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Terms of use for accessing the CNN Academy Hub.

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By accessing and using this site, you expressly agree to comply with these Terms Of Use. If you do not agree with any of the below Terms Of Use, do not use this site. Turner Broadcasting System Europe Limited ("TURNER" "we" or "us") operates this site. In these Terms, references to "you" or "your" are references to you whether as a learner or visitor. TURNER reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to modify, alter or otherwise update these Terms Of Use at any time. Any changes to these Terms of Use that may affect your rights will be alerted to you on the homepage for the first week in which such change is made. In addition, we encourage you to review these Terms of Use regularly so that you are familiar with their scope and any changes that may have been made. By using this service after we have posted notice of such modifications, alterations or updates, you agree to be bound by the revised terms. TURNER retains the right to deny access to anyone who we believe has violated any of these Terms of Use.

You may only use the content on our platform for your own personal or business learning and you are not allowed to adapt it or distribute any of it to anybody else. You agree not to (and will not attempt to) circumvent, disable or otherwise interfere with any security related features of this site or any features that: (i) prevent or restrict use or copying of content; or (ii) enforce any limitations on you, the use of the site. You agree not to use the site or its content in any manner intended to damage, disable, overburden or impair any Turner server or the network(s) connected to any Turner server, or infringe any requirements, procedures, policies or regulations of any servers or networks connected to the site.

REGISTRATION AND ACCOUNTS

Any visitor can access the site, but in order to fully access the site and programme materials you must register for a personal account on the site (an "Account") by providing a name, an email address and a password. You agree that you will never divulge or share access or your access information to your Account with any third party for any reason. You further agree to access, internally use and display the site as an individual only at your location solely as necessary to browse and/or participate as permitted by these Terms

In setting up your Account, you may be prompted or required to enter additional information, including date of birth, location and any other information [that will help other registered site users get to know you] and help us to tailor the services to suit you.

You undertake to us that all information provided by you in relation to your Account is and will continue to be accurate, current and complete at all times and that you will maintain and update your information to keep it accurate, current and complete. It is your responsibility to keep your Account details safe.

Turner may prohibit your access or revoke your access temporarily or stop your participation in case of breach of these Terms.

TRADEMARKS, COPYRIGHTS & RESTRICTIONS

This site is controlled and operated by TURNER at 160 Old Street, London EC1V 9BW, United Kingdom. Our phone number is 020 7693 1000. All material on this site, including, but not limited to text, images, illustrations, audio clips, and video clips, is protected by copyrights, trademarks, and other intellectual property rights which are owned and controlled by TURNER or by other parties that have licensed their material to TURNER. Material on https://hub.cnn.com is solely provided for informational purposes. Such material may not be modified, copied, reproduced, republished, uploaded, posted, transmitted, or distributed in any way, including by e-mail or other electronic means. Without the prior written consent of the owner, modification of the materials, use of the materials on any other web site or networked computer environment, or use of the materials for any purpose other than personal, non-commercial use is a violation of the copyrights, trademarks, and other proprietary rights, and is prohibited. In the event of any permitted copying, redistribution or publication of material, no changes in, or deletion of, author attribution, legal or proprietary notices, trademark legend or copyright notice shall be made. You acknowledge that you do not acquire any ownership rights by downloading the material on this site.

This site may contain links to other web sites ("Linked Sites"). The Linked Sites are for your convenience only, and you access them at your own risk. TURNER is not responsible for the content of the Linked Sites, whether or not TURNER is affiliated with sponsors of the sites. TURNER does not in any way endorse the Linked Sites.

SUBMISSIONS

You may be able to post your own content on our site. Any e-mails, notes, message/billboard, ideas, suggestions, concepts or other material submitted will become the property of TURNER throughout the world. TURNER shall be entitled, in accordance with our policies regarding privacy, to use the material or any of its elements for any type of use without limitation, including in any media whether now known or hereafter devised. When you or any other person authorised by you submit material, you agree that TURNER has the right to publish or otherwise use the material or any of its elements for any type of use, including promotional and advertising purposes.

By using TURNER's site, you agree that you will not submit or otherwise publish any content which: (a) libels, defames, invades the privacy of third parties, or is obscene, pornographic, abusive, or threatening; (b) infringes any intellectual property or other right of any entity or person, including, but not limited to infringing anyone's copyrights or trademarks; (c) violates any law; (d) advocates illegal activity; or (e) advertises or otherwise solicits funds or is a solicitation for goods or services.

TURNER may review, edit, reject, refuse to post and/or delete any content that in the sole judgment of TURNER violates these Terms of Use or which might be offensive, illegal, or that might violate the rights, harm, or threaten the safety of any person. You understand that TURNER has the right at all times to disclose any information (including the identity of the persons providing information or materials on this site) as necessary to satisfy any law, regulation or valid governmental request. This may include, without limitation, disclosure of the information in connection with investigation of alleged illegal activity or solicitation of illegal activity or in response to a lawful court order or subpoena. In addition, we can (and you hereby expressly authorise us to) disclose any information about you to law enforcement or other government officials, as we, in our sole discretion, believe necessary or appropriate in connection with the investigation and/or resolution of possible crimes or other actions, especially those that may involve personal injury or the safety of any person.

You agree to indemnify TURNER and its officers, directors, employees, agents, distributors and affiliates from and against any and all third party claims, demands, liabilities, costs, or expenses, including reasonable legal fees, resulting from your breach of any of the foregoing agreements, representations, and warranties.

DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES & LIABILITY

The materials on this site are provided "as is" and without warranties in relation to the provision of the site service. Neither TURNER, nor its affiliated or related entities, nor any person involved in the creation, production, and distribution of this site warrant that the functions contained in the materials will be uninterrupted or error-free, that defects will be corrected, or that TURNER or the server that makes them available are free of viruses or other harmful components. The material that you read on this site is provided solely for promotional and informational purposes. Neither TURNER nor its affiliated or related entities, nor any person involved in the creation, production, and distribution of this site, guarantees the accuracy, reliability, completeness, or usefulness of any material, nor its fitness for any particular purpose.

You expressly agree that except for death and personal injury arising as a consequence of TURNER's negligence, neither TURNER, nor its affiliated or related entities, nor any of their respective employees, or agents, nor any person or entity involved in the creation, production, and distribution of this site are responsible or liable to any person or entity whatsoever for any loss or damage whatsoever resulting from the use of this site. By way of example, and without limiting the generality of the foregoing, TURNER and related persons and entities shall not be responsible or liable for any claim or damage arising from failure of performance, error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operation, computer virus, theft, destruction, unauthorised access to or the reliance upon or use of data, information, opinions or other materials appearing on this site. You expressly acknowledge and agree that TURNER is not liable or responsible for any defamatory, offensive or illegal conduct of other subscribers or third parties.

JURISDICTIONAL ISSUES

This site is controlled and operated by TURNER from its offices in London. TURNER makes no representation that material on this web site is appropriate or available for use in other locations. Those who choose to access this site from other locations do so on their own initiative and are responsible for compliance with local laws, if and to the extent local laws are applicable.

These Terms Of Use shall be governed by, construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any action you, any third party or TURNER bring to enforce these Terms Of Use or, in connection with, any matters related to this site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales. If any provision of this agreement shall be unlawful, void, or for any reason unenforceable, then that provision shall be deemed severable from this agreement and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions. This is the entire agreement between the parties relating to the matters contained herein and shall not be modified except in writing, signed by TURNER.