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University of Phoenix Social Media Generated Content Terms of Use

1. Introduction

The University of Phoenix, Inc. (“UOPX”) may contact social media users to request permission to feature content that users have publicly shared. You are reading this because UOPX has requested your permission to use your social media content across our platforms, including websites, social media channels, and promotional materials.

By responding with the hashtag #YesUOPX or providing other forms of consent, you agree to these Terms of Use.

2. Scope of Use

UOPX utilizes a limited number of service providers to collect and transmit user-generated content ("User Content") from social media sites. This content, which may include photos, text, graphics, audio, video, location information, and comments, will be used in connection with UOPX’s business activities, including but not limited to product features, marketing, promotions, advertising, and consumer engagement.

User Content may be featured on:

  • The UOPX website and affiliated sites (collectively, the “Site”),
  • Social media platforms,
  • Promotional materials,
  • Other properties and platforms (collectively, the “UOPX Properties”).

3. License Grant

By granting permission to use your User Content, you provide the following license to UOPX and its affiliates, service providers, and partners (collectively, the “Licensed Parties”):

* A worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, fully paid-up, non-exclusive, transferable, sublicensable license to use, reproduce, display, distribute, transmit, modify, and create derivative works from your User Content for any purpose, including commercial use.

* The Licensed Parties may use your content in any format, media, or channel, now known or later developed, without any obligation to provide you with compensation. You also authorize the Licensed Parties to use your name, username, likeness, image, and other identifying information, such as your voice, in connection with the use of your User Content. You understand the Licensed Parties may, or may not, use your User Content, or any portion of it, in its sole discretion.

4. User Representations and Warranties

By providing User Content, you represent and warrant that:

  • You are the owner or have obtained all necessary rights, permissions, and licenses to grant the rights outlined in these Terms.
  • The content you submit does not infringe upon any third-party intellectual property, privacy, publicity, moral, or other rights, and does not violate any applicable laws or regulations.
  • You are at least 18 years of age and not a minor in the jurisdiction where you reside.
  • The User Content is not defamatory, obscene, hateful, or otherwise unlawful.

You agree to indemnify and hold the Licensed Parties harmless from any liability arising from claims regarding the Licensed Parties' use of your User Content as permitted by these Terms.

5. Confidentiality and Data Privacy

All User Content submitted to UOPX is considered non-confidential, and UOPX has no obligation to maintain its confidentiality.

You acknowledge and agree that:

  • UOPX may collect, use, disclose, transfer, and process your personal information in connection with the use of your User Content, as outlined in UOPX’s Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws.
  • Your personal information may be transferred to servers or third parties located outside of your country of residence for processing.

If you do not agree to these terms, please refrain from providing User Content.

6. Intellectual Property Rights

All materials on the Site, UOPX Services, or UOPX Properties are protected by intellectual property laws, including copyright and trademark laws. Granting permission for the use of your User Content does not transfer ownership of any proprietary rights to UOPX.

7. Modifications to Terms of Use

UOPX reserves the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time by posting updated terms. You are encouraged to review the Terms each time you submit User Content. Continued use of the Site or Services after any changes to the Terms constitutes your acceptance of such changes.

8. Content Removal and Complaints

UOPX reserves the right to remove any User Content from its platforms for any reason. If you believe that any content, including your User Content, infringes upon someone’s intellectual property rights, please refer to the UOPX Copyright Policy: UOPX Copyright Policy.

9. Additional Terms

  • These Terms of Use apply to the Site, UOPX Properties, and Services in relation to User Content. Additional terms, guidelines, or rules may apply to specific aspects of UOPX Services, and by providing User Content, you agree to be bound by those additional terms, including those outlined at UOPX Terms.

10. Miscellaneous

  • Assignment: These Terms are personal to you and cannot be assigned or transferred by you without UOPX’s written consent.
  • Waiver: Failure by UOPX to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
  • Severability: If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid by a court, the invalidity of that provision will not affect the validity of the remaining provisions.

11. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Arizona, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any legal actions arising from these Terms will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Phoenix, Arizona.