Terms and Conditions

STUDENT ENROLLMENT AGREEMENT

THESE TERMS ARE IMPORTANT AND AFFECT YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS. PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THE TERMS FOUND IN THIS STUDENT ENROLLMENT AGREEMENT PRIOR TO CHECKING THE BOX “I ACCEPT TERMS AND CONDITIONS” AND CLICKING “I ACCEPT”. BY CHECKING THE BOX AND CLICKING “I ACCEPT”, YOU EXPLICITLY AGREE THAT YOU: (1) ARE ELECTRONICALLY SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT AND THAT THIS ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE HAS THE SAME LEGAL FORCE AND EFFECT AS A HANDWRITTEN SIGNATURE (2) ARE AND SHALL BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOUND IN THIS STUDENT ENROLLMENT AGREEMENT (REFERRED TO HEREIN AS THE “TERMS” OR THE “AGREEMENT”); AND (3) THAT YOU HAVE CONSENTED TO ALL OF THE FOREGOING. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS, DO NOT CHECK THE BOX AND DO NOT CLICK “I ACCEPT” AND CONTACT US FOR A REFUND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BELOW. IF YOU CHECK THE BOX AND CLICK “I ACCEPT”, YOU ACCEPT THESE TERMS. THESE TERMS CONTAIN A BINDING ARBITRATION CLAUSE. PLEASE READ THESE TERMS AND THE ARBITRATION PROVISION SO THAT YOU ARE AWARE OF YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS.

We reserve the right to modify the contents of these Terms at any time. You agree that it is your responsibility to monitor changes to these Terms. If you are purchasing a physical copy of a course, the Terms will be updated on our website, https://www.contractorsischool.com/ (“Website”). This Agreement is by and between you, a user of our Services and a purchaser of our Course(s) and Contractors Intelligence School, Inc., a California corporation (“CIS”). 

SECTION 1 - PRODUCTS/SERVICES OFFERED
We offer a contractor’s license preparation program and have helped thousands of clients become licensed contractors within the State of California (the “Services”). More information about our Services can be found on our Website. If you have any questions about our Services, offerings, or otherwise, please call us at (800) 425-7570 or email us at the email address listed below. 

SECTION 2 - ELIGIBILITY
To be eligible to apply for a contractor’s license, you must (a) be at least eighteen (18) years old (although we recommend that you are at least twenty-three (23) years old); (b) you have at least 4 years of verifiable full-time journeyman level experience out of the last 10 years; and (c) have an SSN or ITIN number. If you do not meet each of these eligibility criteria, you cannot qualify for the contractor’s license. CSLB may grant up to three years of credit toward the four-year experience requirement for completed training in an accredited school and/or apprenticeship programs in the construction trade for which the you may be applying.  It is your responsibility to ensure that you have met each of the  eligibility criteria before purchasing and using our Services. In addition, if you have a criminal background, the CSLB generally requires three (3) years to have passed after a misdemeanor conviction and seven (7) years to have passed after a felony conviction, without further violations of law. We are not responsible for looking into your background and it is your responsibility to ensure that you meet all CSLB requirements. For all requirements, we recommend that you check the CSLB website which can be found at https://www.cslb.ca.gov/. In addition, to enjoy the benefits of our Services, you must meet certain technological requirements such as having access to the internet, and a robust smartphone and/or a computer. We are not and shall not be responsible for any technological issues on your end or your failure to meet the minimum technological requirements to use our Services, which can be found on our Website. 

SECTION 3 – PURCHASE OPTIONS. 
We offer different options for our Services: a live-streaming course; a home study course; and an online course (the “Courses” or a “Course”). The Courses come in different packages, the details of which can more particularly be found the checkout page at the time of purchase. If you have any questions about our Courses before agreeing to purchase one or more and agreeing to these Terms, please contact us at the contact listed on our Website or at the bottom of these Terms. In addition, we also offer add-ons to our Services which includes, without limitation, incorporation services and additional practice exams (“Add-Ons”). The Add-Ons must be purchased separately and are not included in the Courses you select.   

SECTION 4 – ADDITIONAL TERMS OF SALE.
Our Services and the inclusions in a Course are more particularly described on our Website at the time of purchase. All prices shown for the Services are shown in U.S. Dollars. We reserve the right to change or amend our Services at any time and will provide notice to you of any such changes. We reserve the right to reject our Services to anyone and for any reason. We also reserve the right to discontinue provisions of our Services to you at any time. If we discontinue Services being provided to you during your valid enrollment period, you will be reimbursed for the purchase price you paid, prorated based on the length of time you have used our Services, based on a 6-month timeline.  By way of example, if we discontinue Services to you after two months, you will be entitled to receive a refund of 2/3 of the purchase price for our Services. You cannot access or use our Services without paying for our Services, in full. 

In the event of a chargeback or dispute regarding payment, CIS can and will transfer your past-due balance to a collection agency or attorney. If your past-due balance is transferred to a collection agency or attorney, CIS shall be entitled to recover all costs and fees in collecting your past-due balance, including all reasonable attorneys’ fees. Unpaid balances of any kind shall accrue interest at one percent (1%) per month until paid in full. 

SECTION 5 – ACCESS TO MATERIALS, LICENSE, AND TERM OF LICENSE. 

By paying for and purchasing our Services, you will gain access to your selected Course which may include either or both physical and/or electronic copies of Course materials (the “Materials”).  

With the purchase of a Course, you are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferrable, revocable license to use our Services which includes but is not limited to all content, creations, videos, and otherwise found in or in connection with a Course. You hereby acknowledge and agree that CIS and its affiliates are the sole owner of its Website, the Courses, and all content found within or in connection thereto. This license shall not be construed to create any rights of ownership in CIS, the Website, or a Course. The license granted to you within a Course does not include the right to sublicense, share with a third-party, or any right to make, have made, develop, produce, reproduce or exploit our Website or Courses, whether directly or indirectly, commercially or gratuitously, and includes any and all intellectual property derived therefrom or any of its content except as specifically set forth in this Agreement.  

Any unauthorized use by you of the Website or a Course automatically terminates this license without prejudice to any other remedy provided by applicable law or these Terms. 

The initial term of the license is six (6) months (the “Term”). CIS agrees to provide you with updated Materials during the Term. If you do not complete your selected Course during the Term, subject to written approval by CIS, your license will terminate and you shall not be entitled to a refund of any kind. 

Within six (6) months of expiration of the Term, you may be able to extend your license granted herein and get full access to your selected Course by contacting CIS and paying a one hundred and fifty dollar ($150.00) enrollment extension fee which, if accepted, will extend the license granted to you for an additional six month period from the day the extension is paid. After six (6) months of expiration of the Term, you may be able to extend the license granted herein and obtain further access to your selected Course by contacting CIS and paying fifty percent (50%) of the total fee for the selected Course. CIS reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to reject or terminate your ability to re-license the Materials or extend services for any reason whatsoever. 

SECTION 6 – COPYRIGHT AND TRADEMARK OWNERSHIP. 

The contents of our Website and each Course are protected by United States and international copyright laws, owned exclusively by CIS and its affiliates. You may not, and may not cause or encourage others to, reproduce, distribute, display, sell, transfer, assign, license or use for commercial purposes any copyrighted material on our Website or a Course (the “Intellectual Property”) without our prior written consent. All rights not expressly granted in these Terms are reserved to CIS. 

CIS and its name, logos, slogans, or otherwise are trademarks or service marks ("Marks") of CIS. All rights in these Marks are reserved by CIS. You may not use any CIS-provided Marks or other logos or graphics, without our prior written consent, except in connection with our Services, so long as you pay for them.  

SECTION 7 – PAYMENT AND BILLING INFORMATION. 

When you provide payment information to us, you represent and warrant that the information you provide is accurate, that you are authorized to use the payment method provided, and that you will notify us of changes to the payment information. We reserve the right to utilize third party payment card updating services to obtain current expiration dates on credit cards and debit cards. By providing a credit or debit card, you represent and warrant that you authorize us to charge your payment method for all charges you incur in connection with our Services. You agree that you are responsible to pay for and will pay for all such charges. 

SECTION 8 - REFUND/CANCELLATION POLICY. 
If you purchased our Services for online study, we cannot offer a refund for any reason after purchase. You hereby acknowledge and agree that there is no “cooling off” period for our courses. Online study materials may be copied without our authorization or knowledge, which is, in part, the justification for our policy. By purchasing online study Materials, you agree that this is a reasonable policy and was bargained for in the transaction. 

If you wish to cancel the course and get a refund, DO NOT check the box and do not click “I Accept” and contact us for a refund within 14 calendar days of your enrollment.  If you purchased physical study material, all physical study manuals, DVDs, and audio CDs, must be shipped back UNOPENED within fourteen (14) calendar days after your receipt. You will not be entitled to cancel your Course and receive a refund once the Cancellation Period expires. You will also not be entitled to receive a refund for the course if you opened physical study materials. All eligible refunds will be issued within thirty (30) days of your request.    

SECTION 9 - FEES AND OTHER CHARGES NOT INCLUDED WITH COURSES. 
Other fees NOT included in tuition, including but not limited to: 
•    SHIPPING AND HANDLING (if applicable), 
•    STATE APPLICATION FEE: $450.00 (Paid directly to the state with the application.), 
•    FINGERPRINTING: Approximately $75.00, 
•    SOLE-OWNERSHIP INITIAL LICENSE FEE: $200.00 (Paid directly to the state after the student passes the exam.), 
•    CORP/PARTNERS/JV/LLC INITIAL LICENSE FEE: $350.00 (Paid directly to the state after the student passes the exam.), 
•    CONTRACTOR'S BOND: approx. $233 per year.  
The above figures are estimates and should not be relied on by you as these numbers may change from time to time, are not controlled by CIS, and may differ based on your particular circumstances. We recommend that you confirm all additional fees or otherwise with the State of California CSLB.

If the enrollment for your course includes a 1st year bond, CIS agrees to pay for your 1st year bond, up to a maximum cost of $233. CIS does not have any obligation to pay for bonds in excess of $233. If your bond is for more than $233, student has the option of paying for excess amounts over $233 or student can try and procure lower quotes from third-party companies. If your bond is less than $233 or if you do not end up getting licensed, you will not receive any money back from CIS as the $233 is only applicable to your 1st year bond and has no cash value outside of this. Only your 1st year bond will be covered by CIS, if this is included with your course. If your course does not include a 1st year bond, you will be solely responsible for obtaining quotes and purchasing a 1st year bond. Student’s 1st year bond is only valid through Pro-Builders Insurance Agency and CIS has no obligation to go through other insurance agencies or other entities, even if they are of lower cost. If your enrollment expires with CIS or you otherwise abandon obtaining licensure with the CSLB during your enrollment period with CIS, CIS shall have no obligation to pay for your 1st year bond. Prior to expiration of your 1st year bond, should it be covered by CIS under this section, it is the student’s responsibility to communicate to CIS that he/she passed the licensure tests and wants CIS to pay for the 1st year bond, as the CSLB does not communicate to CIS whether or not student passed the licensure tests. If student does not communicate to CIS within ninety (90) days of passing the CSLB licensure tests, CIS shall have no obligation to pay for student’s 1st year bond. Upon or shortly after expiration of the 1st year bond, student will receive a renewal letter from the Pro-Builders Insurance Company. If applicable, only the 1st year bond will be covered by CIS and every year thereafter, renewal will be student’s sole financial responsibility. 

If the student is obtaining a C-39 (roofing) or a C-53 (swimming pool) license, the bond may cost considerably more than the estimate provided above. If you have had a contractor’s license suspended or revoked in the past, a disciplinary bond may also be required and varies depending on a number of factors. 

SECTION 10 - PASS EXAM MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE POLICY
We offer a money back guarantee if: (1) you enroll in a Course and complete the Course, in its entirety; (2) you sign up for and take the CSLB licensing exam; and (3) if you are unable to pass either law and/or trade portions of the contractor’s exam on your first and second try, within the Term, subject to the limitations found below. 
If the student who is enrolled in our in-class preparation course fails the exam on the first try within 6 months of his/her enrollment, CIS will cover a one-time $100.00 retest fee (we do not pay re-test fee for students enrolled in our home-study or online programs).  If the student fails the Law exam on the second try within 6 months of his/her enrollment, then the refund will be issued for the Law tuition.  If the student fails the Trade exam on the second try within 6 months of his/her enrollment, we will issue a full refund for the trade tuition.  If the student requests a refund for the course, the retest fee paid by Contractors Intelligence School, Inc. (if applicable), will be deducted from the refund.  In order to receive a refund, the student must request a refund in writing, along with the Notice of Failure To Pass an Examination issued by the state, within 14 calendar days from the date of Notice of Failure.  
All Materials must be returned before you receive money-back in connection with this provision. We cannot offer a money back guarantee if you do not take your California contractor's exam within six (6) months of your enrollment, unless agreed to in writing by CIS. We also cannot offer a money-back guarantee if you fail to take your CSLB test, do not finish your CSLB test, or other factors in our sole discretion that would impact this guarantee including, without limitation, falsely representing information in your CSLB application or other factors outside the control of CIS. Approved refunds, if any, will be sent to you within 30 days of the date of the request to the card on file. 

SECTION 11 – THIRD PARTY LINKS
Our Website and/or Courses may contain links to third-party web sites that are not owned or controlled by us. CIS has no control over, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party web sites or services. You further acknowledge and agree that CIS shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with use of or reliance on any such content, goods or services available on or through any such web sites or services. By using our Services, you expressly waive us, our employees, agents, contractors, affiliates, successors and principals from all liability arising from your use of any third-party website. 

We strongly encourage you to read the terms and conditions and privacy policies of any third-party web sites or services that you visit.

SECTION 12 – TERMS, ERRORS, AND CHANGES

These Terms will remain active and in full force and effect so long as they are posted on our Website.

Occasionally there may be information on our Website or a Course that contains typographical errors, inaccuracies or omissions. We reserve the right to correct any errors, inaccuracies or omissions, and to change or update information if any information is inaccurate at any time. 

If we reschedule an in-person class for any reason, we will make up the missed class at a later point in time or we will provide you with an alternative study method to make up for the class. You agree that by providing you with an alternative study method, you are still receiving the full benefit of the Services. 

SECTION 13 – DISCLAIMER

OUR WEBSITE, SERVICES, AND COURSES ARE PROVIDED 'AS IS' AND, TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, CIS AND ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, REPRESENTATIVES, LICENSORS, THIRD PARTY PROVIDERS AND AFFILIATES, EXCLUDE ALL REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. WE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ANY LIABILITY FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE SUSTAINED BY YOU AS A RESULT OF THE ACCESSING AND USE OF THE COURSES, OUR WEBSITE, OR OUR SERVICES. 

SECTION 14 – LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY. 

WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOST PROFITS, EVEN IF WE WERE ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, NOR SHALL WE BE HELD LIABLE FOR DELAY OR FAILURE IN PERFORMANCE RESULTING FROM CAUSES BEYOND OUR REASONABLE CONTROL. IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL DAMAGES, LOSSES AND CAUSES OF ACTION EXCEED THE TOTAL AMOUNT YOU PAID CIS FOR OUR SERVICES. 

YOU AGREE THAT NO CLAIMS OR ACTION IN CONTRACT, WARRANTY, OR IN TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE) ARISING OUT OF, OR RELATED TO, THE USE OF OUR WEBSITE, OUR SERVICES, OR THESE TERMS MAY BE BROUGHT MORE THAN ONE (1) YEAR AFTER THE CAUSE OF ACTION RELATING TO SUCH CLAIM OR ACTION AROSE. IF YOU ARE DISSATISFIED WITH OUR SERVICES, TERMINATION IS YOUR SOLE REMEDY.  WE HAVE NO OTHER OBLIGATION, LIABILITY, OR RESPONSIBILITY TO YOU.

SECTION 15 – MISCELLANEOUS. 
a.    Entire Agreement.  These Terms contains the entire agreement between you and CIS except for any Services-specific information found on our Website. 

b.    Waiver.  The failure by CIS to enforce any provision of these Terms shall not be construed as a waiver or limitation of our right to subsequently enforce and compel strict compliance with every provision of this Agreement.

c.    Assignment.  You may not assign, pledge, delegate, or otherwise transfer any of your rights or obligations under this Agreement without CIS’s prior written consent. 

d.    Relationship. Nothing in these Terms shall create, or is intended to create an agency, employment, franchise, joint venture, or partnership relationship between you and CIS.

e.    Force Majeure. CIS shall not be liable if a Force Majeure causes delays or a shut down in its business. “Force Majeure” shall include but is not limited to strikes, war, civil disturbances, pandemics, shutdowns, natural disaster, acts of terrorism, acts of god, shortages or material or labor, licensing issues, permitting issues, and other causes beyond the reasonable control of CIS (other than shortage of funds) that makes running its business impossible or impracticable. If a Force Majeure occurs, the rights and obligations of CIS shall be extended during the term of the Force Majeure and shall not entitle the other party to a refund, in whole or in part. This clause will most likely apply to in-person classes which will be rescheduled or held online during a Force Majeure. If in-person classes are held online for any reason, this shall not entitle you to a refund or a reduction in the price you paid for the Course and you hereby acknowledge and agree that you will have received the benefit of the bargain in such a case. 

f.    Applicable Law/Dispute Resolution.  This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of California. Any dispute arising from this Agreement shall be subject to binding arbitration. The prevailing Party in any dispute shall be entitled to recover its/his/her reasonable attorney’s fees and costs. The governing rules shall be the rules, then-implemented, by the American Arbitration Association commercial division. CIS and you agree that any such final decisions may be presented to a court of competent jurisdiction for purposes of being confirmed as a judgment enforceable under the law in which that party is domiciled or where their headquarters are located. Should either party forego arbitration, that party shall be barred from recovering their attorneys’ fees or costs. 

g.    Notices. All notices are recommended to be sent via email to support@contractorsischool.com. 

h.    Severability.  If any provision of this Agreement shall be held to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason, the remaining provisions shall continue to be valid and enforceable.  If an arbitrator or panel of arbitrators finds that any provision of this Agreement is invalid or unenforceable, but that by limiting such provision it would become valid and enforceable, then such provision shall be deemed to be written, construed, and enforced as so limited.

i.    Updates. We recommend that you check the Terms periodically for updates. Updates will be reflected on our Website.  

SECTION 16 – QUESTIONS    .
If you have any questions about this Agreement, please send us an email to support@contractorsischool.com

STUDENT ENROLLMENT AGREEMENT

THESE TERMS ARE IMPORTANT AND AFFECT YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS. PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THE TERMS FOUND IN THIS STUDENT ENROLLMENT AGREEMENT PRIOR TO CHECKING THE BOX “I ACCEPT TERMS AND CONDITIONS” AND CLICKING “I ACCEPT”. BY CHECKING THE BOX AND CLICKING “I ACCEPT”, YOU EXPLICITLY AGREE THAT YOU: (1) ARE ELECTRONICALLY SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT AND THAT THIS ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE HAS THE SAME LEGAL FORCE AND EFFECT AS A HANDWRITTEN SIGNATURE (2) ARE AND SHALL BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOUND IN THIS STUDENT ENROLLMENT AGREEMENT (REFERRED TO HEREIN AS THE “TERMS” OR THE “AGREEMENT”); AND (3) THAT YOU HAVE CONSENTED TO ALL OF THE FOREGOING. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS, DO NOT CHECK THE BOX AND DO NOT CLICK “I ACCEPT” AND CONTACT US FOR A REFUND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BELOW. IF YOU CHECK THE BOX AND CLICK “I ACCEPT”, YOU ACCEPT THESE TERMS. THESE TERMS CONTAIN A BINDING ARBITRATION CLAUSE. PLEASE READ THESE TERMS AND THE ARBITRATION PROVISION SO THAT YOU ARE AWARE OF YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS.

We reserve the right to modify the contents of these Terms at any time. You agree that it is your responsibility to monitor changes to these Terms. If you are purchasing a physical copy of a course, the Terms will be updated on our website, https://www.contractorsischool.com/ (“Website”). This Agreement is by and between you, a user of our Services and a purchaser of our Course(s) and Contractors Intelligence School, Inc., a California corporation (“CIS”). 

SECTION 1 - PRODUCTS/SERVICES OFFERED
We offer a contractor’s license preparation program and have helped thousands of clients become licensed contractors within the State of California (the “Services”). More information about our Services can be found on our Website. If you have any questions about our Services, offerings, or otherwise, please call us at (800) 425-7570 or email us at the email address listed below. 

SECTION 2 - ELIGIBILITY
To be eligible to apply for a contractor’s license, you must (a) be at least eighteen (18) years old (although we recommend that you are at least twenty-three (23) years old); (b) you have at least 4 years of verifiable full-time journeyman level experience out of the last 10 years; and (c) have an SSN or ITIN number. If you do not meet each of these eligibility criteria, you cannot qualify for the contractor’s license. CSLB may grant up to three years of credit toward the four-year experience requirement for completed training in an accredited school and/or apprenticeship programs in the construction trade for which the you may be applying.  It is your responsibility to ensure that you have met each of the  eligibility criteria before purchasing and using our Services. In addition, if you have a criminal background, the CSLB generally requires three (3) years to have passed after a misdemeanor conviction and seven (7) years to have passed after a felony conviction, without further violations of law. We are not responsible for looking into your background and it is your responsibility to ensure that you meet all CSLB requirements. For all requirements, we recommend that you check the CSLB website which can be found at https://www.cslb.ca.gov/. In addition, to enjoy the benefits of our Services, you must meet certain technological requirements such as having access to the internet, and a robust smartphone and/or a computer. We are not and shall not be responsible for any technological issues on your end or your failure to meet the minimum technological requirements to use our Services, which can be found on our Website. 

SECTION 3 – PURCHASE OPTIONS. 
We offer different options for our Services: a live-streaming course; a home study course; and an online course (the “Courses” or a “Course”). The Courses come in different packages, the details of which can more particularly be found the checkout page at the time of purchase. If you have any questions about our Courses before agreeing to purchase one or more and agreeing to these Terms, please contact us at the contact listed on our Website or at the bottom of these Terms. In addition, we also offer add-ons to our Services which includes, without limitation, incorporation services and additional practice exams (“Add-Ons”). The Add-Ons must be purchased separately and are not included in the Courses you select.   

SECTION 4 – ADDITIONAL TERMS OF SALE.
Our Services and the inclusions in a Course are more particularly described on our Website at the time of purchase. All prices shown for the Services are shown in U.S. Dollars. We reserve the right to change or amend our Services at any time and will provide notice to you of any such changes. We reserve the right to reject our Services to anyone and for any reason. We also reserve the right to discontinue provisions of our Services to you at any time. If we discontinue Services being provided to you during your valid enrollment period, you will be reimbursed for the purchase price you paid, prorated based on the length of time you have used our Services, based on a 6-month timeline.  By way of example, if we discontinue Services to you after two months, you will be entitled to receive a refund of 2/3 of the purchase price for our Services. You cannot access or use our Services without paying for our Services, in full. 

In the event of a chargeback or dispute regarding payment, CIS can and will transfer your past-due balance to a collection agency or attorney. If your past-due balance is transferred to a collection agency or attorney, CIS shall be entitled to recover all costs and fees in collecting your past-due balance, including all reasonable attorneys’ fees. Unpaid balances of any kind shall accrue interest at one percent (1%) per month until paid in full. 

SECTION 5 – ACCESS TO MATERIALS, LICENSE, AND TERM OF LICENSE. 

By paying for and purchasing our Services, you will gain access to your selected Course which may include either or both physical and/or electronic copies of Course materials (the “Materials”).  

With the purchase of a Course, you are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferrable, revocable license to use our Services which includes but is not limited to all content, creations, videos, and otherwise found in or in connection with a Course. You hereby acknowledge and agree that CIS and its affiliates are the sole owner of its Website, the Courses, and all content found within or in connection thereto. This license shall not be construed to create any rights of ownership in CIS, the Website, or a Course. The license granted to you within a Course does not include the right to sublicense, share with a third-party, or any right to make, have made, develop, produce, reproduce or exploit our Website or Courses, whether directly or indirectly, commercially or gratuitously, and includes any and all intellectual property derived therefrom or any of its content except as specifically set forth in this Agreement.  

Any unauthorized use by you of the Website or a Course automatically terminates this license without prejudice to any other remedy provided by applicable law or these Terms. 

The initial term of the license is six (6) months (the “Term”). CIS agrees to provide you with updated Materials during the Term. If you do not complete your selected Course during the Term, subject to written approval by CIS, your license will terminate and you shall not be entitled to a refund of any kind. 

Within six (6) months of expiration of the Term, you may be able to extend your license granted herein and get full access to your selected Course by contacting CIS and paying a one hundred and fifty dollar ($150.00) enrollment extension fee which, if accepted, will extend the license granted to you for an additional six month period from the day the extension is paid. After six (6) months of expiration of the Term, you may be able to extend the license granted herein and obtain further access to your selected Course by contacting CIS and paying fifty percent (50%) of the total fee for the selected Course. CIS reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to reject or terminate your ability to re-license the Materials or extend services for any reason whatsoever. 

SECTION 6 – COPYRIGHT AND TRADEMARK OWNERSHIP. 

The contents of our Website and each Course are protected by United States and international copyright laws, owned exclusively by CIS and its affiliates. You may not, and may not cause or encourage others to, reproduce, distribute, display, sell, transfer, assign, license or use for commercial purposes any copyrighted material on our Website or a Course (the “Intellectual Property”) without our prior written consent. All rights not expressly granted in these Terms are reserved to CIS. 

CIS and its name, logos, slogans, or otherwise are trademarks or service marks ("Marks") of CIS. All rights in these Marks are reserved by CIS. You may not use any CIS-provided Marks or other logos or graphics, without our prior written consent, except in connection with our Services, so long as you pay for them.  

SECTION 7 – PAYMENT AND BILLING INFORMATION. 

When you provide payment information to us, you represent and warrant that the information you provide is accurate, that you are authorized to use the payment method provided, and that you will notify us of changes to the payment information. We reserve the right to utilize third party payment card updating services to obtain current expiration dates on credit cards and debit cards. By providing a credit or debit card, you represent and warrant that you authorize us to charge your payment method for all charges you incur in connection with our Services. You agree that you are responsible to pay for and will pay for all such charges. 

SECTION 8 - REFUND/CANCELLATION POLICY. 
If you purchased our Services for online study, we cannot offer a refund for any reason after purchase. You hereby acknowledge and agree that there is no “cooling off” period for our courses. Online study materials may be copied without our authorization or knowledge, which is, in part, the justification for our policy. By purchasing online study Materials, you agree that this is a reasonable policy and was bargained for in the transaction. 

If you wish to cancel the course and get a refund, DO NOT check the box and do not click “I Accept” and contact us for a refund within 14 calendar days of your enrollment.  If you purchased physical study material, all physical study manuals, DVDs, and audio CDs, must be shipped back UNOPENED within fourteen (14) calendar days after your receipt. You will not be entitled to cancel your Course and receive a refund once the Cancellation Period expires. You will also not be entitled to receive a refund for the course if you opened physical study materials. All eligible refunds will be issued within thirty (30) days of your request.    

SECTION 9 - FEES AND OTHER CHARGES NOT INCLUDED WITH COURSES. 
Other fees NOT included in tuition, including but not limited to: 
•    SHIPPING AND HANDLING (if applicable), 
•    STATE APPLICATION FEE: $450.00 (Paid directly to the state with the application.), 
•    FINGERPRINTING: Approximately $75.00, 
•    SOLE-OWNERSHIP INITIAL LICENSE FEE: $200.00 (Paid directly to the state after the student passes the exam.), 
•    CORP/PARTNERS/JV/LLC INITIAL LICENSE FEE: $350.00 (Paid directly to the state after the student passes the exam.), 
•    CONTRACTOR'S BOND: approx. $233 per year.  
The above figures are estimates and should not be relied on by you as these numbers may change from time to time, are not controlled by CIS, and may differ based on your particular circumstances. We recommend that you confirm all additional fees or otherwise with the State of California CSLB.

If the enrollment for your course includes a 1st year bond, CIS agrees to pay for your 1st year bond, up to a maximum cost of $233. CIS does not have any obligation to pay for bonds in excess of $233. If your bond is for more than $233, student has the option of paying for excess amounts over $233 or student can try and procure lower quotes from third-party companies. If your bond is less than $233 or if you do not end up getting licensed, you will not receive any money back from CIS as the $233 is only applicable to your 1st year bond and has no cash value outside of this. Only your 1st year bond will be covered by CIS, if this is included with your course. If your course does not include a 1st year bond, you will be solely responsible for obtaining quotes and purchasing a 1st year bond. Student’s 1st year bond is only valid through Pro-Builders Insurance Agency and CIS has no obligation to go through other insurance agencies or other entities, even if they are of lower cost. If your enrollment expires with CIS or you otherwise abandon obtaining licensure with the CSLB during your enrollment period with CIS, CIS shall have no obligation to pay for your 1st year bond. Prior to expiration of your 1st year bond, should it be covered by CIS under this section, it is the student’s responsibility to communicate to CIS that he/she passed the licensure tests and wants CIS to pay for the 1st year bond, as the CSLB does not communicate to CIS whether or not student passed the licensure tests. If student does not communicate to CIS within ninety (90) days of passing the CSLB licensure tests, CIS shall have no obligation to pay for student’s 1st year bond. Upon or shortly after expiration of the 1st year bond, student will receive a renewal letter from the Pro-Builders Insurance Company. If applicable, only the 1st year bond will be covered by CIS and every year thereafter, renewal will be student’s sole financial responsibility. 

If the student is obtaining a C-39 (roofing) or a C-53 (swimming pool) license, the bond may cost considerably more than the estimate provided above. If you have had a contractor’s license suspended or revoked in the past, a disciplinary bond may also be required and varies depending on a number of factors. 

SECTION 10 - PASS EXAM MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE POLICY
We offer a money back guarantee if: (1) you enroll in a Course and complete the Course, in its entirety; (2) you sign up for and take the CSLB licensing exam; and (3) if you are unable to pass either law and/or trade portions of the contractor’s exam on your first and second try, within the Term, subject to the limitations found below. 
If the student who is enrolled in our in-class preparation course fails the exam on the first try within 6 months of his/her enrollment, CIS will cover a one-time $100.00 retest fee (we do not pay re-test fee for students enrolled in our home-study or online programs).  If the student fails the Law exam on the second try within 6 months of his/her enrollment, then the refund will be issued for the Law tuition.  If the student fails the Trade exam on the second try within 6 months of his/her enrollment, we will issue a full refund for the trade tuition.  If the student requests a refund for the course, the retest fee paid by Contractors Intelligence School, Inc. (if applicable), will be deducted from the refund.  In order to receive a refund, the student must request a refund in writing, along with the Notice of Failure To Pass an Examination issued by the state, within 14 calendar days from the date of Notice of Failure.  
All Materials must be returned before you receive money-back in connection with this provision. We cannot offer a money back guarantee if you do not take your California contractor's exam within six (6) months of your enrollment, unless agreed to in writing by CIS. We also cannot offer a money-back guarantee if you fail to take your CSLB test, do not finish your CSLB test, or other factors in our sole discretion that would impact this guarantee including, without limitation, falsely representing information in your CSLB application or other factors outside the control of CIS. Approved refunds, if any, will be sent to you within 30 days of the date of the request to the card on file. 

SECTION 11 – THIRD PARTY LINKS
Our Website and/or Courses may contain links to third-party web sites that are not owned or controlled by us. CIS has no control over, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party web sites or services. You further acknowledge and agree that CIS shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with use of or reliance on any such content, goods or services available on or through any such web sites or services. By using our Services, you expressly waive us, our employees, agents, contractors, affiliates, successors and principals from all liability arising from your use of any third-party website. 

We strongly encourage you to read the terms and conditions and privacy policies of any third-party web sites or services that you visit.

SECTION 12 – TERMS, ERRORS, AND CHANGES

These Terms will remain active and in full force and effect so long as they are posted on our Website.

Occasionally there may be information on our Website or a Course that contains typographical errors, inaccuracies or omissions. We reserve the right to correct any errors, inaccuracies or omissions, and to change or update information if any information is inaccurate at any time. 

If we reschedule an in-person class for any reason, we will make up the missed class at a later point in time or we will provide you with an alternative study method to make up for the class. You agree that by providing you with an alternative study method, you are still receiving the full benefit of the Services. 

SECTION 13 – DISCLAIMER

OUR WEBSITE, SERVICES, AND COURSES ARE PROVIDED 'AS IS' AND, TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, CIS AND ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, REPRESENTATIVES, LICENSORS, THIRD PARTY PROVIDERS AND AFFILIATES, EXCLUDE ALL REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. WE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ANY LIABILITY FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE SUSTAINED BY YOU AS A RESULT OF THE ACCESSING AND USE OF THE COURSES, OUR WEBSITE, OR OUR SERVICES. 

SECTION 14 – LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY. 

WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOST PROFITS, EVEN IF WE WERE ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, NOR SHALL WE BE HELD LIABLE FOR DELAY OR FAILURE IN PERFORMANCE RESULTING FROM CAUSES BEYOND OUR REASONABLE CONTROL. IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL DAMAGES, LOSSES AND CAUSES OF ACTION EXCEED THE TOTAL AMOUNT YOU PAID CIS FOR OUR SERVICES. 

YOU AGREE THAT NO CLAIMS OR ACTION IN CONTRACT, WARRANTY, OR IN TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE) ARISING OUT OF, OR RELATED TO, THE USE OF OUR WEBSITE, OUR SERVICES, OR THESE TERMS MAY BE BROUGHT MORE THAN ONE (1) YEAR AFTER THE CAUSE OF ACTION RELATING TO SUCH CLAIM OR ACTION AROSE. IF YOU ARE DISSATISFIED WITH OUR SERVICES, TERMINATION IS YOUR SOLE REMEDY.  WE HAVE NO OTHER OBLIGATION, LIABILITY, OR RESPONSIBILITY TO YOU.

SECTION 15 – MISCELLANEOUS. 
a.    Entire Agreement.  These Terms contains the entire agreement between you and CIS except for any Services-specific information found on our Website. 

b.    Waiver.  The failure by CIS to enforce any provision of these Terms shall not be construed as a waiver or limitation of our right to subsequently enforce and compel strict compliance with every provision of this Agreement.

c.    Assignment.  You may not assign, pledge, delegate, or otherwise transfer any of your rights or obligations under this Agreement without CIS’s prior written consent. 

d.    Relationship. Nothing in these Terms shall create, or is intended to create an agency, employment, franchise, joint venture, or partnership relationship between you and CIS.

e.    Force Majeure. CIS shall not be liable if a Force Majeure causes delays or a shut down in its business. “Force Majeure” shall include but is not limited to strikes, war, civil disturbances, pandemics, shutdowns, natural disaster, acts of terrorism, acts of god, shortages or material or labor, licensing issues, permitting issues, and other causes beyond the reasonable control of CIS (other than shortage of funds) that makes running its business impossible or impracticable. If a Force Majeure occurs, the rights and obligations of CIS shall be extended during the term of the Force Majeure and shall not entitle the other party to a refund, in whole or in part. This clause will most likely apply to in-person classes which will be rescheduled or held online during a Force Majeure. If in-person classes are held online for any reason, this shall not entitle you to a refund or a reduction in the price you paid for the Course and you hereby acknowledge and agree that you will have received the benefit of the bargain in such a case. 

f.    Applicable Law/Dispute Resolution.  This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of California. Any dispute arising from this Agreement shall be subject to binding arbitration. The prevailing Party in any dispute shall be entitled to recover its/his/her reasonable attorney’s fees and costs. The governing rules shall be the rules, then-implemented, by the American Arbitration Association commercial division. CIS and you agree that any such final decisions may be presented to a court of competent jurisdiction for purposes of being confirmed as a judgment enforceable under the law in which that party is domiciled or where their headquarters are located. Should either party forego arbitration, that party shall be barred from recovering their attorneys’ fees or costs. 

g.    Notices. All notices are recommended to be sent via email to support@contractorsischool.com. 

h.    Severability.  If any provision of this Agreement shall be held to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason, the remaining provisions shall continue to be valid and enforceable.  If an arbitrator or panel of arbitrators finds that any provision of this Agreement is invalid or unenforceable, but that by limiting such provision it would become valid and enforceable, then such provision shall be deemed to be written, construed, and enforced as so limited.

i.    Updates. We recommend that you check the Terms periodically for updates. Updates will be reflected on our Website.  

SECTION 16 – QUESTIONS    .
If you have any questions about this Agreement, please send us an email to support@contractorsischool.com

STUDENT ENROLLMENT AGREEMENT

THESE TERMS ARE IMPORTANT AND AFFECT YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS. PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THE TERMS FOUND IN THIS STUDENT ENROLLMENT AGREEMENT PRIOR TO CHECKING THE BOX “I ACCEPT TERMS AND CONDITIONS” AND CLICKING “I ACCEPT”. BY CHECKING THE BOX AND CLICKING “I ACCEPT”, YOU EXPLICITLY AGREE THAT YOU: (1) ARE ELECTRONICALLY SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT AND THAT THIS ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE HAS THE SAME LEGAL FORCE AND EFFECT AS A HANDWRITTEN SIGNATURE (2) ARE AND SHALL BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOUND IN THIS STUDENT ENROLLMENT AGREEMENT (REFERRED TO HEREIN AS THE “TERMS” OR THE “AGREEMENT”); AND (3) THAT YOU HAVE CONSENTED TO ALL OF THE FOREGOING. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS, DO NOT CHECK THE BOX AND DO NOT CLICK “I ACCEPT” AND CONTACT US FOR A REFUND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BELOW. IF YOU CHECK THE BOX AND CLICK “I ACCEPT”, YOU ACCEPT THESE TERMS. THESE TERMS CONTAIN A BINDING ARBITRATION CLAUSE. PLEASE READ THESE TERMS AND THE ARBITRATION PROVISION SO THAT YOU ARE AWARE OF YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS.

We reserve the right to modify the contents of these Terms at any time. You agree that it is your responsibility to monitor changes to these Terms. If you are purchasing a physical copy of a course, the Terms will be updated on our website, https://www.contractorsischool.com/ (“Website”). This Agreement is by and between you, a user of our Services and a purchaser of our Course(s) and Contractors Intelligence School, Inc., a California corporation (“CIS”). 

SECTION 1 - PRODUCTS/SERVICES OFFERED
We offer a contractor’s license preparation program and have helped thousands of clients become licensed contractors within the State of California (the “Services”). More information about our Services can be found on our Website. If you have any questions about our Services, offerings, or otherwise, please call us at (800) 425-7570 or email us at the email address listed below. 

SECTION 2 - ELIGIBILITY
To be eligible to apply for a contractor’s license, you must (a) be at least eighteen (18) years old (although we recommend that you are at least twenty-three (23) years old); (b) you have at least 4 years of verifiable full-time journeyman level experience out of the last 10 years; and (c) have an SSN or ITIN number. If you do not meet each of these eligibility criteria, you cannot qualify for the contractor’s license. CSLB may grant up to three years of credit toward the four-year experience requirement for completed training in an accredited school and/or apprenticeship programs in the construction trade for which the you may be applying.  It is your responsibility to ensure that you have met each of the  eligibility criteria before purchasing and using our Services. In addition, if you have a criminal background, the CSLB generally requires three (3) years to have passed after a misdemeanor conviction and seven (7) years to have passed after a felony conviction, without further violations of law. We are not responsible for looking into your background and it is your responsibility to ensure that you meet all CSLB requirements. For all requirements, we recommend that you check the CSLB website which can be found at https://www.cslb.ca.gov/. In addition, to enjoy the benefits of our Services, you must meet certain technological requirements such as having access to the internet, and a robust smartphone and/or a computer. We are not and shall not be responsible for any technological issues on your end or your failure to meet the minimum technological requirements to use our Services, which can be found on our Website. 

SECTION 3 – PURCHASE OPTIONS. 
We offer different options for our Services: a live-streaming course; a home study course; and an online course (the “Courses” or a “Course”). The Courses come in different packages, the details of which can more particularly be found the checkout page at the time of purchase. If you have any questions about our Courses before agreeing to purchase one or more and agreeing to these Terms, please contact us at the contact listed on our Website or at the bottom of these Terms. In addition, we also offer add-ons to our Services which includes, without limitation, incorporation services and additional practice exams (“Add-Ons”). The Add-Ons must be purchased separately and are not included in the Courses you select.   

SECTION 4 – ADDITIONAL TERMS OF SALE.
Our Services and the inclusions in a Course are more particularly described on our Website at the time of purchase. All prices shown for the Services are shown in U.S. Dollars. We reserve the right to change or amend our Services at any time and will provide notice to you of any such changes. We reserve the right to reject our Services to anyone and for any reason. We also reserve the right to discontinue provisions of our Services to you at any time. If we discontinue Services being provided to you during your valid enrollment period, you will be reimbursed for the purchase price you paid, prorated based on the length of time you have used our Services, based on a 6-month timeline.  By way of example, if we discontinue Services to you after two months, you will be entitled to receive a refund of 2/3 of the purchase price for our Services. You cannot access or use our Services without paying for our Services, in full. 

In the event of a chargeback or dispute regarding payment, CIS can and will transfer your past-due balance to a collection agency or attorney. If your past-due balance is transferred to a collection agency or attorney, CIS shall be entitled to recover all costs and fees in collecting your past-due balance, including all reasonable attorneys’ fees. Unpaid balances of any kind shall accrue interest at one percent (1%) per month until paid in full. 

SECTION 5 – ACCESS TO MATERIALS, LICENSE, AND TERM OF LICENSE. 

By paying for and purchasing our Services, you will gain access to your selected Course which may include either or both physical and/or electronic copies of Course materials (the “Materials”).  

With the purchase of a Course, you are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferrable, revocable license to use our Services which includes but is not limited to all content, creations, videos, and otherwise found in or in connection with a Course. You hereby acknowledge and agree that CIS and its affiliates are the sole owner of its Website, the Courses, and all content found within or in connection thereto. This license shall not be construed to create any rights of ownership in CIS, the Website, or a Course. The license granted to you within a Course does not include the right to sublicense, share with a third-party, or any right to make, have made, develop, produce, reproduce or exploit our Website or Courses, whether directly or indirectly, commercially or gratuitously, and includes any and all intellectual property derived therefrom or any of its content except as specifically set forth in this Agreement.  

Any unauthorized use by you of the Website or a Course automatically terminates this license without prejudice to any other remedy provided by applicable law or these Terms. 

The initial term of the license is six (6) months (the “Term”). CIS agrees to provide you with updated Materials during the Term. If you do not complete your selected Course during the Term, subject to written approval by CIS, your license will terminate and you shall not be entitled to a refund of any kind. 

Within six (6) months of expiration of the Term, you may be able to extend your license granted herein and get full access to your selected Course by contacting CIS and paying a one hundred and fifty dollar ($150.00) enrollment extension fee which, if accepted, will extend the license granted to you for an additional six month period from the day the extension is paid. After six (6) months of expiration of the Term, you may be able to extend the license granted herein and obtain further access to your selected Course by contacting CIS and paying fifty percent (50%) of the total fee for the selected Course. CIS reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to reject or terminate your ability to re-license the Materials or extend services for any reason whatsoever.  

SECTION 6 – COPYRIGHT AND TRADEMARK OWNERSHIP. 

The contents of our Website and each Course are protected by United States and international copyright laws, owned exclusively by CIS and its affiliates. You may not, and may not cause or encourage others to, reproduce, distribute, display, sell, transfer, assign, license or use for commercial purposes any copyrighted material on our Website or a Course (the “Intellectual Property”) without our prior written consent. All rights not expressly granted in these Terms are reserved to CIS. 

CIS and its name, logos, slogans, or otherwise are trademarks or service marks ("Marks") of CIS. All rights in these Marks are reserved by CIS. You may not use any CIS-provided Marks or other logos or graphics, without our prior written consent, except in connection with our Services, so long as you pay for them.  

SECTION 7 – PAYMENT AND BILLING INFORMATION. 

When you provide payment information to us, you represent and warrant that the information you provide is accurate, that you are authorized to use the payment method provided, and that you will notify us of changes to the payment information. We reserve the right to utilize third party payment card updating services to obtain current expiration dates on credit cards and debit cards. By providing a credit or debit card, you represent and warrant that you authorize us to charge your payment method for all charges you incur in connection with our Services. You agree that you are responsible to pay for and will pay for all such charges. 

SECTION 8 - REFUND/CANCELLATION POLICY. 
If you purchased our Services for online study, we cannot offer a refund for any reason after purchase. You hereby acknowledge and agree that there is no “cooling off” period for our courses. Online study materials may be copied without our authorization or knowledge, which is, in part, the justification for our policy. By purchasing online study Materials, you agree that this is a reasonable policy and was bargained for in the transaction. 

If you wish to cancel the course and get a refund, DO NOT check the box and do not click “I Accept” and contact us for a refund within 14 calendar days of your enrollment.  If you purchased physical study material, all physical study manuals, DVDs, and audio CDs, must be shipped back UNOPENED within fourteen (14) calendar days after your receipt. You will not be entitled to cancel your Course and receive a refund once the Cancellation Period expires. You will also not be entitled to receive a refund for the course if you opened physical study materials. All eligible refunds will be issued within thirty (30) days of your request.   

SECTION 9 - FEES AND OTHER CHARGES NOT INCLUDED WITH COURSES. 
Other fees NOT included in tuition, including but not limited to: 
•    SHIPPING AND HANDLING (if applicable), 
•    STATE APPLICATION FEE: $450.00 (Paid directly to the state with the application.), 
•    FINGERPRINTING: Approximately $75.00, 
•    SOLE-OWNERSHIP INITIAL LICENSE FEE: $200.00 (Paid directly to the state after the student passes the exam.), 
•    CORP/PARTNERS/JV/LLC INITIAL LICENSE FEE: $350.00 (Paid directly to the state after the student passes the exam.), 
•    CONTRACTOR'S BOND: approx. $233 per year.  
The above figures are estimates and should not be relied on by you as these numbers may change from time to time, are not controlled by CIS, and may differ based on your particular circumstances. We recommend that you confirm all additional fees or otherwise with the State of California CSLB.

If the enrollment for your course includes a 1st year bond, CIS agrees to pay for your 1st year bond, up to a maximum cost of $233. CIS does not have any obligation to pay for bonds in excess of $233. If your bond is for more than $233, student has the option of paying for excess amounts over $233 or student can try and procure lower quotes from third-party companies. If your bond is less than $233 or if you do not end up getting licensed, you will not receive any money back from CIS as the $233 is only applicable to your 1st year bond and has no cash value outside of this. Only your 1st year bond will be covered by CIS, if this is included with your course. If your course does not include a 1st year bond, you will be solely responsible for obtaining quotes and purchasing a 1st year bond. Student’s 1st year bond is only valid through Pro-Builders Insurance Agency and CIS has no obligation to go through other insurance agencies or other entities, even if they are of lower cost. If your enrollment expires with CIS or you otherwise abandon obtaining licensure with the CSLB during your enrollment period with CIS, CIS shall have no obligation to pay for your 1st year bond. Prior to expiration of your 1st year bond, should it be covered by CIS under this section, it is the student’s responsibility to communicate to CIS that he/she passed the licensure tests and wants CIS to pay for the 1st year bond, as the CSLB does not communicate to CIS whether or not student passed the licensure tests. If student does not communicate to CIS within ninety (90) days of passing the CSLB licensure tests, CIS shall have no obligation to pay for student’s 1st year bond. Upon or shortly after expiration of the 1st year bond, student will receive a renewal letter from the Pro-Builders Insurance Company. If applicable, only the 1st year bond will be covered by CIS and every year thereafter, renewal will be student’s sole financial responsibility. 

If the student is obtaining a C-39 (roofing) or a C-53 (swimming pool) license, the bond may cost considerably more than the estimate provided above. If you have had a contractor’s license suspended or revoked in the past, a disciplinary bond may also be required and varies depending on a number of factors. 

SECTION 10 - PASS EXAM MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE POLICY
We offer a money back guarantee if: (1) you enroll in a Course and complete the Course, in its entirety; (2) you sign up for and take the CSLB licensing exam; and (3) if you are unable to pass either law and/or trade portions of the contractor’s exam on your first and second try, within the Term, subject to the limitations found below. 
If the student who is enrolled in our in-class preparation course fails the exam on the first try within 6 months of his/her enrollment, CIS will cover a one-time $100.00 retest fee (we do not pay re-test fee for students enrolled in our home-study or online programs).  If the student fails the Law exam on the second try within 6 months of his/her enrollment, then the refund will be issued for the Law tuition.  If the student fails the Trade exam on the second try within 6 months of his/her enrollment, we will issue a full refund for the trade tuition.  If the student requests a refund for the course, the retest fee paid by Contractors Intelligence School, Inc. (if applicable), will be deducted from the refund.  In order to receive a refund, the student must request a refund in writing, along with the Notice of Failure To Pass an Examination issued by the state, within 14 calendar days from the date of Notice of Failure.  
All Materials must be returned before you receive money-back in connection with this provision. We cannot offer a money back guarantee if you do not take your California contractor's exam within six (6) months of your enrollment, unless agreed to in writing by CIS. We also cannot offer a money-back guarantee if you fail to take your CSLB test, do not finish your CSLB test, or other factors in our sole discretion that would impact this guarantee including, without limitation, falsely representing information in your CSLB application or other factors outside the control of CIS. Approved refunds, if any, will be sent to you within 30 days of the date of the request to the card on file. 

SECTION 11 – THIRD PARTY LINKS
Our Website and/or Courses may contain links to third-party web sites that are not owned or controlled by us. CIS has no control over, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party web sites or services. You further acknowledge and agree that CIS shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with use of or reliance on any such content, goods or services available on or through any such web sites or services. By using our Services, you expressly waive us, our employees, agents, contractors, affiliates, successors and principals from all liability arising from your use of any third-party website. 

We strongly encourage you to read the terms and conditions and privacy policies of any third-party web sites or services that you visit.

SECTION 12 – TERMS, ERRORS, AND CHANGES

These Terms will remain active and in full force and effect so long as they are posted on our Website.

Occasionally there may be information on our Website or a Course that contains typographical errors, inaccuracies or omissions. We reserve the right to correct any errors, inaccuracies or omissions, and to change or update information if any information is inaccurate at any time. 

If we reschedule an in-person class for any reason, we will make up the missed class at a later point in time or we will provide you with an alternative study method to make up for the class. You agree that by providing you with an alternative study method, you are still receiving the full benefit of the Services. 

SECTION 13 – DISCLAIMER

OUR WEBSITE, SERVICES, AND COURSES ARE PROVIDED 'AS IS' AND, TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, CIS AND ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, REPRESENTATIVES, LICENSORS, THIRD PARTY PROVIDERS AND AFFILIATES, EXCLUDE ALL REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. WE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ANY LIABILITY FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE SUSTAINED BY YOU AS A RESULT OF THE ACCESSING AND USE OF THE COURSES, OUR WEBSITE, OR OUR SERVICES. 

SECTION 14 – LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY. 

WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOST PROFITS, EVEN IF WE WERE ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, NOR SHALL WE BE HELD LIABLE FOR DELAY OR FAILURE IN PERFORMANCE RESULTING FROM CAUSES BEYOND OUR REASONABLE CONTROL. IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL DAMAGES, LOSSES AND CAUSES OF ACTION EXCEED THE TOTAL AMOUNT YOU PAID CIS FOR OUR SERVICES. 

YOU AGREE THAT NO CLAIMS OR ACTION IN CONTRACT, WARRANTY, OR IN TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE) ARISING OUT OF, OR RELATED TO, THE USE OF OUR WEBSITE, OUR SERVICES, OR THESE TERMS MAY BE BROUGHT MORE THAN ONE (1) YEAR AFTER THE CAUSE OF ACTION RELATING TO SUCH CLAIM OR ACTION AROSE. IF YOU ARE DISSATISFIED WITH OUR SERVICES, TERMINATION IS YOUR SOLE REMEDY.  WE HAVE NO OTHER OBLIGATION, LIABILITY, OR RESPONSIBILITY TO YOU.

SECTION 15 – MISCELLANEOUS. 
a.    Entire Agreement.  These Terms contains the entire agreement between you and CIS except for any Services-specific information found on our Website. 

b.    Waiver.  The failure by CIS to enforce any provision of these Terms shall not be construed as a waiver or limitation of our right to subsequently enforce and compel strict compliance with every provision of this Agreement.

c.    Assignment.  You may not assign, pledge, delegate, or otherwise transfer any of your rights or obligations under this Agreement without CIS’s prior written consent. 

d.    Relationship. Nothing in these Terms shall create, or is intended to create an agency, employment, franchise, joint venture, or partnership relationship between you and CIS.

e.    Force Majeure. CIS shall not be liable if a Force Majeure causes delays or a shut down in its business. “Force Majeure” shall include but is not limited to strikes, war, civil disturbances, pandemics, shutdowns, natural disaster, acts of terrorism, acts of god, shortages or material or labor, licensing issues, permitting issues, and other causes beyond the reasonable control of CIS (other than shortage of funds) that makes running its business impossible or impracticable. If a Force Majeure occurs, the rights and obligations of CIS shall be extended during the term of the Force Majeure and shall not entitle the other party to a refund, in whole or in part. This clause will most likely apply to in-person classes which will be rescheduled or held online during a Force Majeure. If in-person classes are held online for any reason, this shall not entitle you to a refund or a reduction in the price you paid for the Course and you hereby acknowledge and agree that you will have received the benefit of the bargain in such a case. 

f.    Applicable Law/Dispute Resolution.  This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of California. Any dispute arising from this Agreement shall be subject to binding arbitration. The prevailing Party in any dispute shall be entitled to recover its/his/her reasonable attorney’s fees and costs. The governing rules shall be the rules, then-implemented, by the American Arbitration Association commercial division. CIS and you agree that any such final decisions may be presented to a court of competent jurisdiction for purposes of being confirmed as a judgment enforceable under the law in which that party is domiciled or where their headquarters are located. Should either party forego arbitration, that party shall be barred from recovering their attorneys’ fees or costs. 

g.    Notices. All notices are recommended to be sent via email to support@contractorsischool.com. 

h.    Severability.  If any provision of this Agreement shall be held to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason, the remaining provisions shall continue to be valid and enforceable.  If an arbitrator or panel of arbitrators finds that any provision of this Agreement is invalid or unenforceable, but that by limiting such provision it would become valid and enforceable, then such provision shall be deemed to be written, construed, and enforced as so limited.

i.    Updates. We recommend that you check the Terms periodically for updates. Updates will be reflected on our Website.  

SECTION 16 – QUESTIONS    .
If you have any questions about this Agreement, please send us an email to support@contractorsischool.com

ONLINE PRACTICE EXAMS AGREEMENT

By checking the “I accept terms and conditions” checkbox when purchasing our online practice exams (the “Practice Exams”), you hereby agree and accept the terms and conditions described in this Online Practice Exams Agreement (the “Agreement”).

Purpose

Our Practice Exams are a partial study option offered by the Contractors Intelligence School, Inc. (“us”, “we”, or “CIS”). (You and “CIS” may be referred to herein as the “Parties”).

Informational

The information contained on the Practice Exams is being provided to you for informational purposes only, which is to be used as a study tool for the Contractor’s License Exam (the “Exam”). We have made reasonable efforts to provide current and applicable questions on our Practice Exams and endeavor to provide you with valuable supplementary study options.

Test Accuracy

The questions found on our Practice Exams are designed to help you study information and concepts that will be found on the Exam, as well as the way that these concepts are tested.

The score you receive is not meant to and will not correlate to any particular score on the official exam but will give you some insight into which parts of the Exam you may need to work on or that you have adequately prepared for.

No Refunds

The purchase of our Practice Exams is final and there are no refunds under any circumstances or for any reason.

No Guarantee

We do not guarantee that you will pass the exam using only the Practice Exams. The Practice Exams included in your purchase are separate from the courses that we offer and are recommended as a supplemental study tool to help you pass the Exam.  

Only by purchasing a full course do we provide customers with a money-back guarantee.

If you only purchase the Practice Exams, you hereby understand and agree passing the Exam will be entirely dependent on the time you devote to learning the information and practicing by yourself in conjunction with the Practice Exams.  

Inspection

Sample questions for the law and trade sections (20 questions per topic) are available for your inspection before purchasing the Practice Exams. These complimentary sample questions are available to every student creating a free account with CIS.

These sample questions were extracted from the actual exam bank offered by CIS and Contractors Publisher, Inc. Students are encouraged to inspect the sample questions before purchasing the Practice Exams so that you can get a better feel for the types of questions you will be exposed to.  

No Affiliation

CIS is not affiliated, approved, or endorsed by the California Contractor’s State License Board (“CSLB”).

No Reproduction

You are not permitted to reproduce, duplicate, or transmit in any means the questions found within the Practice Exams.

Payment Disputes or Chargebacks

If you submit a dispute or chargeback with your credit card company which translates into non-payment for the Practice Exams, your past-due money owed to CIS will be referred for collection, which may impact your credit score and ability to obtain loans in the future. Should you submit a chargeback or dispute of the Practice Exams, you will be required to pay, in addition to the money owed to CIS, a one hundred and fifty dollar ($150) reimbursement fee for each disputed transaction, for administrative expenses and time spent by CIS in referring your account to a third-party (the “Chargeback Fee”). You hereby acknowledge and agree that this Chargeback Fee is not a penalty but is a fair estimation of the damages that CIS will incur as a result of dealing with your dispute or chargeback. If your dispute or chargeback is referred to a collection agency or attorney, we shall be entitled to recover all costs and fees, including reasonable attorney’s fees, in pursing the past-due balance owed by you.

Disclaimer

CIS MAKES NO WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION AS TO THE SUITABILITY OR QUALITY OF THESE PRACTICE EXAM MATERIALS AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL LIABILITY FOR ANYTHING DONE OR OMITTED IN RELIANCE UPON THESE PRACTICE EXAMS. YOU SHALL HAVE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY FOR FULFILLING ANY REQUIREMENTS OR ACCOMPLISHING ANY OBJECTIVES IF YOU ONLY PURCHASE THE PRACTICE EXAMS AND NOT A FULL COURSE.

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IN NO CASE SHALL CIS’S LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO BREACH OF CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE) OR OTHERWISE, EXCEED THE PRICE YOU PAID FOR THE PRACTICE EXAMS.  

GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of laws principles.

MISCELLANEOUS

The following Agreement contains the entire agreement between the Parties as it concerns the Practice Exams. No other agreements, representations, warranties or other matters, oral or written, purportedly agreed to, represented by, or on behalf of CIS by any of its employees or agents or contained in any sales materials or brochures, shall bind the Parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof. CIS will not be held liable as a result of any changes, data loss or corruption, cancellation, loss of access, or downtime to the fullest extent applicable by the limitation of liability laws. You may not assign your rights or obligations under this Agreement to any third party for any reason. If any term or provision herein is determined to be illegal or unenforceable, the validity or enforceability of the remainder of the terms or provisions herein will remain in full force and effect. Your failure to exercise any of your rights under this Agreement will constitute or be deemed a waiver or forfeiture of those rights.