Terms and Conditions

Terms of Use

The Services (defined below) are provided by All Digital Future LLP., a limited liability partnership incorporated in Singapore and having its registered office at 19 Lantana Avenue, Lucky Park, Singapore 277917, and in the case of the National University of Singapore (NUS) Digital Transformation Leaders Programme, in collaboration with the NUS School of Computing, Advanced Computing for Executives. (hereinafter referred to as "THE PROVIDERS", "we", "us" or "our" as the context may require).

These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your use of THE PROVIDERS's website, apps, other products, frameworks, methods, instructional material, advice and any other services ("Services"). As some of our Services may be software that is downloaded to your computer, phone, tablet, or other device, you agree that we may automatically update this software, and that these Terms will apply to such updates.

These Terms, including the policies referenced in these Terms, represent a binding contract between you and us with regard to the Services. You indicate your agreement to these Terms by clicking or tapping on a button indicating your acceptance of these Terms, by executing a document that references them, or by using the Services. Therefore, please read these Terms carefully, and contact us at contact@alldigitalfuture.com if you have any questions.

Terms of Services

Registration and Information. You need not register with us to simply visit and view our website, but to access and avail the Services being offered, you will need to create a password-protected account (“Account”).

During the registration process you are also required to submit your personal information, which may include information relating to your name, age, gender, mobile device and location, payment details, among other things. You agree that the information provided by you upon registration and at all times thereafter will be true, accurate, current and complete. You agree to maintain and update this information to keep it true, accurate and complete at all times while using the Services.

By sharing your email address & phone number with us, you consent to be contacted by us via phone calls, SMS notifications, mobile applications, email, and/or any other electronic mode of communication in case of upcoming events, program updates and deadlines.

You are solely responsible for safeguarding your password ("Password") at all times and shall keep your Password secure at all times. You shall be solely responsible for all activity that occurs on your Account and you shall notify us immediately of any breach of security or any unauthorised use of your Account. Similarly, you shall never use another's Account without our permission. You agree that you will not misrepresent yourself or represent yourself as another user of the Services.

You hereby expressly acknowledge and agree that you yourself will be liable for your losses, damages and expenses (whether direct or indirect) caused by an unauthorised use of your Account. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you may be liable for our losses or others due to such unauthorised use.

User Content

The Services enable you to share your content, such as homework, quizzes, exams, projects, and other assignments you submit, posts you make in the forums, and the like ("User Content"), with THE PROVIDERS, instructors, and/or other users. You retain all intellectual property rights in, and are responsible for, the User Content you share. We are not responsible for any actions you take with respect to the User Content, including sharing it publicly. Further, you are not permitted to use another user’s User Content without such user’s express consent.

To the extent that you provide User Content, you grant THE PROVIDERS a fully-transferable, royalty-free, perpetual, sub-licensable, non-exclusive, worldwide licence to copy, distribute, modify, create derivative works based on, publicly perform, publicly display, and otherwise use the User Content. To clarify, this licence continues even after you stop using the Services. Nothing in these Terms shall restrict other legal rights THE PROVIDERS may have to the User Content. We reserve the right to remove or modify User Content for any reason, including User Content that we believe violates these Terms. To the extent that instructors and/ or other users use User Content in a manner not authorised by you or by THE PROVIDERS, THE PROVIDERS shall hold no responsibility and shall bear no liability for any loss, damage or expenses suffered or incurred by you owing to misuse or User Content or breach of your intellectual property rights over the User Content.

If a use-case or problem statement is provided by THE PROVIDERS, then THE PROVIDERS shall exclusively retain all the intellectual property rights to such use-cases or problem statements for perpetuity. Furthermore, THE PROVIDERS shall also own all the intellectual property rights to the framing and evolution of this use-case or problem statement that has been evolved and advanced by you and shall have the right to otherwise use this evolution in any manner as THE PROVIDERS may deem fit. You shall have the right to exhibit the evolved use-case or problem statement to demonstrate your skills for career growth and progression, however, you shall not exploit them for any commercial purpose, whatsoever.

If the use-case or problem statement is provided by you, is open sourced or is procured from an unidentifiable source, then unless expressly precluded you and THE PROVIDERS shall jointly own all the intellectual property rights in the evolved use-case and problem statement. Accordingly, THE PROVIDERS shall have a fully-transferable, royalty-free, perpetual, sub-licensable, worldwide right to copy, distribute, modify, create derivative works based on, publicly perform, publicly display, and otherwise use the evolved works for the purposes of demonstrating the taP approach and its effectiveness. If you wish to assign / licence or otherwise utilise any of your intellectual property rights to the evolved works, you shall give a prior written notice to THE PROVIDERS in this regard.

If the use-case or problem statement is procured by you and/or from any third-party source, you shall disclose the source of the use-case or problem statement to THE PROVIDERS. THE PROVIDERS shall have a right to list the use-case or problem statement in its website and retain it as part of its academic records. Furthermore, unless expressly precluded the intellectual property rights in the evolved works shall be jointly owned by you and THE PROVIDERS. Accordingly, the rights of THE PROVIDERS on the evolved works, as mentioned in point 2 of this Section above, shall respectively apply.

Programme Fee
Full payment is required within 30 days of the date of application in order for candidates to maintain their place in the program. Participants who enrol less than 30 days before the program start date are required to pay the full fee immediately as a condition of acceptance. Failure to comply with our payment policy will result in applicants losing their seats. 

Refund Policy

Our refund policy is as follows:

2 months or more before course commencement – 100% refund of course fees

1 month of more before course commencement – 50% refund of course fees

15 days or more before course commencement – 25% refund of course fees

Between 1 to 14 days before course commencement – 0% refund of course fees

No show on first day of course or after course starts - 0% refund of course fees

Substitutions
All participant substitutions are subject to the sole discretion of THE PROVIDERS. Requests must be submitted in advance of the program start date and will be reviewed on an individual basis, based on participant qualifications and lead time needed for any pre-programme work and administration.

Eligibility
THE PROVIDERS, at their sole discretion, reserve the right to limit enrolments at any time, regardless of acceptance status. Individuals who have paid the programme fees but are deemed ineligible to participate due to such enrolment limitations will receive a refund.

Attendance Status
Participants are expected to complete all sessions of a programme in order to earn their NUS certificate of attendance. Any missed sessions may result in forfeiting the receipt of the certificate.

Location
While we make every effort for our programmes to take place on campus, some programmes may run off campus in Singapore. THE PROVIDERS reserves the right to change the program location at any time. Programme location changes do not merit a refund.

Programme Dates are Subject to Change
THE PROVIDERS fully intend to deliver our programmes as described in our brochures and on our website. However, we reserve the right to change the programme at any time, including dates, faculty, syllabus, location, number of classes, external service providers, and method of delivery of the programme.

Travel & Visas
THE PROVIDERS are not responsible for matters or costs related to travel or visas under any circumstances. Participants may want to consider purchasing trip cancellation insurance in the unlikely event that a program is cancelled or they cannot attend for personal, health or professional reasons. Visa denials or delays do not warrant a refund or waiver of late notice fees.

English Language Requirement
The programmes are taught, moderated, and administered in English. To receive a rewarding experience, including rich interaction with faculty and fellow participants, proficiency in written and spoken English is essential. If English is your second language, or if you have less than one year of experience in an English-speaking work environment, THE PROVIDERS may request documentation of proficiency in conversational and written English for your benefit.

Code of Conduct

THE PROVIDERS do not tolerate any form of unlawful discrimination or harassment, sexual assault, violence, displays of aggression or anger, stalking, or sexual exploitation and all such conduct is prohibited. THE PROVIDERS respects the right for every participant to have a safe and effective learning environment. Any participant that violates this code of conduct will result in removal of the participant from any programme, now and in the future.

Feedback

We welcome your suggestions, ideas, comments, and other feedback regarding the Services ("Feedback"). By submitting any Feedback, you grant us the right to use the Feedback without any restriction or any compensation to you. By accepting your Feedback, THE PROVIDERS do not waive any rights to use similar or related Feedback previously known to THE PROVIDERS, developed by its employees or contractors, or obtained from other sources.

Security

We care about the security of our users. While we work to protect the security of your Account and related information, THE PROVIDERS cannot guarantee that unauthorised third parties will not be able to defeat our security measures. Please notify us immediately of any compromise or unauthorised use of your Account.

Third-Party Content

Through the Services, you will have the ability to access and/or use content provided by instructors of programs offered as part of the Services, other users, and/or other third parties and links to websites and services maintained by third parties. THE PROVIDERS cannot guarantee that such third-party content, in the Services or elsewhere, will be free of material you may find objectionable or otherwise inappropriate or of malware or other contaminants that may harm your computer, mobile device, or any files therein. THE PROVIDERS disclaim any responsibility or liability related to your access or use of such third-party content. It is clarified that THE PROVIDERS may not have a principal-agent or employer-employee relationship with any instructor, user or third party and shall not have to bear any liability or responsibility on behalf of such persons or entities.

Research

THE PROVIDERS are committed to advancing the learning and teaching to executives globally, and records of your participation in courses may be used for education research. Research findings will typically be reported at the aggregate level. Your personal identity will not be publicly disclosed in any research findings without your express consent.

Paid Services

THE PROVIDERS offers paid Services for a fee. Unless otherwise stated, all fees are quoted in Singapore Dollars. You are responsible for paying all fees and applicable taxes in a timely manner with a payment mechanism associated with the applicable paid Services. If your payment method fails or your Account is past due, we may collect fees using other collection mechanisms. Fees may vary based on your location and other factors, and THE PROVIDERS reserves the right to change any fees at any time at its sole discretion. Any change, update, or modification will be effective immediately upon posting through the relevant Services.

Photo & Video Release
Programme applicants and event registrants grant THE PROVIDERS permission to use their likeness in photograph(s) and videography in any and all of its publications and in any and all other media, whether now known or hereafter existing, controlled by THE PROVIDERS, in perpetuity, and for other use by THE PROVIDERS. You will make no monetary or other claims against THE PROVIDERS for the use of the interview and/or the photograph(s) and videography.

Lenovo Transformation and Innovation Grant for the NUS DTLP

The Lenovo Transformation and Innovation Grant helps self-sponsored applicants of the NUS DTLP by providing them a grant of S$3,501 towards payment of the NUS DTLP programme fees.  Together with the early-bird discount of S$1,500, it means that self-sponsored participants get to attend the NUS DTLP for S$9,999.  The inaugural cohort for Feb/March 2023 also receive a complimentary Lenovo Carbon X1 ThinkPad* Laptop, which retails from SG$2353 on 25 Oct 2022 (https://tinyurl.com/am3ztjtr). 

Note: *Subject to stock availability, participants may receive an alternative Lenovo laptop.  Prices are subject to change and there is no guarantee whatsoever that the laptop price will be S$2353.  Please check the Lenovo website above for the latest price. Company-sponsored participants are not eligible for the Lenovo Transformation and Innovation Grant.

Modifying and Terminating our Services

We are constantly changing and improving our Services. We may add or remove functions, features, or requirements, and we may suspend or stop a Service altogether. Accordingly, THE PROVIDERS may terminate your use of any Service for any reason. If your use of a paid Service is terminated, a refund may be available as assessed on a per case basis solely at the discretion of THE PROVIDERS. THE PROVIDERS and its directors, instructors, its contributors, sponsors, and other business partners, and their employees, officers, staff, contractors, and other agents (the "THE PROVIDERS Parties") shall not have any liability to you for any such action. You can stop using our Services at any time.

We may also terminate your access to our Services if it comes to our knowledge that you have violated any of these Terms, our Privacy Policy, any other applicable policies or agreements between us, or any applicable laws. In this regard, we may further take any such necessary action, including legal recourse and removal of any non-compliant information shared by you.

Disclaimers

The services and all included content are provided on an "as is" basis without warranty of any kind, whether express or implied. THE PROVIDERS specifically disclaim any and all warranties and conditions of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement, and any warranties arising out of course of dealing or usage of trade, whether express or implied. THE PROVIDERS further disclaim any and all liability related to your access or use of the services or any related content. You acknowledge and agree that any access to or use of the services or such content is at your own risk.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, THE PROVIDERS shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, lost business opportunities, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from: (a) your access to or use of or inability to access or use the services; (b) any conduct or content of any party other, including without limitation, any defamatory, offensive, or illegal conduct; (c) unauthorised access, use, or alteration of your content or information; (d) these terms; or (e) act, omission or negligence to which you contributed. In no event shall THE PROVIDERS's aggregate liability for all claims related to the services exceed one thousand Singapore Dollars.

You acknowledge and agree that the disclaimers and the limitations of liability set forth in these terms of use reflect a reasonable and fair allocation of risk between you and THE PROVIDERS, and that these limitations are an essential basis to THE PROVIDERS's ability to make the services available to you on an economically feasible basis.

You agree that any cause of action related to the services must commence within one (1) year after the cause of action accrues. Otherwise, such cause of action is permanently barred.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless THE PROVIDERS from any and all claims, liabilities, expenses, and damages, including reasonable attorneys' fees and costs, made by any third party related to: (a) your use or attempted use of the Services in violation of these Terms; (b) your violation of any law or rights of any third party; or (c) User Content, including without limitation any claim of infringement or misappropriation of intellectual property or other proprietary rights.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

You agree that any dispute related to these Terms will be governed by the laws of Singapore. You further consent to the personal jurisdiction of and exclusive venue in the courts located in and serving Singapore as the legal forum for any such dispute.

Excluding claims for injunctive or other equitable relief, either you or THE PROVIDERS may elect at any point during the dispute to resolve the claim through binding, non-appearance-based arbitration. The dispute will then be resolved using an established alternative dispute resolution ("ADR") provider, mutually agreed upon by you and THE PROVIDERS. The parties and the selected ADR provider shall not involve any personal appearance by the parties or witnesses, unless otherwise mutually agreed by the parties; rather, the arbitration shall be conducted, at the option of the party seeking relief, online, by telephone, or via written submissions alone. Any judgement rendered by the arbitrator may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction.

Revisions to the Terms

We reserve the right to revise the Terms at our sole discretion at any time. Any revisions to the Terms will be effective immediately upon posting by us. In all cases, your continued use of the Services after publication of such changes, with or without notification, constitutes binding acceptance of the revised Terms.

Severability and Waiver

If it turns out that a particular provision of these Terms is not enforceable, this will not affect any other terms. If you do not comply with these Terms, and we do not take immediate action, this does not indicate that we relinquish any rights that we may have (such as taking further action in the future).

Acceptable Use Policy

You are prohibited from using our Services to share content that:

1.  Is harmful to a child.

2.  Contains credible threats or organises acts of real-world violence. We do not allow content that creates a genuine risk of physical injury or property damage, credibly threatens people or public safety, or organises or encourages harm.

3.  Harasses others. We encourage commentary about people and matters of public interest, but abusive or otherwise inappropriate content directed at private individuals is not allowed.

4.  Violates intellectual property, privacy, or other rights. Do not share content that you do not have the right to share, claim content that you did not create as your own, or otherwise infringe or misappropriate someone else’s intellectual property or other rights. Always attribute materials used or quoted by you to the original copyright owner.

5.  Is patently false and untrue, and is written or published in any form, with the intent to mislead or harass a person, entity or agency for financial gain or to cause any injury to any person.

6.  Deceives or misleads the addressee about the origin of the message/content or knowingly and intentionally communicates any information which is patently false or misleading in nature but may reasonably be perceived as a fact; or communicates any information which is grossly offensive or menacing in nature.

7.  Contains software virus or any other computer code, file or program designed to interrupt, destroy or limit the functionality of any computer resource.

8.  Is grossly harmful, harassing, blasphemous defamatory, obscene, pornographic, paedophilic, libellous, invasive of another's privacy, hateful, or racially, ethnically objectionable, disparaging, relating to or encouraging money laundering or gambling, or otherwise unlawful in any manner whatsoever.

9.  Spams others. Do not share irrelevant or inappropriate advertising, promotional, or solicitation content.

10.  Otherwise violates these Terms. Please note that specific courses offered as part of the Services may have additional rules and requirements.

You also are not permitted to:

1.  Do anything that violates local, state, national or international law or breaches any of your contractual obligations or fiduciary duties.

2.  Share your password, let anyone access your Account, or do anything that might put your Account at risk.

3.  Attempt to access any other user's Account.

4.  Reproduce, transfer, sell, resell, or otherwise misuse any content from our Services, unless specifically authorised to do so.

5.  Access, tamper with, or use non-public areas of our systems, unless specifically authorised to do so.

6.  Break or circumvent our authentication or security measures or otherwise test the vulnerability of our systems or networks, unless specifically authorised to do so.

7.  Try to reverse engineer any portion of our Services.

8.  Try to interfere with any user, host, or network, for example by sending a virus, overloading, spamming, or mail-bombing.

9.  Use our Services to distribute malware.

10.  Impersonate or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity.

11.  Encourage or help anyone do any of the things on this list.

Copyright and Trademark Policy

THE PROVIDERS respects the intellectual property rights of our instructors, and other third parties and expects our users to do the same when using the Services. We reserve the right to suspend, disable, or terminate the Accounts of users who infringe or are charged with infringing the copyrights, trademarks, or other intellectual property rights of others.

If you believe in good faith that materials on the Services infringe your copyright, you may notify us by email and we will review your complaint. If we deem appropriate, we may remove the offending content, warn the individual who posted the content, and/or take other appropriate actions and communicate the same to you.

Privacy and Use of Personal Data

By using the Services, you agree to our Privacy Policy, the terms of which are incorporated into, and form a crucial part of, these Terms. Our Privacy Policy sets out the terms on which we process any personal or financial data we collect from you, or that you provide to us. Our Privacy Policy shall also apply to your use of our website and by using our website, you consent to such processing and you warrant that all data provided by you is accurate.

Your personal data will be used for the purposes of (a) Managing and administering programmes, examinations, certification; (b) conducting any programme-related surveys or surveys required; and (c) managing THE PROVIDERS relationship with you.

Where applicable, your personal data may include your (a) Legal Name (b) NRIC/FIN/Passport Number (c) Nationality (d) Date of Birth (e) Highest Education Attained (f) Job Title (g) Company Name (h) Contact Numbers and (i) Email Address. They may be disclosed to relevant organisations that necessarily require your personal data, such as THE PROVIDERS programme partners and third party service providers, certification awarding bodies, examination agencies and funding agencies. Your personal data will be retained by THE PROVIDERS until such time the purpose for your personal data and any other legal or business purpose are no longer served by the retention of such personal data. You understand and agree for THE PROVIDERS to collect, use and disclose your personal data for the purposes described.

Force Majeure

Neither of us shall be liable to the other for any delay or failure in performance under these Terms, other than payment obligations, arising out of a cause beyond its control and without its fault or negligence. Such causes may include, but are not limited to fires, floods, earthquakes, strikes, unavailability of necessary utilities, blackouts, acts of God, acts of declared or undeclared war, acts of regulatory agencies, or national disasters.