Last Updated: May 9, 2026
1. Agreement to Terms
These Terms of Service (“Terms“) govern your access to and use of giee.org and all related services (collectively, the “Services“) operated by Global Institute of Electrical Engineering (“GIEE“, “we”, “our”, or “us”), based in Trumbull, Connecticut, USA.
By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use our Services.
2. Eligibility
You must be at least 16 years old to use our Services. By using GIEE, you confirm you meet this age requirement and have the legal capacity to enter into binding agreements.
3. Account Registration
To enroll in courses or access certain features, you must create an account. You agree to:
- Provide accurate, current, and complete information
- Maintain the security of your password
- Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access
- Take responsibility for all activities under your account
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that provide false information or violate these Terms.
4. Courses, Certifications, and Content
Course Access
Upon enrollment, you receive a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access course content for the duration specified at purchase.
Self-Paced Courses
Have a 90-day completion window from enrollment date unless otherwise stated.
Self-Paced Courses
Self-paced courses provide 6 months of full access from the date of enrollment, with a 90-day completion window for all coursework and the final exam. After the 90-day completion window, students may continue to access course materials in read-only mode for the remainder of the 6-month access period.
Certifications
Issued upon meeting completion criteria, including required passing grades. GIEE certifications signal mastery of specific course content but are not accredited degrees or government-recognized credentials.
Content Ownership
All course materials, videos, documents, and content are the intellectual property of GIEE or our licensors. You may not record, redistribute, resell, or share course materials without written permission.
Mastery Bundles
Mastery Bundles combine multiple related courses at a discounted package price. Students enrolled in a Mastery Bundle receive access to all included courses under the same access terms as individual courses (6 months access, 90-day completion window per course).
5. Payments and Refunds
Pricing
Course prices are listed at the time of enrollment. We reserve the right to change pricing for future enrollments.
Payment Processing
Payments are processed by Stripe and/or PayPal. By making a purchase, you agree to their respective terms.
Refunds
Effective: May 9, 2026. This policy supersedes any prior refund terms.
Free courses: No refund applicable.
Paid courses: Refunds may be requested within 7 days of purchase, provided that less than 25% of course content has been accessed. To qualify for a refund, all of the following conditions must be met:
- The refund request is submitted within 7 days of the original purchase date.
- Less than 25% of the course content has been accessed or completed.
- The final exam has not been started.
- The course has not been marked as completed.
- Course materials, datasets, or downloadable resources have not been downloaded.
Refunds are NOT available in any of the following circumstances:
- The 7-day refund window has expired.
- More than 25% of the course content has been accessed.
- The course has been completed.
- The certification examination has been started or attempted.
- Course materials, datasets, code samples, slide decks, or other downloadable resources have been downloaded.
- For Mastery Bundles and Certification packages: any included course has been started.
- Certification examination retake fees: non-refundable once paid.
Mastery Bundles and Certification Programs: Bundles and certification packages are non-refundable once any included course has been started. Within the 7-day window and prior to starting any included course, the standard refund conditions above apply.
Refund Limits:
- One refund per student per 12-month period. Students who have received a refund within the prior 12 months are not eligible for additional refunds.
- GIEE reserves the right to deny refund requests where abuse patterns are detected, including but not limited to: multiple refund requests from the same student, IP address, or payment method; suspicious enrollment and refund patterns; or evidence of content downloading prior to refund request.
Region-Specific Consumer Protection: If applicable consumer protection laws in your region require refund terms more favorable than those above, those laws apply. For example, students in the European Union have a 14-day right of withdrawal under EU consumer protection regulations.
Refund Process: To request a refund, contact support@giee.org with: your full name and the email address used at purchase; the course or product name and order number; the date of purchase; and the reason for the refund request. Approved refunds are processed within 5-10 business days and credited to the original payment method. Additional time may be required by the payment provider (Stripe, PayPal, or your bank) before funds appear in your account.
Discretion: GIEE reserves the right to evaluate refund requests on a case-by-case basis. Approval of a refund is at GIEE’s sole discretion within the bounds of applicable law. Decisions on refund requests are final.
Subscription Services
If applicable, subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled. You may cancel at any time through your account.
6. Acceptable Use
You agree NOT to:
- Use our Services for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
- Share your account credentials with others
- Reverse engineer, copy, or redistribute our content
- Upload malicious code or attempt to compromise our systems
- Harass, threaten, or harm other users
- Submit false, misleading, or defamatory content
- Use automated tools to scrape or harvest data
Violation of these rules may result in account suspension or termination without refund.
7. AI Tools Policy
GIEE permits the use of AI tools (such as ChatGPT, Claude, GitHub Copilot) for course labs and learning activities. However:
- AI tools are PROHIBITED during quizzes and final exams.
- All certifications are revoked if AI-assisted exam fraud is detected.
- We may use detection tools to identify AI-generated submissions.
8. Intellectual Property
GIEE Property
All website content, courses, branding, logos, and materials are owned by GIEE or our licensors and protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws.
Your Submissions
By submitting content to GIEE (assignments, comments, feedback), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, modify, and display that content for educational and operational purposes.
User-Generated Content
You retain ownership of original work you create, but grant GIEE a license to display it within our Services for educational purposes.
9. Disclaimers
THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.
Course outcomes vary by individual and depend on student effort. GIEE makes no guarantees regarding career advancement, salary increases, or specific job placement.
We do not warrant that:
- The Services will be uninterrupted or error-free
- Content will meet your specific requirements
- Defects will be corrected immediately
10. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, GIEE and its affiliates shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Services, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or goodwill.
Our total aggregate liability shall not exceed the amount you paid GIEE in the 12 months preceding the claim.
11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold GIEE harmless from claims, damages, and expenses (including reasonable attorney fees) arising from your violation of these Terms or misuse of the Services.
12. Termination
We may suspend or terminate your access to the Services at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. Upon termination:
- Your access to course content ceases
- Earned certifications remain valid
- These Terms continue to apply for any past obligations
13. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Connecticut, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Connecticut.
14. International Users
If you access GIEE from outside the United States, you do so at your own initiative and are responsible for compliance with local laws.
15. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms periodically. Material changes will be communicated via email or prominent notice. Continued use of the Services after changes constitutes acceptance.
16. Contact Us
For questions about these Terms:
Email: support@giee.org
Address: Global Institute of Electrical Engineering, Trumbull, Connecticut, USA
