Terms of Service
Effective Date: 06/01/2026
Welcome to FederalTrades.com ("Federal Trades," "Company," "we," "our," or "us"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website, educational programs, digital content, online community, and related services.
By accessing or using FederalTrades.com, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, you may not use our website or services.
1. Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years old or have permission from a parent or legal guardian to use our services.
By using this website, you represent that you have the legal authority to enter into this agreement.
2. Educational Purpose
FederalTrades.com provides educational materials designed to help individuals learn about skilled trades, including but not limited to:
Welding
Electrical
HVAC
Plumbing
Pipefitting
Construction
Career Development
Our courses are intended for educational purposes only.
Completion of our programs does not guarantee employment, certifications, licenses, apprenticeships, promotions, or earnings.
Trade licensing requirements vary by state, province, employer, and local jurisdiction.
Users are responsible for complying with all applicable laws and licensing requirements.
3. User Accounts
Some features require creating an account.
You agree to:
Provide accurate information.
Keep your password secure.
Maintain the confidentiality of your account.
Notify us immediately of unauthorized access.
You are responsible for all activity under your account.
4. Purchases
By purchasing any product or service, you agree to pay all applicable fees shown at checkout.
Prices may change at any time without notice.
We reserve the right to refuse or cancel orders when necessary, including suspected fraud, pricing errors, or technical issues.
5. Refund Policy
Unless otherwise stated on a specific product page, all digital products, downloadable materials, memberships, and online courses are non-refundable once access has been granted.
If a refund policy is offered for a specific course or service, that policy will control.
6. Intellectual Property
All content available on FederalTrades.com—including videos, graphics, logos, text, lessons, course materials, worksheets, downloadable files, software, branding, and educational resources—is owned by FederalTrades.com or its licensors and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
You may not:
Copy
Redistribute
Record
Upload
Sell
Share
Modify
Republish
Reverse engineer
Create derivative works
without our prior written permission.
Purchasing a course grants you a limited, non-transferable license for your personal use only.
7. Community Conduct
If you participate in our Discord server, forums, comments, or other community features, you agree not to:
Harass others
Threaten anyone
Post illegal content
Upload malware
Spam users
Impersonate another person
Violate applicable laws
Infringe intellectual property rights
We reserve the right to remove content or terminate accounts at our discretion.
8. Safety Disclaimer
Many skilled trades involve dangerous equipment, hazardous materials, electricity, confined spaces, elevated work, welding operations, heavy machinery, and other potentially hazardous conditions.
Our educational content does not replace professional training, employer instruction, apprenticeship programs, OSHA requirements, manufacturer instructions, or applicable safety regulations.
Always follow applicable safety procedures and local laws.
FederalTrades.com is not responsible for injuries, property damage, or losses resulting from reliance on our educational materials.
9. No Professional Advice
Information provided through our website is educational in nature and should not be considered engineering, legal, financial, construction, safety, or professional advice.
You should consult qualified professionals when appropriate.
10. Third-Party Services
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services.
We are not responsible for their content, privacy practices, products, or services.
Accessing third-party websites is at your own risk.
11. Disclaimer of Warranties
FederalTrades.com and all services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis.
We make no warranties regarding:
Accuracy
Reliability
Availability
Fitness for a particular purpose
Continuous access
Error-free operation
To the fullest extent permitted by law, all warranties are disclaimed.
12. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, FederalTrades.com, its owners, employees, instructors, affiliates, and partners shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising from your use of the website or services.
Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid to us during the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.
13. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless FederalTrades.com from claims, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses arising from your misuse of the website, violation of these Terms, or infringement of another person's rights.
14. Termination
We may suspend or terminate your access at any time for violations of these Terms or for other legitimate business reasons.
Upon termination, your license to access purchased content may also terminate where permitted by applicable law and these Terms.
15. Privacy
Your use of FederalTrades.com is also governed by our Privacy Policy.
16. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time.
Updated versions become effective when posted on this website.
Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
17. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the State of Arizona, without regard to conflict of law principles.
Any legal dispute shall be brought in the appropriate state or federal courts located in Arizona, unless otherwise required by applicable law.
18. Contact Us
If you have questions regarding these Terms of Service, please contact us through the contact information provided on FederalTrades.com.