Legal

Terms of Service

Last updated: March 2026

Welcome to Tristar Academy. Please read these Terms of Service carefully before using our platform. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Tristar Middle East.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Tristar Academy ("the Platform"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you are using the Platform on behalf of an organisation, you represent that you have authority to bind that organisation to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Platform.

2. Description of Service

Tristar Academy is an AI-powered learning management system (LMS) designed for corporate workforce development. The Platform provides course management, AI-driven competency gap analysis, personalised learning paths, assessment tools, certification tracking, and reporting capabilities. Features vary by subscription plan.

3. User Accounts

To use the Platform, your organisation must register an account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for all activities under your account. You must:

  • Provide accurate and complete registration information
  • Keep your password secure and not share it with others
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorised access to your account
  • Not create accounts for anyone other than yourself without proper authorisation

Organisation administrators are responsible for managing user access within their account and ensuring all users comply with these Terms.

4. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

  • Use the Platform for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable laws
  • Upload or transmit malicious code, viruses, or harmful content
  • Attempt to gain unauthorised access to the Platform or its systems
  • Reverse-engineer, decompile, or disassemble any part of the Platform
  • Use automated tools (bots, scrapers) to access the Platform without permission
  • Share, resell, or redistribute Platform content without authorisation
  • Impersonate another person or misrepresent your affiliation with an organisation
  • Interfere with the proper functioning of the Platform or its infrastructure

5. Intellectual Property

The Platform, including its design, code, AI models, branding, and documentation, is owned by Tristar Middle East and protected by intellectual property laws. Your subscription grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable licence to use the Platform for its intended purpose during your subscription period. Content you upload (training materials, assessments) remains your intellectual property. You grant us a limited licence to host, display, and process your content as necessary to provide the service.

6. Subscription Plans & Payment

Tristar Academy offers multiple subscription tiers:

  • Starter (Free): Limited features, up to 25 users, no credit card required
  • Growth: Per-user monthly or annual pricing, expanded features
  • Enterprise: Custom pricing, unlimited users, dedicated support

Paid subscriptions are billed in advance. Annual subscriptions are non-refundable except as required by law. We reserve the right to change pricing with 30 days' notice. Failure to pay may result in suspension or termination of your account.

7. Data Protection

We process personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws including GDPR and UAE data protection regulations. For enterprise customers, we offer data processing agreements (DPAs) and data residency options within the MENA region. See our Privacy Policy for full details on how we collect, use, and protect your data.

8. AI Features & Automated Decisions

The Platform uses artificial intelligence for competency analysis, learning path generation, and content recommendations. AI-generated insights are advisory in nature and should be reviewed by qualified personnel before making employment or training decisions. We do not guarantee the accuracy of AI-generated content, and organisations remain responsible for validating AI outputs against their specific requirements and standards.

9. Service Availability & Support

We strive to maintain 99.9% Platform availability. However, we do not guarantee uninterrupted access and may perform scheduled maintenance with reasonable notice. Support is provided based on your subscription tier. Critical issues (Platform outages) are addressed with priority regardless of plan. We are not liable for downtime caused by factors outside our control (internet outages, third-party service failures, force majeure events).

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Tristar Middle East shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Platform. Our total liability for any claim shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the 12 months preceding the claim. This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory (contract, tort, or otherwise).

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Tristar Middle East, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of the Platform, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any third-party rights.

12. Termination

Either party may terminate the subscription in accordance with the applicable plan terms. We may suspend or terminate your access immediately if you violate these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Platform ceases. We will retain your data for 90 days after termination, during which you may request an export. After 90 days, data is permanently deleted unless a longer retention period is required by law.

13. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of the United Arab Emirates. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Platform shall be resolved through the courts of Dubai, UAE. Before initiating legal proceedings, both parties agree to attempt resolution through good-faith negotiation for a period of 30 days.

14. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Material changes will be communicated via email or through a notice on the Platform at least 30 days before they take effect. Continued use of the Platform after changes constitutes acceptance. If you do not agree with updated Terms, you may terminate your subscription.

15. Contact

For questions about these Terms of Service:

  • Email: legal@tristar-academy.com
  • Address: Tristar Middle East, Dubai, United Arab Emirates