1. Introduction
Welcome to Code Forge Academy (“we,” “us,” or “our”), accessible at https://thecodeforgeacademy.org. These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website, courses, learning paths, and all related services (collectively, the “Services”).
By accessing or using our Services, creating an account, or making a purchase, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use our Services.
Please read these Terms carefully before using our Services. We also encourage you to review our Privacy Policy and Refund Policy, which are incorporated into these Terms by reference.
2. Business Information
Business Name: Code Forge Academy
Website: https://thecodeforgeacademy.org
Email: support@codeforgeacademy.com
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at support@codeforgeacademy.com.
3. Eligibility
You must be at least 16 years of age to use our Services. If you are between 16 and 18 years of age (or the age of legal majority in your jurisdiction), you may only use our Services with the consent and supervision of a parent or legal guardian who agrees to be bound by these Terms. By using our Services, you represent and warrant that you meet these eligibility requirements.
4. Account Registration
To access certain features of our Services, you may be required to create an account. When creating an account, you agree to:
- Provide accurate, current, and complete information
- Maintain and promptly update your account information
- Keep your login credentials confidential and secure
- Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account
- Notify us immediately at support@codeforgeacademy.com of any unauthorized use of your account
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that contain inaccurate information or that violate these Terms.
5. Services and Products
Code Forge Academy provides online coding education through structured learning paths, interactive coding challenges, real-world projects, and tutorials. Our current offerings include:
- Frontend Developer Learning Path — A 12-week, 24-module program covering HTML/CSS, JavaScript, React, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS.
- Backend Developer Learning Path — A 14-week, 28-module program covering Node.js, Express, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and REST APIs.
- Full-Stack Developer Learning Path — A 24-week, 48-module program covering React, Node.js, TypeScript, Databases, and DevOps.
Each learning path includes interactive coding challenges with instant feedback, deployable real-world portfolio projects, plain-English tutorials, AI-powered learning assistance (personalized hints, code reviews, and recommendations), access to a private community, and a certificate of completion.
All products sold through our platform are digital products. No physical goods are shipped. Course durations listed are estimates based on suggested pacing and may vary based on individual learning speed.
6. Pricing and Payment
All prices for our learning paths are displayed on our website and are subject to change without prior notice. Any price changes will not affect orders that have already been completed.
We accept the following payment methods: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Apple Pay, and Google Pay.
6.1 Payment Processing
All payments are securely processed by Stripe, Inc. (https://stripe.com), our third-party payment processor. By making a purchase, you agree to Stripe’s Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. We do not store your full credit card number, CVV, or other sensitive payment information on our servers.
Your payment information is transmitted directly to Stripe using industry-standard TLS encryption and is handled in accordance with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS).
6.2 Billing Descriptor
Charges from Code Forge Academy will appear on your credit card or bank statement as “CODEFORGE ACADEMY” or a similar descriptor. If you do not recognize a charge, please contact us at support@codeforgeacademy.com before initiating a dispute with your bank or card issuer.
6.3 Taxes
Listed prices may not include applicable taxes. You are responsible for any taxes, duties, or government-imposed fees associated with your purchase, as determined by your jurisdiction. We will collect and remit taxes where we are legally required to do so.
7. Lifetime Access
Upon successful purchase of a learning path, you are granted lifetime access to all course materials included in that learning path as of the date of purchase, as well as any future updates to those materials. “Lifetime access” means access for as long as Code Forge Academy continues to operate and maintain the platform.
In the unlikely event that Code Forge Academy ceases operations, we will provide at least 90 days’ notice and make reasonable efforts to allow you to download course materials before the platform is discontinued.
8. Refunds
We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee on all learning path purchases. For complete details on eligibility, process, and timelines, please refer to our Refund Policy.
9. Intellectual Property
9.1 Our Content
All content on the Code Forge Academy platform — including but not limited to course materials, tutorials, code examples, videos, text, graphics, logos, trademarks, and the underlying software — is the property of Code Forge Academy or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
9.2 License to You
Upon purchase of a learning path, we grant you a personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the course materials for your own personal educational purposes. This license does not permit you to:
- Share, redistribute, resell, or sublicense course materials to any third party
- Reproduce, duplicate, or copy course materials for distribution
- Use course materials for commercial teaching, training, or workshop purposes
- Remove any copyright, trademark, or proprietary notices from course materials
- Create derivative works based on our course materials for distribution or sale
9.3 Your Content
You retain ownership of any code, projects, or other content you create while using our platform. However, by submitting content to community features (such as forums, comments, or project showcases), you grant Code Forge Academy a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute that content in connection with the operation and promotion of our Services.
10. Acceptable Use
You agree not to use our Services to:
- Violate any applicable law, regulation, or third-party rights
- Share your account access or login credentials with others
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of our platform, systems, or networks
- Scrape, crawl, or use automated tools to extract content from our platform
- Interfere with the proper functioning of our Services
- Upload or transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code
- Harass, abuse, or harm other users or our staff
- Use course materials to compete directly with Code Forge Academy
- Engage in any fraudulent activity, including initiating unjustified payment disputes
We reserve the right to investigate and take appropriate action against anyone who violates these terms, including suspending or terminating account access without a refund.
11. Disclaimers
Our Services are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
We do not guarantee that:
- Our Services will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure at all times
- Completing a learning path will result in employment, income, or any specific career outcome
- Course content will be free of errors or always up-to-date with the latest technology versions
- The AI-powered features will always provide accurate or optimal recommendations
Any career outcomes, testimonials, or statistics referenced on our website represent individual results and are not guarantees of future performance.
12. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Code Forge Academy and its officers, directors, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages — including but not limited to loss of profits, revenue, data, or business opportunities — arising out of or related to your use of our Services, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
Our total aggregate liability for any claims arising out of or related to these Terms or our Services shall not exceed the amount you paid to Code Forge Academy in the twelve (12) months preceding the event giving rise to the claim.
Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law, including liability for fraud or willful misconduct.
13. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Code Forge Academy and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or related to your use of our Services, your violation of these Terms, or your infringement of any third-party rights.
14. Dispute Resolution
If you have any concerns or disputes regarding our Services, please contact us first at support@codeforgeacademy.com. We are committed to resolving issues promptly and fairly.
If we are unable to resolve a dispute informally, both parties agree to attempt mediation before pursuing any other form of dispute resolution. If mediation is unsuccessful, disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the applicable arbitration authority in the jurisdiction specified in Section 16.
Important: If you have a billing concern, please contact us before initiating a chargeback or payment dispute with your bank or card issuer. Chargebacks incur significant fees and processing costs. We are committed to resolving billing issues quickly, and in most cases can provide a faster resolution than the bank dispute process.
15. Termination
We may suspend or terminate your access to our Services at any time, with or without cause, including for violation of these Terms. Upon termination:
- Your right to access course materials will cease
- Any licenses granted to you under these Terms will immediately terminate
- We may delete your account and associated data, subject to our data retention obligations described in our Privacy Policy
You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us at support@codeforgeacademy.com. Termination does not entitle you to a refund unless you are within the 30-day refund window described in our Refund Policy.
16. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any legal proceedings arising out of or related to these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the courts of Hong Kong.
17. Card Network Compliance
As a merchant accepting card payments, we comply with the rules and regulations of the applicable card networks, including the Visa Rules and Regulations, Mastercard Rules, and the American Express Merchant Operating Guide. Our use of card network logos and marks on this website indicates acceptance of those payment methods in accordance with network rules.
18. Force Majeure
Code Forge Academy shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performing our obligations under these Terms if such failure or delay results from circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, pandemics, wars, cyber attacks, power outages, internet disruptions, government actions, or other force majeure events.
19. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable.
20. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Refund Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Code Forge Academy regarding your use of our Services and supersede all prior agreements, understandings, and communications.
21. Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. When we make material changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you by email or through a prominent notice on our website. Your continued use of our Services after any changes take effect constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
22. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback about these Terms, please contact us:
Email: support@codeforgeacademy.com
Website: https://thecodeforgeacademy.org
Last Updated: February 13, 2026