Terms of Service

Last updated: 3 July 2025

These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Newbie platform (“we,” “our,” or “us”), operated by the Directorate of Labour in Iceland. By using our website or services, you agree to these Terms.


1. Account Registration

To access courses and features, you must create an account. You agree to provide accurate information and keep it updated. You are responsible for keeping your login credentials secure.


2. Acceptable Use

You agree to use the platform lawfully and respectfully. This includes interactions within courses, groups, private messages, and any other user-facing feature. You must not:

  • Share your account with others
  • Post or share content that is harmful, abusive, discriminatory, or misleading
  • Harass, spam, or impersonate other users
  • Attempt to interfere with the platform’s security or functionality
  • Violate the rights of others or applicable laws

3. Intellectual Property

All course materials, videos, and site content are owned by Directorate of Labour in Iceland or licensed to us. You may access content for personal learning only. Do not copy, distribute, or sell any materials without permission.


4. Service Availability

We aim to provide uninterrupted access but do not guarantee the platform will always be available. We may update, suspend, or remove parts of the service at any time.


5. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access if you violate these Terms or misuse the platform. You may also delete your account at any time.


6. Disclaimers

The platform and its content are provided “as is.” We do not make guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any course materials.


7. Limitation of Liability

To the extent permitted by law, Vinnumálastofnun is not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from use of the platform.


8. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms as needed. If we make material changes, we will notify users at least 7 days in advance.


9. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by Icelandic law. Disputes will be resolved in Icelandic courts unless otherwise required by EU law.


10. Contact

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact:

Vinnumálastofnun – Directorate of Labour
Grensásvegur 9, 108 Reykjavík, Iceland
📧  [email protected]