Impersonate any person or entity
Submit false or misleading information

Newsletter and Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter:

You agree to receive periodic emails from us
You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in each email
We will not share your email address with third parties for their marketing purposes

Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

We specifically disclaim:

Warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement
Warranties that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure
Warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any content
Warranties that any errors will be corrected

Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, CERTIFICATIONDESTINATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM:

Your use of or inability to use the Site
Any content on the Site
Any actions taken based on information on the Site
Any third-party content, products, or services
Unauthorized access to your data

Our total liability shall not exceed $100 USD.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless CertificationDestination and its operators from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

Your use of the Site
Your violation of these terms
Your violation of any rights of another party

Governing Law

These terms shall be governed by the laws of the United States and the State of [Your State], without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of [Your State].

Severability

If any provision of these terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full effect.

Contact

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