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    Terms of Use

    By using the Online-PDH.com (and Online-PDH.org) website, you agree to accept the terms and conditions described below. Note: Online-PDH.com is privately owned and is located in Brevard County, within the state of Florida.

    About our site ("Open-Access"):

    Online-PDH is an "open-access" website. By using the term "open-access", we refer to the fact that no purchase is required to set up a user account and begin the process of taking courses. We have set up our site in this manner, so that students can fully access and review any courses they wish to take prior to purchasing. Once a student has reviewed the courses they wish to take, it is requested that a full purchase be made to cover the courses taken, prior to any certificates of completion being awarded.

    What if no payment is made for the courses taken?

    Most if not all state boards of licensure require that a valid proof of purchase be supplied for every PDH credit submitted to meet CE compliance. This is why no students should click on the "Print the Certificate of Completion" button prior to completing a purchase, as this will set the date on the certificate to pre-date the purchase, rendering the certificate potentially invalid. To submit a certificate of completion which has not been purchased could be deemed as fraudulent by a licensing review board during a CE compliance audit. Depending on the state of licensure, this could mean some level of disciplinary action upon the licensee, ranging from a warning to the suspension of their license to practice. Online-PDH takes no responsibility for invalid certificates of completion due to non-payment.

    Keeping track of a student's unlimited PDH membership plan's date of expiration 

    We also ask that students keep track of the date upon which their unlimited plans will expire, as we have no digital mechanism in place to track expiration dates, since the payment process is not linked to the website's availability (ie. the student's user account is not locked once a membership expires).

    Abuse of the Open Access Policy

    Online-PDH reserves the right to administratively lock any user account where an abuse of the open access policy is observed. Examples include: excessive course enrollments (far exceeding the reasonable number of courses required for any of the state boards), as well as certificates of completion being awarded without a purchase being completed.
    Note: we will always contact the student prior to any locking of accounts, to give the student plenty of time to complete a purchase.

    Copyright Conditions

    The course quizzes, company name, and company logo found on this website are the exclusive property of Online-PDH.com and is protected by United States and international copyright laws. Users are free to use, download, view and print content on this site for educational, non-commercial purposes only. This site or any portion of this site may not be reproduced, duplicated, copied, sold, resold, visited, or otherwise exploited for any commercial purpose without the express written consent of Online-PDH.com. Users may not utilize any trademark, logo, or other proprietary information on this site without the express written consent of Online-PDH.com, nor may you use metadata or any other non-visible code or text which contains the Online-PDH name or trademark without the express written consent of the owner of Online-PDH.com.

    PDH (or CPC) courseware Disclaimer

    The course materials available on this site are provided for educational purposes only. It is intended to provide US licensed professional engineers a knowledge base for the sole purpose of meeting and maintaining engineering continuing professional competency (CPC) requirements.
    All course materials available on this website are not to be construed as a representation or warranty on the part of Online-PDH, or other persons and/or organizations named herein. All course literature is for reference purposes only, and should not be used as a substitute for competent, professional engineering council. Use or application of any information herein, should be done so at the discretion of a licensed professional engineer in that given field of expertise. Any person(s) making use of this information, herein, does so at their own risk and assumes any and all liabilities arising therefrom.

    Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitation of Liability

    Online-PDH.com makes no representation or warranty, either express or implied, as to the operation of this site or the information, content, materials, or products provided on this site. The use of this site is at the user’s sole discretion and risk.

    User Privacy

    Please refer to our Online-PDH.com Privacy Policy.

    State of Applicable Law

    By visiting Online-PDH.com, you agree that the laws of the state of Florida shall provide governance for the Terms of Use, and any dispute that may arise between the user and Online-PDH.com.

    User Account Responsibilities

    Upon creating a user account with Online-PDH.com, you become responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account, and password issued to you and for restricting access to your computer and you agree to accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account or password. Online-PDH.com reserves the right to terminate accounts, or remove / edit user content at any time without prior notification should it be deemed as fraudulent, offensive, or derogatory in nature.

    Linking to Online-PDH.com

    Users may be allowed the limited, revocable, nonexclusive right to hyperlink to our home page, granted your website or the link does not portray Online-PDH.com in a false, misleading, derogatory, or negative and offending way. User may not use the Online-PDH.com logo or other proprietary graphic or trademark as part of the link without the express written permission of Online-PDH.com

    Site Modifications

    Online-PDH.com hereby reserves the right to make revisions and modifications to our website, our policies and the Terms of Use. Should any of these conditions be deemed invalid, null and void, or non-enforceable, that condition shall be deemed to be severable, and will not affect the validity or enforcement of any remaining condition.

    Terminology

    The term "User" applies to any person or persons who visit this website. The company name of "Online-PDH" applies to this website, the owner, and all sub-entities involved. This name is used interchangeably with staging.online-pdh.org, staging.online-pdh.org, and any other URL variation.

    Terms of Use and Disclaimer

    Terms of Use

    1. Acceptance of Terms

    By accessing or using this Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, you must not use this Site. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time by posting updated versions on this page. Continued use of the Site after such posting constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

    2. Purpose of the Site

    This Site provides online continuing education courses for engineers and related professionals seeking Professional Development Hours (PDHs) or Continuing Education Units (CEUs). The courses and materials offered are intended solely for educational purposes.

    3. Intellectual Property Rights

    All course materials, including text, graphics, video, logos, software, and other content, are owned by or licensed to us and are protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws. You may download or print course materials solely for your personal, non-commercial use. Any reproduction, redistribution, modification, or public display of these materials without our written consent is strictly prohibited.

    4. Account Registration and Security

    To purchase or access certain content, you may be required to create an account. You agree to provide accurate, complete, and current information. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activity under your account. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.

    5. Permitted Use

    You agree to use the Site lawfully and only for its intended educational purpose. You must not:

    • Copy, mirror, or scrape Site content.
    • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our servers.
    • Distribute viruses, malware, or other harmful code.
    • Use the Site to harass, defame, or infringe upon others’ rights.

    We may restrict or terminate access to users who violate these provisions.

    6. Purchases, Refunds, and Access

    Course purchases grant personal access for the duration indicated on each course page (typically 12 months). Refunds may be issued within 30 days of purchase if the course has not been completed or used for credit, subject to our discretion. Access to purchased courses may be suspended temporarily during maintenance or upgrades.

    7. Professional Responsibility

    Our courses are designed to enhance professional knowledge but do not certify or guarantee competence or suitability for any specific project. It is the user’s responsibility to apply sound professional judgment and comply with applicable engineering laws, regulations, and licensing requirements.

    8. Links to Third-Party Sites

    The Site may contain links to external websites or resources. We do not endorse or assume responsibility for the content, policies, or practices of any third-party sites.

    9. Limitation of Liability

    The Site and its content are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that the Site or its materials will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all liability for damages arising from your use or inability to use the Site, including indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.

    10. Indemnification

    You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Cadistics LLC, its officers, employees, and affiliates from any claims, damages, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from your violation of these Terms or misuse of the Site.

    11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

    These Terms shall be governed by the laws of Florida, USA, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Florida.

    12. Severability

    If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

    13. Contact

    For any questions regarding these Terms of Use, please contact:
    Email: cadistics@yahoo.com
    Address: 1265 San Juan Dr., Merritt Island, FL 32952

    Website Disclaimer

    Effective Date: October 2025

    1. No Professional Advice

    Course materials and other content are not a substitute for independent professional judgment. The information provided does not constitute legal, engineering, or other professional advice. Users should consult a qualified professional before applying any information to real-world projects.

    2. No Guarantee of Credit or Acceptance

    Acceptance of CE/PDH credits is determined by individual state licensing boards or credentialing agencies. We make reasonable efforts to ensure our courses meet general standards but cannot guarantee acceptance by every jurisdiction.

    3. Limitation of Liability

    By using this Site, you acknowledge and agree that neither Cadistics LLC nor its instructors shall be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential losses or damages arising out of:

    • Use or misuse of the information provided;
    • Errors or omissions in course materials;
    • Technical failures or interruptions; or
    • Actions taken in reliance upon course content.

    4. External Links

    Any external links provided are for convenience only. We are not responsible for the content, availability, or accuracy of third-party websites and do not endorse any linked materials.

    5. No Warranty

    All information and materials are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including fitness for a particular purpose and non-infringement.

    6. Governing Law

    This Disclaimer shall be governed by the laws of Florida, USA. By using this Site, you consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of that jurisdiction.