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Terms and Conditions

Distinct Consulting Solutions Training Portal

Last Updated: February 2026

  1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, registering for, or participating in any training, certification program, digital resource, or service offered through the Distinct Consulting Solutions (“DCS”) Training Portal, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree to these terms, you must not access or use the Training Portal or any associated services.

  1. Scope of Services

DCS provides professional education, certification programs, consulting-related training, digital learning materials, and related resources focused on civil rights compliance, investigations, and institutional equity practices.

All trainings are:

Educational and informational in nature

Designed to support professional development and institutional compliance efforts

Not legal advice and not a substitute for consultation with licensed legal counsel

Participation in any DCS training does not create an attorney-client relationship or fiduciary relationship.

  1. Eligibility

Users must:

Be at least 18 years of age

Provide accurate registration information

Use the Training Portal for lawful, professional purposes only

DCS reserves the right to suspend or terminate access for violations of these Terms.

  1. Registration, Payment, and Fees

All course fees, certification costs, subscriptions, or licensing fees must be paid in full prior to access unless otherwise agreed in writing.

Payment Terms

Fees are listed in U.S. dollars unless stated otherwise

Payments are non-transferable without written approval

Institutional invoicing terms must be documented in a signed agreement

Refund Policy

Unless otherwise stated in a written agreement:

Live training cancellations

14+ days before start: full refund minus administrative fee

7–13 days before start: 50% refund

Less than 7 days: non-refundable

On-demand or digital content: Non-refundable once access is granted.

DCS may cancel or reschedule trainings and will provide either:

Transfer to a future session, or

Full refund of the registration fee

DCS is not responsible for travel or incidental costs.

  1. Intellectual Property

All materials provided through the Training Portal—including but not limited to:

Workbooks

Slides

Templates

Case studies

Recordings

AI tools and outputs

are the exclusive intellectual property of DCS unless otherwise stated.

Participants may:

Use materials for personal professional practice within their institution

Participants may not:

Copy, reproduce, distribute, sell, sublicense, or publicly share materials

Upload materials to shared drives, LMS systems, or public platforms

Use materials to create competing trainings or commercial products

Unauthorized use may result in:

Immediate termination of access

Revocation of certification

Legal action where appropriate

  1. Certification and Completion

Certificates are issued only when all program requirements are met.

DCS reserves the right to:

Withhold certification for non-completion or misconduct

Revoke certification obtained through misrepresentation or policy violation

Certification signifies completion of training, not legal qualification, licensure, or guaranteed compliance status.

  1. Code of Professional Conduct

Participants must:

Engage respectfully with instructors and peers

Maintain confidentiality of case scenarios and discussions

Refrain from harassment, discrimination, or disruptive conduct

DCS may remove participants without refund for conduct violations.

  1. Confidentiality and Data Use

DCS will take reasonable measures to protect participant information.

However:

Trainings may include group discussion where confidentiality cannot be guaranteed

Participants are responsible for not sharing personally identifiable or protected information during sessions

Use of the portal is also governed by the DCS Privacy Policy.

  1. Technology and Access Disclaimer

DCS does not guarantee:

Uninterrupted platform access

Compatibility with all devices or networks

Permanent availability of recordings or digital materials

Participants are responsible for:

Adequate internet connection

Compatible technology

Secure handling of login credentials

  1. Disclaimer of Warranties

All services and materials are provided “as is” and “as available.”

DCS disclaims all warranties, including:

Merchantability

Fitness for a particular purpose

Non-infringement

Guaranteed regulatory compliance outcomes

Institutional compliance ultimately depends on each organization’s policies, implementation, and legal counsel guidance.

  1. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

DCS shall not be liable for:

Indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages

Loss of institutional funding, reputation, or litigation outcomes

Decisions made based on training content

Total liability, if any, shall not exceed the amount paid for the specific training giving rise to the claim.

  1. Indemnification

Participants and institutions agree to indemnify and hold harmless DCS and its officers, employees, contractors, and affiliates from claims arising out of:

Misuse of training materials

Violation of these Terms

Institutional implementation decisions

  1. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the State of Missouri, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

Any legal action must be filed in a court of competent jurisdiction within that state.

  1. Modifications to Terms

DCS may update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Training Portal after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

  1. Contact Information

For questions regarding these Terms:

Distinct Consulting Solutions 231 S. Bemiston Ave. Ste 850, St. Louis, MO 63105 distinct.consulting@outlook.com www.distinctconsultingsolutions.com