Universal Islamic Academy (UIA) Terms and Conditions

These terms and conditions govern the use of the Universal Islamic Academy (UIA) website, social media channels, and its associated digital platforms.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing the Universal Islamic Academy (UIA) website and enrolling in our courses, you agree to abide by these Terms and Conditions. By accessing or using our services, all users agree to comply with this policy, which is rooted in Islamic values of respect, integrity, and lawful conduct.

2. UIA SMS Messaging System

By providing your mobile phone number and opting in during the registration process, you consent to receive automated SMS and WhatsApp messages from UIA. These messages include class reminders, schedule updates, and urgent teacher attendance alerts.

• Message Frequency: Message frequency varies based on your student's active class schedule and enrollment status.

• Pricing: Standard message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier plan.

• Opt-Out Instructions: You can cancel the SMS service at any time. Just text "STOP" to our UIA phone number. After you send the SMS message "STOP" to us, we will send you an SMS message to confirm that you have been unsubscribed. After this, you will no longer receive SMS messages from us. If you want to join again, just sign up as you did the first time, and we will start sending SMS messages to you again.

• Help Instructions: If you are experiencing issues with the messaging program, you can reply with the keyword "HELP" for more assistance, or you can get help directly by logging into your UIA Family Portal and submitting a support ticket.

• Carrier Liability: Carriers (e.g., AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon) are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.

3. User Accounts

• Users are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their account information, including passwords.

• Users must be at least 18 years old to create a primary account.

• A parent or guardian must create and manage accounts for students under 18.

4. User Conduct and Acceptable Use

Students and parents are expected to maintain respectful behavior toward UIA instructors and staff during all virtual classes and communications.

• The UIA website, online learning platforms, and social media channels are to be used for educational and informational purposes only.

• Users must not engage in any illegal, unethical, or malicious activities, including but not limited to hacking, cyberbullying, or sharing inappropriate content.

• All interactions, including comments and posts on our social media pages, must be conducted with respect and politeness.

• Offensive, derogatory, or unprofessional language is strictly prohibited.

5. Intellectual Property

• All content on the UIA website, social media, and platforms, including curriculum, lesson plans, videos, and articles, is the intellectual property of UIA or its licensors.

• Users may not copy, distribute, or modify any content without explicit permission from UIA.

• All teaching materials and resources must respect copyright laws.

6. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

• UIA makes no guarantees regarding the performance or functionality of its website or services.

• UIA is not liable for any direct or indirect damages resulting from the use of its website or services.

7. Modifications

UIA reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of our portal constitutes acceptance of any updated terms. Users will be notified of any changes and are expected to comply with the updated policy.