Updated: December 20, 2024

This Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into by and between U.S. Protective Services, Inc. d/b/a Coastal Carolina Security Institute (“CCSI”), a North Carolina corporation with an office located at 2214 Wrightsville Avenue, Suite B, Wilmington, NC 28412 and South Carolina office at 607 Briarwood Drive, Suite 2, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572, and the student who is enrolled in a course or courses offered by CCSI (“Student”). By using CCSI’s services and enrolling in any courses, programs, or engaging in any training offered by CCSI, Student acknowledges and agrees to the terms and conditions set forth herein.

1. Enrollment and Eligibility:

1.1 Restricted Courses: For reasons of security and public responsibility, some CCSI courses are restricted to specific audiences. Students must complete a credibility and identity verification process for admission to restricted courses. Any misrepresentation or omission of information in this process will result in rejection of the application or dismissal from the course. Students may be required to provide photographic identification, and a photocopy will be kept on record. Students claiming government employment must provide official government ID for access to restricted courses. Verification is a one-time process and must be completed again for future courses.

1.2 Denial of Admission: CCSI reserves the right to deny admission to any student if satisfactory verification of qualifications and/or credentials is not obtained, or based on CCSI’s discretionary assessment of the student’s statements and qualifications.

2. Refund and Rescheduling Policies:

2.1 Refund Policy: CCSI provides a 100% refund if a student cancels the course more than 30 days prior to the scheduled course start date. No refund will be issued for cancellations made within 30 days of the course start date, regardless of date of enrollment in the course.

2.2 Rescheduling Policy: Rescheduling is permitted only once without a fee. The course must be rescheduled for a date within 30 days of the original course date. Once the course has started, rescheduling is no longer permitted, and the student will forfeit the tuition fee.

In the event that CCSI cancels or reschedules the course, the student shall have the option to either request a full refund or request to be scheduled for the same course of study, provided that the rescheduled course occurs within 30 days of the original course date. Such requests must be made within 15 days from the date of the notification of cancellation or rescheduling. If the student fails to make a request within the 15-day period, the student forfeits any right to a refund and shall be deemed to have forfeited their tuition.

3. Attendance and Completion Requirements:

3.1 Attendance: Students must attend 100% of the course in order to receive a certificate of completion. No exceptions will be made. If attendance issues are caused by CCSI, students may reschedule the course within 30 days.

4. No Guarantee of Employment or Registration:

4.1 Employment: CCSI does not guarantee job placement or employment with any entity upon completion of any coursework or receipt of a certificate of completion.

4.2 Licensing or Registration: Completion of coursework or receipt of a certificate does not guarantee that the student will be registered or licensed by any state or regulatory agency.

5. Restrictions on Training Material

5.1 Prohibition on Recording and Redistribution: Students are strictly prohibited from recording, photographing, or copying any training materials for redistribution. Some materials may be protected by law and may lead to civil or criminal prosecution for violations.

6. Intellectual Property and Database Use:

6.1 Copyright: CCSI holds exclusive copyright to the databases and resources available on its website (https://coastalcarolinasi.com). Students are granted a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use these databases only for personal, non-commercial use. The reproduction, redistribution, or dissemination of any part of CCSI’s databases is prohibited.

7. Liability and Limitation of Damages:

7.1 Disclaimer of Warranties: CCSI’s website and materials are provided “as is,” without any warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. CCSI does not guarantee uninterrupted access or error-free operation of its website or services.

7.2 Limitation of Liability: CCSI’s total liability to the student, under any legal theory, shall not exceed the amount paid by the student for accessing CCSI’s services. CCSI will not be liable for any indirect, special, or consequential damages arising from the use of its website or services.

8. Links and Marks:

8.1 Third-Party Links: CCSI is not responsible for the content or availability of third-party websites linked to its site. Links to third-party sites are for convenience only and do not imply endorsement or approval by CCSI.

8.2 Trademarks: All trademarks, service marks, and logos displayed on CCSI’s website are owned by CCSI or third parties. Unauthorized use of these marks is prohibited.

9. Confidentiality and Security:

9.1 Confidentiality: Students agree to keep all subscriber codes, usernames, passwords, and other confidential information provided by CCSI strictly confidential. Sharing or disclosing such information is prohibited.

10. Refusal of Registration and Termination:

10.1 Refusal of Registration: CCSI reserves the right to refuse or cancel a student’s registration for any reason, including but not limited to criminality, fraudulent information, or intent to harm.

10.2 Termination: CCSI reserves the right to terminate this Agreement immediately if the student violates any terms herein. The student may terminate the Agreement at any time by destroying all materials obtained from CCSI.

11. Dispute Resolution:

11.1 Mediation and Arbitration: If a dispute arises under this Agreement, the parties agree to first attempt resolution through mediation. If mediation fails, the dispute will be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. The arbitration will take place in North Carolina or South Carolina.

12. Indemnification:

12.1 Indemnification: The student agrees to indemnify and hold harmless CCSI, its affiliates, directors, officers, and employees from any and all claims, liabilities, losses, damages, costs, or expenses, including attorney’s fees, arising from the student’s use of CCSI’s services, violation of this Agreement, or any applicable laws.

13. Severability:

13.1 Severability: If any provision of this Agreement is found to be void or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

14. Governing Law:

14.1 Governing Law: This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of North Carolina or State of South Carolina.

15. Amendments and Modifications:

15.1 Amendments: CCSI reserves the right to revise and amend these Terms and Conditions at any time by posting an updated version on the CCSI website. The revised Terms and Conditions will apply to all subsequent use of CCSI’s services.

16. Assignment and Transfer:

16.1 Assignment: The student may not assign or transfer this Agreement without CCSI’s written consent.

17. Entire Agreement:

17.1 Entire Agreement: This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the parties and supersedes all prior agreements, whether written or oral, relating to the subject matter hereof.

By enrolling in CCSI’s courses or programs, the student agrees to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.