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    Welcome to AFRICAN CULTURAL FASHION HERITAGE ACADEMY's Legal Terms & Resource Center

    Welcome to your one-stop destination for all the policies, terms, and commitments that guide how we operate, support, and partner with you.

    At AFRICAN CULTURAL FASHION HERITAGE ACADEMY, education is our passion—but so are transparency, trust, and safety—because when you thrive, our entire community thrives too!

    Whether you’re an eager learner, an inspiring instructor, a valued partner, or a dedicated vendor, this page is here to make things clear and accessible for you. Explore our collection of terms, policies, and agreements to see how we’re working every day to make learning empowering, inclusive, and secure for everyone.

    1. AFRICAN CULTURAL FASHION HERITAGE ACADEMY Terms of Use

    Last updated: July 24, 2025

    Please review these Terms carefully, as they serve as an enforceable contract between us and contain important information about your legal rights, remedies, and obligations.

    IF YOU LIVE IN THE UNITED STATES OR CANADA, BY AGREEING TO THESE TERMS, YOU AGREE TO RESOLVE ALL DISPUTES WITH AFRICAN CULTURAL FASHION HERITAGE ACADEMY IN SMALL CLAIMS COURT OR THROUGH BINDING INDIVIDUAL ARBITRATION ONLY, AND YOU WAIVE THE RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN ANY CLASS ACTIONS AND TO HAVE CLAIMS DECIDED BY A JURY, AS EXPLAINED IN THE DISPUTE RESOLUTION SECTION.

    AFRICAN CULTURAL FASHION HERITAGE ACADEMY’s mission is to improve lives through learning. We enable anyone, anywhere to create and share educational content (instructors) and to access that educational content to learn (students). We consider our marketplace model the best way to offer valuable educational content to our users. We need rules to keep our platform and services safe for you, us, and our student and instructor community. These Terms apply to all your activities on the AFRICAN CULTURAL FASHION HERITAGE ACADEMY website, the AFRICAN CULTURAL FASHION HERITAGE ACADEMY mobile applications, our TV applications, our APIs, and other related services (“Services”).

    If you publish a course on the AFRICAN CULTURAL FASHION HERITAGE ACADEMY platform, you must also agree to the Instructor Terms. We also provide details regarding our processing of personal data of our students and instructors in our Privacy Policy. If you are using AFRICAN CULTURAL FASHION HERITAGE ACADEMY as part of your employer’s AFRICAN CULTURAL FASHION HERITAGE ACADEMY Business learning and development program, you can consult our AFRICAN CULTURAL FASHION HERITAGE ACADEMY Business Privacy Statement. Our Instructor Terms, Privacy Policy, and other AFRICAN CULTURAL FASHION HERITAGE ACADEMY policies applicable to your use of our Services are incorporated by reference into these Terms.

    Our website and apps may send communications about your browsing, app activities, and app usage to third parties who provide services to AFRICAN CULTURAL FASHION HERITAGE ACADEMY. By using our Services, you consent to these communications.

    2. Instructor Terms

    Effective as of July 25, 2025

    Welcome to AFRICAN CULTURAL FASHION HERITAGE ACADEMY (“ACFHA,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). These Instructor Terms (“Terms”) apply to all instructors (“you” or “Instructor”) who create, publish, and share content on the ACFHA platform (acfhacademy.org).

    By becoming an instructor on ACFHA, you agree to comply with these Terms, as well as our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, all of which are incorporated by reference.

    1. Instructor Responsibilities
    You are solely responsible for all content, materials, and information (“Content”) you upload, publish, or share through the ACFHA platform.

    You warrant that your Content does not infringe upon any intellectual property, privacy, or other legal rights of any third party.

    You agree to provide accurate, complete, and up-to-date information about your courses and materials.

    2. Educational Purpose Only
    All information and materials provided on acfhacademy.org, whether by ACFHA or by instructors, are intended solely for educational purposes.

    Content available on acfhacademy.org should not be interpreted as legal, financial, or professional advice.

    Users should always seek qualified professional advice for any specific legal or financial matters.

    3. No Liability
    Use of the ACFHA platform is at your own risk.

    ACFHA, its owners, affiliates, directors, and team members are not responsible for any legal claims, losses, damages, or disputes arising from the use of Content provided by instructors or any other information on acfhacademy.org.

    By using the ACFHA platform, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless ACFHA and its owners from any claims related to your Content or conduct.

    4. Compliance with Laws
    You agree to comply with all applicable local, national, and international laws and regulations in connection with your use of the ACFHA platform and your published Content.

    5. Updates and Modifications
    ACFHA reserves the right to modify, update, or revise these Instructor Terms at any time.

    Continued use of the platform after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

    If you have any questions about these Instructor Terms, please contact us at:
    📧 info@acfhacademy.org

    3. Trust and Safety at AFRICAN CULTURAL FASHION HERITAGE ACADEMY

    You agree to abide by AFRICAN CULTURAL FASHION HERITAGE ACADEMY’s policies.

    Every day, thousands of minutes of content are consumed on AFRICAN CULTURAL FASHION HERITAGE ACADEMY. This is made possible by instructors who are passionate about teaching and students who are dedicated to learning. AFRICAN CULTURAL FASHION HERITAGE ACADEMY is founded on core values centered around this exchange of knowledge. We are committed to empowering highly knowledgeable, everyday real-world experts to provide an amazing learning experience for a global community of students.

    It is up to all of us here at AFRICAN CULTURAL FASHION HERITAGE ACADEMY to live these values: instructors, students, and the AFRICAN CULTURAL FASHION HERITAGE ACADEMY team. When we live these values, we continue to create a thriving, sustainable marketplace where anyone can truly learn anything online — and enjoy the process.

    Who forms our community?

    Students:
    Our students come to AFRICAN CULTURAL FASHION HERITAGE ACADEMY to experience engaging, high-quality learning where they have access to a diverse range of topics from real-world experts who actively practice these skills.

    Instructors:
    Our instructors are an inspiring group who love to teach. They join AFRICAN CULTURAL FASHION HERITAGE ACADEMY because of the opportunity to reach learners around the world, and for access to the tools, platform, and support that help them build high-quality courses.

    What are the ground rules?

    a. Don’t spam
    Students join AFRICAN CULTURAL FASHION HERITAGE ACADEMY to have a safe and engaging learning experience, and instructors teach because they’re passionate about sharing knowledge. Instructors: Once you’re on the AFRICAN CULTURAL FASHION HERITAGE ACADEMY platform, don’t promote unrelated products or spam others with unsolicited offers or messages.

    b. Don’t game the system
    For instructors: Don’t direct AFRICAN CULTURAL FASHION HERITAGE ACADEMY students away from the platform, look for loopholes, or push the boundaries of what’s allowed. We all benefit from a shared, active student community. Gaming the system undermines trust and harms everyone.

    For students: Don’t harass instructors, request free coupons, or offer reviews in exchange for perks. Our community relies on genuine, respectful engagement and honest feedback to help others choose the right courses.

    c. Keep it professional
    Our instructors actively collaborate and communicate, and students and instructors engage in vibrant discussions throughout the learning journey. We ask everyone to communicate professionally, honestly, and respectfully with fellow students, instructors, and AFRICAN CULTURAL FASHION HERITAGE ACADEMY staff. We are committed to keeping this platform free from harassment.

    Be a positive member of the AFRICAN CULTURAL FASHION HERITAGE ACADEMY community: never request personal information, never make unsolicited or unwanted contact off-platform, and do not present unoriginal content as your own.

    d. If you see something, say something
    If you see or experience anything that appears to violate these guidelines, or if you’re unsure about a policy, please report it directly or contact us at policy@acfhacademy.org. Our team will carefully review every report to decide whether there has been a policy violation.

    4. Trust & Safety FAQ – AFRICAN CULTURAL FASHION HERITAGE ACADEMY

    Why are there rules in the first place?

    AFRICAN CULTURAL FASHION HERITAGE ACADEMY is committed to ensuring that students enjoy a safe and engaging learning environment, while instructors are set up for success. Our rules exist to protect the quality of the student learning experience and to enable positive, respectful, and healthy interactions between instructors and students.

    You’ll receive an email from policy@acfhacademy.org explaining the strike, the reason why you received it, and the consequences. We aim to be thoughtful and fair when determining if there’s a policy violation and how we apply consequences. You’ll have the opportunity to provide context, ask questions, and speak with someone on our team — we’re here to help.

    Additionally, you may see that certain features have been disabled when you try to use them, along with a notification that your access to the feature has been temporarily suspended on some or all of your courses due to a policy violation.

    If your co-instructor has a strike, then all courses taught by that co-instructor will be affected. Only the courses you share with the co-instructor will be impacted.

    If you remove your co-instructor who has a strike, and you yourself don’t have a strike, your course will return to having all its features fully enabled.

    We re-evaluate the strikes on your account on a six-month rolling basis.

    We rely on reports from our students and instructors who contact us at policy@acfhacademy.org or flag abuse directly on the platform. In addition, our team proactively monitors on-platform activity and may reach out to students and instructors if we identify potential policy violations.

    In most cases, instructors will experience a linear escalation: typically a warning followed by up to three strikes. If there are more than three strikes, we may remove access to AFRICAN CULTURAL FASHION HERITAGE ACADEMY and un-list the instructor’s courses from the platform. However, for severe violations, we reserve the right to escalate consequences immediately.

    5. Instructor Code of Conduct

    As a global destination for online learning, AFRICAN CULTURAL FASHION HERITAGE ACADEMY works to connect people through knowledge. To foster a diverse and inclusive learning environment, we expect instructors to maintain a high standard of conduct both on and off the AFRICAN CULTURAL FASHION HERITAGE ACADEMY platform, in line with our values. Together, we can build a truly safe, welcoming, and respectful space for everyone.

    Instructors who are found to be engaging in, or censured for, activities that could negatively impact user trust will face a review of their account status. This includes, but is not limited to:

    • Criminal or harmful conduct

    • Hateful or discriminatory conduct or speech

    • Spreading disinformation or misinformation

    When investigating allegations of instructor misconduct, AFRICAN CULTURAL FASHION HERITAGE ACADEMY’s Trust & Safety Team will consider a range of factors, including:

    • The nature of the offense

    • The gravity of the offense

    • Related legal or disciplinary proceedings

    • Any demonstrated patterns of concerning behavior

    • The extent to which the conduct is connected to the individual’s role as an instructor

    • The life circumstances and age of the individual at the time of the offense

    • The time elapsed since the activity occurred

    • Demonstrated efforts made toward rehabilitation

    We understand everyone can make mistakes. At AFRICAN CULTURAL FASHION HERITAGE ACADEMY, we believe that anyone, anywhere, can build a better life through access to education. Any inquiries into instructor conduct handled by the Trust & Safety Team will focus on evaluating the ongoing impact and risks to learners and to the broader platform.

    6. Escalation Process for Policy Violations

    Our students and instructors are typically responsible, positive members of the community. We understand that everyone can make mistakes, and sometimes you may simply be unaware of the rules.

    If an instructor violates a policy, they will first receive a simple warning. We will also provide resources to help them better understand our policies and be successful on AFRICAN CULTURAL FASHION HERITAGE ACADEMY.

    If we see further violations of any of our policies, there will be progressively more serious consequences in the form of “strikes.” The escalation process is as follows:

    • Warning → An email from Trust & Safety explaining the violation and our policies

    • Strike 1 → Suspension of announcement and direct messaging privileges for one month

    • Strike 2 → Courses blocked from active promotions for one month + suspension of announcement and direct messaging privileges for one month

    • Strike 3 → Courses blocked from new enrollments for one month + suspension of announcement and direct messaging privileges for one month

    • Ban → Account and course materials permanently removed from the platform

    These strikes apply at the course level. All instructors and co-instructors associated with the course or courses in violation will see their features disabled for that specific course.

    Please note: we reserve the right to escalate strikes based on the severity of the violation and the instructor’s past behavior. Strikes are re-evaluated on a six-month rolling basis, but instructors with an ongoing history of policy violations may ultimately face permanent removal from the AFRICAN CULTURAL FASHION HERITAGE ACADEMY platform.

    When applying strikes or taking actions against accounts, AFRICAN CULTURAL FASHION HERITAGE ACADEMY ensures that all decisions include an assessment of all relevant facts and circumstances available to us, and considers the rights and legitimate interests of all parties involved — including the fundamental rights of service recipients.

    In the case of an account ban, instructors may submit an appeal within six months of our initial decision by replying to the email conveying the decision or by emailing policy@acfhacademy.org. Outside of that timeframe, appeals may not be considered.

     

    We strongly encourage instructors to proactively review and follow AFRICAN CULTURAL FASHION HERITAGE ACADEMY policies to maintain a positive and compliant presence on the platform.

    7. Rules Against Manipulating or Influencing the Review System

    It can be challenging to gather meaningful feedback on new courses, especially as a new instructor. You are welcome to ask for feedback — but it’s important to engage students appropriately and ethically.

    Rules When Asking for Reviews

    • Instructors must not indicate what type of rating or review a student should leave, or suggest specific details to include.

    • Instructors may not dictate what medium students should use to express different types of feedback.

    • Instructors are strictly prohibited from trading reviews with other instructors.

    • Instructors must decline any offer from a student to provide a positive review in exchange for goods or services, and should report such offers.

    • Instructors must never attempt to systematically reward students for leaving positive reviews.

    How to Ask for Reviews (Allowed Examples):

    ✅ “Please give me feedback on my course by writing a review!”
    ✅ “I really hope you found this course valuable, but either way, please leave a review and share your experience.”
    ✅ “Tell me what you think! Write a review when you can. I’m also available for questions — send me a direct message anytime.”

    How NOT to Ask for Reviews (Prohibited Examples):

    ❌ “If you liked the course, please give me a 5-star review!”
    ❌ “If you did NOT like the course, please send me a direct message instead of leaving a review.”
    ❌ “I worked very hard on this course and I hope you’ll leave a positive review about your experience.”
    ❌ “If you leave a (5-star) review, I’ll give you my next course free!”

    Major Violations

    The following activities are considered serious breaches of trust with AFRICAN CULTURAL FASHION HERITAGE ACADEMY students and may result in permanent removal of the offending course and/or the instructor from the AFRICAN CULTURAL FASHION HERITAGE ACADEMY platform:

    • Purchased reviews (reviews given in exchange for money)

    • Incentivized reviews, including offers of free or discounted courses

    • Multiple reviews from a single source (e.g., one user enrolling multiple times)

    • Reviews generated by bots, scripts, or other artificial methods

    When an instructor clearly acts against the spirit of AFRICAN CULTURAL FASHION HERITAGE ACADEMY’s policies in an attempt to game the system — or when there’s a severe negative impact on the student experience — it will be considered a violation of our policies.

    8. 📜 Copyright Policy

    Effective Date: July 25, 2025

    AFRICAN CULTURAL FASHION HERITAGE ACADEMY (“ACFHA”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) respects the intellectual property rights of instructors, students, and all content owners. We expect our community members to do the same. This Copyright Policy outlines how we handle copyright issues and what you must know as a user of acfhacademy.org.

    a. Ownership of Content

    Instructors retain ownership of the content they create and publish on ACFHA. By uploading content, you grant ACFHA the rights necessary to host, distribute, and promote your content as described in our [Terms of Use]. You must ensure you own or have secured the rights, licenses, and permissions to use all content, materials, images, videos, and audio you upload to our platform.

    b. Respecting Third-Party Copyrights

    You agree not to upload, share, or distribute any content that infringes on the copyrights, trademarks, or other intellectual property rights of third parties. Using copyrighted material (including music, videos, images, or text) without permission is strictly prohibited.

    c. Reporting Copyright Infringement (DMCA Process)

    If you believe that content hosted on ACFHA infringes your copyright, please notify us in writing. In accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and other applicable laws, we will respond promptly to valid takedown notices.

    To submit a copyright infringement claim, provide our Copyright Agent with the following information:

    • A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on their behalf.

    • Identification of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed.

    • Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing, including its location on ACFHA (URL or course link).

    • Your contact information, including your name, address, phone number, and email.

    • A statement that you have a good-faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.

    • A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information you provided is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on behalf of the owner.

    Submit your notice to:
    📧 copyright@acfhacademy.org
    📬 [Your physical mailing address, if you have one for legal notices]

    d. Counter-Notification

    If you believe your content was removed or disabled by mistake or misidentification, you may submit a counter-notification. To be valid, your counter-notification must include:

    • Your physical or electronic signature.

    • Identification of the content that has been removed or disabled and where it appeared before removal.

    • A statement under penalty of perjury that you believe in good faith that the content was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification.

    • Your name, address, phone number, and email address.

    • A statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the courts in your legal jurisdiction, and that you will accept service of process from the person who provided the original infringement notification.

    We may restore the removed content if the original claimant does not file a court action within ten (10) business days.

    e. Repeat Infringers

    ACFHA has a policy of terminating, in appropriate circumstances, accounts of instructors or users who are repeat infringers of intellectual property rights.

    f. Questions

    If you have any questions about this Copyright Policy, please contact us at:
    📧 copyright@acfhacademy.org

    Thank you for helping us maintain a respectful and legally compliant learning environment.

    9. Course Description: Rules & Guidelines

    To deliver a consistent and high-quality learning experience for students, AFRICAN CULTURAL FASHION HERITAGE ACADEMY courses must meet minimum standards for approval. Our Quality Review Team will work with you to help get your course approved when it is submitted for review. We reserve the right to re-review courses if instructors violate these standards at any time.

    In the course description:

    • Do not include images, external links, or links to other courses on AFRICAN CULTURAL FASHION HERITAGE ACADEMY.

    • Do not include coupon codes, coupon links, course referral links, or mentions of discounts (per our rules and guidelines).

    Disclosing the use of audiovisual promotions in your course content

    If you include an advertisement or promotion for any product or service in your course content or Bonus Lecture — such as promotions for other courses, content offered outside of AFRICAN CULTURAL FASHION HERITAGE ACADEMY, affiliate links, or discounted software covered in the course — you must clearly disclose this in your course description.

    • Use the phrase: “this course contains a promotion.”

    • Other acceptable alternatives include: “this course contains ads” or “this course contains promotional materials.”

    • Recommendation: place the disclosure at the end of your course description for clarity.

    Important Compliance Reminder

    Instructors must comply with, and must not attempt to circumvent, AFRICAN CULTURAL FASHION HERITAGE ACADEMY’s [Terms of Use] and Trust & Safety Policies, including all obligations and restrictions related to audiovisual promotions.

    Escalation Policy

    Learn what happens when there is a violation of our policies by reviewing our Policy Escalation Process.

    10. External Links and Coupon Code Warnings

    At AFRICAN CULTURAL FASHION HERITAGE ACADEMY, our mission is to be the best place to teach and learn online. To achieve this mission and ensure our students have an exceptional educational experience, we ask our instructors to follow our core guidelines when creating courses and communicating with students.

    If our system detects that you are attempting to add content that may violate these guidelines, you may receive one or more automated warnings asking you to review, edit, or remove parts of your content. Below are some common reasons why you might encounter such warnings.

    Links or Coupons for Other AFRICAN CULTURAL FASHION HERITAGE ACADEMY Courses

    If a link or coupon code is detected that refers to other courses on AFRICAN CULTURAL FASHION HERITAGE ACADEMY, a warning will notify you that such content is not permitted in that location.

    11. Instructor Identity Verification Process – Frequently Asked Questions

    To maintain the integrity of our learning community, all instructors must verify their identity before they can publish a course on the AFRICAN CULTURAL FASHION HERITAGE ACADEMY marketplace. This article answers frequently asked questions regarding the instructor identity verification process.

    Learn more about the automated instructor identity verification process.
    Frequently Asked Questions
    Do I need to complete verification every time I submit a new course for review?

    Identity verification is typically only required once per account. Some instructors may be prompted to complete the process again if there are flags identified in account activity or course content.

    We partner with trusted third-party vendors who utilize licensed data sources including credit bureaus, electoral rolls, government-issued public and private records, telephone/utility records, and watch lists to verify the information you provide.

    Please see AFRICAN CULTURAL FASHION HERITAGE ACADEMY’s Privacy Policy for details on all types of account data and how it is managed.

    All instructors must be verified to publish courses on AFRICAN CULTURAL FASHION HERITAGE ACADEMY. If the process is not completed by the specified deadline, any associated courses and accounts will be frozen. If you have any difficulty, please contact policy@acfhacademy.org with your questions.

    Yes. Once you have successfully completed verification, please submit your course for review through the course management dashboard.

    No. Only the course owner must complete verification before the course can be submitted for review.

    No. This requirement applies only to instructors on the public marketplace.

    Yes. All published instructors are required to complete the verification process to help ensure the integrity of the marketplace.

    While you can create an account under a pen name or pseudonym, you may be asked to complete additional verification if it differs from your legal name.

    Please note: Except for your instructor account name, all other information in your profile must be accurate to complete the verification process.

    [Learn how to update your profile information]

    If you submit a business name, we may need to contact a company representative to verify your association with that business. This may result in a longer verification process.

    No. Using a profile picture of another person, including stock images or AI-generated images, is not permitted.

    According to our Terms of Use, you must be at least 18 years old to create an account on AFRICAN CULTURAL FASHION HERITAGE ACADEMY.

    If you are above the required age for consent to use online services where you live, you may publish a paid course through a legal guardian’s account with their consent during the verification process. If we discover an account that violates these rules, we will terminate it.

    12. Communication Tools: Rules and Guidelines

    AFRICAN CULTURAL FASHION HERITAGE ACADEMY provides a variety of ways for instructors and students to communicate with each other. These tools help instructors engage with students and answer questions about the course content.

    These communication tools are designed to increase student engagement and support learning. They are not intended to be used for marketing or selling to the AFRICAN CULTURAL FASHION HERITAGE ACADEMY community. We offer separate marketing tools that instructors may use for promotional purposes.

    When instructors misuse communication tools, it can cause students to unsubscribe or disengage from the platform, which harms the entire community.

    What are Communication Tools?

    Educational Announcements:
    These are used exclusively by instructors to provide educational content that supplements the course material. While instructors can include links to free, relevant educational content, announcements should not be used for marketing or promotions.
    [Learn how our top instructors use educational announcements effectively here.]
    [Get detailed guidelines on what instructors can and cannot do with educational announcements here.]

    Direct Messaging:
    Students and instructors can use this tool to ask and answer questions about course content. It is intended for 1:1 learning and to provide dedicated feedback about the course — not for promotion or marketing to students.
    [Get detailed guidelines on what instructors can and cannot do with Direct Messaging here.]
    Note: Direct messaging is not available in free courses.

    Q&A:
    This tool serves as a forum where students can engage with each other and the instructor in discussions about the course content. Instructors can also use it to reinforce material covered within the course. Like the other tools, Q&A should not be used for marketing or promotion.
    [Learn how to use the instructor Q&A dashboard here.]

    Escalation Policy

    Learn what happens when there is a violation of our policies [here].

     

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