Terms of Use
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Part 1 (1-14): Terms of Use, Eligibility, Purchases, Payment, Training Registration, Consulting Services
1. Acceptance of Terms
Welcome to the website of Holguin Training & Consulting, LLC ("HTAC," "Company," "we," "us," or "our"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website, online services, digital content, training courses, consulting services, and any products or services offered through our website or directly by HTAC.
By accessing, browsing, registering for a course, purchasing products or services, downloading materials, or otherwise using our website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be legally bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.
If you do not agree to these Terms, you must discontinue use of our website and services immediately.
2. Company Information
Holguin Training & Consulting, LLC
California Limited Liability Company Website:
www.holguintraining.com
Email:
info@holguintraining.com
These Terms apply to all visitors, customers, students, agencies, organizations, contractors, vendors, and users of our website and services.
3. Services We Provide
Holguin Training & Consulting, LLC provides professional education, consulting, curriculum development, organizational development, and related services, including but not limited to:
- Law Enforcement Training
- Emergency Communications Training
- Dispatcher Training
- Private Security Training
- Crisis Intervention Training
- Emotional Intelligence Training
- Leadership Development
- Ethics Training
- Organizational Development
- Industrial/Organizational Psychology Consulting
- Strategic Communication Training
- Instructor Development
- Curriculum Design
- Organizational Assessments
- Threat & Vulnerability Assessments
- Crisis Management Consulting
- Business Strategy Consulting
- Custom Training Programs
- Digital Learning Resources
- Online Courses
- Downloadable Educational Materials
Descriptions of our services are provided for informational purposes only and may change without prior notice.
4. Eligibility
Our services are intended for adults who are at least eighteen (18) years of age or the age of majority in their jurisdiction.
Certain courses may require participants to:
- be employed by a governmental agency;
- work within public safety;
- possess specific certifications;
- complete prerequisite training;
- meet licensing requirements; or
- receive employer authorization.
Some courses may be restricted due to legal, regulatory, contractual, or safety considerations.
HTAC reserves the right to deny registration or enrollment if eligibility requirements are not met.
5. Registration and Account Responsibilities
When registering for any course or service, you agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information.
You are responsible for:
- maintaining accurate account information;
- protecting your login credentials;
- safeguarding your password;
- all activity occurring under your account.
You agree not to:
- share login credentials;
- impersonate another person;
- create multiple fraudulent accounts;
- register
another individual without authorization.
HTAC may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these
Terms.
6. Purchases and Payment
By purchasing any product or service, you represent that:
- you are legally authorized to enter into binding
agreements; - your payment information is accurate;
- you have authorization to use the selected payment
method; - you
agree to pay all applicable charges.
Payments are processed through secure third-party payment
processors, including but not limited to:
- Stripe
- Shopify Payments
- PayPal
- other
authorized processors
HTAC does not store complete payment card information and is
not responsible for the privacy, security, or practices of third-party payment
providers.
Accepted payment methods may include:
- Visa
- MasterCard
- American Express
- Discover
- Apple Pay
- Google Pay
- Shop Pay
- other
payment methods displayed during checkout.
7. Pricing
All prices are listed in U.S. Dollars (USD).
Unless otherwise stated:
- prices include applicable taxes where required;
- additional fees (shipping, processing, travel,
lodging, facility fees, etc.) may apply; - promotional pricing may expire without notice;
- discounts
cannot be combined unless specifically authorized.
HTAC reserves the right to:
- modify pricing;
- discontinue promotions;
- correct pricing errors;
- cancel
orders affected by pricing inaccuracies.
If an order is canceled due to a pricing error, any payment
collected will be refunded.
8. Training Registration
Registration is considered complete only after:
- payment has been successfully processed; or
- an
agency purchase order or written billing agreement has been accepted.
Course seating is limited.
Enrollment is generally processed on a first-paid,
first-served basis.
HTAC reserves the right to:
- deny registration;
- establish enrollment limits;
- cancel registrations;
- place students on waiting lists;
- require prerequisites;
- request
proof of eligibility.
9. Agency Registrations
Government agencies, corporations, educational institutions,
healthcare organizations, and private employers may register employees under
purchase orders or contractual agreements.
The registering organization is responsible for ensuring:
- participant eligibility;
- payment;
- attendance;
- compliance
with these Terms.
Organizations are responsible for providing accurate
participant information before course attendance.
10. Customized Training and Consulting Engagements
HTAC provides customized consulting and organizational
services including:
- Organizational Development
- Leadership Consulting
- Strategic Planning
- Curriculum Development
- Organizational Assessments
- Threat Assessments
- Crisis Management Planning
- Communication Strategy
- Policy Review
- Business Optimization
- Executive Coaching
- Team
Development
Consulting services are governed by:
- these Terms;
- any executed consulting agreement;
- any signed Statement of Work (SOW);
- any
client contract or proposal accepted by both parties.
Where a separate written agreement exists, that agreement
governs in the event of a conflict.
11. Consulting Recommendations
HTAC provides professional recommendations based upon:
- information supplied by the client;
- interviews;
- observations;
- organizational documentation;
- industry standards;
- accepted
professional practices.
Implementation decisions remain solely the responsibility of
the client.
HTAC does not guarantee:
- financial outcomes;
- litigation avoidance;
- regulatory compliance;
- employee performance;
- organizational improvements;
- hiring outcomes;
- retention improvements;
- operational
success.
Recommendations are advisory in nature and should be
evaluated by the client in conjunction with legal counsel, human resources
professionals, executive leadership, risk management personnel, or other
qualified advisors when appropriate.
12. Professional Education Disclaimer
HTAC provides professional education and consulting
services.
Our training is intended to enhance professional knowledge
and practical skills.
Completion of any HTAC course does not:
- constitute legal advice;
- establish a professional certification unless
expressly stated; - guarantee employment;
- guarantee promotion;
- create any employer-employee relationship;
- replace agency policies;
- replace POST requirements;
- replace licensing requirements;
- replace professional supervision;
- replace
medical or psychological treatment.
Participants remain solely responsible for complying with:
- employer policies;
- applicable laws;
- licensing standards;
- POST regulations;
- professional ethical obligations;
- organizational
directives.
13. Cancellation and Refund Policy
Registration cancellations and refunds are governed by the
separate Cancellation and Refund Policy published on our website, which
is incorporated into these Terms by reference.
By registering for a course or purchasing services, you
acknowledge that you have read and agree to the applicable Cancellation and
Refund Policy.
14. Changes to Courses and Services
HTAC reserves the right to modify, reschedule, postpone,
relocate, substitute instructors for, or cancel any course, webinar, consulting
engagement, or service at any time due to operational needs, instructor
availability, enrollment levels, emergencies, or circumstances beyond our
reasonable control.
When practical, affected participants will be notified using
the contact information provided during registration.
HTAC's responsibility in such cases is limited to the
remedies described in our Cancellation and Refund Policy.
End of Part 1
Part 2 (15-29): Intellectual Property, Online Courses, Recording Policy, AI Restrictions, Code of Conduct, Certificates
Terms of Service – Part 2
Intellectual Property, Online Learning, Course
Participation & Professional Conduct
15. Intellectual Property Rights
All materials created, developed, published, or distributed
by Holguin Training & Consulting, LLC ("HTAC") are
protected by United States copyright, trademark, trade secret, and other
applicable intellectual property laws.
Unless expressly authorized in writing, HTAC retains all
ownership rights, title, and interest in all proprietary materials, including
but not limited to:
- Training curricula
- Lesson plans
- Instructor guides
- Student manuals
- Workbooks
- Presentations
- PowerPoint slides
- Graphics and illustrations
- Infographics
- Videos and recordings
- Online courses
- Learning Management System (LMS) content
- Case studies
- Scenarios
- Assessments, quizzes, and examinations
- Certification materials
- Consulting reports
- Organizational assessments
- Templates
- Forms
- Policies and procedures developed by HTAC
- Logos,
trademarks, branding, and website content
The purchase of a course, consulting service, or digital
product grants only the limited rights expressly described in these Terms and
does not transfer ownership of any intellectual property.
16. Limited License
Upon purchase or lawful access, HTAC grants participants a
limited, personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use
purchased materials solely for their individual educational or organizational
purposes.
Except where expressly authorized in writing, users may not:
- copy course materials;
- reproduce presentations;
- upload materials to another website or LMS;
- modify course content;
- create derivative works;
- distribute electronic or printed copies;
- share login credentials;
- sublicense materials;
- publicly display materials;
- sell or resell materials;
- use materials to teach competing courses;
- incorporate
HTAC materials into another training program.
Violation of this license may result in immediate
termination of access and legal action.
17. Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use Policy
HTAC recognizes that artificial intelligence tools can
support learning; however, our proprietary training materials remain protected
intellectual property.
Unless expressly authorized in writing, participants may not
use artificial intelligence platforms or automated technologies to:
- reproduce course materials;
- summarize proprietary course content for
redistribution; - generate derivative training materials;
- recreate HTAC lesson plans;
- build competing courses;
- train AI models using HTAC proprietary content;
- upload
protected course materials into public AI platforms for commercial
purposes.
Personal note-taking using AI tools for an individual's
private educational use is permitted provided that proprietary materials are
not redistributed or used to develop competing products or services.
18. Recording and Photography
To protect the privacy of participants and the integrity of
HTAC's proprietary training materials, no participant may, without prior
written permission:
- audio record training;
- video record training;
- livestream any portion of training;
- photograph copyrighted instructional materials;
- photograph assessments or examinations;
- reproduce classroom presentations;
- distribute
recordings or photographs.
Unauthorized recording or distribution may result in removal
from the course without refund and may subject the participant to legal action.
19. HTAC Photography and Media Release
HTAC may photograph, video record, or otherwise capture
portions of courses, conferences, or consulting events for educational,
marketing, promotional, or archival purposes.
By attending an HTAC event, participants grant HTAC
permission to use their likeness in photographs, videos, and promotional
materials unless the participant provides written notice requesting exclusion
before the event begins.
HTAC will make reasonable efforts to accommodate such
requests but cannot guarantee exclusion from all group photographs or
recordings.
20. Online Courses
Access to HTAC online courses is provided solely to the
registered participant or authorized organization.
Participants agree that they will not:
- share login credentials;
- allow others to complete coursework under their
account; - circumvent course security;
- copy online content;
- download protected videos without authorization;
- attempt
to bypass technical protections.
HTAC reserves the right to suspend or terminate access for
violations of these Terms.
Unless otherwise specified, online course access periods
begin on the date access is granted and may expire according to the enrollment
terms applicable to that course.
21. Digital Downloads
Digital products, downloadable documents, templates,
checklists, manuals, and instructional resources are licensed—not sold.
Due to the nature of digital products:
- all sales are final unless otherwise stated;
- downloaded products may not be exchanged;
- downloaded products may not be redistributed;
- access
may be revoked if misuse is discovered.
22. Attendance Requirements
Participants are expected to arrive on time and attend the
entire course.
HTAC reserves the right to deny certificates of completion
to participants who:
- arrive excessively late;
- leave before course completion;
- fail to participate in required activities;
- violate classroom policies;
- fail
required examinations or practical evaluations, where applicable.
Courses that require participation in group exercises,
practical scenarios, or competency demonstrations must be completed as
instructed by the course facilitator.
23. Certificates of Completion
Certificates are issued only after participants successfully
satisfy all course requirements, which may include:
- attendance;
- participation;
- practical exercises;
- written examinations;
- competency demonstrations;
- agency-required
standards.
HTAC reserves the right to withhold certificates when
requirements are not met.
Issuance of a certificate does not constitute:
- state certification;
- professional licensure;
- employment qualification;
- legal authorization to perform regulated duties;
- POST
certification unless specifically identified.
24. Professional Conduct
Participants are expected to conduct themselves
professionally at all times.
HTAC strives to provide a respectful, inclusive, and
productive learning environment.
Participants may be removed from any training without refund
for conduct including, but not limited to:
- harassment;
- discrimination;
- threats or intimidation;
- disruptive behavior;
- repeated profanity directed toward others;
- bullying;
- violence or threats of violence;
- possession of illegal substances;
- intoxication;
- refusal to follow instructor directions;
- destruction of property;
- unauthorized recording;
- academic dishonesty;
- behavior
that jeopardizes participant safety.
Removal from a course does not entitle the participant to a
refund.
25. Academic Integrity
Participants are expected to complete all examinations,
assignments, and assessments honestly.
Prohibited conduct includes:
- cheating;
- plagiarism;
- submitting another person's work;
- falsifying attendance;
- impersonating another participant;
- sharing examination content;
- unauthorized
collaboration on graded assessments.
HTAC reserves the right to invalidate assessment results and
deny course completion for violations of this policy.
26. Confidentiality During Training
Many HTAC courses involve discussion of real-world
incidents, organizational challenges, or participant experiences.
Participants agree to respect the confidentiality of other
attendees and refrain from disclosing confidential organizational information
shared during training unless authorized by the originating organization.
HTAC likewise treats client information, consulting
deliverables, and proprietary organizational data as confidential except where
disclosure is required by law or authorized by the client.
27. Accessibility and Accommodations
HTAC is committed to providing accessible learning
environments consistent with applicable law.
Participants requiring reasonable accommodations should
notify HTAC as early as practicable before the scheduled course.
Requests will be evaluated individually, and reasonable
efforts will be made to provide appropriate accommodations that do not
fundamentally alter the nature of the training or impose an undue burden.
28. Third-Party Venues
Many HTAC courses are conducted at facilities owned or
operated by third parties.
Participants agree to comply with all applicable facility
rules, security requirements, safety procedures, and parking regulations while
attending training.
HTAC is not responsible for personal property lost, stolen,
or damaged while attending training at third-party locations.
29. Hosted Agency Responsibilities
For agency-hosted training, the host organization is
responsible for providing, unless otherwise agreed in writing:
- an appropriate training venue;
- necessary audiovisual equipment;
- participant registration and communication;
- internet access (when required);
- parking or facility access information;
- a
safe and suitable learning environment.
HTAC reserves the right to postpone, relocate, or cancel
training if the venue is unsuitable or unsafe for instruction.
End of Part 2
Part 3 (30 - 50): Disclaimers, Limitation of Liability, Privacy, Force Majeure, Governing Law, DMCA, Final Provisions
Terms of Service – Part 3
Website Use, Warranties, Liability, Legal Terms &
Contact Information
30. Website Availability
Holguin Training & Consulting, LLC ("HTAC")
strives to keep its website and online services available and functioning
properly. However, we do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free access.
The Website and its services may be temporarily unavailable
due to:
- scheduled maintenance;
- software updates;
- equipment failures;
- internet service interruptions;
- cybersecurity incidents;
- natural disasters;
- acts
beyond our reasonable control.
HTAC reserves the right to modify, suspend, discontinue, or
remove any portion of the Website or its services without prior notice.
31. Accuracy of Information
While HTAC makes reasonable efforts to ensure that
information on the Website is accurate and current, we do not warrant that all
information is complete, accurate, or free from errors.
Course descriptions, pricing, schedules, instructor
assignments, continuing education approvals, availability, and other
information are subject to change without notice.
The Website may contain typographical errors, technical
inaccuracies, or omissions.
HTAC reserves the right to correct errors, update
information, and modify content at any time.
32. Third-Party Websites and Services
The Website may contain links to third-party websites,
payment processors, learning platforms, social media platforms, or other online
resources.
These links are provided solely for your convenience.
HTAC does not:
- control third-party websites;
- endorse third-party content;
- guarantee third-party services;
- accept responsibility for third-party privacy
practices; - warrant
the accuracy of third-party information.
Your use of third-party websites is governed solely by their
own terms and privacy policies.
33. No Legal, Medical, or Psychological Advice
HTAC provides educational and consulting services only.
Nothing contained in our training programs, publications,
videos, presentations, consulting reports, or website constitutes:
- legal advice;
- medical advice;
- psychological treatment;
- clinical supervision;
- human resources advice;
- employment law advice;
- licensed
mental health services.
Organizations and individuals should consult qualified
professionals regarding legal, medical, employment, psychological, or
regulatory matters.
34. Disclaimer of Warranties
THE WEBSITE, TRAINING COURSES, DIGITAL PRODUCTS, CONSULTING
SERVICES, DOWNLOADABLE MATERIALS, AND ALL OTHER SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS
IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE."
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, HTAC DISCLAIMS ALL
WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY, OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING BUT
NOT LIMITED TO:
- merchantability;
- fitness for a particular purpose;
- non-infringement;
- uninterrupted availability;
- freedom from computer viruses or malicious code;
- accuracy of information;
- professional outcomes;
- educational outcomes;
- business
outcomes.
HTAC DOES NOT WARRANT THAT:
- THE WEBSITE WILL ALWAYS BE AVAILABLE;
- COURSES WILL MEET EVERY PARTICIPANT'S EXPECTATIONS;
- TRAINING WILL RESULT IN EMPLOYMENT OR PROMOTION;
- CONSULTING WILL GUARANTEE SPECIFIC ORGANIZATIONAL
RESULTS; - DIGITAL
PRODUCTS WILL BE ERROR FREE.
35. Limitation of Liability
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, HTAC, ITS MEMBERS,
EMPLOYEES, INSTRUCTORS, CONTRACTORS, AFFILIATES, AGENTS, AND REPRESENTATIVES
SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL,
EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO:
- WEBSITE USE;
- COURSE PARTICIPATION;
- CONSULTING SERVICES;
- DIGITAL PRODUCTS;
- TRAINING MATERIALS;
- COURSE CANCELLATIONS;
- TECHNICAL FAILURES;
- DATA LOSS;
- LOST PROFITS;
- LOST BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES;
- LOST WAGES;
- TRAVEL COSTS;
- LODGING EXPENSES;
- PROFESSIONAL DECISIONS;
- EMPLOYMENT
ACTIONS.
IF HTAC IS FOUND LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM ARISING FROM THESE
TERMS OR THE SERVICES PROVIDED, HTAC'S TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE
AMOUNT ACTUALLY PAID BY THE CUSTOMER FOR THE SPECIFIC PRODUCT OR SERVICE GIVING
RISE TO THE CLAIM.
Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations of
liability. In such jurisdictions, the above limitations shall apply only to the
extent permitted by applicable law.
36. Assumption of Risk
Participants acknowledge that certain training programs may
include classroom exercises, scenario-based learning, simulations,
role-playing, or discussions involving stressful or emotionally sensitive
topics.
By participating, you voluntarily assume all risks
associated with participation and agree to exercise appropriate judgment and
personal responsibility throughout the training.
Participants remain responsible for following all applicable
safety instructions and agency policies.
37. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Holguin
Training & Consulting, LLC, its members, employees, contractors,
instructors, affiliates, agents, successors, and assigns from and against any
claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, losses, costs, expenses, or reasonable
attorneys' fees arising out of or related to:
- your violation of these Terms;
- misuse of HTAC materials;
- infringement of intellectual property rights;
- unlawful use of the Website;
- negligent or intentional misconduct;
- violation
of applicable laws or regulations.
38. Force Majeure
HTAC shall not be liable for delays or failure to perform
resulting from circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including but not
limited to:
- natural disasters;
- earthquakes;
- floods;
- wildfires;
- severe weather;
- pandemics;
- epidemics;
- government actions;
- labor disputes;
- civil unrest;
- acts of terrorism;
- cyberattacks;
- utility failures;
- internet outages;
- transportation disruptions;
- instructor illness or emergency;
- venue
closures.
In such cases, HTAC may postpone, reschedule, relocate, or
cancel services without further liability beyond any remedies provided in the
applicable Cancellation and Refund Policy.
39. Privacy
Your use of the Website is also governed by HTAC's Privacy
Policy, which explains how personal information is collected, used, stored, and
protected.
By using the Website, you acknowledge that you have reviewed
and agree to the Privacy Policy.
40. Copyright & DMCA
HTAC respects the intellectual property rights of others and
expects users to do the same.
If you believe that material appearing on our Website
infringes your copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property rights,
please submit a written notice containing:
- your name and contact information;
- identification of the copyrighted work;
- identification of the allegedly infringing material;
- the URL where the material appears;
- a statement made under penalty of perjury that your
claim is made in good faith; - your
physical or electronic signature.
HTAC will investigate properly submitted notices and take
appropriate action consistent with applicable law.
41. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted in
accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to
conflict-of-law principles.
The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the
International Sale of Goods shall not apply.
42. Dispute Resolution
The parties agree to make a good-faith effort to resolve any
dispute informally before initiating litigation.
If informal resolution is unsuccessful, any legal action
arising from these Terms or the use of HTAC's services shall be brought
exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Los Angeles County,
California, unless applicable law requires otherwise.
Each party agrees to submit to the personal jurisdiction of
those courts.
43. Class Action Waiver
To the fullest extent permitted by law, you and HTAC agree
that any claims shall be brought solely on an individual basis.
Neither party shall participate in:
- class actions;
- representative actions;
- collective actions;
- private
attorney general actions,
unless prohibited by applicable law.
44. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid,
illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full
force and effect.
45. No Waiver
Failure by HTAC to enforce any provision of these Terms
shall not constitute a waiver of that provision or any other rights.
46. Assignment
HTAC may assign or transfer its rights and obligations under
these Terms without restriction.
You may not assign your rights or obligations under these
Terms without HTAC's prior written consent.
47. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, Cancellation
and Refund Policy, and any executed client agreement, Statement of Work,
proposal, or service contract, constitute the entire agreement between you and
HTAC concerning the use of the Website and the services provided.
They supersede all prior oral or written understandings
regarding the subject matter addressed herein.
48. Electronic Acceptance
By accessing the Website, registering for training,
purchasing services, clicking an "I Agree" button, checking an
acceptance box, submitting payment, or otherwise using HTAC's services, you
acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be legally bound by
these Terms.
Electronic acceptance shall have the same force and effect
as a handwritten signature.
49. Changes to These Terms
HTAC reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time.
Updated versions will become effective upon posting to the
Website unless a later effective date is specified.
Your continued use of the Website or our services after
changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
50. Contact Information
If you have questions regarding these Terms of Service,
please contact:
Holguin Training & Consulting, LLC
Website:
https://www.holguintraining.com
Email:
info@holguintraining.com
Business Phone:(909) 351-8414
End of Part 3