Terms of Use for BESS Online Academy
Last updated: April 5, 2026
Welcome to BESS Online Academy. These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of our website, courses, digital downloads, content, and related services. By using this website or enrolling in any course, you agree to these Terms of Use.
If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our website or services.
1. About BESS Online Academy
BESS Online Academy provides online educational content, training programs, digital resources, and related materials designed to support caregivers, healthcare learners, and everyday individuals seeking practical health and caregiving knowledge.
2. Educational Purposes Only
All courses, content, downloads, and materials provided by BESS Online Academy are for educational purposes only.
Our courses do not make you a licensed healthcare professional, nurse, doctor, therapist, or other licensed provider. Completion of a course or program does not grant state licensure or guarantee employment, certification, or credentialing unless expressly stated.
You are responsible for using sound judgment and seeking appropriate professional guidance when needed.
BESS Online Academy provides nurse-led education designed to build knowledge, confidence, and practical understanding, but course participation does not create a provider-patient relationship.
3. No Medical Advice
The content provided through BESS Online Academy is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. It is not a substitute for advice from a physician, nurse practitioner, therapist, licensed healthcare provider, emergency services, or other qualified professional.
If you or someone else is experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or seek immediate emergency medical care.
4. Eligibility to Use the Site
You must be at least 18 years old, or the age of majority in your location, to purchase courses or create an account unless you are using the site under the supervision of a parent, guardian, or authorized organization.
By using this site, you represent that the information you provide is accurate and that you are legally able to enter into this agreement.
5. Account Responsibility
If you create an account, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for all activity that occurs under your account.
You agree not to share your account with others or allow unauthorized access to your courses or materials.
6. Payments and Purchases
By purchasing a course, download, membership, or other product from BESS Online Academy, you agree to provide current, complete, and accurate payment information.
Prices, promotions, course availability, and product offerings may change at any time without notice.
7. Refund Policy
Due to the digital nature of our products and course materials, all sales are final unless otherwise stated on the applicable sales page.
8. Intellectual Property
All content on this site, including but not limited to course materials, lesson content, videos, text, graphics, branding, worksheets, downloads, logos, designs, and educational resources, is the property of BESS Online Academy and/or its licensors and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.
You may access and use purchased content for your personal, non-commercial educational use only unless written permission is provided otherwise.
You may not:
- copy, reproduce, republish, or distribute course materials
- share downloads, videos, or account access with others
- sell, sublicense, or commercially exploit any content
- modify or create derivative works from our materials for resale or redistribution
9. Limited License
When you enroll in a course or download materials, BESS Online Academy grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the materials for your own personal educational use.
This license may be revoked if you violate these Terms of Use.
10. User Conduct
You agree not to:
- use the website or course platform for unlawful purposes
- attempt to interfere with site security or platform functionality
- upload malicious code or harmful material
- harass, threaten, or abuse other users, instructors, or staff
- post false, misleading, or inappropriate content
- copy or misuse course content or downloads
11. Certificates of Completion
BESS Online Academy may provide certificates of completion for certain courses or programs. These certificates indicate only that a learner completed the course requirements set by BESS Online Academy.
A certificate of completion does not equal licensure, certification by a government agency, or professional credentialing unless explicitly stated.
12. Third-Party Services
Our website or courses may include links to or use third-party platforms or services, including course hosting, payment processing, analytics, email communication, or embedded tools. We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of third-party services.
13. Disclaimer of Warranties
BESS Online Academy provides its website, courses, and materials on an “as is” and “as available” basis without warranties of any kind, express or implied, to the fullest extent permitted by law.
We do not guarantee that the website will always be available, error-free, uninterrupted, secure, or free from viruses or harmful components.
We also do not guarantee any particular educational, business, certification, employment, or personal outcome from using our services.
14. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, BESS Online Academy and its owner, instructors, affiliates, employees, contractors, and representatives shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of the website, courses, downloads, or services.
Your use of the site and materials is at your own risk.
15. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless BESS Online Academy and its owner, affiliates, employees, contractors, and representatives from and against claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses arising from your misuse of the site, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any rights of another person or entity.
16. Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the website, courses, or services at any time, without notice, if we believe you have violated these Terms of Use or used the platform in an inappropriate or unlawful manner.
17. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms of Use from time to time. When we do, we will post the revised version and update the “Last updated” date. Your continued use of the site after changes are posted means you accept the updated terms.
18. Governing Law
These Terms of Use shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Georgia, without regard to conflict of law principles.
19. Contact Information
If you have questions about these Terms of Use, please contact:
BESS Online Academy
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.bessonlineacademy.com