Terms of Use
Effective Date: August 27, 2025
Welcome to the San Diego Institute of Technology (“SDIT,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). By accessing or using our website (the “Site”), programs, or services, you agree to the following Terms of Use. Please read them carefully.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By using this Site, you agree to comply with and be legally bound by these Terms of Use, our Privacy Policy, and any other posted guidelines or policies. If you do not agree, please do not use our Site.
2. Permitted Use
You may use our Site and content for personal, educational, and noncommercial purposes only. You agree not to:
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Copy, reproduce, or distribute content without permission.
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Misuse our Site in any way that could damage, disable, or impair functionality.
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Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or data.
3. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise stated, all content on this Site—including text, images, graphics, videos, logos, and course materials—is the property of SDIT or its contributors. Content may not be used without express written permission, except as allowed by law (e.g., fair use for educational purposes).
4. User Submissions
If you submit content (such as comments, applications, or materials) to SDIT, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and display that content for our educational and nonprofit purposes. You are responsible for ensuring your submissions do not infringe on the rights of others.
5. Donations & Payments
All donations are processed through third-party providers such as PayPal. Donations to SDIT are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. SDIT is not responsible for errors, delays, or issues caused by third-party payment processors.
6. No Warranties
The Site and all content are provided “as is” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. SDIT makes no guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information provided.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, SDIT is not liable for any damages arising from your use of the Site or participation in our programs. This includes direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.
8. External Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. SDIT is not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of external sites. Use these links at your own discretion.
9. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms of Use at any time. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
10. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict of law principles.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us at:
San Diego Institute of Technology
Email: [email protected]