POLICY
Content Guidelines & Community Standards
Welcome to Oakmont Institute. We are committed to upholding the highest standards of academic integrity, data privacy, and learner support. Below are the key policies governing our operations and student engagement.
1. Academic Integrity Policy
Oakmont Institute maintains a zero-tolerance policy for plagiarism, cheating, and academic dishonesty. All students are expected to:
Submit original work for all assignments and exams.
Properly reference all sources using Harvard or APA citation styles.
Report any suspected academic misconduct through the student portal.
Violations may result in disciplinary action, including course failure or termination of enrolment.
2. Attendance and Participation Policy
Active participation in online discussions, assignments, and assessments is mandatory.
Students are expected to log into the learning platform regularly.
Prolonged inactivity without notice may result in removal from the course.
3. Fees and Refund Policy
All tuition and registration fees must be paid before the course start date.
Refunds are available within 14 days of enrollment, provided no course materials have been accessed or downloaded.
After the 14-day period, all payments are non-refundable unless otherwise stated by Oakmont Institute.
4. Privacy and Data Protection Policy
Oakmont Institute adheres to strict GDPR and data protection standards. We ensure that:
Personal data is stored securely and used only for academic and administrative purposes.
No data is sold or shared with third parties without consent.
Students may request access, correction, or deletion of their personal data at any time.
5. Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy
We are an inclusive institution that promotes equal access to education. Discrimination or harassment based on race, gender, religion, disability, or background will not be tolerated.
6. Complaints and Appeals Policy
Students may raise academic or administrative complaints via the official complaint form available on the student portal.
Appeals against assessment results must be submitted within 7 days of result release.
All complaints and appeals are handled confidentially and fairly.
7. Course Access and Completion Policy
Students have full access to course materials for the duration of their enrollment.
Assignment deadlines and course end dates are clearly communicated via the platform.
Certificates are issued upon successful completion of assessments and meeting all course requirements.
8. Code of Conduct
All students and staff are expected to:
Treat others with respect and professionalism.
Use institute platforms responsibly and ethically.
Refrain from abusive language or disruptive behavior in any form.
Contact Us:
If you have any questions or concerns about our content policy or believe that your content has been removed in error, please contact our support team for assistance.
Thank you for being part of our educational community and helping us maintain a positive and constructive learning environment!
