Academy Policy
Effective Date: 01/04/2025
Last Updated: 01/04/2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to SLU FarmYard Academy. Our platform provides free and paid courses related to farming, agriculture, and related industries. This Academy Policy outlines the guidelines and responsibilities of instructors and students using our learning platform.
2. General Policies
All users must adhere to the community guidelines and Terms of Service.
Courses must align with the mission of SLU FarmYard Academy.
No illegal, harmful, or misleading content is allowed.
Respectful interactions between students and instructors are required at all times.
3. Instructor Policies
Instructors must provide accurate, high-quality content relevant to the subject matter.
Course materials should not infringe on any copyrights or intellectual property rights.
Instructors are responsible for updating course content as needed.
No promotional or irrelevant material is allowed within course content.
Instructors must respond to student inquiries within a reasonable timeframe.
Instructors cannot directly solicit students for personal services or businesses outside the Academy.
4. Student Policies
Students must engage in courses respectfully and follow proper online etiquette.
Course materials are for personal educational use only and cannot be redistributed.
Any form of cheating, plagiarism, or academic dishonesty is strictly prohibited.
Students must complete courses at their own pace; instructors are not responsible for individual progress.
Disruptive behavior in discussion forums or live sessions may result in suspension or removal.
5. Course Enrollment & Access
Courses are available on a free or paid basis, depending on the instructor’s choice.
Students can enroll in courses at any time unless otherwise specified.
Access to paid courses is granted upon confirmation of payment.
SLU FarmYard reserves the right to modify course offerings, pricing, and availability at any time.
6. Certification & Completion
Certificates of completion may be offered at the discretion of the instructor.
Completion of a course does not guarantee employment or formal certification unless stated otherwise.
7. Content Ownership & Rights
Instructors retain ownership of their original course content but grant SLU FarmYard a license to host and distribute it.
SLU FarmYard reserves the right to remove any content that violates policies.
8. Refunds & Disputes
Refund policies for paid courses follow the Refund & Returns Policy of SLU FarmYard.
Students must contact support for disputes related to course access or quality.
Refund requests must be submitted within a specified timeframe for consideration.
9. Policy Updates & Enforcement
This policy is subject to updates, and users will be notified of significant changes.
Failure to comply with these policies may result in suspension or removal from SLU FarmYard Academy.
For any questions or concerns, please contact info@slufarmyard.com.