Master the Art of Culinary Excellence

1. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS

By accessing and using Harmony Food Square Courses services, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our services.

2. COURSE ENROLLMENT AND PAYMENT

Course enrollment requires full payment unless payment plan arrangements are made in advance. All fees are non-refundable after the first week of course commencement, except in cases of medical emergency or military deployment with proper documentation.

3. STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

Students must attend at least 90% of scheduled classes to receive certification. Punctuality, professional conduct, and respect for instructors and fellow students are mandatory. Students are responsible for their personal safety and must follow all kitchen safety protocols.

4. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

All course materials, recipes, techniques, and educational content remain the intellectual property of Harmony Food Square Courses. Students may not reproduce, distribute, or use materials for commercial purposes without written permission.

5. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Harmony Food Square Courses is not liable for any injuries sustained during practical training sessions. Students participate at their own risk and must carry appropriate insurance coverage.

6. MODIFICATION OF TERMS

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Changes will be communicated via email and posted on our website. Continued use of services after changes indicates acceptance of new terms.

1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We collect personal information including name, contact details, payment information, educational background, and course preferences. We also collect usage data through cookies and analytics tools to improve our services.

2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

Personal information is used for course enrollment, communication, payment processing, certification issuance, and career placement assistance. We may send educational content and course updates via email with your consent.

3. INFORMATION SHARING

We do not sell or share personal information with third parties except: payment processors for enrollment fees, accreditation bodies for certification verification, and potential employers for job placement with your explicit consent.

4. DATA SECURITY

We implement industry-standard security measures including encrypted data transmission, secure payment processing, limited access controls, and regular security audits to protect your personal information.

5. YOUR RIGHTS

You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information. You may opt out of marketing communications and request data portability. Contact us at [email protected] for data requests.

6. DATA RETENTION

Student records are retained for 7 years after graduation for certification verification. Marketing data is retained until you opt out. Payment records are kept as required by tax regulations.

7. CONTACT INFORMATION

For privacy concerns, contact our Data Protection Officer at [email protected] or call +1 (212) 555-7834.

1. WHAT ARE COOKIES

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide better user experience, remember your preferences, and analyze website performance.

2. TYPES OF COOKIES WE USE

Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality, login sessions, and security features. These cannot be disabled.

Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site through analytics tools like Google Analytics.

Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences such as language selection and form data.

Marketing Cookies: Used to display relevant advertisements and track campaign effectiveness.

3. COOKIE MANAGEMENT

You can control cookies through your browser settings or our cookie consent banner. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality and user experience.

4. THIRD-PARTY COOKIES

We use third-party services including Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, and payment processors that may set their own cookies. Please review their privacy policies for details.

5. CONSENT AND PREFERENCES

We obtain your consent before using non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences anytime using our cookie management tool or browser settings.

6. DATA RETENTION

Session cookies expire when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain for up to 2 years unless deleted manually or automatically expired.

1. DMCA COMPLIANCE POLICY

Harmony Food Square Courses respects intellectual property rights and complies with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). We promptly respond to valid copyright infringement notices.

2. REPORTING COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT

If you believe your copyrighted work has been used without permission, please provide:

• Your contact information and electronic signature
• Description of copyrighted work being infringed
• Location of infringing material on our website
• Statement of good faith belief that use is unauthorized
• Statement that information is accurate under penalty of perjury

3. DMCA NOTICE SUBMISSION

Send DMCA notices to our designated agent:

DMCA Agent: Legal Department
Address: 425 Park Avenue, Suite 1200, New York, NY 10022
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 (212) 555-7834

4. COUNTER-NOTIFICATION PROCESS

If you believe material was wrongly removed, you may submit a counter-notification containing your contact information, description of removed material, statement of good faith belief, and consent to court jurisdiction.

5. REPEAT INFRINGER POLICY

We maintain a policy of terminating accounts or access for users who are repeat copyright infringers in accordance with DMCA requirements.

6. EDUCATIONAL USE DISCLAIMER

Our educational content may include copyrighted materials under fair use provisions for educational purposes. We respect copyright holders' rights and remove infringing content upon valid notice.

1. LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING

We process personal data based on:

• Contract Performance: Processing necessary for course enrollment and delivery
• Legitimate Interest: Improving services and career placement assistance
• Consent: Marketing communications and non-essential cookies
• Legal Obligation: Tax records and regulatory compliance

2. YOUR GDPR RIGHTS

Right to Access: Request copies of your personal data

Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate personal information

Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data (with legal limitations)

Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data

Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in machine-readable format

Right to Object: Stop processing based on legitimate interests

3. DATA PROTECTION MEASURES

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures including:

• End-to-end encryption for data transmission
• Access controls and user authentication
• Regular security audits and updates
• Staff training on data protection
• Incident response procedures

4. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

When transferring data outside the EU, we ensure adequate protection through Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions by the European Commission.

5. DATA RETENTION PERIODS

Student records: 7 years after graduation
Marketing data: Until consent is withdrawn
Financial records: As required by law
Website analytics: 26 months maximum

6. EXERCISING YOUR RIGHTS

Contact our Data Protection Officer at [email protected] or +1 (212) 555-7834. We will respond within 30 days. You may also lodge complaints with supervisory authorities.

7. PRIVACY BY DESIGN

We implement privacy by design principles, conducting Data Protection Impact Assessments for high-risk processing and ensuring minimal data collection necessary for stated purposes.