Legal Agreement

Terms of Service

Please read these terms carefully before using Dark Code. By accessing our platform, you agree to be bound by these conditions.

Effective Date: January 1, 2024  ·  Last Updated: April 1, 2026
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Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Dark Code — an interactive programming learning platform located at darkcodeit.com. By visiting, registering, or using any part of our platform, you agree to be legally bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"), our Privacy Policy, and any additional guidelines we publish.

Important: If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not access or use Dark Code. Continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of any updated Terms.

These Terms apply to all users, including visitors, registered members, and Premium subscribers. They govern your access to and use of all content, features, games, courses, and services available through Dark Code.

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Eligibility & Accounts

Who Can Use Dark Code

Dark Code is open to anyone aged 13 years or older. Users under 18 must have parental or guardian consent to create an account and use the platform. By registering, you confirm that you meet these eligibility requirements.

Account Responsibilities

  • You must provide accurate and current information when registering.
  • You are responsible for keeping your password secure and confidential.
  • You must notify us immediately of any unauthorised access to your account.
  • Each person may maintain only one active account on the platform.
  • Sharing your account credentials with others is strictly prohibited.
Dark Code is not liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to keep your account credentials secure.
03

Platform Use

Dark Code grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable licence to access and use the platform solely for personal, non-commercial educational purposes. This licence is conditioned upon your compliance with these Terms.

Permitted Use

  • Accessing and completing programming courses and learning modules.
  • Participating in coding games, quizzes, and interactive challenges.
  • Saving your personal progress, notes, and achievements.
  • Sharing your achievements and referral links on social media.
Free users get access to a wide range of courses and games. Upgrade to Premium for unlimited access, certificates, and priority support.
04

Content & Intellectual Property

All content available on Dark Code — including but not limited to course materials, code examples, illustrations, animations, game logic, quizzes, branding, and design — is the exclusive intellectual property of Dark Code or its licensed contributors.

Our Rights

  • All trademarks, logos, and brand elements belong to Dark Code.
  • Course content is protected by copyright law and international treaties.
  • Unauthorized reproduction or redistribution is strictly prohibited.

Your Content

If you submit any content to the platform (e.g., forum posts, feedback, or user-generated code), you grant Dark Code a worldwide, royalty-free licence to use, display, and distribute that content for platform improvement purposes. You retain ownership of content you create.

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Premium & Payments

Dark Code offers a Premium subscription tier that unlocks advanced features, certificates, and exclusive content. By subscribing to Premium, you agree to the following payment terms.

Billing & Subscriptions

  • Subscription fees are billed in advance on a monthly or annual basis.
  • All prices are stated in BDT (Bangladeshi Taka) unless otherwise noted.
  • Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled before the renewal date.
  • You can cancel anytime from your account settings.

Refund Policy

We offer a 7-day refund window for new Premium subscribers who are unsatisfied with their purchase. Contact us at darkcode276@gmail.com within 7 days of purchase to request a refund.

Refunds will not be issued for partial subscription periods, annual plans after the 7-day window, or accounts found in violation of these Terms.

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Prohibited Conduct

To maintain a safe, fair, and productive learning environment, the following actions are strictly prohibited on Dark Code:

  • Reproducing, selling, or redistributing any platform content without written permission.
  • Attempting to reverse-engineer, hack, or disrupt platform systems or services.
  • Using automated bots, scrapers, or scripts to extract course data.
  • Sharing your account or Premium access with other individuals.
  • Uploading malicious code, viruses, or harmful content of any kind.
  • Engaging in harassment, abuse, or hate speech toward other users or staff.
  • Creating fake accounts or misrepresenting your identity.
  • Using the platform for any illegal, fraudulent, or unauthorised purpose.
Violation of these rules may result in immediate account suspension or permanent ban without refund, at Dark Code's sole discretion.
07

Privacy & Data

Your privacy matters deeply to us. Dark Code collects and processes personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy, which forms an integral part of these Terms.

What We Collect

  • Account information (name, email, password hash).
  • Learning progress, quiz scores, and game history.
  • Device and usage data to improve platform performance.
  • Payment information (processed securely — we do not store card details).
We never sell your personal data to third parties. Your information is used solely to improve your learning experience on Dark Code.
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Disclaimers & Limitation of Liability

Dark Code provides its platform "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not guarantee uninterrupted, error-free service at all times.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Dark Code and its team members shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of your use of the platform, including but not limited to loss of data, loss of revenue, or loss of opportunity.

Our total liability to you for any claim arising from or related to these Terms shall not exceed the amount you paid to Dark Code in the three months preceding the claim.

Third-Party Links

Our platform may contain links to external websites. Dark Code is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or accuracy of any third-party sites. Visiting external links is at your own risk.

09

Termination

Either party may terminate your access to Dark Code at any time. You may delete your account from your profile settings. We reserve the right to suspend or permanently terminate accounts that violate these Terms.

  • Upon termination, your access to courses and content will be revoked.
  • Earned certificates issued prior to termination remain valid.
  • Any outstanding balances or refunds will be processed per our refund policy.
  • Sections of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination will do so.
10

Changes to Terms

Dark Code reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. When we make significant changes, we will notify you via email or a prominent notice on the platform at least 14 days before changes take effect.

Your continued use of Dark Code after the effective date of revised Terms constitutes your acceptance of those changes. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about our terms and policies.

Enable email notifications in your account settings to receive alerts when our Terms of Service or Privacy Policy are updated.
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Governing Law

These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Bangladesh. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of Dark Code shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms shall otherwise remain in full force and effect.

Dark Code is operated from Dhaka, Bangladesh. These Terms are written in English and the English version shall prevail in any dispute.