Terms and Conditions

Last updated: May 21, 2025

Welcome to atenu.org (“Atenu”, “we”, “our”, or “us”). These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of our e-learning platform and all related services. By accessing or using Atenu, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the platform.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By creating an account or using Atenu, you acknowledge and agree to comply with these Terms and all applicable laws and regulations.

2. User Accounts

  • To access certain features, you may need to register and create an account.
  • You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login details and for all activities under your account.
  • Accounts must be created with accurate information. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts with false or misleading information.

3. Acceptable Use

  • Do not use Atenu for any unlawful, harmful, or abusive activities.
  • You must not upload, post, or share content that is offensive, discriminatory, or infringes on the rights of others.
  • No cheating, plagiarism, or academic dishonesty is allowed.
  • No automated tools, bots, or scripts may be used to access, scrape, or collect data from Atenu, unless specifically authorized by us.
  • Respect other users and the integrity of the platform.

4. Intellectual Property

  • All content, materials, text, images, videos, quizzes, and software on Atenu are the property of Atenu or its licensors and are protected by copyright and intellectual property laws.
  • You may not reproduce, distribute, sell, or create derivative works from our content without our explicit written permission.
  • User-generated content remains your property, but by posting, you grant Atenu a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute it on the platform.

5. Anti-Scraping and Automated Access

  • You must not use bots, spiders, scrapers, or any automated means to access or collect data from Atenu without written authorization.
  • Violation may result in immediate termination of access and potential legal action.

6. Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Please refer to our Privacy Policy for details on how we collect, use, and protect your information.

7. Payments and Refunds

If you purchase paid courses or services, you agree to provide accurate payment information. All sales are final unless otherwise stated. Please see our Refund Policy for more details (if applicable).

8. Termination

  • We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time, with or without notice, if you violate these Terms or misuse the platform.
  • You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us.

9. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

  • Atenu is provided “as is” and “as available.” We make no warranties about the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the platform or content.
  • We are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from your use of Atenu.
  • We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free access, or that our platform is free from viruses or harmful components.

10. Changes to the Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of Atenu after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. Please review this page periodically.

11. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Ontario, Canada, and the laws of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, without regard to conflict of laws principles. In the event of any dispute, you agree that the competent courts of either Ontario, Canada or Ethiopia may have jurisdiction, as appropriate.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms, you may contact us by emailing info@atenu.org or by using the chat icon at the left bottom corner of this page.

Thank you for using Atenu!