THE TRUST FOR THE AMERICAS
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF USE
www.trust-oea.org | nuevo.sit.trustfortheamericas.org | aulavirtual.trustfortheamericas.org |
capacitate.trust-oea.org | brasil-capacitate.trust-oea.org | cursosia.trust-oea.org
Version 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

Access to and use of any of THE TRUST FOR THE AMERICAS digital platforms — hereinafter “the
Platforms” — implies full and unreserved acceptance of these Terms and Conditions of Use (“Terms”). If
the user does not agree with any of the provisions contained herein, they must refrain from using the
Platforms. THE TRUST FOR THE AMERICAS reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time, and it
is the user’s responsibility to review them periodically.

2. Description of Platforms

2.1 Institutional Website — www.trust-oea.org
General information platform about the mission, programs, publications, and institutional activities of THE
TRUST FOR THE AMERICAS. Access is public and does not require registration.

2.2 Registration and Enrollment System — nuevo.sit.trustfortheamericas.org
Platform for the registration and monitoring of participants, organizations, and beneficiaries in THE TRUST
FOR THE AMERICAS programs, courses, and activities. Access to specific features requires the creation
of a user account. For certain projects, registration management is handled through the administrative panel
available at https://registro.trustfortheamericas.org/apc-aa/admin/, which is part of the same system.

2.3 Online Learning Platforms
Platforms for the delivery of courses, training, and educational programs:

  • aulavirtual.trustfortheamericas.org — general institutional training platform.
  • capacitate.trust-oea.org — capacity-building courses platform for the region.
  • brasil-capacitate.trust-oea.org — capacity-building courses platform for Brazil.
  • cursosia.trust-oea.org — specialized platform for artificial intelligence courses.

Users may include individual participants, registered organizations, minors with authorization from their
legal guardian, and external instructors or facilitators linked to institutional programs. The terms of use,
certifications, and conduct standards described in these Terms apply to all platforms listed.

3. Registration and User Accounts

3.1 Accuracy of information. The user warrants that the information provided at the time of registration is
truthful, complete, and up to date. THE TRUST FOR THE AMERICAS may suspend access for any user
who provides false or inaccurate information.
3.2 Confidentiality of credentials. The user is responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their
username and password and for all activities carried out under their account.
3.3 Minors. Registration of minors requires the express authorization of their parents, guardians, or legal
representatives, in accordance with the Privacy and Data Protection Policy of THE TRUST FOR THE
AMERICAS.

4. Permitted Use and User Conduct

The user agrees to use the Platforms solely for the lawful purposes established by THE TRUST FOR THE
AMERICAS. The following are expressly prohibited:

  • Reproducing, distributing, modifying, or commercially exploiting Platform content without prior
    written authorization.
  • Publishing, transmitting, or sharing offensive, discriminatory, illegal content or content that
    violates the rights of third parties.
  • Attempting unauthorized access to systems, data, or other users’ accounts.
  • Using the Platforms for spam, phishing, malware distribution, or any fraudulent activity.
  • Impersonating another person, organization, or entity.
  • Interfering with the normal operation of the Platforms or their computer systems.

5. Intellectual Property

All content available on the Platforms — including texts, images, videos, course materials, logos,
trademarks, and designs — is the property of THE TRUST FOR THE AMERICAS or its licensors and is
protected by applicable intellectual property laws. Access to the Platforms does not grant the user any rights
over such content beyond the expressly authorized personal and non-commercial use.

6. Certificates and Credentials from the Virtual Classroom

Courses and programs in the Virtual Classroom may award:

  • Certificates issued by THE TRUST FOR THE AMERICAS, accrediting participation in and
    completion of the program.
  • Certificates endorsed by partner universities, institutions, or government entities, as expressly
    indicated in the description of each program.

THE TRUST FOR THE AMERICAS does not guarantee automatic recognition of certificates by third-party
institutions or employers. The official validity of each certificate is subject to the agreements in force with
the endorsing institutions indicated in each program.

7. Suspension of Access

THE TRUST FOR THE AMERICAS reserves the right to temporarily suspend access for any user who fails
to comply with these Terms, without prior notice when the severity of the situation so requires. The
suspension may be lifted once the user remedies the breach or provides satisfactory explanations to the
organization. In cases of repeated or serious violations, permanent account cancellation may follow.

8. Limitation of Liability

THE TRUST FOR THE AMERICAS shall not be liable for direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential
damages arising from the use or inability to use the Platforms, including service interruptions, technical
errors, or data loss. The organization also assumes no responsibility for the content of third-party websites
linked from the Platforms.

9. Privacy and Data Protection

The processing of users’ personal data is governed by the Privacy and Data Protection Policy of THE
TRUST FOR THE AMERICAS, available on each of the Platforms and grounded in the OAS Updated
Principles (AG/RES. 2974 (LI-O/21)). Said Policy forms an integral part of these Terms.

10. Amendments and Updates

THE TRUST FOR THE AMERICAS reserves the right to update or modify these Terms at any time.
Changes will be published on the Platforms and will take effect upon publication. Continued use of the
Platforms after publication of changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

11. Applicable Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of the District of Columbia, United States of America, without
prejudice to consumer protection and data privacy provisions applicable in the user’s country of residence.
For any dispute, the parties shall submit to the amicable resolution mechanisms available through the
organization before resorting to judicial proceedings.

12. Contact

For inquiries related to these Terms, users may contact:
Email: info@trust-oea.org
Mailing address: THE TRUST FOR THE AMERICAS, 1889 F Street NW, Washington DC 20006, United
States of America