Terms of Service

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of the website http://cericmethod.com (“Website”), owned and operated by Bjorn and Associates LLC (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using this Website, you agree to these Terms.

Overview

Thank you for using CericMethod.com as a resource for learning the CERIC Method and developing skills in critically reading scientific research. We strive to provide clear, high-quality educational content and a structured learning experience.

Acceptance of terms

By accessing or using this Website, including registering for courses or interacting with content, you agree to comply with these Terms. If you do not agree, you should not use the Website.

Intellectual property

All content on this Website, including text, graphics, logos, course materials, and design elements, is the property of Bjorn and Associates LLC and is protected by United States copyright law and international treaties.

You may:

  • Access and use content for personal, educational, and non-commercial purposes

You may not:

  • Copy, reproduce, distribute, or modify content without prior written permission
  • Use content for commercial purposes without authorization
  • Republish materials from this Website in any form without permission

Requests for permission may be directed to query at bjornandassociates dot com

The look and feel of the Website, including layout, color schemes, and graphical elements, are protected and may not be replicated.

Trademarks

CericMethod.com and associated logos are trademarks of Bjorn and Associates LLC. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

User registration and LearnDash LMS access

To access course content provided through LearnDash LMS, users must create an account.

During registration, users are required to provide:

  • First name
  • Last name
  • Email address

By registering, you agree to:

  • Provide accurate and complete information
  • Maintain the confidentiality of your login credentials
  • Be responsible for all activity under your account

We use this information to:

  • Provide access to course materials
  • Track progress and completion
  • Issue certificates
  • Communicate regarding your enrollment and support

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that contain false information or violate these Terms.

Educational use and limitations

The content on this Website is provided for educational purposes only. Completion of courses or receipt of a certificate does not constitute professional certification, licensure, or endorsement unless explicitly stated.

Acceptable us

You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes.

You may not:

  • Post false, misleading, or inaccurate information
  • Use the Website to solicit business unrelated to its intended purpose
  • Collect or harvest personal data from other users
  • Use automated tools (bots, scrapers, etc.) to access or extract data
  • Interfere with the operation or security of the Website
  • Upload or distribute harmful, offensive, or unlawful content

Security

Users are prohibited from attempting to breach Website security, including:

  • Accessing data not intended for them
  • Attempting to test or exploit vulnerabilities
  • Disrupting services (e.g., through overload or malicious activity)
  • Sending unauthorized or unsolicited communications

Violations may result in termination of access and potential legal action.

User-generated content

If you submit content (such as comments or course-related materials), you are responsible for its accuracy and legality. We reserve the right to remove content at our discretion.

Third-party links and content

The Website may include links to third-party websites or embedded content. These are provided for convenience only. We do not control or endorse third-party content and are not responsible for their practices.

Privacy

Your use of the Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy. Please review it to understand how your information is collected and used.

Use by minors

This Website is intended for users aged 18 and older. Users aged 16–17 may use the Website only with parental or guardian consent.

Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to the Website at any time, without notice, for conduct that violates these Terms or is otherwise harmful to the Website or other users.

Disclaimer

You use this Website at your own risk. The materials provided are offered “as is” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

We do not guarantee that:

  • The Website will be uninterrupted or error-free
  • Defects will be corrected
  • The Website or servers are free from harmful components

We do not warrant the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any content.

Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Bjorn and Associates LLC shall not be liable for any damages arising from your use of the Website, including direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.

Governing law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Hawaii, USA, without regard to conflict-of-laws principles. Any disputes shall be resolved within the appropriate courts of that jurisdiction.

Changes to these terms

We may revise these Terms at any time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

Contact

If you have questions about these Terms, contact:

Bjorn and Associates LLC

Website: http://cericmethod.com

Email query at bjornandassociates dot com