Terms of Use

These Terms of Use (“Terms”) constitute a legally binding agreement between you (“User,” “you,” or “your”) and The Civil Studies (“we,” “us,” “our,” or “Company”) regarding your use of our educational platform, website, and services.

If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our platform.

The Civil Studies is a comprehensive educational platform dedicated to providing high-quality learning resources in civil engineering, CAD, and AutoCAD technologies.

Our platform serves students, professionals, educators, and anyone interested in advancing their knowledge in civil engineering and related technologies.

Third-Party Advertising Services:

• Google Ads (AdSense) – We participate in the Google AdSense program, which serves contextually relevant advertisements based on website content and user interests.
• Ezoic – We utilize Ezoic’s advertising optimization platform to improve ad performance and user experience through machine learning technology.
• Other Ad Networks – We may partner with additional reputable advertising networks to support our educational mission.

Data Collection for Advertising:

• Third-party advertisers may collect data about your visits to our site and other websites to provide relevant advertisements
• Cookies and similar technologies may be used to serve personalized ads
• You can opt-out of personalized advertising through your browser settings or ad preference centers
• We do not sell personal information to advertisers

Account Creation:

• Optional Registration – Account creation is optional for accessing most educational content
• Age Requirements – Users under 13 require parental consent; users 13-17 should have parental guidance
• Accurate Information – Provide truthful and current information during registration
• Account Security – You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials

Account Termination: We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms, engage in harmful activities, or compromise platform security.

Prohibited Activities:

• Illegal Activities – Any unlawful use or promotion of illegal activities
• Harmful Content – Malicious software, viruses, or security threats
• Harassment – Abusive, threatening, or discriminatory behavior
• Spam and Abuse – Unsolicited communications or platform abuse
• Intellectual Property Violations – Unauthorized use of copyrighted materials
• System Interference – Attempts to disrupt platform functionality
• Data Mining – Unauthorized automated data collection
• False Information – Deliberate spread of misinformation

User-Generated Content:

When you contribute content to our platform (comments, forum posts, guest articles, tutorials), you agree that:

• You own or have the right to use the content you submit
• Your content does not violate any third-party rights
• You grant us a non-exclusive license to use, modify, and display your content
• Your content adheres to our quality and educational standards

Content Moderation:

• We reserve the right to review, edit, or remove user content
• Content must be relevant, educational, and professionally appropriate
• We may remove content that violates these Terms or community standards
• Repeat violations may result in account restrictions

Data Collection and Use:

• Educational Data – Learning progress, course completions, and skill assessments
• Technical Data – Website usage analytics and performance metrics
• Advertising Data – Data collected by advertising partners for ad personalization
• Communication Data – Support requests and platform communications

Data Security: We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including encryption, secure servers, and regular security audits.

Third-Party Services: Our advertising partners (Google, Ezoic) have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review their practices regarding data collection and use.

Our Content:

• All original content, tutorials, courses, and materials are owned by The Civil Studies
• Our trademarks, logos, and brand elements are protected intellectual property
• Educational use with proper attribution is generally permitted
• Commercial use requires explicit written permission

Third-Party Content:

• We respect the intellectual property rights of others
• We respond to valid DMCA takedown notices
• Users must not upload copyrighted content without authorization
• We may terminate accounts of repeat copyright infringers

Service Availability:

• We provide services on an “as-is” basis
• We do not guarantee uninterrupted access or error-free operation
• Maintenance, updates, and technical issues may temporarily affect availability
• We reserve the right to modify or discontinue services with reasonable notice

Limitation of Liability:

• We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
• Our liability is limited to the extent permitted by applicable law
• Users assume responsibility for their use of the platform and content
• We are not responsible for third-party content, advertisements, or external links

Professional Advice Disclaimer:

Our educational content does not constitute professional engineering advice, legal counsel, or career guidance. Users should consult qualified professionals for specific technical, legal, or career decisions.

We may update these Terms periodically to reflect changes in our services, legal requirements, or industry standards. When we make significant changes:

• We will post the updated Terms on our website
• We will update the “Last Updated” date
• For material changes, we may provide additional notice via email or platform notifications
• Continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance