User Agreement
Last updated: 2026-04-12
Related: Data Protection · Cookie Notice · Refund & Cancellation
User obligations
You agree to use ClusterForge Academy services only for lawful professional development. You will not attempt to disrupt lab environments, exfiltrate credentials belonging to other learners, or use course materials to misrepresent affiliations with the Linux Foundation or CNCF. You must keep login credentials confidential and notify us promptly if you suspect unauthorized access.
Intellectual property
Course materials, lab scenarios, and branded assets remain the property of ClusterForge Academy or its licensors. You receive a limited, non-transferable license to use materials for personal learning while enrolled. You may not resell, publicly repost, or incorporate materials into commercial training without written permission. Open-source components referenced in labs retain their respective licenses.
Service description
We provide educational content, facilitated sessions, and access to practice environments described at enrollment. Features may evolve to reflect Kubernetes release cadence. We do not guarantee certification outcomes; official exams are administered by independent authorities. Service levels for community forums differ from private cohort engagements as stated in your order.
Liability
To the fullest extent permitted under the Act on the Regulation of Terms and Conditions of Korea and applicable consumer protections, our aggregate liability arising from these terms is limited to the fees you paid for the specific offering in the six months preceding the claim. We are not liable for indirect losses, lost profits, or consequential damages except where such exclusion is prohibited. Nothing in these terms limits liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence where such limitation is unlawful.
Governing law and disputes
These terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of Korea without regard to conflict-of-law rules. Courts in Seoul shall have non-exclusive jurisdiction unless mandatory consumer rules in your country of residence grant you immovable rights. We encourage good-faith negotiation before formal proceedings and will provide dispute contact pathways described in your enrollment confirmation.
Termination
Either party may terminate access for material breach after written notice and a reasonable cure period where cure is feasible. We may suspend access immediately for security incidents or abusive behavior. Upon termination, your license to use materials ceases except for reasonable personal notes you created yourself. Sections that reasonably survive termination remain in effect.
Acceptance
By enrolling, creating an account, or using our websites, you acknowledge that you have read and understood these terms. If you are enrolling on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have authority to bind that organization. Continued use after we post updates constitutes acceptance of the revised terms where permitted by law; material changes to paid offerings will be communicated separately when required.
Changes to services and terms
We may update services to improve clarity, security, or alignment with certification blueprints. We will publish changes to these terms with a revised date and, where legally required, obtain additional consent. If you disagree with an update, you may stop using the services and exercise refund rights where applicable under our Refund & Cancellation notice.
Definitions
"We", "us", and "our" refer to ClusterForge Academy. "You" refers to the individual or entity accepting these terms. "Labs" means the practice environments we provision during an active enrollment window. "Materials" include syllabi, recordings where offered, exercises, and facilitator notes supplied through authorized channels.
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