Terms of Use
Last update/revision: 27th of February, 2023
This website (“Site”) is owned and operated by ABA Made Simple, LLC (ABAMS). Use of this site is subject to compliance with these Terms of Use (“Terms”). You are required to review and abide by Site Terms and Conditions These Terms are subject to change without notice at the sole discretion of ABA Made Simple, LLC. By accessing this Site, you agree to the following:
I. Privacy Policy
Terms of Agreement
This privacy policy ("Policy") will help you understand how ABA Made Simple, LLC ("us", "we", "our") uses and protects the data you provide to us when you visit and use and/or ("website," "service," “site”).
We reserve the right to change this policy at any given time, of which we will attempt, within reason, to promptly inform you on the updates or revisions of these Policies via Email and/or notification if you have registered with our site. You can always check-out our latest changes by visiting this page often.
What we collect
When you visit this Site, we may collect the following data:
Your IP address.
Your demographics, contact information and email address.
Payment information.
Other information, such as interests and preferences.
Data profile regarding your online behavior on our website.
Course enrollment, progress, or completion.
Why we collect
We are collecting your data for several reasons to:
Understand your needs.
Improve our services and products.
Send you informative and promotional emails containing the content we believe you will find relevant and interesting.
Contact you to fill out surveys and participate in other types of market research.
Customize your learning experience by modifying our systems to meet your needs according to your online behavior and personal preferences.
Allow yourself or others to authenticate the issuance of your certificate of completion or CEU certificate that was administered through ABAMS.
Safeguarding data
ABA Made Simple, LLC is committed to securing your data and keeping it confidential. ABA Made Simple, LLC has done all in its power to prevent data theft, unauthorized access, and disclosure by implementing the latest technologies and software, which help us safeguard or protect all the information we collect online.
Releasing Info
Except where indicated below, it is our policy to refrain from the release of confidential information that you provide to ABA Made Simple, unless such information is necessary to
Verify the authenticity of information provided to ABA Made Simple
Is requested by a third-party (i.e., employer/agency (for attestation of completion), or court of law, etc.)
Or subpoenaed.
ABA Made Simple may publish or disclose information in the following ways:
ABA Made Simple Certification Verification System (Link to Verification System)
Testimonials and Reviews.
Our cookie policy
When you visit this Site, we may collect the following data:
To get the most out of your ABA Made Simple experience, you will be asked to acknowledge and accept our cookies. When you accept these terms, you also agree for us to use the data it collects regarding your online behavior (analyze web traffic, web pages you spend the most time on, actions you may take on our website, LMS, our store, and/or websites you visit). By continuing to use our site, it is our belief you are enjoying your experience :)
The data we collect by using cookies are used to customize our website to meet your learning needs and overall experience of the platform. After statistical analysis is completed, the data is removed from our systems.
Cookies do not allow us to access your computer or “control” your device. If you would like to disable cookies, find your internet browser below (this is how you get onto the internet) and follow the instructions to disable cookies.
Links to other sites
Our website contains links that lead to other websites (I.e. Behavior Analyst Certification Board (www.BACB.com). If you click on these links, ABA Made Simple, LLC is not held responsible for your data and privacy protection. Visiting those websites is not governed by this privacy policy agreement. It is good practice to read the privacy policy of any website you visit.
Restrict collection
If you ever desire to restrict the use and collection of your personal data. You can make this happen by doing the following:
If there is certain information you would prefer not to disclose:
Uncheck or check a box to tell us what we can or can not collect when applicable.
If you have changed your mind after you already agreed to share your information with us, feel free to contact us via email at JoinABAMadeSimple@gmail.com
ABA Made Simple, LLC loves privacy too! We will not lease, sell or distribute your personal information to any third parties. If a foreseen legal circumstance arises, we might have to share this information with the proper authorities. Hey, it’s the law. Your personal information will be used when we need to send you updated content, course-related information, or promotional materials when you agree to this privacy policy.
CA privacy rights
California Civil Code Section 1798.83 provides California residents with certain additional rights related to their personal information. This code requires that an entity, such as ABA Made Simple, must provide California residents with the ability to request information pertaining to the business disclosure of personal information to third parties when such information is intended for the express purpose of direct marketing by a third party. However, as we mentioned previously in our Privacy Policy, your personal information is never shared with any third party for direct marketing purposes.
II. Trademark and Copyright
Intellectual Property Terms of Agreement
Content on this site is Copyright ©ABA Made Simple, LLC, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. The content of this site is subject to U.S. and international copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws. Unauthorized reproduction, copying, or transmission in any medium is strictly prohibited. The logos, service marks, and trademarks “ABA made Simple™ " are owned by ABA Made Simple, LLC.
Media resources
Use of ABA Made Simple media resources or aids is subject to the Terms of Use of this Site. Media resources are owned, developed, or commissioned by ABA Made Simple, LLC. Such media includes but not limited to:
Social media content
Videos
Infographics
Blogs
Podcasts
Presentations
ABA Made Simple disclaims any liability for damages or fees (indirect, direct, incidental, consequential) arising out of the use of or reliance upon ABA Made Simple media resources or aids.
Media usage
ABA Made Simple media resources or aids may not be copied, reproduced, displayed, edited, retransmitted, or shared in any medium for commercial use or sale without proper written permission from ABA Made Simple which you can request by emailing us at JoinABAMadeSimple@gmail.com
Media resources or aids may only be used in noncommercial content (presentations, lecture, podcasts, supervisee training) subject to Fair Use limitations. Any time you use ABA Made Simple media resources or aids, always use proper citation in which ABA Made Simple is cited as the source and owner of the content.
Just like we love making things simple, most publications will have the citation on the media resource or aid. When sharing our social media content, tag us in the post. Not only will you be following this Policy, you will also be more likely to gain more exposure and disseminate ABA with further reach.
Request usage
We are aware of how impactful and useful our content may be to you, your agency, or supervisees. If you would like to use our copyrighted materials, logos, service marks, or trademarks, please send a request to JoinABAMadeSimple@gmail.com
In many situations, a provisional 5-day permission of usage will be granted for non-commercial educational purposes.
III. Return/Cancellation Policy:
Purchase and/or Lease Terms of Agreement
The purchase and/or lease of electronic goods, including PDF downloads and online content/material is subject to the following terms and conditions. Consumers are advised to review these terms prior to making any purchase or lease.
Electronic goods
Due to the nature of downloadable electronic goods such as:
eBooks
Interactive eBooks
Digital audio
Digital video
Presentation slides
or other digital good
We cannot provide a refund for these items. All sales are final.
Asynchronous courses
Cancellation of On-Demand (Asynchronous) Course(s) That Were Not Activated
An exchange, store credit or full refund is provided if a cancellation is made by emailing us or completing our Simple Cancellation Form prior to activating your e-learning course(s). Store credit, exchanges or refunds must be requested by emailing JoinABAMadeSimple@gmail.com
Cancellation After Starting an On-Demand (Asynchronous) Course
Cancellation requests can be made within 14 days of activating the course. A store credit or prorated refund up to 50% will be provided based on the learner completing no more than 50% of the course. If a learner has completed 51% or more of the course, he/she may receive a store credit of 50% of the course's purchased price. No refund will be provided after this time period. Cancellations must be requested by emailing JoinABAMadeSimple@gmail.com
Synchronous courses
Cancellation After Registering for a LIVE (Synchronous) Course
Cancellation requests need to be made within 48 hours prior to the start of the LIVE session. Cancellation requests made within 48 hours prior to the event can request an exchange to a different LIVE event and date, store credit or full refund. No refund will be provided after this time period as we have secured the presenter and their time to conduct the LIVE course. However, please remember, most LIVE classes or courses will be recorded and available within our store. Cancellations must be requested by emailing JoinABAMadeSimple@gmail.com
Extension requests
Course Extensions
Course extensions can be granted for any course that is not designed to meet a credentialing body’s standard to become eligible to apply for a specific professional credential (exclusions apply). For eligible courses, request an extension of 30 days for 50% off the original cost or $25 (whichever is the lower cost) by emailing JoinABAMadeSimple@gmail.com
Course Extension Exclusions
Some courses we deliver are designed to meet and exceed the quality training standards set-forth by a credentialing body, like the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (www.BACB.com). In such cases, we prohibit students from extending a course that serves this function. The following course(s) may not be extended, however, you may retake the course in its entirety so we can maintain the integrity of our programming, the field of behavior analysis, and maintain the standards that align with a particular credentialing body.
RBT Made Simple 40-hour course
IV. Certificate Administration & Record Retention Policy:
Retention of Learner Records Terms of Agreement
Due to the nature of our services, quality assurance measures, and record retention requirements set-forth by third-party credentialing entities, we maintain records of our learners' course attendance, performance, and certification distribution for a minimum of 7 years.
Asynchronous requirements
Course Completion Certificates for On-Demand Asynchronous Learning
The Course Completion Certificate and/or a CEU Certificate is earned by meeting our course completion standards which include:
Attending 100% of the program session(s) and
Earning a minimum of 80% on the corresponding post-course evaluations (aka the “quiz”).
For most programs, you will automatically receive a Certificate of Completion or CEU Certificate (whichever applies to your registered course) to the Email we have on record. You may find a copy of your Certificate within your ABA Made Simple portal. Please note, we strongly encourage users and registrants to use their personal email as the primary contact on your account, and your work/employer email as your secondary contact so certificates are directly delivered to your personal inbox.
Synchronous requirements
Course Completion Certificates for LIVE Synchronous Learning
The Course Completion Certificate and/or a CEU Certificate is earned by meeting our LIVE course completion standards which include:
Attending 100% of the program session(s) in their entirety
Earning a minimum of 80% on the corresponding post-course evaluations (aka the “quiz”) when applicable.
Complete a feedback survey about the content, presenter etc, when applicable.
For most LIVE programs, you will automatically receive a Certificate of Completion or CEU Certificate (whichever applies to your registered course) via Email within 48-hours of the airing date of the class. One can request a copy of their Certificate within 3 years of the date it was earned by either logging into your account or Emailing us at JoinABAMadeSimple@gmail.com
V. Governing Terms:
The terms are governed by the laws of the State of Florida and the laws of the United States, generally, as may be applicable. Use of this Site by individuals outside of Florida or the United States shall not be construed as creating sufficient “contacts” for the purpose of establishing jurisdiction governing the activities of ABA Made Simple, LLC. ABA Made Simple, LLC reserves the right to suspend or terminate your access to this Site without notice or cause.