Education DevOps Agreement

Education DevOps Agreement

Parties and Effective Date

This Education DevOps Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into by and between the Educational Institution and the Participant identified below. Effective Date:

Participant Information

Date of Birth:    Student ID:

Participant is a minor: Check if applicable

Program Scope and Services

The Educational Institution will provide instruction, supervised lab access, infrastructure and mentorship in DevOps practices, including but not limited to continuous integration, continuous delivery, infrastructure as code, containerization, monitoring, and security best practices. Participant will engage in coursework, hands-on projects, and assessments leading to academic or certificate recognition as described in this Agreement.

Program Start Date:    Program End Date:

Fees, Payment, and Refunds

Participant agrees to pay tuition and any applicable fees. All fees are due in accordance with the selected payment plan. The Institution's refund and withdrawal policies apply as set forth below.

Refunds: Partial refunds may be issued for withdrawals under institutional policy. No refunds will be issued for misconduct-based terminations. Participant acknowledges responsibility for fees until withdrawal is processed by the Institution.

Access, Credentials, and Security

The Institution will provision accounts and limited infrastructure access for instructional purposes. Participant must safeguard credentials, enable any required multi-factor authentication, comply with institutional security policies, and promptly report suspected account compromise.

Participant is prohibited from using institutional infrastructure for unauthorized production workloads, bulk data scraping, penetration testing without written authorization, or other activities that jeopardize system integrity.

Code of Conduct and Acceptable Use

Participant agrees to adhere to the Institution's code of conduct and acceptable use policies. Participant acknowledges disciplinary measures, up to and including suspension or termination from the program, for violations including but not limited to data exfiltration, unauthorized access, harassment, or academic dishonesty.

I acknowledge and accept the Code of Conduct and Acceptable Use policies:

Intellectual Property and Deliverables

Unless otherwise agreed in writing, Participant retains ownership of original works created solely by Participant. Participant grants the Institution a perpetual, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, and display deliverables for educational, accreditation, and promotional purposes. Works created jointly with institutional resources or under directed projects may be owned or licensed differently as specified in project agreements.

Participant asserts that any third-party code or resources used in deliverables are properly licensed and will provide attribution and license documentation as required by the Instructor.

Data Protection and Confidentiality

The Institution will process Participant personal data for program administration. Participant will not disclose confidential information obtained through access to institutional systems or third-party projects. Confidential information must be handled consistent with institutional policies and relevant laws.

I consent to collection and use of my personal data for program administration and acknowledge the Institution's right to retain technical logs for security and auditing:

Liability, Indemnification, and Insurance

The Institution's liability for claims arising from this Agreement is limited to direct damages not to exceed the tuition paid for the program term. The Institution is not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages. Participant agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Institution and its employees from claims arising from Participant's misuse of systems or breach of this Agreement.

Termination and Suspension

The Institution may suspend or terminate Participant's access for cause, including violations of acceptable use or safety concerns. Participant may withdraw in accordance with institutional policies. Termination does not relieve Participant of outstanding financial obligations incurred prior to termination.

Academic Credit, Assessment, and Completion

Program completion, grading, and awarding of academic credit or certificates are governed by institutional assessment criteria. Participant must meet attendance, project, and examination standards set forth by the Instructor to receive credit or certificate.

Prerequisites and Equipment

Participant confirms the following prerequisites and responsibilities:

Prior working knowledge of Linux/UNIX systems

Basic scripting or programming experience

Participant will maintain an appropriate device and internet connection for remote labs:

Emergency Contact and Medical Considerations

Warranties and Representations

Each party represents that it has the authority to enter this Agreement. Participant warrants that work submitted is original or appropriately licensed. The Institution warrants that instructional services will be delivered by qualified personnel in accordance with institutional standards.

Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

This Agreement is governed by the laws of the jurisdiction in which the Educational Institution is located. The parties will first attempt to resolve disputes through institutional complaint procedures; unresolved disputes may be submitted to mediation or the competent courts as permitted by law.

Amendment and Entire Agreement

This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the parties concerning its subject matter and supersedes prior agreements. Any amendment must be in writing and signed by authorized representatives of both parties.

Participant Acknowledgment

By signing below, Participant (and Parent/Guardian, if applicable) acknowledges receipt of program materials, understands the policies and obligations in this Agreement, and consents to participate under the stated terms.

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