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Welcome to the Florida Hebrew University (FHU) website. These Terms and Conditions govern your use of our online platform, including submitting university applications, managing your account, courses, grades, and interacting with professors. By accessing and using this site, you agree to comply with and be bound by these terms.

 

1. Acceptance of Terms

By logging into the FHU website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must not use the website.

 

2. User Accounts

• Registration: To access certain features of the website, you must create an account. You agree to provide accurate and complete information during the registration process and to update such information as needed.

• Account Security: You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify FHU immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.

 

3. Use of the Website

• Permitted Use: You may use the website for lawful purposes only. You agree not to use the website for any illegal or unauthorized purposes, including but not limited to:

  • Submitting false or misleading information.

  • Engaging in any activity that interferes with or disrupts the website.

  • Attempting to gain unauthorized access to other user accounts or the FHU network.

• User Conduct: You agree to interact respectfully and professionally with professors and other users on the website. Any form of harassment, abuse, or inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated.

• User Responsibilities: You are responsible for keeping your contact information up to date, regularly checking for communications from FHU, and adhering to deadlines for submissions and payments.

• Prohibited Activities: You agree not to engage in activities such as spamming, hacking, uploading viruses, or any other actions that compromise the security and integrity of the website.

 

4. Personal Information and Privacy

• Data Collection: By using the website, you agree to the collection, use, and storage of your personal information as outlined in our Privacy Policy. This includes application details, payment information, and academic records.

• Data Security: FHU employs industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information. However, you acknowledge that no data transmission over the internet is completely secure, and FHU cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.

 

5. Payment Information

• Accuracy: You agree to provide accurate payment information and to keep your payment details up to date. All fees and charges must be paid in accordance with the terms set forth at the time of payment.

• Billing: You authorize FHU to charge your provided payment method for any applicable fees and charges associated with your use of the website.

• PCI Compliance: FHU uses PCI-compliant payment vendors to ensure that your payment information is handled securely and in accordance with industry standards.

 

6. Academic Records

• Accuracy: You are responsible for ensuring the accuracy of the information you submit related to your academic records. FHU is not liable for any errors or omissions in your submissions.

• Access: You will have access to your courses, grades, and academic progress through your account. You agree to use this information for personal and academic purposes only.

 

7. Intellectual Property

• Ownership: All content on the FHU website, including text, graphics, logos, and software, is the property of FHU or its licensors and is protected by intellectual property laws.

• License: FHU grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the website for personal, educational purposes in accordance with these terms.

 

8. Termination

• Termination by You: You may terminate your account upon graduation or withdrawal from the university with written notice and the permission of FHU.

• Termination by FHU: FHU reserves the right to suspend or terminate your account and access to the website with good cause and with written notice. Good cause includes, but is not limited to:

  • Violation of these Terms and Conditions.

  • Engaging in fraudulent or illegal activities.

  • Conduct that disrupts the operation of the website or the academic environment.

  • Failure to maintain accurate and up-to-date account information.

 

9. Modification of Services

FHU reserves the right to modify or discontinue parts of services, features, or access to parts of the website with written notice.

 

10. Periodic Maintenance

FHU may perform periodic maintenance on the website to ensure optimal performance and security. During these times, access to the website may be temporarily unavailable. We will provide advance notice of any scheduled maintenance whenever possible.

 

11. User-Generated Content

You agree that any content you post or upload, including forum discussions and materials, must not infringe on the rights of others or violate any laws. FHU reserves the right to remove any inappropriate content.

 

12. Third-Party Links

The FHU website may contain links to third-party sites. FHU is not responsible for the content or practices of these sites and does not endorse or assume any liability for them.

 

13. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from the use of the website will first be addressed by the University Provost Office. If the dispute cannot be resolved by the Provost Office, it will then be governed by the laws of the State of Florida.

 

14. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

• Disclaimer: The website is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. FHU makes no warranties, express or implied, regarding the website's operation or the information, content, or materials included.

• Limitation of Liability: To the fullest extent permitted by law, FHU shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with your use of the website.

 

15. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida, and in accordance with Torah law and halakhic ethical principles, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

 

16. Reporting Glitches

If you notice any glitches or security issues on the website, please report them to our support team. We value your assistance in maintaining the security of our platform and will offer a form of reward appropriate within the security industry for valid reports.

 

17. Changes to Terms and Conditions

FHU reserves the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and your continued use of the website constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.

 

Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at:

• Email: support(@)fhumail.org

• Phone: +1.954.613.2073

• Mailing Address: Florida Hebrew University 20900 NE 30th Ave, Ste 200, Aventura, FL 33180

By using the FHU website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms and Conditions. Thank you for being a part of the Florida Hebrew University community.