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Terms of Use for Noncredit OpenUW Courses from the University of Washington

Please read the following terms and conditions for use of the University of Washington's noncredit OpenUW Courses. By accessing or using the OpenUW Courses, you agree to all of the terms and conditions below. If you do not agree to all of the terms and conditions, do not access or use the OpenUW Courses.

Purpose

The OpenUW Courses are designed to spark your interest in lifelong learning and familiarize you with online education. The OpenUW Courses are noncredit, and you will not receive any academic credential, such as a certificate or degree, upon completing these courses. The OpenUW Courses are accessible free-of-charge, provided that the following terms and conditions are followed.

Use

The contents of the OpenUW Courses are intended for your personal educational enrichment. You may access and use the OpenUW Courses for your own personal use, provided such use is nonpublic and noncommercial.

Copyright and Permission

The OpenUW Courses and the content therein are protected by copyright or other intellectual property rights, and owned or controlled by the University of Washington. Any public use of the OpenUW Courses or the content therein must have the prior written approval of the University of Washington. For permission requests, licensing proposals, questions, or further information, please contact ventures@u.washington.edu.

Disclaimer

THE UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO THE OPENUW COURSES, OR THE CONTENT THEREIN, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF TITLE, NONINFRINGEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, MERCHANTABILITY, AND FITNESS OR SUITABILITY FOR ANY PURPOSE.

Limitation of Liability

In no event shall the University of Washington, its employees, content providers or any other party who has contributed to the OpenUW Courses, be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, exemplary, or consequential damages (including, but not limited to, procurement of substitute goods or services; loss of use, data, or profits; or business interruption) however caused and on any theory of liability, whether in contract, strict liability, or tort (including negligence or otherwise) arising in any way out of the use of the OpenUW Courses content, even if advised of the possibility of such damage.

Privacy

The University of Washington provides the OpenUW Courses to promote both lifelong learning and distance education. Any personally identifiable information that you provide will be used only for the purpose of making you aware of additional lifelong learning opportunities. UW will not sell or distribute the information you provided to parties outside of the University.

If you do not agree to all of the terms and conditions above, do not access or use the OpenUW Courses.


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