Last Updated: June 10th, 2025
By purchasing a course or mentorship from Sierra Division Academy (“SDA”) and navigating our website, you agree to the following Terms of Service (“TOS”) and our associated policies. By using our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understand, and agree to be bound by these terms. If you do not agree, do not access or use any of our services.
Note: You must be at least 18 years of age to purchase or attend any of our educational content, events, or livestreams.
Sierra Division, Inc. (“SDA” or the “Company”), a Delaware corporation, grants you a limited, personal, non-transferable, and non-exclusive right to access and use its educational services (the “Services”) subject to these Terms of Service and the Acceptable Use Policy.
By accessing or using the SDA’s educational content and resources, including tools for communication, forums, mood boards, shopping services, personalized content, and branded programming (collectively, the “SDA Educational Platform”), you agree to be bound by these terms. We may update these Terms of Service from time to time to reflect changes to our Services, legal requirements, or business practices. If we make material changes, we will provide reasonable notice, such as by posting the updated Terms on our website and updating the “Last Updated” date above. Your continued use of the Services after such notice constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms. If you do not agree to the updated Terms, you may terminate your account at any time by contacting us.
SDA Educational Platform offers users access to educational content and resources, including tools for communication, forums, mood boards, shopping services, personalized content, and branded programming (collectively, the “SDA Educational Platform”), accessible via various devices and media formats.
The platform may include advertisements and communications from SDA, such as service announcements and newsletters, which are part of the educational experience.
New features or updates released by SDA are also subject to these TOS. You are responsible for obtaining access to the platform and covering any third-party fees (e.g., ISP charges) or equipment required for access.
You are solely responsible for submitting assignments on time. Instructors are not obligated to review or provide feedback on late submissions.
You agree to comply with our Code of Conduct and all applicable laws and regulations, including those concerning intellectual property, privacy, data protection, export controls, and taxation.
You acknowledge that your content and data may be transmitted over various networks and modified for technical compatibility.
By registering for the SDA platform, you confirm that you are legally able to enter into a binding contract and are not prohibited from accessing the platform under applicable laws.
You agree to:
Each course runs for six (6) to eight (8) weeks, with an additional review week at the end. Each art mentorship runs for eight (8) weeks. Each career guidance mentorship has two (2) meetings, separated by some designated amount of time set by the mentor.
Upon enrollment, students receive access to their course materials for a period of twelve (12) months from the course start date, unless otherwise stated. This includes any applicable recordings, feedback, assignments, and supplemental resources. There is no guarantee of storage of any files for these twelve (12) months. All files may be subject to deletion immediately upon their lack of necessity for the normal function of the course. Access may not be extended or renewed beyond this period without express written permission from SDA.
Payment:
Access to the Service requires full payment at the time of purchase, as listed on the relevant course or mentorship enrollment page. All purchases are final, regardless of whether the Services are used. You are responsible for any applicable taxes related to your purchase.
You are also responsible for any fees, including legal or collection costs, resulting from chargebacks or failed payments. We accept major credit cards, debit cards, and other payment methods made available through our payment processor, Stripe.
Where available, we also offer financing through Klarna, allowing you to “buy now and pay later” with Klarna’s flexible payment options. Choose to pay in 4 interest-free payments, pay the full amount, in 30 days or over time. When selecting Klarna at checkout, you acknowledge that you are entering into a separate payment agreement with Klarna and agree to their terms and conditions.
If you have any additional questions regarding Klarna’s service, you may reach out to us, or you can find them at their website: https://www.klarna.com/us.
Refunds:
Sierra Division Academy does not offer refunds as a general policy. However, in exceptional circumstances and at the sole discretion of SDA staff, a refund may be granted.
If a refund is approved, the request must be submitted no later than six (6) days before the course or mentorship begins. All refunds are subject to a 15% administrative fee.
No refunds will be granted after the start date or once access to course or mentorship content has been initiated — whichever occurs first.
All mentorship programs begin on the first business day of each calendar quarter (January, April, July, and October) in the United States.
All courses begin on their respective advertised start dates.
For full details or to make a request, please visit our Contact Form
For full details, please visit our Refund Policy
Your Registration Data and other information are subject to SDA’s Privacy Policy, for full details please see our Privacy Policy. By using the platform, you consent to the collection, storage, and processing of your data in the United States or other jurisdictions in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
SDA may record or transcribe mentorship sessions, live classes, Q&A sessions, workshops, and other interactive events conducted through its platform (“Recordings”) for educational, quality assurance, training, operational, and, where permitted by law, promotional purposes.
By participating in any such sessions, you consent to being recorded, including your audio, video, shared screens, chat messages, and any other contributions during the session.
SDA may use third-party service providers to facilitate recordings, transcription, and related services. Details about these service providers, the types of data collected, and how such data is processed are described in SDA’s Privacy Policy.
You are strictly prohibited from recording, downloading, sharing, reposting, or distributing any session Recordings, transcriptions, or related materials, in whole or in part, without SDA’s express written consent. Unauthorized use or distribution may result in suspension or termination of access and may lead to legal action.
You acknowledge that laws governing recordings vary by jurisdiction. If you participate in a session from a jurisdiction that requires the consent of all parties for recordings (such as California), your participation constitutes your consent to such recordings.
Upon registering, you will create an account and password. You can also use other social media sign-ins to access the SDA Educational Platform. The virtual classroom will become available on the date advertised on our website.
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activity under your account. You agree to:
Until you notify us, you are solely responsible for any unauthorized use. SDA is not liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to comply with this section.
You retain ownership of all content you submit to courses hosted by Sierra Division Academy (“SDA”). However, by submitting content to any accessible area of SDA’s platform (including, for example, student forums or comment threads), you grant SDA a perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free, non-exclusive license to use, archive, distribute, reproduce, modify, adapt, publicly perform, and publicly display such content for marketing, educational, operational, and other lawful purposes, even if the content is later removed by you.
This applies to, but is not limited to:
SDA does not claim ownership of student-submitted assignments. However, all assignment submissions must be original. You are solely responsible for the authenticity of your work. If plagiarism is suspected, instructors or SDA staff reserve the right to withhold feedback or take further action at their sole discretion. SDA is not liable for plagiarism or infringement committed by students. Using references and giving proper artist credit can be acceptable, so long as it differs enough from the original work. Determination of whether a work differs enough is at the sole discretion of the instructor, mentor, or SDA staff.
Note: “Accessible areas” are intended to be visible to members of the course or academy community. They do not include private or restricted areas unless explicitly stated.
By submitting feedback, suggestions, proposals, or ideas (“Contributions”) to SDA through its feedback channels or communications systems, you acknowledge and agree that:
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless SDA, its affiliates, officers, employees, agents, partners, and licensors from any third-party claim or demand (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of:
You may not reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, trade, resell, or exploit any portion of the SDA platform—including content, advertisements, software, or your user ID—for commercial purposes without explicit written permission from SDA.
SDA may establish limits on:
SDA is not responsible for deletion or failure to store your content or communications. Inactive accounts may be logged out or removed. SDA may update these practices from time to time at its sole discretion.
SDA reserves the right to modify or discontinue any part of the platform or course offerings at any time, with or without notice. This includes changes due to:
SDA is not liable to you or any third party for such changes, suspensions, or discontinuances.
You may terminate your account at any time by contacting SDA. SDA may also suspend or terminate your account immediately and without prior notice for reasons including, but not limited to:
Termination may include:
The courses hosted by Sierra Division Academy (“SDA”) may contain links to third-party websites or resources. You acknowledge and agree that SDA is not responsible for the availability of such external sites or resources, and does not endorse or assume any liability for any content, advertising, products, or other materials available through such sites or resources. SDA shall not be liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss resulting from your use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services.
You acknowledge that all courses, materials, and software used in connection with the courses hosted by SDA (“Site”) contain proprietary and confidential information protected by applicable intellectual property and other laws. Content presented to you through SDA or its contractors is protected by copyright, trademark, service mark, patent, or other rights.
You may not modify, rent, lease, loan, sell, distribute, transmit, broadcast, publicly perform, or create derivative works based on the Site or its content unless expressly permitted by law or authorized by SDA or its licensors.
SDA grants you a personal, non-transferable, and non-exclusive license to access and use the Site through the interface provided by SDA. You agree not to access the Site by any means other than through that interface and not to use modified versions of the Site for any reason, including to gain unauthorized access
Your use of SDA’s platform and Site is at your sole risk. The platform and Site are provided “as is” and “as available.” SDA and its affiliates, officers, employees, contractors, and licensors expressly disclaim all warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including, but not limited to:
Any material downloaded or obtained through the Site is done at your own discretion and risk. You are solely responsible for any damage to your systems or loss of data resulting from such downloads.
No advice or information from SDA, whether oral or written, shall create any warranty not expressly stated in these terms.
Some users may experience epileptic symptoms when exposed to certain visual effects. If you or your family has a history of epilepsy, consult a physician before using the platform. Discontinue use and consult a physician if you experience dizziness, vision changes, involuntary movements, or seizures.
To the maximum extent permitted by law, SDA and its affiliates, officers, employees, contractors, and licensors shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or exemplary damages, including loss of profits, goodwill, use, data, or other intangible losses, even if SDA has been advised of the possibility of such damages, resulting from:
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or the limitation or exclusion of liability for incidental or consequential damages. In such cases, some of the above disclaimers and limitations may not apply to you.
Unless explicitly stated, these Terms of Service do not create any third-party beneficiary rights.
SDA may provide notices to you through email, postal mail, SMS, posted updates on the Site, or other reasonable means. If you access the Site in an unauthorized manner, you may not receive such notices. Your acceptance of these terms includes agreement that you are deemed to have received all such notices.
All trademarks, service marks, trade names, and logos used by SDA are the property of Sierra Division Academy or its affiliates (“SDA Marks”). You may not use the SDA Marks without prior written consent.
SDA respects the intellectual property of others and expects users to do the same. We may suspend or terminate the accounts of repeat infringers.
To report infringement, please provide the following information to our site administrator:
Contact:
Email: legal@sierradivision.com
Entire Agreement. These Terms of Service constitute the full agreement between you and SDA regarding your use of the platform and supersede any prior agreements. Additional terms may apply to specific courses or services.
Governing Law. These terms are governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes shall be brought in the state courts located in New Castle County, Delaware, or the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware. You consent to personal jurisdiction in such courts and waive all objections to venue.
Waiver and Severability. If SDA fails to enforce a right or provision, it does not waive the right to enforce it later. If any provision is deemed invalid, the remainder of the agreement remains in effect.
No Right of Survivorship. Your account is non-transferable and terminates upon your death. Upon receipt of a death certificate, the account and its contents may be deleted.
Statute of Limitations. Any claim related to the platform must be filed within one (1) year of the event giving rise to the claim or be forever barred.
