Terms & Conditions

Ground Zero Academy is an industry-focused learning platform connected with the experience and working environment of Ground Zero Events. The Academy provides structured online learning, practical assignments, assessments, mentoring and, where applicable, access to real event-based industry opportunities for eligible students.

By enrolling in the programme, accessing programme content, submitting assignments, participating in assessments or accepting an industry opportunity, the student acknowledges that they have read and understood these Terms & Conditions and agree to comply with them.

Definitions

• ●“Academy”, “Ground Zero Academy”, “we”, “us” or “our” means Ground Zero Academy.
• ●“Ground Zero Events” refers to the event business connected with the Academy’s industry-oriented learning environment.
• ●“Student”, “learner” or “you” means any person enrolled in or accessing the programme.
• ●“Programme” means the online event management learning programme offered by Ground Zero Academy.
• ●“Industry Opportunity” means an event-based internship, exposure or other suitable opportunity shared with eligible students.
• ●“Programme Materials” means videos, lessons, case studies, assignments, templates, assessments, documents and other learning resources supplied by the Academy.

Programme Overview

The programme is designed as a structured online learning experience intended to build practical understanding and industry readiness in event management.

• ●Learning duration: 3 months / 12 weeks.
• ●Learning mode: 100% online.
• ●Core learning includes recorded lessons, practical assignments, quizzes/checkpoints and assessments.
• ●Limited group mentoring sessions may be conducted during the programme.
• ●The post-course model includes a six-month industry exposure and internship opportunity window for eligible students.
• ●Industry opportunities are event-based and are not equivalent to guaranteed daily office attendance for six months.

Programme Access & Learning

• ●Students are responsible for having suitable internet access and a compatible device for online learning.
• ●Programme access may be controlled through the Academy’s learning platform or other systems selected by the Academy.
• ●Modules may be released according to a scheduled learning plan.
• ●Students are expected to complete lessons, quizzes and assignments within the applicable programme requirements.
• ●Programme content may be updated when necessary to maintain relevance, quality or operational accuracy.

Assignments, Assessments & Completion

The Academy uses assignments, quizzes/checkpoints and a final readiness assessment to evaluate student completion and preparedness.

• ●Students are expected to submit required core assignments.
• ●Students must meet the applicable passing or completion standards set by the Academy.
• ●A student’s completion of the programme does not automatically create a right to an industry opportunity.
• ●The Academy may require pending work or reassessment where the applicable readiness standard has not been met.

Industry Opportunity & Internship Terms

Industry exposure is designed around actual event requirements. Eligible students may receive access to suitable real event-based opportunities during the applicable opportunity window.

• ●Eligibility is based on programme completion, assignment submission, assessment performance, student profile information and professional conduct requirements.
• ●Opportunities depend on actual event requirements, location, role requirements, availability and operational capacity.
• ●When applications exceed available positions, selection and rotation criteria may be applied.
• ●Selection may consider role fit, location, previous opportunity count, past performance, availability and discipline.
• ●Selected students may receive event-specific reporting time, dress code, contact person, role instructions and event rules.
• ●Students may be required to submit an event learning report and may receive a performance record after an event.

No Guaranteed Internship, Employment or Event Count

Enrolment in or completion of the programme does not guarantee internship placement, employment, freelance work, stipend/payment, a particular role, a particular number of events, or an opportunity in a particular city.

The Academy does not represent that every student will receive the same number or type of event opportunities. Opportunities are dependent on actual requirements and capacity.

Student Responsibilities & Professional Conduct

• ●Students must communicate respectfully with mentors, coordinators, vendors, clients, event teams and other students.
• ●Students must provide accurate information during registration and programme processes.
• ●Students selected for an event must follow reporting times, role instructions, dress requirements and applicable event rules.
• ●Students must maintain punctuality, responsibility, professional communication, teamwork and appropriate conduct.
• ●Students must not engage in behaviour that may damage the reputation, safety or operations of the Academy, Ground Zero Events, clients, partners or event teams.

Event Attendance, Cancellation & No-Show

When a student accepts an event opportunity, the student is expected to honour the confirmed reporting time and agreed commitment. Late cancellation or no-show may affect future opportunity priority.

Specific cancellation, no-show, attendance and expense rules may be communicated separately for each event opportunity and will apply to that opportunity.

Travel, Accommodation, Stipend & Expenses

Because industry opportunities vary by event and location, travel, accommodation, meals, stipend, payment and other expenses are not automatically included unless specifically communicated for the particular opportunity.

Students should not assume that the Academy will provide travel, accommodation or a local opportunity in every city.

Fees & Payments

Programme fees, payment schedules, instalment arrangements and any applicable taxes or charges will be communicated through the applicable admission or payment process.

Students should retain their payment confirmation and programme-related transaction records.

Certificates

Where the Academy provides a certificate, eligibility for the certificate will depend on the completion criteria communicated for the programme. A certificate does not by itself guarantee employment, internship placement or any particular career outcome.

Intellectual Property & Course Content

• ●Programme Materials are provided for the enrolled student’s personal learning use.
• ●Students must not reproduce, resell, redistribute, publicly upload, commercially exploit or share paid programme content without written permission.
• ●Students must not record, copy or circulate Academy lessons, assessments, templates or other protected materials for unauthorised use.
• ●Ground Zero Academy retains its rights in its original educational content, branding, templates and materials, subject to applicable law.

Prohibited Use

• ●Unauthorised sharing of account credentials or paid course access.
• ●Copying, reselling or distributing programme content.
• ●Misrepresentation of association with Ground Zero Academy or Ground Zero Events.
• ●Harassment, abusive behaviour, discrimination, threats or deliberate disruption of programme or event operations.
• ●Submission of fraudulent, plagiarised or intentionally misleading work.

Programme Changes

The Academy may make reasonable changes to lesson sequencing, mentors, schedules, learning resources, platforms or operational processes where required. Such changes may be made to improve delivery, maintain quality or respond to operational circumstances.

Suspension or Termination of Access

The Academy may suspend or terminate a student’s programme or opportunity access where there is a serious or repeated breach of these Terms, misuse of programme content, misconduct, fraudulent activity or behaviour that creates a material risk to students, staff, clients, partners or event operations.

Disclaimer & Limitation of Liability

The programme is intended to provide structured education, practical understanding and a pathway toward industry readiness. Career outcomes depend on individual performance, skills, conduct, market conditions, opportunities and other factors outside the Academy’s control.

The Academy does not guarantee a specific job title, salary, employment, freelance assignment, internship placement, number of events or other particular career outcome.

Third-Party Platforms & Services

The Academy may use third-party learning, communication, payment, hosting, video, analytics or other technology services. Use of such services may also be subject to the terms and privacy policies of the relevant third-party provider.

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Privacy Policy

Ground Zero Academy respects the privacy of students, applicants and website visitors. This Privacy Policy describes the types of information that may be collected through the website, enrolment process, programme systems, assessments and industry opportunity processes, and how that information may be used.

Information We May Collect

• ●Name and contact details such as mobile number and email address.
• ●City and other information required for programme administration.
• ●Programme registration and enrolment information.
• ●Learning progress, assignment submissions, quiz and assessment results.
• ●Student profile information relevant to programme completion or industry opportunities.
• ●Availability, preferred roles, preferred cities and other information relevant to opportunity selection.
• ●Event attendance, participation and performance records where a student participates in an industry opportunity.
• ●Payment or transaction-related information required to process and verify enrolment.
• ●Information voluntarily submitted through website forms, enquiries, support requests or communications.

How We Use Information

• ●To process enquiries, admissions and programme enrolment.
• ●To provide access to learning content and programme services.
• ●To monitor learning progress and completion.
• ●To administer assignments, quizzes and assessments.
• ●To determine readiness and eligibility for applicable industry opportunities.
• ●To communicate programme updates, reminders, mentoring information and operational instructions.
• ●To coordinate event-based opportunities and maintain relevant participation records.
• ●To improve programme delivery, content and student support.
• ●To maintain records necessary for operational, administrative and legal purposes.

Course, Assessment & Performance Data

The Academy may maintain records relating to module completion, assignment submission, quiz/checkpoint results, final readiness assessment, event attendance and performance where applicable. Such records may be used to administer the programme and assess eligibility for suitable opportunities.

Industry Opportunity Data

Where a student becomes eligible for an industry opportunity, relevant information may be used internally for opportunity matching, selection, briefing, attendance tracking, supervision and performance recording.

Communication

The Academy may contact students using the contact details provided during enrolment for programme-related communications, reminders, support, assessments, opportunity notifications and other relevant administrative purposes.

Payment Information

Payment transactions may be processed through third-party payment providers. Where applicable, payment providers may collect and process payment information under their own terms and privacy policies. The Academy should not request or store sensitive payment credentials such as card PINs or banking passwords through ordinary programme communication channels.

Cookies & Website Technologies

The website may use cookies, analytics tools or similar technologies to support website functionality, understand usage and improve the user experience. The specific technologies used should be disclosed or configured according to the website’s actual implementation.

Sharing of Information

Information may be shared with authorised internal team members, service providers, mentors, event supervisors, technology providers or relevant opportunity partners where reasonably necessary to deliver the programme or an applicable industry opportunity.

Information should not be shared beyond what is reasonably necessary for the relevant purpose, subject to applicable law.

Data Security

Ground Zero Academy will take reasonable organisational and technical measures to protect information against unauthorised access, misuse, loss or disclosure. No method of electronic storage or transmission can be represented as completely risk-free.

Data Retention

Information may be retained for as long as reasonably necessary for programme administration, student records, opportunity tracking, legal obligations, dispute resolution, legitimate operational purposes or other disclosed purposes.

Student Data Requests

Students may contact the Academy regarding questions or requests concerning their personal information, subject to applicable law and the Academy’s ability to verify the requester’s identity.

Event Photography, Video & Media

Real event environments may involve photography, videography or other event documentation. Any use of student images, recordings or identifiable media for promotional or public purposes should be handled in accordance with the consent process applicable to the student and the relevant event.

Third-Party Links & Services

The Academy website or programme communications may contain links to third-party websites or services. Ground Zero Academy is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party services and students should review their applicable policies.

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Student Acknowledgement

By enrolling in the programme or submitting the applicable acknowledgement form, the student confirms that they have read and understood the applicable Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy.

• ●I understand that the programme includes online learning, assignments and assessments.
• ●I understand that eligibility for industry opportunities depends on completion, performance, conduct and availability.
• ●I understand that internship, employment, freelance work, stipend/payment and a fixed number of events are not automatically guaranteed.
• ●I understand that event opportunities may depend on location, role requirements, availability, selection and rotation.
• ●I understand that event-specific reporting, attendance and professional conduct requirements must be followed when I accept an opportunity.
• ●I understand that the Academy may process my information for programme administration, assessments and applicable industry opportunity processes as described in the Privacy Policy.