Terms & Conditions

Effective Date: August 1, 2026

General

This website (the "Site") is owned and operated by VANTA VENTURES, LLC, doing business as Symposia ("Vanta Ventures," "Symposia," "we," or "us"). Vanta Ventures, LLC is the parent entity of Symposia Academia, a career school approved and regulated by the Texas Workforce Commission, Career Schools and Colleges, Austin, Texas, under School Certificate No. 6665.

Symposia Academia5900 Balcones Drive #18351, Austin, Texas 78731Phone: 1 (713) 367-1783Email: contact@symposia.comAdministrative Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Central Time)

By using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and to use the Site in accordance with these Terms of Service, our Privacy Policy, our Cancellation & Refund Policy, and any additional terms and conditions that may apply to specific sections of the Site or to products and services available through the Site or from Vanta Ventures. Accessing the Site, in any manner, whether automated or otherwise, constitutes use of the Site and your agreement to be bound by these Terms of Service.

We reserve the right to change these Terms of Service or to impose new conditions on use of the Site from time to time, in which case we will post the revised Terms of Service on this website. By continuing to use the Site after we post any such changes, you accept the Terms of Service, as modified.

Enrolled Students: Order of Precedence

This section governs which document controls if the Site conflicts with your enrollment paperwork.

If you are an applicant to, or enrolled student of, Symposia Academia, your relationship with the institution is governed by the following documents, in this order of precedence:

  1. Your signed Enrollment Agreement;
  2. The Symposia Academia Academic Catalog & Student Handbook in effect on your enrollment date (currently Volume 2, effective August 1, 2026 – July 31, 2027);
  3. These Terms of Service.

Where these Terms of Service conflict with the Enrollment Agreement or the Academic Catalog on any matter relating to admission, tuition, cancellation, refunds, attendance, academic progress, conduct, grievances, or completion, the Enrollment Agreement and Academic Catalog control. These Terms of Service govern your use of the website itself.

Nothing in these Terms of Service limits, waives, or supersedes any right afforded to you under Texas Education Code Chapter 132 or Title 40, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 807.

Minimum age for enrollment: Applicants to Symposia Academia must be at least 18 years of age at the time of enrollment. A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent is required.

Intellectual Property Rights

Our Limited License to You. This Site and all the materials available on the Site are the property of us and/or our affiliates or licensors, and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. The Site is provided solely for your personal noncommercial use. You may not use the Site or the materials available on the Site in a manner that constitutes an infringement of our rights or that has not been authorized by us. More specifically, unless explicitly authorized in these Terms of Service or by the owner of the materials, you may not modify, copy, reproduce, republish, upload, post, transmit, translate, sell, create derivative works, exploit, or distribute in any manner or medium (including by email or other electronic means) any material from the Site. You may, however, from time to time, download and/or print one copy of individual pages of the Site for your personal, non-commercial use, provided that you keep intact all copyright and other proprietary notices.

Course Materials. Curriculum, lecture recordings, lab exercises, assessments, and all other instructional materials made available through the Symposia Academia Learning Management System are licensed to enrolled students for personal educational use only, for the duration of their enrollment and any subsequent access period specified in the Enrollment Agreement. Recording, downloading, redistributing, reselling, or sharing course materials or live session recordings with any person who is not an enrolled student is prohibited and may result in disciplinary action under the Student Conduct Policy, up to and including termination from the program.

Your License to Us. By posting or submitting any material (including, without limitation, comments, blog entries, social media postings, photos and videos) to us via the Site, internet groups, social media venues, or to any of our staff via email, text or otherwise, you are representing: (i) that you are the owner of the material, or are making your posting or submission with the express consent of the owner of the material; and (ii) that you are thirteen years of age or older. In addition, when you submit, email, text or deliver or post any material, you are granting us, and anyone authorized by us, a royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, non-exclusive, unrestricted, worldwide license to use, copy, modify, transmit, sell, exploit, create derivative works from, distribute, and/or publicly perform or display such material, in whole or in part, in any manner or medium, now known or hereafter developed, for any purpose. The foregoing grant shall include the right to exploit any proprietary rights in such posting or submission, including, but not limited to, rights under copyright, trademark, service mark or patent laws under any relevant jurisdiction. Also, in connection with the exercise of such rights, you grant us, and anyone authorized by us, the right to identify you as the author of any of your postings or submissions by name, email address or screen name, as we deem appropriate.

This license does not extend to coursework, assignments, or capstone projects submitted by enrolled students for academic evaluation, which remain the student's own work. Symposia Academia may retain copies of submitted coursework for academic recordkeeping, accreditation, and regulatory purposes.

You acknowledge and agree that any contributions originally created by you for us shall be deemed a "work made for hire" when the work performed is within the scope of the definition of a work made for hire in Section 101 of the United States Copyright Law, as amended. As such, the copyrights in those works shall belong to Vanta Ventures from their creation. Thus, Vanta Ventures shall be deemed the author and exclusive owner thereof and shall have the right to exploit any or all of the results and proceeds in any and all media, now known or hereafter devised, throughout the universe, in perpetuity, in all languages, as Vanta Ventures determines. In the event that any of the results and proceeds of your submissions hereunder are not deemed a "work made for hire" under Section 101 of the Copyright Act, as amended, you hereby, without additional compensation, irrevocably assign, convey and transfer to Vanta Ventures all proprietary rights, including without limitation, all copyrights and trademarks throughout the universe, in perpetuity in every medium, whether now known or hereafter devised, to such material and any and all right, title and interest in and to all such proprietary rights in every medium, whether now known or hereafter devised, throughout the universe, in perpetuity. Any posted material which are reproductions of prior works by you shall be co-owned by us.

You acknowledge that Vanta Ventures has the right but not the obligation to use and display any postings or contributions of any kind and that Vanta Ventures may elect to cease the use and display of any such materials (or any portion thereof), at any time for any reason whatsoever.

Limitations on Linking and Framing. You may establish a hypertext link to the Site so long as the link does not state or imply any sponsorship of your site by us or by the Site. However, you may not, without our prior written permission, frame or inline link any of the content of the Site, or incorporate into another website or other service any of our material, content or intellectual property.

Disclaimers

Throughout the Site, we may provide links and pointers to Internet sites maintained by third parties. Our linking to such third-party sites does not imply an endorsement or sponsorship of such sites, or the information, products or services offered on or through the sites. In addition, neither we nor affiliates operate or control in any respect any information, products or services that third parties may provide on or through the Site or on websites linked to by us on the Site.

If applicable, any opinions, advice, statements, services, offers, or other information or content expressed or made available by third parties, including information providers, are those of the respective authors or distributors, and not Vanta Ventures. Neither Vanta Ventures nor any third-party provider of information guarantees the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any content. Furthermore, Vanta Ventures neither endorses nor is responsible for the accuracy and reliability of any opinion, advice, or statement made on any of the Sites by anyone other than an authorized Vanta Ventures representative while acting in his/her official capacity.

THE INFORMATION, PRODUCTS AND SERVICES OFFERED ON OR THROUGH THE SITE AND BY VANTA VENTURES AND ANY THIRD-PARTY SITES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMISSIBLE PURSUANT TO APPLICABLE LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SITE OR ANY OF ITS FUNCTIONS WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE, THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED, OR THAT ANY PART OF THIS SITE, INCLUDING BULLETIN BOARDS, OR THE SERVERS THAT MAKE IT AVAILABLE, ARE FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.

WE DO NOT WARRANT OR MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING THE USE OR THE RESULTS OF THE USE OF THE SITE OR MATERIALS ON THIS SITE OR ON THIRD-PARTY SITES IN TERMS OF THEIR CORRECTNESS, ACCURACY, TIMELINESS, RELIABILITY OR OTHERWISE.

The above disclaimers apply to the Site and to general informational content. They do not disclaim the institution's obligations to enrolled students under the Enrollment Agreement, the Academic Catalog, or Texas Education Code Chapter 132.

You agree at all times to defend, indemnify and hold harmless Vanta Ventures, its affiliates, their successors, transferees, assignees and licensees and their respective parent and subsidiary companies, agents, associates, officers, directors, shareholders and employees of each from and against any and all claims, causes of action, damages, liabilities, costs and expenses, including legal fees and expenses, arising out of or related to your breach of any obligation, warranty, representation or covenant set forth herein.

Employment and Outcomes Disclaimer

Symposia Academia offers a Career Services Package as an optional add-on to assist graduates in pursuing employment in the cybersecurity and GRC fields. Career services may include resume development and review, LinkedIn profile optimization, interview preparation and mock interviews, access to the Symposia career network and employer partnerships, and job board access and application support.

Symposia Academia does not guarantee employment or placement upon completion of any program. Employment outcomes depend on individual factors including qualifications, job market conditions, geographic location, and individual effort.

Completion of a Symposia Academia program results in a Certificate of Completion. It does not confer a degree, and it does not itself confer any industry certification. Where a program includes certification preparation, preparation is not a guarantee of examination registration, examination eligibility, or a passing result. Certification eligibility requirements are set by the issuing certification body and are subject to change without notice by that body.

Any student testimonials, graduate outcomes, or case studies presented on the Site reflect the experience of the individuals described. They are not a representation of typical results, and they are not a promise or prediction of the results any other student will achieve.

Online Commerce

Certain sections of the Site may allow you to purchase products and services online, including enrollment deposits and tuition payments. When you enroll in a Symposia Academia program, your purchase is additionally governed by your Enrollment Agreement and the Academic Catalog, which control over this section.

Certain sections of the Site may also allow you to purchase products and services provided by third parties. We are not responsible for the quality, accuracy, timeliness, reliability or any other aspect of these third-party products and services. If you make a purchase from a merchant on the Site or on a site linked to by the Site, the information obtained during your visit to that merchant's online store or site, and the information that you give as part of the transaction, such as your credit card number and contact information, may be collected by both the merchant and us. A merchant may have privacy and data collection practices that are different from ours. We have no responsibility or liability for these independent policies. In addition, when you purchase products or services on or through the Site, you may be subject to additional terms and conditions that specifically apply to your purchase or use of such products or services. For more information regarding a merchant, its online store, its privacy policies, and/or any additional terms and conditions that may apply, visit that merchant's website and click on its information links or contact the merchant directly. You release us and our affiliates from any damages that you incur, and agree not to assert any claims against us or them, arising from your purchase or use of any products or services made available by third parties through the Site.

Your participation, correspondence or business dealings with any third party found on or through our Site, regarding payment and delivery of specific goods and services, and any other terms, conditions, representations or warranties associated with such dealings, are solely between you and such third party. You agree that Vanta Ventures shall not be responsible or liable for any loss, damage, or other matters of any sort incurred as the result of such dealings.

Third-party financing. Students who finance tuition through a third-party lender, loan servicer, or financing partner enter into a separate agreement directly with that provider. The terms of that financing agreement — including interest, repayment schedule, default consequences, and credit reporting — are set by the provider and are not governed by these Terms of Service or by the Academic Catalog. A refund owed by Symposia Academia under the Cancellation & Refund Policy is calculated and issued in accordance with that policy regardless of the financing method, and may be remitted to the lender rather than to the student where the financing agreement so requires.

You agree to be financially responsible for all purchases made by you or someone acting on your behalf through the Site. You agree not to make any purchases for speculative, false or fraudulent purposes. You agree to only purchase goods or services for yourself or for another person for whom you are legally permitted to do so. When making a purchase for a third party that requires you to submit the third party's personal information to us or a merchant, you represent that you have obtained the express consent of such third party to provide such third party's personal information.

Interactive Features

This Site may include a variety of features, such as bulletin boards, web logs, chat rooms, discussion communities, and email services, which allow feedback to us and real-time interaction between users, and other features which allow users to communicate with others. Responsibility for what is posted on bulletin boards, web logs, chat rooms, and other public posting areas on the Site, or sent via any email services on the Site, lies with each user — you alone are responsible for the material you post or send. We do not control the messages, information or files that you or others may provide through the Site. It is a condition of your use of the Site that you do not:

  • Restrict or inhibit any other user from using and enjoying the Site.
  • Use the Site to impersonate any person or entity, or falsely state or otherwise misrepresent your affiliation with a person or entity.
  • Interfere with or disrupt any servers or networks used to provide the Site or its features, or disobey any requirements, procedures, policies or regulations of the networks we use to provide the Site.
  • Use the Site to instigate or encourage others to commit illegal activities or cause injury or property damage to any person.
  • Gain unauthorized access to the Site, or any account, computer system, or network connected to this Site, by means such as hacking, password mining or other illicit means.
  • Obtain or attempt to obtain any materials or information through any means not intentionally made available through this Site.
  • Use the Site to post or transmit any unlawful, threatening, abusive, libelous, defamatory, obscene, vulgar, pornographic, profane or indecent information of any kind, including without limitation any transmissions constituting or encouraging conduct that would constitute a criminal offense, give rise to civil liability or otherwise violate any local, state, national or international law.
  • Use the Site to post or transmit any information, software or other material that violates or infringes upon the rights of others, including material that is an invasion of privacy or publicity rights or that is protected by copyright, trademark or other proprietary right, or derivative works with respect thereto, without first obtaining permission from the owner or rights holder.
  • Use the Site to post or transmit any information, software or other material that contains a virus or other harmful component.
  • Use the Site to post, transmit or in any way exploit any information, software or other material for commercial purposes, or that contains advertising.
  • Use the Site to advertise or solicit to anyone to buy or sell products or services, or to make donations of any kind, without our express written approval.
  • Gather for marketing purposes any email addresses or other personal information that has been posted by other users of the Site.

For enrolled students, conduct within the Learning Management System, live sessions, and student community spaces is additionally governed by the Student Conduct Policy and Academic Integrity Policy set out in Section 11 of the Academic Catalog. Violations are addressed through the disciplinary process described in that section.

Vanta Ventures may host message boards, chats and other public forums on its Sites. Any user failing to comply with the terms and conditions of this Agreement may be expelled from and refused continued access to the message boards, chats or other public forums in the future. Vanta Ventures or its designated agents may remove or alter any user-created content at any time for any reason. Message boards, chats and other public forums are intended to serve as discussion centers for users and subscribers. Information and content posted within these public forums may be provided by Vanta Ventures staff, outside contributors, or by users not connected with Vanta Ventures, some of whom may employ anonymous user names. Vanta Ventures expressly disclaims all responsibility and endorsement and makes no representation as to the validity of any opinion, advice, information or statement made or displayed in these forums by third parties, nor are we responsible for any errors or omissions in such postings, or for hyperlinks embedded in any messages. Under no circumstances will we, our affiliates, suppliers or agents be liable for any loss or damage caused by your reliance on information obtained through these forums. The opinions expressed in these forums are solely the opinions of the participants, and do not reflect the opinions of Vanta Ventures or any of its subsidiaries or affiliates.

Vanta Ventures has no obligation whatsoever to monitor any of the content or postings on the message boards, chat rooms or other public forums on the Sites. However, you acknowledge and agree that we have the absolute right to monitor the same at our sole discretion. In addition, we reserve the right to alter, edit, refuse to post or remove any postings or content, in whole or in part, for any reason and to disclose such materials and the circumstances surrounding their transmission to any third party in order to satisfy any applicable law, regulation, legal process or governmental request and to protect ourselves, our clients, sponsors, users and visitors.

Registration

To access certain features of the Site, we may ask you to provide certain demographic information including your gender, year of birth, zip code and country. In addition, if you elect to sign up for a particular feature of the Site, you may also be asked to register with us on the form provided, and such registration may require you to provide personally identifiable information such as your name and email address. You agree to provide true, accurate, current and complete information about yourself as prompted by the Site's registration form. If we have reasonable grounds to suspect that such information is untrue, inaccurate, or incomplete, we have the right to suspend or terminate your account and refuse any and all current or future use of the Site (or any portion thereof). Our use of any personally identifiable information you provide to us as part of the registration process is governed by the terms of our Privacy Policy.

Providing false or materially incomplete information on an application for admission or an Enrollment Agreement — including information regarding age, prior education, or identity — is a violation of the Student Conduct Policy and may result in termination from the program.

Passwords

To use certain features of the Site and the Learning Management System, you will need a username and password, which you will receive through the registration or enrollment process. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of the password and account, and are responsible for all activities (whether by you or by others) that occur under your password or account. Student portal credentials are issued to a single named student and may not be shared, transferred, or used by any other person. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your password or account or any other breach of security, and to ensure that you exit from your account at the end of each session. We cannot and will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to protect your password or account information.

Limitation of Liability

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, NEGLIGENCE, SHALL WE, OUR SUBSIDIARY AND PARENT COMPANIES OR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES THAT RESULT FROM THE USE OF, OR THE INABILITY TO USE, THE SITE, INCLUDING OUR MESSAGING, BLOGS, COMMENTS OF OTHERS, BOOKS, EMAILS, PRODUCTS, OR SERVICES, OR THIRD-PARTY MATERIALS, PRODUCTS, OR SERVICES MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE SITE OR BY US IN ANY WAY, EVEN IF WE ARE ADVISED BEFOREHAND OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. (BECAUSE SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF CERTAIN CATEGORIES OF DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN SUCH STATES, OUR LIABILITY AND THE LIABILITY OF OUR SUBSIDIARY AND PARENT COMPANIES OR AFFILIATES IS LIMITED TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY SUCH STATE LAW.) YOU SPECIFICALLY ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT WE ARE NOT LIABLE FOR ANY DEFAMATORY, OFFENSIVE OR ILLEGAL CONDUCT OF ANY USER. IF YOU ARE DISSATISFIED WITH THE SITE, ANY MATERIALS, PRODUCTS, OR SERVICES ON THE SITE, OR WITH ANY OF THE SITE'S TERMS AND CONDITIONS, YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY IS TO DISCONTINUE USING THE SITE AND THE PRODUCTS, SERVICES AND/OR MATERIALS.

Nothing in this section limits a student's remedies under the Cancellation & Refund Policy, the Student Grievance Policy, or Texas Education Code Chapter 132.

THIS SITE IS CONTINUALLY UNDER DEVELOPMENT AND VANTA VENTURES MAKES NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, IMPLIED OR EXPRESS, AS TO ITS ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS OR APPROPRIATENESS FOR ANY PURPOSE.

Regarding instructional content: The education and information presented by Symposia Academia is intended for a general audience and does not purport to be, nor should it be construed as, specific legal, compliance, financial, tax, accounting, or security-architecture advice tailored to any individual or organization. Course content addresses regulatory frameworks, standards, and technologies that change over time. While the institution maintains and updates its curriculum, the completeness and current accuracy of any particular material cannot be guaranteed as against subsequent regulatory or technical change. Students and graduates applying course concepts in a professional setting should consult their own legal, compliance, or accounting advisors as appropriate.

THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THIS PROGRAM IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" BASIS. VANTA VENTURES, LLC DOES NOT PROMISE OR GUARANTEE ANY PARTICULAR EMPLOYMENT, CERTIFICATION, OR INCOME RESULT FROM YOUR USE OF THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN. (SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITED WARRANTIES, SO THIS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.) IN PARTICULAR, VANTA VENTURES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO USER OR ANY OTHER PARTY FOR ANY DAMAGES, OR COSTS, OF ANY CHARACTER INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DIRECT OR INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR OTHER COSTS OR DAMAGES, IN EXCESS OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT OR SERVICES. THESE LIMITATIONS MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE LAWS OF PARTICULAR STATES AND JURISDICTIONS AND AS SUCH MAY BE APPLIED IN A DIFFERENT MANNER TO A PARTICULAR USER.

Termination

We may cancel or terminate your right to use the Site or any part of the Site at any time without notice. In the event of cancellation or termination, you are no longer authorized to access the part of the Site affected by such cancellation or termination. The restrictions imposed on you with respect to material downloaded from the Site, and the disclaimers and limitations of liabilities set forth in these Terms of Service, shall survive.

Termination of Site access is distinct from termination of enrollment. Termination of a student's enrollment in a Symposia Academia program is governed exclusively by the Academic Catalog — Sections 9 (Satisfactory Academic Progress), 10 (Attendance Policy), and 11 (Student Conduct Policy) — and requires written notice stating the reason for dismissal. A terminated student's refund entitlement is calculated under the Cancellation & Refund Policy below.

Cancellation & Refund Policy

This policy meets the minimum standards of Texas Education Code, Sections 132.061 and 132.0611, and Title 40, Texas Administrative Code, Sections 807.261–264. It mirrors Section 5 of the Symposia Academia Academic Catalog & Student Handbook. In the event of any discrepancy between this page and the Academic Catalog or your signed Enrollment Agreement, the Academic Catalog and Enrollment Agreement control.

Cancellation Before Start of Class

A student who cancels enrollment prior to the first day of class is entitled to a refund of all tuition paid. The Administrative Fee of $200.00 is non-refundable upon cancellation before the start of class. No other fees are charged.

Withdrawal & Refund Schedule

After the program begins, refunds are calculated based on the percentage of the program completed at the time of official withdrawal, as follows:

Period of Enrollment CompletedRefund of Tuition DueLess than 10%90% refund10% up to but not including 20%80% refund20% up to but not including 30%70% refund30% up to but not including 40%60% refund40% up to but not including 50%50% refund50% or moreNo refund

Refund Process

  • Students must submit a written withdrawal notice to contact@symposia.com.
  • The date of official withdrawal is the date the written notice is received.
  • Refunds will be processed within 30 days of the date of determination of withdrawal.
  • Non-refundable items, if applicable, will be disclosed in the individual Enrollment Agreement.

Student Grievance Policy

Internal Grievance Process

Students who wish to file a grievance regarding academic matters, school policies, or treatment by staff or faculty should submit a written grievance to contact@symposia.com, Attention: School Director. The school will acknowledge receipt of the grievance within three (3) business days and provide a written resolution within fifteen (15) business days of receipt.

External Grievance Escalation

Unresolved grievances should be directed to:

Texas Workforce Commission Career Schools and Colleges, Room 226T101 East 15th StreetAustin, Texas 78778-0001512-936-3100http://csc.twc.state.tx.us

Other

The Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998 (the "DMCA") provides recourse for copyright owners who believe that material appearing on the Internet infringes their rights under U.S. copyright law. If you believe in good faith that materials hosted by Vanta Ventures infringe your copyright, you, or your agent, may send to Vanta Ventures a notice requesting that the material be removed or access to it be blocked. Any notification by a copyright owner or a person authorized to act on its behalf that fails to comply with requirements of the DMCA shall not be considered sufficient notice and shall not be deemed to confer upon Vanta Ventures actual knowledge of facts or circumstances from which infringing material or acts are evident. If you believe in good faith that a notice of copyright infringement has been wrongly filed against you, the DMCA permits you to send to Vanta Ventures a counter-notice. All notices and counter notices must meet the then-current statutory requirements imposed by the DMCA; see http://www.copyright.gov for details. Vanta Ventures's Copyright Agent for notice of claims of copyright infringement or counter notices can be reached at: contact@symposia.com.

This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of Vanta Ventures and our respective assigns, successors, heirs, and legal representatives. Neither this Agreement nor any rights hereunder may be assigned without the prior written consent of Vanta Ventures. Notwithstanding the foregoing, all rights and obligations under this Agreement may be freely assigned by Vanta Ventures to any affiliated entity or any of its wholly owned subsidiaries.

Dispute Resolution

These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, and any dispute shall be subject to binding arbitration in Houston, Texas. If any provision of this agreement shall be unlawful, void or for any reason unenforceable, then that provision shall be deemed severable from this agreement and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions.

Exceptions to arbitration. Nothing in this section requires a student to arbitrate, or in any way limits a student's right to pursue, any of the following:

  • The internal grievance process described above;
  • A complaint to the Texas Workforce Commission, Career Schools and Colleges, or to any other state or federal regulatory or licensing authority;
  • A complaint to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the Federal Trade Commission, or a state attorney general;
  • Any right or remedy that applicable law provides may not be waived or subjected to a pre-dispute arbitration agreement.

A student is not required to exhaust the internal grievance process before contacting the Texas Workforce Commission.

Class Action Waiver

You may only resolve disputes with us on an individual basis, and may not bring a claim as a plaintiff or a class member in a class, consolidated, or representative action. Class arbitrations, class actions, private attorney general actions, and consolidation with other arbitrations aren't allowed.

The arbitrator may not consolidate more than one person's claims, and may not otherwise preside over any form of a class or representative proceeding or claims (such as a class action, consolidated action or private attorney general action) unless all relevant parties specifically agree to do so following initiation of the arbitration.

Severability

If any clause within this Provision (other than the Class Action Waiver clause above) is found to be illegal or unenforceable, that clause will be severed from this Provision, and the remainder of this Provision will be given full force and effect. If the Class Action Waiver clause is found to be illegal or unenforceable, this entire Provision will be unenforceable and the dispute will be decided by a court.

Approved and Regulated by the Texas Workforce Commission, Career Schools and Colleges, Austin, Texas. School Certificate No. 6665.

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