PROFESSIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM AGREEMENT

 

THIS PROFESSIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is made and entered into as between Warrior Brands, Inc., a Delaware not-for-profit corporation doing business as Victor + Valor (“Company”), and the client whose name appears in the signature block of this Agreement (“Client”) (collectively referred to as the “Parties”) in connection with Client's participation in the professional training program (the “Program”) and the services offered by Company in connection therewith (the “Services”), in each case as more fully described in the Statement of Work attached hereto as Exhibit A , any other Statement of Work exhibit, Code of Conduct Exhibit B as may be incorporated under this Agreement from time to time upon execution of same by the Parties (the “Services”). For good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree to the following:  

 

Term and Termination. This Agreement shall be effective as of the date Client is first enrolled into the Program or accesses or uses the Services and shall continue until the date of completion of the Program and the Services offered in connection therewith, unless earlier terminated as set forth herein. This Agreement may be terminated immediately by either party at any time for convenience upon notice to the other party.

 

Representations and Warranties. Company represents and warrants that, to its knowledge, Company has the full and unrestricted right, power, and authority to enter into this Agreement, perform the Services, and grant the rights granted herein. Client represents, warrants and covenants that: (i) all information and materials provided by Client in connection with its application for enrollment into the Program and Company’s determination of Client’s eligibility therefor is true, accurate, current, and complete; (ii) Client will provide the information requested by Company to perform its duties, in the format requested by Company, as described herein; (iii) Client has the full and unrestricted right, power, capacity, and authority to enter into this Agreement, and grant the rights granted herein; (iv) Client has no other agreements with any other party that would conflict with this Agreement; and (v) Client will abide by the Code of Conduct set forth in Exhibit B.

 

 

Consideration; Eligibility. 

 

• Company agrees that Client’s participation in the Program and its provision of the Services described herein will be free of charge during the term of this Agreement, and to the extent the Program remains available.  

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• Client acknowledges and agrees that has been accepted for enrollment into the Program and receipt of the Services in connection therewith by Company based on certain eligibility criteria established by Company in its sole discretion.  To the extent any facts or circumstances impacting Client’s eligibility into the Program change during the term of this Agreement, Client agrees to promptly notify Company thereof. 

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• In connection with Client’s participation in the Program, Client must not, and must not enable or allow any third party to: (i) act as service bureau or pass-through agent for the Services; (ii) use the Services to engage in any activity that is illegal, fraudulent, deceptive or harmful; (iii) perform or attempt to perform any action that interferes with the normal operation of the Services or affects other participants enrolled in the Program; (iii) copy, reproduce, republish, upload, post, transmit, resell, or distribute in any way, any part of the Services, documentation relating thereto, or Company’s website; or (vii) use the Services to create a professional training program offered commercially to third parties that is competitive to the Program.

 

Status. It is understood by the Parties that Company is an independent contractor service provider of Client and there is no employment, joint venture, partnership, agency, or other similar relationship between the Parties.  In connection with the foregoing, neither Party shall be authorized to enter contracts or agreements or create obligations on behalf of the other Party to third parties unless otherwise approved by such other Party, in writing  

 

Confidentiality. 

 

Client agrees to hold in strict confidence and not to disclose to others or use for any purpose, either before or after termination of this Agreement, any confidential or proprietary information of Company, including, without limitation, any confidential or proprietary information that is transferred pursuant to this Agreement. Confidential and proprietary information includes, without limitation, any technical or business information, logins, product formulas or specifications, manufacturing techniques, process, experimental work, program, software, marketing or distribution plans, strategies, methodologies, or arrangements, or trade secrets relating to the products, systems, equipment, services, sales, research, or business plans of Company. Confidential information is not limited to a specific medium and can be oral, written, or physical in format (“Confidential Information”).  Notwithstanding the foregoing, the various general skills, methodologies, and systems taught to Client in connection with its participation in the Program hereunder shall not be deemed Confidential Information, and subject to the restrictions set forth herein (including, without limitation, in Section 3(vii) above, Client shall not be prohibited from using those general skills, methodologies, and systems learned from its participation in the Program in connection with furthering Client’s professional development, careers and businesses.   

 

Client shall not disclose Confidential Information to any third party in any form without Company’s prior written consent. Except as otherwise provided below, information shall not be considered confidential hereunder nor subject to the provisions of this section if it can be demonstrated: (i) to have been rightfully in Client’s possession prior to the date of the disclosure of such information to Client, if such prior possession was not otherwise subject to a restriction on disclosure; (ii) to have been in the public domain prior to the date of the disclosure of such information to Client; (iii) to have become part of the public domain by publication or by any other means except an unauthorized act or omission on the part of Client; or (iv) to have been supplied to Client without restriction by a third party who is under no obligation to maintain such information in confidence. Confidential Information shall not be deemed to be generally available to the public or in Client’s possession merely because it may be embraced by a more general disclosure, or merely because it may be derived from combinations of disclosures generally available to the public or in Client’s possession. 

 

Upon Company’s request, Client shall return to Company (or, to the extent not capable of being returned, destroy and/or permanently delete) any and all written or physical embodiments (including copies) of Confidential Information disclosed to Client by Company which is then in Client’s possession, custody, or control. The confidentiality obligations set forth in this Agreement shall survive for a period of ten (10) years after termination or expiration of this Agreement.     

 

Intellectual Property. 

 

Materials.  The Program and all content, data, information, and materials created and supplied by Company to Client in connection with Company’s provision of the Services described herein, including but not limited to all course materials, documents, resources, images, pictures, audio, visual, or audio-visual recordings, lesson plans, software, tools, etc., (the “Materials”), and all intellectual property rights therein, including but not limited to Company’s copyrights, trademarks, trade dress and trade secrets and any other items deemed to be Company’s intellectual property, shall be deemed the sole and exclusive property of Company and Company shall exclusively retain all right, title and interest therein and thereto at all times during and following the term of this Agreement. The Materials are provided for Client’s individual use only as required to enable Client to participate in and complete the Program and may not be used, copied, modified, distributed, sold, assigned, transferred or disclosed to any third party except as authorized by Company in writing or as otherwise permitted hereunder.   Client acknowledges that Client has no right, title, or interest in or to the Materials and may not make any use of the Materials other than as expressly set forth herein. The foregoing shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement.

 

Work Product, Testimonials, Etc. Client hereby grants to Company and its legal representatives, licensees, successors, and assignees the irrevocable, perpetual, transferable, nonexclusive, royalty-free, worldwide right and license to reproduce, publish, and display (i) Client testimonials with respect to the Services; (ii) work product and other results and proceeds and deliverables created by Client in connection with its participation in the Program; (iii) any feedback Client provides to Company regarding the Services, the Program, and/or Client’s future business achievements; and (iv) Client’s trademarks, service marks, logos, and other brand names, in each of Company’s portfolio, sales, marketing and promotional materials and communications, webpages, and apps, which may identify Company’s clients.

 

Likeness Release. In connection with Client’s participation in the Program, Client hereby irrevocably grants Company the right and permission to tape, record, photograph, and/or film (as applicable) Client’s person, voice, and conversations/statements, including, without limitation, any expressions and/or communications by Client of any views, opinions, information, facts, and/or other subject matter.  Client acknowledges and agrees that (i) Company is and shall remain the sole and exclusive owner of the results and proceeds of such taping, recording, photography, and/or filming (including the physical embodiments thereof), and (i) Company will have the exclusive, irrevocable, perpetual, royalty free, transferrable, assignable, sublicensable, universal right (including, without limitation, copyright), to use, copy, reproduce, distribute, publish, modify, exhibit, create derivative works of, and otherwise exploit, all or any portion of the foregoing, in and in connection with the Program, the Services, Company’s business, and the advertising, marketing, publicity, and promotion of the foregoing, in any and all media now known or hereafter developed.  Client also grants Company a non-exclusive, irrevocable, perpetual, royalty free, transferrable, assignable, sublicensable, universal right and license to use Client’s name, likeness, voice, image, and biographical material (collectively, your “Name and Likeness”), including, without limitation, as provided by Client in connection with its participation in the Program or as captured and incorporated into any materials described in the paragraph above, in and in connection with the Program, the Services, Company’s business, and the advertising, marketing, publicity, and promotion of the foregoing, in any and all media now known or hereafter developed. 

 

Disclaimer; Release. THE PROGRAM AND THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” BASIS. COMPANY MAKES NO GUARANTEES THAT THE PROGRAM OR SERVICES WILL REMAIN AVAILABLE AT ANY PARTICULAR TIMES, AND COMPANY MAY AT ANY TIME REMOVE, IMPOSE CONDITIONS ON, OR MAKE ANY CHANGES, SUBSTITUTIONS, IMPROVEMENTS, OR ANY OTHER ADJUSTMENT TO THE PROGRAM OR ANY SERVICES IT OFFERS, AND MAY DISCONTINUE THE PROGRAM OR ANY SERVICES, ALL AT ITS SOLE AND ABSOLUTE DISCRETION, AND DISCLAIMS ALL LIABILITY IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.  CLIENT ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREES TO THE FOREGOING AND HEREBY AGREES NOT TO BRING ANY CLAIMS AGAINST COMPANY IN CONNECTION THERWITH AND THAT COMPANY SHALL NOT BE DEEMED IN BREACH OF THIS AGREEMENT AS A RESULT THEREFROM.

 

COMPANY MAKES NO GUARANTEE THAT CLIENT WILL SEE ANY PARTICULAR RESULTS TO ITS BUSINESS OR OTHERWISE FROM PARTICIPATING IN THE PROGRAM OR RECEIVING THE SERVICES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY TECHNIQUES AND/OR MATERIALS PROVIDED BY COMPANY. COMPANY ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY AND SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR CLIENT’S DECISIONS OR FOR POLICIES OR PRACTICES THAT CLIENT IMPLEMENTS WITH RESPECT TO CLIENT’S OWN BUSINESS EFFORTS. 

 

Any statements related to income or earnings potential, regardless of medium, are examples of what may be possible in the future. Company makes no guarantees regarding results, present, or future. Company makes no guarantees and disclaims all responsibility for Client’s earnings, income, sales, or any other business performance as a result of this Agreement. 

 

Client is solely responsible for creating and implementing his/her/their own decisions, choices, actions, and results arising out of or resulting from the Program and/or the Services and interactions with Company and other participants.  As such, Client agrees that Company is not and will not be liable or responsible for any actions or inaction or for any direct or indirect result of the Program or the Services.  All information provided is for educational purposes only.

 

Client hereby releases, waives, discharges, holds harmless, and covenants not to sue Company or its parents, subsidiaries, and affiliates and each of their respective directors, officers, shareholders, managers, members, trustees, employees, independent contractors, volunteers, licensors, licensees, representatives, agents, heirs, successors, and assigns (collectively, the “Releasees”) from any and all liability to Client and their heirs and next of kin for any and all claims, demands, losses or damages of any kind (a) on account of injury or economic loss, including death or damage to property, sustained by the Client in connection with any activities contemplated hereunder whether or not caused or alleged to be caused in whole or in part by the negligence of any one or more of the Releasees and/or third parties, including others authorized to participate in any activities contemplated hereunder or the Services, or (b) for libel, slander, invasion of right of privacy, publicity or personality, or otherwise relating to the use of Client’s name, image, visual likeness, portrait, photograph, video, sound recordings, biography, trademarks, service marks, logos, and branding or the exercise of any of the rights referred to herein. To the extent applicable and to the fullest extent permitted by law, Client expressly waives all of their rights under California Civil Code Section 1542, which provides: “A GENERAL RELEASE DOES NOT EXTEND TO CLAIMS THAT THE CREDITOR OR RELEASING PARTY DOES NOT KNOW OR SUSPECT TO EXIST IN HIS OR HER FAVOR AT THE TIME OF EXECUTING THE RELEASE AND THAT, IF KNOWN BY HIM OR HER, WOULD HAVE MATERIALLY AFFECTED HIS OR HER SETTLEMENT WITH THE DEBTOR OR RELEASED PARTY.”

 

Limitation of Liability. TO THE EXTENT ALLOWABLE BY LAW, THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE RELEASEES TO CLIENT FOR DAMAGES FOR ANY AND ALL CAUSES WHATSOEVER UNDER ANY THEORY OF RECOVERY, AND CLIENT’S MAXIMUM REMEDY, REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF ACTION, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, SHALL BE LIMITED TO $100 USD. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE RELEASEES BE LIABLE FOR LOST PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION OR FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OR PENALTIES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE SERVICES, EVEN IF CLIENT OR ANY RELEASEE HAS BEEN, OR SHOULD HAVE BEEN, ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, AND NOTWITHSTANDING THE FAILURE OF ESSENTIAL PURPOSE OF ANY LIMITED REMEDY. 

 

Indemnification. Client shall indemnify, defend, and hold  the Releasees harmless from and against any and all losses, claims, suits, actions, liabilities, obligations, damages, costs, or expenses (including, without limitation, reasonable attorney’s fees and costs), to the extent arising from(i) a breach of any representation, warranty, and/or obligation under this Agreement by Client; (ii) the gross negligence of Client; or (iii) the failure of Client to comply with any applicable law, rule or regulation, unless such claim arises solely from a breach of any representation, warranty, and/or obligation made by Company hereunder. 

 

Force Majeure.  Company shall not be deemed in breach of this Agreement if Company is unable to fulfill the Services hereunder or any portion thereof by reason of fire, earthquake, labor dispute, act of God or public enemy, pandemic, death, illness, or incapacity or any local, state, federal, national, or international law, governmental order or regulation or any event beyond Company’s control (collectively “Force Majeure Event”).  Upon occurrence of a Force Majeure Event, Company shall use reasonable efforts to give Client notice of its inability to perform or of delay in completing the Services and may propose revisions to the schedule for completion of the Services.

 

Dispute Resolution. Subject only to Section 13, below, all disputes between the Parties arising out of or in connection with this Agreement or any breach thereof will be determined and settled by binding arbitration, in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association (the “AAA”). The arbitration will not be combined with any other proceeding or arbitration against one of the Parties. The place of any such arbitration shall be in or near  New York County, New York. Each party will designate one arbitrator and the two designated arbitrators will select a third arbitrator to serve as the chair of the arbitration panel. If the two arbitrators cannot agree on the third arbitrator, then the AAA will appoint the third arbitrator. Barring extraordinary circumstances, the arbitrators will issue their decision within one hundred twenty (120) days from the date the third arbitrator is selected. The arbitrators may extend this time limit for an additional thirty (30) days in the interests of justice. All arbitration proceedings will be closed to the public and confidential and all records relating thereto will be permanently sealed, except as necessary to obtain court confirmation of the arbitration award. The arbitrators’ decision and award will be in writing and will include a statement setting forth the reasons for the disposition of any claim.  A dissenting decision (if any) will also be set forth in writing. The award rendered by the arbitrators will be final and binding on the Parties, and judgment thereon may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction. The arbitration will be governed by and construed in accordance with laws of the State of New York without reference to conflict of laws provisions.

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​Subject only to Section 13, below, all disputes between the Parties arising out of or in connection with this Agreement or any breach thereof will be determined and settled by binding arbitration, in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association (the “AAA”), solely and exclusively between the Parties (and no other parties, including, without limitation, any of Company’s officers, directors, members, managers, employees, volunteers, agents, or representatives, none of whom shall be named or joined as a party to any arbitration or other legal proceeding arising under this Agreement).

 

 Governing Law. For claims not subject to the Dispute Resolution section above, this Agreement will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without reference to its conflict of law principles and all such disputes shall be resolved exclusively in the state and federal courts sitting in New York County, New York, to which the Parties irrevocably consent and waive all jurisdictional, venue, and inconvenient forum objections. 

 

Class Waiver. To the extent applicable law permits, any dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement, whether in arbitration or in court, will be conducted only on an individual basis and not in a class, consolidated or representative action. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement or the AAA Rules, disputes regarding the interpretation, applicability, or enforceability of this class waiver may be resolved only by a court and not by an arbitrator. If this waiver of class or consolidated actions is deemed invalid or unenforceable, neither party is entitled to arbitration.

No Jury Trial. If for any reason a claim or dispute proceeds in court rather than through arbitration, each party knowingly and irrevocably waives any right to trial by jury in any action, proceeding or counterclaim arising out of or relating to this Agreement or any of the transactions contemplated between the Parties.

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Assignment. This Agreement and the Client’s participation in the Program and receipt of the Services shall not be transferred, delegated, or assigned, in whole or in part, directly or indirectly by operation of law or otherwise, to any third party, by Client without the express written consent of Company, which may be withheld in Company’s sole discretion. Any purported assignment or transfer not in compliance hereof shall be deemed void and of no force and effect.  Company may assign, transfer, delegate, or sublicense its rights and/or subcontract its obligations under this Agreement, including, without limitation, the performance of the Services, at any time in its sole discretion without the prior written consent of Client.

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Non-Solicit; Non-Disparagement.  During the term of this Agreement and for a period of one (1) year thereafter, Client shall not, without the written consent of Company, directly or indirectly (whether as an owner, proprietor, partner, broker, member, consultant, agent, stockholder, officer, director or employee) on Client’s own behalf or on behalf of any other person or entity do any of the following: 

 

• Induce or attempt to induce any customers, or any platforms, sellers, vendors, suppliers, licensees, and other persons or companies with whom Company does business (collectively, the “Customers”) to cease doing business with Company, in any way interfere with Company relationships with its Customers, or solicit any Customers for the business or services offered by Company;

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• Induce or attempt to induce any employee, independent contractor or service provider of Company or any of its affiliates to terminate his or her employment or services with Company or any of its affiliates, respectively; provided, however, that any offers or solicitations made generally and that are not targeted at the employees of Company or its affiliates shall not be deemed a violation of this Section;

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• Employ, hire or otherwise engage as an employee or otherwise, any employee of Company or any of its affiliates; and

• Make or solicit or encourage others to make or solicit any disparaging remarks concerning Company or its Customers, its affiliates, employees, agents or representatives, or their respective brands, products, services, businesses, or activities.

 

Notice.  Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, all notices that Client is required or may desire to give Company shall be in writing and shall be sent to  Warrior Brands, Inc. d/b/a Victor + Valor, Attention: Ms. Ali Craig, 4500 Williams Dr Ste212-421 Georgetown, TX 78628 or info@victorvalor.org, with a copy (which shall not constitute notice) to Pryor Cashman LLP, Attention: Seth Lieberman, Esq., 7 Times Square, 40th Floor, New York, New York 10036-6569 or SLieberman@pryorcashman.com.  Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, all notices that Client is required or may desire to give Company shall be in writing and shall be sent to Client’s email address associated with Client’s account with Company. 

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Miscellaneous. 

• If any of the provisions of this Agreement is or becomes illegal, unenforceable, or invalid (in whole or in part for any reason), such provision shall be enforced to the maximum extent permitted, and the remainder of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect without being impaired or invalidated in any way. 

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• Any rights or obligations contained herein that by their nature should survive termination of this Agreement shall survive, including, but not limited to representations, warranties, intellectual property rights, indemnity obligations, and confidentiality obligations.

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• Any failure of either party to enforce any provision of this Agreement, or any right or remedy provided for therein, shall not be construed as a waiver, estoppel with respect to, or limitation of that party’s right to subsequently enforce and compel strict compliance or assertion of a remedy.

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• Each party has participated in negotiating and drafting this Agreement, such that if any ambiguity or question of intent or interpretation arises, this Agreement shall be construed as if the Parties had drafted it jointly, as opposed to being construed against a party by reason of the rule of construction that a document is to be strictly construed against the party on whose behalf of the document was prepared. 

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• This Agreement may be executed in several counterparts, all of which taken together will constitute one single agreement between the Parties. The Parties expressly agree that with respect to this Agreement, an electronic signature or executed document which has been formatted as a Portable Document Format (PDF) and electronically exchanged shall be binding upon the Parties. 

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• This Agreement, along with all attachments and exhibits, represents a single agreement, as well as the entire agreement with respect to the subject matter hereof. This Agreement supersedes any prior agreement between the Parties, whether written or oral, with respect to the subject matter.

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• Company may modify all or any part of this Agreement at any time by posting a revised version of this Agreement or by notifying Client. The modified Agreement is effective upon posting or, if Company notifies Client, as stated in the notice. By continuing to use Services after the effective date of any modification to this Agreement, Client agrees to be bound by the modified Agreement. It is Client’s responsibility to check Company’s website regularly for modifications to this Agreement. 

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I confirm that I have read and agree with the terms of this Agreement as well as Company’s Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, which are hereby incorporated by reference herein.

 

EXHIBIT A – DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM AND SERVICES

 

    

Program. Program descriptions, time frames, and course outlines can be found here.

 

Services.   Client will be eligible to receive the following Services, subject to any conditions, limitations and restrictions that Company may impose from time to time in its sole discretion:

 

• Access to professional development training focusing on creating a successful career within an organization or as a freelance expert in the marketing and branding fields

• Select hardware and software needed to succeed in Client’s chosen industry for training and beyond

• Education from industry experts with years of experience and know-how

• Support in finding a corporate job, creating own business / freelance career

• Access to a private training forum where Client can interact with fellow and former students, industry experts, and trainers

• Continued support after training ends 

• Opportunity to receive professional certificates from both Victor + Valor™ and the National Entrepreneurial Branding Marketing Conservatory™ (NEBMC™)

 

Conduct and Interactions with Other Participants and Potential Customers.  Client acknowledges and agrees that it will at all times act in a professional manner in connection with its participation in the Program and that it will treat all other participants in the Program respectfully and in accordance with Company’s Code of Conduct.  Client understands and agrees that Client is responsible for all interactions, outside of the sessions provided by Company as part of the Services, that Client has with other participants in the Services and/or potential customers of Client outside of the Program.  It is Client’s responsibility to make an independent determination of any dealings, business or otherwise, that Client chooses to have with other  participants and/or potential customers.   Company expressly disclaims any liability that may arise from participant and/or potential customer interactions.

 

 

Exhibit B – Code of Conduct

 

Company’s Programs are intended to be safe and accepting spaces for everyone. Please read the Program Code of Conduct below:

 

Professional Training Mission Statement

Through the Victor + Valor™ professional training series, our goal is to birth new careers in fields that are sought after in today's marketplace as well as in the future. Our 8-20 week courses are designed to give you the foundational knowledge, real-world experience, and creative thinking perspective needed to succeed.

 

Internal and External Practices

• Be patient and courteous.

 

• Be inclusive. We welcome and support people of all backgrounds and identities. This includes but is not limited to members of any sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, race, ethnicity, culture, national origin, social and economic class, educational level, color, immigration status, sex, age, size, family status, political belief, religion, and mental and physical ability.

 

• Be considerate. We all depend on each other to produce the best work we can. Your decisions will affect others, and you should take those consequences into account when making decisions.

 

• Be professional. Show up on time to all meetings/classes and fully prepared with regards to a quite work environment, a strong internet signal, as well as prepared for the content to be covered. Dress in a business casual/professional manner while attending meetings/classes.

 

• Be respectful. We won't all agree all the time, but disagreement is no excuse for disrespectful behavior. We will all experience frustration from time to time, but we cannot allow that frustration to become personal attacks. An environment where people feel uncomfortable or threatened is not a productive or creative one.

 

• Our differences can be our strengths. We can find strength in diversity. Different people have different perspectives on issues, and that can be valuable for solving problems or generating new ideas. Being unable to understand why someone holds a viewpoint doesn’t mean that they’re wrong. Don’t forget that we all make mistakes, and blaming each other doesn’t get us anywhere. Instead, focus on resolving issues and learning from mistakes.

 

• Be responsible. As part of your course, you will receive hardware (i.e., computers) and access to the software. You are fully responsible to protect all passwords, devices, etc. from harm. These items are meant solely for your professional training and career use. We are not responsible for your hardware items breaking or being damaged during or after your professional training. And in turn, will not be replacing or repairing them. If it is found out that you have shared software passwords with others or used said software outside of the professional training/ your career - you will lose all access to the software and be expelled from the course as well as the  Victor + Valor community. 

 

Unacceptable Behavior 

• Choose your words carefully. Always conduct yourself professionally. Be kind to others. Do not insult or put down others. Harassment and exclusionary behavior aren't acceptable. This includes but is not limited to: threats of violence, discriminatory jokes and language, sharing sexually explicit or violent material via electronic devices or other means, personal insults, especially those using racist or sexist terms, unwelcome sexual attention, and advocating for, or encouraging, any of the above behavior is not allowed. 

 

• Do not harass others. In general, if someone asks you to stop something, then stop. When we disagree, try to understand why. Differences of opinion and disagreements are mostly unavoidable. What is important is that we resolve disagreements and differing views constructively.

 

• We have a Zero tolerance policy for the following behaviors: harassment, abuse or assault, bullying, intoxication, illegal activity, discrimination, or plagiarism.

 

Grading and Receiving Certificates

Our trainings are designed to be intensive. Besides a few quizzes to show an understanding of the basic information, our courses are graded during jury classes. Jury classes are where students present their work to their fellow students, “client,” and a jury of experts. This model is designed to test the student's ability to properly articulate their ideas and solution to their case study client’s problem and create all necessary visuals to express their thought process. Current performance criteria and the current grading scaled can be found at https://victorvalor.org/grading-ruberic

 

If you fail to meet the grading rubric standards you will not receive a certificate and are ineligible to receive further professional training from Victor + Valor. 

 

Hold Policy

 A “hold” is a permitted suspension of the Student’s participation in the program without penalty. The Student may request a hold till the next time the course is offered and holds will only be granted for those with extenuating circumstances, such as military deployment or documented medical concerns. The hold must be taken all at once. If the Student is placed on hold and is unable to make the next time the course is offered, they shall be dropped from the program.

 

Job Placement / Salary

Company does not guarantee job placement to graduates upon completion and does not guarantee a salary or salary range to graduates. The Student acknowledges and agrees that no employee of Company has guaranteed that student will earn a specific salary or salary range upon completion. 

 

Notice Concerning Non-Transferability

Training are non-credit bearing and non-transferable to other institutions. Training completed at Company will not be accepted towards credit by other institutions. 

 

Requirements For Certification and Licensing

The student understands that upon completion, they may be required to obtain licensure or certification on their own. No Company employee has guaranteed their eligibility for any certification or licensure. 

 

Additional Training Disclosure

Student understands that some jobs may require additional training, even after completion of training. Certain cities, counties, states and employers may have specific regulations for employment including a minimum number of training hours and successful completion of a written and or practical exam. I understand that this might impact the availability of employment positions.

 

Point of Contact

When dealing with questions regarding your course material, course expectations etc., we request that you contact your course instructor directly via Slack. 

 

When dealing with any issue that can not be amicably resolved between you and a fellow student, member, client, staffer, etc. we ask that you contact our professional team via the form found at https://victorvalor.org/concern 

 

By adopting this Code of Conduct, participants commit themselves to fairly and consistently applying these principles to every aspect of participating in this group. Participants who do not follow the Code of Conduct may have their Program access revoked at any time.

 

This Code of Conduct applies both within project spaces and in public spaces when an individual is representing the project or its community.

 

Instances of abusive, harassing, or otherwise unacceptable behavior may be reported by contacting our team at https://victorvalor.org/concern 

 

All complaints will be reviewed and investigated and will result in a response that is deemed by Company as necessary and appropriate to the circumstances. Participants are obligated to maintain confidentiality with regard to the report of an incident. 

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Last updated: June 21, 2023