SECURITY MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT COURSE PARTICIPANT AGREEMENT
This Consultant Agreement (the “Agreement”) is made and entered into as of the date of execution (the “Effective Date”) by and between Head of Security LLC (“HS”), a security management consulting firm with its principal place of business located at 332 South Michigan Ave, Ste 121-L487, Chicago, IL 60604, and the Participant (“Customer”), who is enrolling in the Head of Security Security Management Consultant course.
1. Acceptance of Agreement
By signing up for the Head of Security Security Management Consultant course through the HS website, the Participant acknowledges that they have read, understood, and agreed to all the terms and conditions outlined in this Agreement. Enrollment in the course and payment of course fees constitute full acceptance of this Agreement, and no further signature is required for the Agreement to be binding.
2. Independent Contractor Status
The Participant acknowledges that certification does not constitute employment with the Company. The Participant is an independent contractor and not an employee, agent, or representative of the Company. The Participant shall not have the authority to act as an agent of the Company or bind the Company in any manner.
3. Scope of Services
HS agrees to provide the Participant with access to the Security Management Consultant course (the “Services”), which includes training, course materials, assessments, and certification upon successful completion. The Participant acknowledges that HS is providing educational services only and that HS is not responsible for the Participant's business practices or actions taken after course completion.
4. Certification
Upon successful completion of the course, the Participant will be certified for a period of one (1) year. The Participant must renew their certification by successfully completing a renewal assessment based on any updated course content. HS reserves the right to update the course content periodically, and the Participant is responsible for familiarizing themselves with any changes.
5. Limitation of Liability
The Participant acknowledges that HS is not responsible for any actions, omissions, negligence, or misconduct by the Participant in any professional endeavors. The Participant agrees that HS shall not be held liable for any damages, losses, or legal claims arising out of the Participant's use of the training materials or the performance of security management consulting services.
6. Intellectual Property and Use of Course Materials
All materials provided as part of the course are the exclusive intellectual property of HS. The Participant is granted a limited, revocable license to access and use the materials solely for personal, educational purposes. The Participant may not copy, distribute, rebrand, or otherwise use the materials for commercial purposes without prior written consent from HS. The Participant agrees that the intellectual property rights of HS, including course content and proprietary methods, shall remain the exclusive property of HS indefinitely.
7. Use of Certification and Branding
The Participant is authorized to use the certification and associated materials (e.g., logos, branding) in their marketing and professional activities, provided such use is in compliance with the Company's guidelines. The Participant agrees not to misrepresent their certification status or the nature of their relationship with the Company.
8. Non-Compete
For a period of two (2) years following the completion of the course, the Participant agrees not to engage in any business activities that directly compete with HS or offer any consulting, courses, or services that use the proprietary methods and materials obtained from HS.
9. Non-Disclosure
The Participant agrees that they will not disclose any proprietary information, trade secrets, or course materials of HS to any third parties. This obligation to maintain confidentiality will continue indefinitely, regardless of whether the Participant remains certified or continues to be involved with HS in any capacity.
10. Restrictions on Course Material Usage
The Participant agrees that they are not allowed to use any of the material presented in this course for their own purposes or for monetary gain outside of their consulting activities as a Security Management Consultant certified by Head of Security LLC.
11. Refund Policy
Refunds will only be issued if requested within 24 hours of purchase and the Participant has not yet started the course. “Started” means opening the course or viewing any course material. If it is determined that the Participant has started the course, no refund will be issued.
12. Indemnification
The Participant agrees to indemnify and hold harmless HS, its officers, employees, and affiliates from any claims, damages, liabilities, or expenses, including reasonable attorney’s fees, arising from any breach of this Agreement or the Participant’s actions as a security management consultant after completing the course.
13. Termination of Access
HS reserves the right to terminate the Participant’s access to course materials and revoke certification if the Participant breaches any terms of this Agreement. Upon termination, the Participant shall cease all use of any proprietary course materials and return or destroy any copies in their possession.
14. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois, without regard to any principles of conflicts of law. All disputes arising out of or related to this Agreement shall be exclusively litigated in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, or the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. Both HS and the Participant consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue of these courts, and each party waives any right to challenge the jurisdiction or venue of these courts.
15. Attorneys’ Fees and Costs
In the event that either party brings an action to enforce any provision of this Agreement, including any suit seeking injunctive relief to enforce the restrictive covenants contained herein, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover reasonable costs, expenses, and attorneys’ fees from the non-prevailing party.
16. Modifications to the Agreement
HS reserves the right to update or modify the terms of this Agreement at any time. Any changes or updates will be posted on the HS website, and the Participant will be notified of the changes via email or through the course platform. Updates to this Agreement will become binding and effective upon the Participant’s next renewal of their certification or upon enrollment in any additional courses offered by HS.
17. Entire Agreement
This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the parties with respect to the subject matter herein and supersedes all prior agreements or understandings. Except as provided in Section 16, any modifications to this Agreement must be in writing and signed by both parties.
Electronic Signature and Agreement
By completing the registration process and enrolling in the course through the HS website, the Participant agrees that this electronic acceptance constitutes a binding signature to this Agreement.