Terms of Service

The rules and guidelines for using DevDrill

Last updated: February 21, 2026 Now includes DevDrill Academy

1. Introduction

Welcome to DevDrill! We're a comprehensive platform designed to help developers master coding through intelligent practice. Our platform offers:

  • Adaptive Learning: Personalized coding tests that adjust to your skill level
  • Academy Courses: 50+ structured learning paths with comprehensive curriculum across 40+ languages
  • Partner Learning: Invite friends to compete and learn together in courses
  • Competitive Drills: Real-time coding challenges with the community
  • Performance Analytics: Detailed insights into your coding progress
  • Certifications: Earn certificates upon course completion

By accessing or using DevDrill, you agree to these Terms of Service. If you don't agree, please don't use our services. We may update these terms, and continued use means you accept changes.

2. DevDrill Academy Terms

About DevDrill Academy

The Academy offers structured courses across programming languages with daily lessons, exercises, and projects.

Course Structure

  • Courses are divided into days with specific learning objectives
  • Each day includes reading materials, quizzes, and practical exercises
  • Progress is tracked through completion percentages (reading, quiz, exercises)
  • Completion requires achieving ≥80% total across all components

Partner Learning System

  • Users can invite others to partner on specific courses
  • Partners can see each other's progress if permissions are granted
  • Friendly competition is encouraged but harassment is prohibited
  • Partners can be removed by either party at any time
  • DIO points may be awarded based on partner performance comparisons

Certificates & DIO Points

  • Certificates are awarded upon course completion (≥80% total)
  • DIO points are awarded for daily streaks, course completion, and performance
  • Certificates can be downloaded as PDF/PNG for sharing
  • DIO points affect your global ranking and skill level
  • Certificates do not guarantee job placement or formal accreditation

Important Academy Rules

  • Do not share course materials outside the platform without permission
  • Complete exercises independently unless explicitly allowed for collaboration
  • Report any errors in course content through proper channels
  • Respect the learning pace of partners and other users
  • Do not attempt to manipulate progress tracking or DIO systems

3. Eligibility

To use DevDrill, you must:

Age Requirement

Be at least 13 years old. If you're under 18, you need parental consent.

Valid Identity

Provide accurate information and maintain one account per person.

Good Standing

Not be banned from DevDrill or have violated our terms previously.

4. Account Responsibilities

Important: You are responsible for all activities on your account.

  • Security: Keep your password secure and don't share it. We're not liable for unauthorized access.
  • No Impersonation: Don't create accounts pretending to be someone else.
  • Single Account: One person = one account. Multiple accounts for the same person aren't allowed.
  • Notifications: Keep your email updated to receive important notices.
  • Report Issues: Immediately report any security breaches or unauthorized use.
  • Academy Progress: Your learning progress is tied to your account and cannot be transferred.

5. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree NOT to:

Platform Abuse

  • Attack, hack, or attempt to disrupt DevDrill's servers or services
  • Use bots, scripts, or automated methods to access the platform
  • Reverse engineer or attempt to extract source code

Academy Violations

  • Share course materials outside the platform without authorization
  • Use multiple accounts to manipulate partner competitions
  • Submit work that isn't your own for exercises and projects
  • Harass partners or other users in learning environments
  • Attempt to game the DIO system through artificial means

Content Violations

  • Upload malicious code, viruses, or harmful content
  • Post offensive, harassing, or inappropriate content
  • Share copyrighted material without permission

Cheating & Fair Play

  • Cheat, exploit bugs, or use unfair advantages in drills
  • Collaborate inappropriately during competitive sessions
  • Manipulate the DIO rating system

Community Guidelines

  • Harass, bully, or discriminate against other users
  • Spam, advertise, or promote unrelated services
  • Create fake accounts to manipulate rankings

6. Content Ownership

You Own Your Content

Projects, code submissions, personal posts, and exercise solutions belong to you.

Platform Content

Questions, courses, academy materials, and platform code are owned by DevDrill.

License to Display

You grant DevDrill a license to display your content on our platform.

Academy-Specific: Course certificates are generated by DevDrill but represent your achievement. You may display them professionally but cannot modify or claim ownership of the certificate design.

7. Platform Rights

DevDrill reserves the right to:

Update, modify, or discontinue features at any time
Restrict, suspend, or terminate accounts violating terms
Remove harmful, inappropriate, or infringing content
Modify these terms with reasonable notice to users
Analyze usage data to improve our services
Take necessary actions to protect our platform and users
Update course content and assessment criteria
Revoke certificates if obtained through fraudulent means

8. Privacy

Our Commitment to Your Privacy

We collect and use your information responsibly:

  • Account Data: Email, username, and profile information
  • Academy Data: Course progress, partner relationships, and learning analytics
  • Performance Data: Test scores, DIO points, and skill assessments
  • Technical Data: Browser, device information for optimization
  • Community Data: Drill participation and social interactions

We protect your data with industry-standard security measures. Read our full Privacy Policy for details.

9. Learning & Certification Disclaimer

Educational Purpose Only

DevDrill provides educational content for skill development. We don't guarantee:

  • Job placement or career advancement
  • Formal accreditation or university credit
  • Specific learning outcomes or mastery levels
  • Accuracy of all educational content (though we strive for it)
  • Compatibility with specific educational or certification requirements

Certificate Disclaimer: DevDrill certificates verify completion of our courses but do not constitute formal accreditation, university degrees, or professional certifications unless explicitly stated.

10. Liability Limitation

Data Loss

Not responsible for accidental loss of user data or progress

Service Interruptions

Not liable for temporary downtime or maintenance

Third-Party Content

Not responsible for external links or integrations

User Actions

Not liable for consequences of user decisions

Learning Outcomes

Not responsible for individual learning results

Partner Interactions

Not liable for disputes between learning partners

Legal Note: To the fullest extent permitted by law, DevDrill's liability is limited to the amount you've paid for our services in the past 12 months.

11. Termination of Accounts

We may suspend or terminate accounts for:

Severe Violations

Hacking, harassment, or illegal activities

Repeated Offenses

Multiple violations after warnings

Policy Violations

Breach of terms or community guidelines

Abuse Prevention

Bot usage or system exploitation

Academic Misconduct

Cheating in courses or partner abuse

Appeal Process

If you believe your account was terminated unfairly, contact our support team with details for review. We'll investigate and respond within 7 business days.

Note: Upon account termination, your learning progress and DIO points may be permanently deleted. We retain the right to keep anonymized data for analytical purposes.

12. Contact Information

Need Help?

For support, questions, or concerns about these terms:

General Support: devdrill.dev@gmail.com
Academy Support: academy@devdrill.com
Response Time: 24-48 hours
More Help: Visit our Help Center

Acceptance of Terms

By using DevDrill, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms of Service, including the DevDrill Academy terms. If you don't agree, please discontinue use of our platform.

Effective Date: February 21, 2026
Includes DevDrill Academy with 50+ courses across 40+ languages
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