These Terms of Service (“Terms”) constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Somerset Realty Holdings, LLC, DBA Bound Studio, a Pennsylvania limited liability company, acting through its wholly owned product Bound Academy (“Bound Academy,” “Bound Studio,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) concerning your access to and use of the services offered at www.bound.academy, including any associated software, content, services, features, or functionality (collectively, the “Service”).
BY ACCESSING OR USING THE SERVICE IN ANY MANNER, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTAND, AND AGREE TO BE LEGALLY BOUND BY THESE TERMS. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS, DO NOT ACCESS OR USE THE SERVICE.
If you are using the Service on behalf of a company, organization, or other legal entity, you represent that you have the authority to bind such entity to these Terms.
1. Service Description
The Service constitutes an online educational and community-based platform where users may view instructional materials, engage with educational media, interact with other users, upload content, track progress, and participate in both structured and unstructured learning programs. The Service includes both free and paid content offerings and may incorporate third-party integrations.
2. Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years of age to access or use the Service. By accessing the Service, you represent and warrant that: (a) you are at least 18 years old; (b) any registration information you submit is truthful and accurate; and (c) your use of the Service does not violate any applicable law or regulation.
3. Account Registration
To access certain features of the Service, you must register for an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process and to update such information to keep it accurate, current, and complete. You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to immediately notify us at support@bound.academy of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security.
4. License and Restrictions
Subject to these Terms, Bound Academy grants you a personal, limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, and revocable license to access and use the Service solely for your personal, non-commercial use.
You may not and shall not permit any third party to:
Reproduce, distribute, modify, display, perform, transmit, publish, license, create derivative works from, or otherwise exploit the Service or any portion thereof without our express prior written consent;
Use any automated system or software to extract data from the Service for commercial purposes;
Reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or otherwise attempt to derive source code from the Service;
Use the Service in any manner that could disable, overburden, damage, or impair its operation;
Circumvent any technological measures employed to restrict access to any portion of the Service;
Use the Service for any unlawful purpose or in violation of these Terms.
5. User Content
You may submit, upload, or otherwise make available content, including but not limited to photos, videos, text, and other materials (“User Content”). By doing so, you represent and warrant that you own all rights to such content or have received express permission from the content owner, and that your submission of such content does not infringe or violate the rights of any third party.
You hereby grant to Bound Studio and its affiliates a worldwide, irrevocable, non-exclusive, royalty-free, fully paid, transferable, and sublicensable license to use, reproduce, modify, distribute, publicly perform, publicly display, and otherwise exploit your User Content in any form, format, or medium now known or later developed in connection with the operation and promotion of the Service.
You further agree not to upload, post, transmit, or otherwise make available any User Content that is:
Infringing, defamatory, obscene, pornographic, abusive, or otherwise unlawful;
Intended to promote violence, discrimination, hatred, or harm against any group or individual;
Containing malware, viruses, or other harmful code;
Promotional or commercial in nature without prior authorization.
Bound Academy reserves the right (but not the obligation) to monitor, edit, remove, or refuse to display any User Content at its sole discretion and without notice.
6. Copyright Infringement – DMCA Policy
If you believe that your work has been used in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please send a notice to our designated agent:
Copyright Agent
Email: support@bound.academy
Subject: DMCA Notice
Your DMCA notice must include all legally required information, including:
Your physical or electronic signature;
Identification of the copyrighted work;
Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing;
Contact information;
A statement that you have a good faith belief that use of the material is unauthorized;
A statement under penalty of perjury that your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on their behalf.
Counter-notices may be submitted under the DMCA if you believe content was removed in error.
7. Intellectual Property
All rights, title, and interest in and to the Service, including all copyrights, trademarks, service marks, trade secrets, and other intellectual property rights, are and shall remain the exclusive property of Bound Studio and its licensors.
“Bound Academy” and “Bound Studio” are trademarks or registered trademarks of Bound Studio, LLC. All other names, logos, and icons are trademarks of their respective owners. Nothing in these Terms grants you any rights to use any of our trademarks without express written permission.
8. Community Features and Meetups
The Service may include forums, community areas, or tools that allow users to connect and schedule meetups. Bound Studio does not supervise these interactions and disclaims liability arising from in-person or virtual meetups initiated through the Service. You assume all risks and responsibilities associated with such interactions.
9. Fees and Paid Content
Some features of the Service are available only via paid subscription or purchase (“Paid Content”). Payment processing services are provided by a third-party payment processor and are subject to their terms. Bound Academy is not liable for errors or interruptions caused by the payment processor.
10. Recurring Billing and Membership Terms
Membership fees will be billed at the beginning of your paid subscription and will automatically renew each billing cycle (monthly or annually) unless canceled. By purchasing a membership, you authorize Bound Academy to charge your payment method on a recurring basis.
No refunds will be issued for partial billing periods. You may cancel your membership at any time via your account dashboard at www.bound.academy.
11. Modifications and Discontinuation
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service, temporarily or permanently, at any time with or without notice. You agree that Bound Studio shall not be liable for any modification, suspension, or discontinuance of the Service.
12. Privacy Policy
Our Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and disclose information about you. By using the Service, you acknowledge and agree to the practices described in the Bound Academy Privacy Policy.
13. Third-Party Content and Links
The Service may include third-party links, promotions, or content. Bound Studio does not endorse or assume responsibility for any third-party offerings or content. Your interactions with third-party providers are solely between you and them.
14. Disclaimer of Warranties
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. BOUND ACADEMY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND ACCURACY.
15. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, BOUND STUDIO, ITS AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, SUPPLIERS, AND LICENSORS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.
IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR AGGREGATE LIABILITY EXCEED THE GREATER OF (A) $10 OR (B) THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO BOUND ACADEMY IN THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM.
16. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Bound Studio, its affiliates, employees, contractors, officers, and agents from any claims, losses, damages, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of the Service or your violation of these Terms.
17. Assignment
You may not assign or transfer your rights under these Terms without prior written consent. We may assign these Terms at any time without restriction.
18. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising out of these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state or federal courts located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
19. Time Limitation on Claims
Any claim or cause of action arising out of or related to the use of the Service must be filed within one (1) year after the cause of action arose. Otherwise, such cause of action is permanently barred.
20. Waiver and Severability
Failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not constitute a waiver. If any provision is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
21. Electronic Communications
By using the Service, you consent to receive electronic communications, including notices, policies, and agreements, and you agree that such communications satisfy legal communication requirements.
22. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published by us, constitute the entire agreement between you and Bound Studio with respect to the Service.
23. Contact Information
For questions, concerns, or legal notices, please contact:
Bound Academy
A product of Bound Studio
Email: support@bound.academy
Website: www.bound.academy