Terms and Conditions

By participating in AECO’s Training Program, you (“Applicant”) agree to the following Terms and Conditions (the “Agreement”) effective as of the date you begin your participation in the Program:

1. Confidential Information

“Confidential Information” means any information provided by AECO to you, either directly or indirectly, in graphic, written, electronic, or oral form, which is identified as confidential or non-public, or would reasonably be deemed confidential by its context. This includes, but is not limited to:

  • Training Program Materials: course materials, curriculum, unpublished patent disclosures, know-how, trade secrets, sketches, designs, specifications, technical documentation, and more.

  • Business and Financial Information: customer lists, business strategies, product plans, financial data, and other proprietary operational information.

  • Third-Party Information: information provided by AECO regarding third parties, such as suppliers, customers, or investors.

The existence of this Agreement, its terms, the Purpose, and the establishment or existence of the relationship between the Parties are also considered Confidential Information.

2. Non-Use and Non-Disclosure

You agree to:

  • Use the Confidential Information solely for the purpose of participating in the Training Program.

  • Maintain strict confidentiality and not disclose the Confidential Information to third parties or exploit it for personal or external gain without AECO’s prior written consent.

  • Take reasonable measures to protect the Confidential Information from unauthorized disclosure and notify AECO immediately if such disclosure or loss occurs.

3. Limitation on Obligations

The non-disclosure and non-use obligations do not apply to:

  • Information that becomes publicly available, not due to your breach of this Agreement.

  • Information you possess without confidentiality obligations at the time of disclosure.

  • Information independently developed by you without using AECO’s Confidential Information.

If you are required to disclose Confidential Information by law, you agree to give AECO prompt notice and cooperate to seek protective measures.

4. Restrictions on Use

You agree not to:

  • Reproduce, modify, reverse engineer, or create derivative works from the Confidential Information.

  • Create or distribute training materials based on the Confidential Information.

  • Remove any protection or identification mechanisms attached to the Confidential Information.

Any reproduction of Confidential Information remains the property of AECO.

5. No Representations or Warranties

AECO provides all Confidential Information “AS IS” without any representation or warranty regarding its accuracy or completeness. AECO is not liable for any consequences resulting from the use of the Confidential Information.

6. No License

This Agreement does not grant you any rights or licenses to AECO’s intellectual property, including patents, copyrights, trademarks, or trade secrets.

7. Equitable Relief

You acknowledge that unauthorized disclosure of Confidential Information may cause irreparable harm to AECO. AECO is entitled to seek equitable relief, including injunctive relief and specific performance, in addition to other remedies available.

8. Term

Your obligations under this Agreement remain in effect indefinitely, even after the termination of your participation in the Training Program.

9. Return of Materials

Upon AECO’s request, you agree to return or destroy all Confidential Information and copies thereof. You remain bound by the confidentiality obligations even after the return or destruction of materials.

10. Recipient Information

AECO may collect personal information from you, such as name, contact details, and professional background, for the purpose of providing the Training Program. AECO may use, disclose, or process this information as necessary to provide the Program, improve it, or for other legal purposes. AECO does not accept confidential information from you.

11. Miscellaneous

11.1 Governing Law: This Agreement is governed by California law. Any disputes will be resolved in California courts.

11.2 Assignment: You may not assign or transfer this Agreement without AECO’s written consent.

11.3 Notice: All notices must be delivered in writing and are deemed received upon delivery, or within five (5) days of mailing.

11.4 Severability: If any provision is deemed unenforceable, it will be amended to reflect the intent, and the remainder of the Agreement will remain valid.

11.5 No Obligation for Future Transaction: This Agreement does not obligate either Party to proceed with any transaction.

11.6 Amendments: This Agreement may only be amended by written agreement signed by both Parties.

11.7 Counterparts: This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts, including electronic signatures.

11.8 Titles and Subtitles: Titles are for convenience and do not affect interpretation.

11.9 Entire Agreement: This Agreement supersedes all prior discussions or agreements.

Acknowledgment

By proceeding with your participation in AECO’s Training Program, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms and Conditions.