This Terms of Use Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into between Extern Inc., a Delaware corporation with its principal office at 1412 Broadway, Suite 21A22, New York, NY 10018 (“Extern Inc.”), and the individual user (“User”). By accessing or using Extern Inc.’s platform, including accepting any externships offered, the User agrees to the following terms and conditions.
1. Definitions.
For the purposes of this Agreement:
2. Purpose of the Platform
Extern Inc.’s platform provides Users with educational experiences, exposure to professional environments, skill development, and industry-specific knowledge. Externships are designed to provide learning experiences that align with the User’s academic curriculum and career goals. Participation on the platform allows Users to find externship opportunities that advance a User’s education. Externships are for the User’s own express benefit, not for the benefit of Extern Inc. or Host Companies.
3. Non-Employment Relationship
Participation in externships or other activities on the platform does not create an employment relationship between a User and Extern Inc. or Host Companies. Users acknowledge that:
4. Intellectual Property
Although the purpose of Extern Inc.’s platform is to provide access to educational experiences and training that benefit a User, the User may develop or contribute to Work Product. All Work Product created by Users on the platform, whether individually or collaboratively, shall be the sole and exclusive property of Extern Inc. Users agree to assign, hereby irrevocably transfer and assign, all rights, title, and interest in any Work Product to Extern Inc., including intellectual property rights. Users agree to execute any necessary documentation to formalize this assignment.
5. Confidentiality
Users may have access to Confidential Information during participation in externships or other platform activities. Users agree to:
A breach of this confidentiality provision may result in immediate termination of platform access and legal action.
6. Acceptable Use Policy
Users agree to use Extern Inc.’s platform responsibly and in accordance with applicable laws. Prohibited activities include, but are not limited to:
Violation of this policy may result in immediate termination of platform access.
7. Duration and Learning Focus
Externships typically last between 4-12 weeks and are designed to provide project-based learning experiences with clear educational outcomes. This duration ensures that the focus remains on a User’s skill development and beneficial learning, while also accommodating the User’s academic commitments.
8. No Guaranteed Rewards
Extern Inc. may offer non-monetary rewards, certifications, or recognition at its discretion. These rewards are tied to educational achievements and project completion, not to productivity, and are not guaranteed.
9. Indemnification
User agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Extern Inc. and its directors, officers, employees, service providers, representatives, parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, successors and assigns against any and all claims, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, arising out of or in connection with User’s (a) use or access of Extern Inc’s platform, or (b) breach of this Agreement.
10. Dispute Resolution; Agreement to Arbitrate
Any dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be resolved through binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association in Wilmington, Delaware. The arbitrator’s decision will be final and binding on all parties, with costs equally shared unless otherwise determined.
11. Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to conflict of law principles.
12. Limitation of Liability
Extern Inc. shall not be liable for any incidental, consequential, or indirect damages arising from User participation on the platform, including loss of data, profits, or employment opportunities.
13. Termination
Extern Inc. reserves the right to terminate any User’s access to the platform for violations of this Agreement, unacceptable performance, or breaches of the Acceptable Use Policy. Upon termination, Users must return all Confidential Information and other property belonging to Extern Inc. and Host Companies and immediately cease all use of Confidential Information.
14. Force Majeure
Extern Inc. shall not be liable for any delays or failures to perform due to circumstances beyond its control, such as natural disasters, war, or governmental restrictions.
15. Severability
If any provision of this Agreement is deemed invalid, the remaining provisions shall remain enforceable.
16. Entire Agreement
This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the User and Extern Inc. regarding use of the platform, superseding all prior agreements or communications, whether written or oral. Any modifications must be in writing and signed by both parties.
17. Acknowledgment
By accessing and using the platform, the User acknowledges that they have read, understood, and agree to abide by the terms of this Agreement.
Contact. You may contact us at the following address: 1412 Broadway, Floor 21, New York, New York 10018, US
Effective Date of Terms of Service: November 6, 2024
