Effective Date: August 2, 2025
Hot Key Media LLC, a Florida limited liability company (“Hot Key Media LLC,” “we,” or “us”), owns and operates gotradeschools.com (the “Site”), which provides at no charge to you (“user” or “you”) informational resources about trade careers, training programs, licensing, certifications, and, in some cases, access to trade school application forms created and posted by various schools (“Applications”).
Hot Key Media LLC has no ownership of, affiliation with, or control over the schools that produce these Applications, nor their admissions policies, practices, or enrollment availability. We make no promises or warranties whatsoever regarding:
(a) The Applications themselves
(b) The schools that created the Applications
(c) The content or accuracy of the Applications
(d) The policies or practices of the schools that may review completed Applications you submit
(e) Whether there are any current openings or enrollment opportunities at these schools
These Terms of Service (“Terms”) constitute a binding agreement between you and Hot Key Media LLC and are deemed accepted by you each time you use or access the Site or its services (“Services”). If you do not accept these Terms:
(a) Do not use the Site;
(b) Do not use the Services; and
(c) Do not submit any information or Applications through the Site.
The “Services” include, without limitation, all websites under Hot Key Media LLC’s control (including gotradeschools.com) and any online service providing access to Applications, informational content, or related resources.
You agree to abide by these Terms. These Terms may be updated by us without notice to you. You may review the most current version at any time by clicking the “Terms of Service” link at the bottom of the Site. Users who violate these Terms may be permanently banned from using the Services. USE OF THE SERVICES CONSTITUTES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THESE TERMS.
You understand that your use of the Services is subject to these Terms. Hot Key Media LLC provides only the facilities for accessing Applications and related resources. We do not approve, endorse, or verify any Application, school, or user of the Services. We do not review the background of any trade school or individual user.
By using the Services, you represent that you are of legal age to form a binding contract and are not a person barred from using the Services under applicable law. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate any or all current or future use of the Services without prior notice or finding of good cause.
All information, data, text, software, photographs, graphics, videos, links, or other materials available through the Services (“Content”) are the sole responsibility of the entity from whom such Content originated. You, and not Hot Key Media LLC, are entirely responsible for all Content you download, transmit, or use through the Services. “Content” does not include “User Contributions” as defined below.
We do not control the Content of Applications or related materials available on the Site and do not guarantee their accuracy, integrity, or quality. By using the Services, you may be exposed to Content that is outdated, inaccurate, offensive, indecent, defamatory, or otherwise objectionable. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL HOT KEY MEDIA LLC BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONTENT, INCLUDING ERRORS OR OMISSIONS, OR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE RESULTING FROM YOUR USE OF OR RELIANCE ON SUCH CONTENT.
You agree not to use the Services to:
(a) Distribute unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, obscene, or otherwise objectionable Content
(b) Share Content you do not have the right to make available under law or contractual/fiduciary obligations
(c) Infringe any patent, trademark, copyright, trade secret, or other proprietary rights
(d) Send unsolicited advertising, spam, chain letters, or other solicitation
(e) Upload viruses, malware, or harmful code
(f) Violate any local, state, national, or international law
(a) These Terms apply to all users of the Services, including those who submit comments, feedback, or other content (“User Contributions”). You, and not Hot Key Media LLC, are responsible for all User Contributions you create, transmit, or display.
(b) We do not control User Contributions and do not guarantee their accuracy, integrity, or quality. You understand that by using the Services, you may be exposed to User Contributions that are offensive, indecent, defamatory, or otherwise objectionable. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL HOT KEY MEDIA LLC BE LIABLE FOR ANY USER CONTRIBUTION.
(c) Any feedback, comments, or suggestions you provide are voluntary and may be used without obligation to you.
Hot Key Media LLC may, but is not obligated to, pre-screen, review, or remove any Content or User Contribution at our sole discretion.
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Hot Key Media LLC, its owners, managers, members, officers, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, or expenses (including attorney’s fees) arising from:
(i) Content you used;
(ii) User Contributions you provided;
(iii) Your violation of these Terms; or
(iv) Your violation of any rights of another.
We may, in our sole discretion and without prior notice, immediately terminate your access to the Services. We shall not be liable for any consequences resulting from termination.
YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK. THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE.” HOT KEY MEDIA LLC EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
We do not warrant that:
(i) The Services will meet your requirements
(ii) The Services will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free
(iii) The Content will be accurate or reliable
(iv) Any errors will be corrected
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, HOT KEY MEDIA LLC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES ARISING FROM:
(i) Your use or inability to use the Services
(ii) The cost of substitute goods or services
(iii) Unauthorized access to or alteration of your data
(iv) Statements or conduct of third parties using the Services
(v) Any other matter relating to the Services
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or the limitation of liability for incidental or consequential damages. In such jurisdictions, some of the above limitations may not apply.
Hot Key Media LLC respects the intellectual property of others. We have no responsibility for content on other websites you may access through the Site. The terms of use of those websites govern your use of their material.
It is our policy, in appropriate circumstances, to disable or terminate the accounts of users who infringe on intellectual property rights.
If you believe your work has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, provide us with the following:
(a) A signature of the person authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner
(b) A description of the copyrighted work or other IP you claim has been infringed
(c) A description of where the material is located on the Site
(d) Your address, phone number, and email
(e) A statement of good faith belief that the use is not authorized by the owner, its agent, or the law
(f) A statement under penalty of perjury that the information is accurate and you are authorized to act
Agent for Notice:
Hot Key Media LLC
Email: [email protected]
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Hot Key Media LLC concerning the Services.
These Terms and the relationship between you and Hot Key Media LLC shall be governed by the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to conflict of law principles. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Florida.
Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of that provision. If any provision is found invalid, the remaining provisions remain in full force and effect.
Users acknowledge that Hot Key Media LLC has exclusive rights to the Site, its name, logos, and service marks (“Marks”) and will not use them without our express written permission.
You have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.
Last Updated: August 2, 2025