Terms & Conditions

AI Campus Connect with IBM SkillsBuild
Facilitated by Your Big Year®

Last updated: January 16, 2026

1. Introduction

These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your participation in the AI Campus Connect with IBM SkillsBuild Program (“Program”) and your use of the Program’s mobile and web-based platform (“Platform”).

The Program is facilitated by Your Big Year®, a student leadership and youth development program owned and operated by International Connector LLC. (together, “International Connector”, “Manager”, “we”, “us”), in partnership with IBM SkillsBuild (“Partner” or “IBM”).

By registering for or participating in the Program, or by using the Platform, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, you may not participate in the Program or use the Platform.

2. Eligibility

To participate, you must:

  • Be at least 18 years of age

  • Be a current student at a U.S.-based university or college with a valid university email address

  • Be a legal resident of the United States

  • Register on the IBM SkillsBuild platform and begin or complete the Getting Started with Artificial Intelligence badge

  • Register for the Program through the designated entry process on the Platform

International Connector and IBM may, at their sole discretion, remove any participant found in violation of these Terms or eligibility requirements.

2.1 International & Data Protection Notice

While the Program is intended for U.S.-based participants, International Connector operates internationally. Where personal data of individuals located in the European Economic Area (EEA) is processed, such processing will be carried out in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), as described in Section 6.

3. Program Access & Features

The Platform provides participants with access to:

  • Tools to set and track progress goals

  • Learning resources, virtual support sessions, and Program updates

  • Peer and mentor networking

  • Submission of badge links for rewards eligibility

  • Community discussions and exclusive opportunities

There is no cost to participate. Standard mobile and internet provider charges may apply.

3.1 Educational Nature of the Program

The Program is educational in nature and designed to support learning, skill development, and career readiness.

Participation does not guarantee employment, internships, income, job placement, or any specific career outcome. Outcomes depend on individual effort and external factors beyond the control of International Connector or IBM.

4. User Accounts & Security

  • You must provide accurate and complete information when registering

  • You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials

  • You are responsible for all activity under your account

  • Notify International Connector immediately of any unauthorized use

International Connector reserves the right to suspend or terminate accounts for misuse or violations of these Terms.

5. Code of Conduct

You agree to:

  • Treat peers, mentors, instructors, and administrators with respect

  • Not engage in harassment, bullying, hate speech, discrimination, or offensive behavior

  • Not impersonate others or falsify information

  • Not engage in cheating or academic dishonesty

  • Not upload or distribute harmful, illegal, or malicious content

  • Use the Platform only for personal, educational, and Program-related purposes

5.1 Community Moderation & Safeguarding

  • International Connector may monitor, review, and moderate user activity to maintain a safe and respectful environment

  • Users may report inappropriate behavior through Platform tools or by contacting the Program team

  • Reported content may be reviewed and removed at the Manager’s discretion

  • Serious or repeated violations may result in suspension or removal from the Program and loss of eligibility for rewards

Moderation decisions are made in good faith for safeguarding, community protection, and Program integrity purposes, and are final unless otherwise required by applicable law.

6. Data Privacy & GDPR Compliance

International Connector processes personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) where applicable.

6.1 Personal Data We Collect

We may collect:

  • Name, email address, phone number

  • University affiliation and eligibility confirmation

  • Educational submissions, progress, and badge information

  • Platform usage data

  • Messages sent through the Platform

6.2 Purpose of Processing

Data is processed for:

  • Administering and delivering the Program

  • Monitoring participation and learning progress

  • Communication, support, and safeguarding

  • Rewards eligibility and verification

  • Legal and regulatory compliance

6.3 Legal Basis (GDPR)

Where GDPR applies, processing is based on:

  • Participant consent

  • Performance of the Program

  • Legitimate educational and operational interests

  • Compliance with legal obligations

6.4 Data Sharing & Transfers

  • Personal data is not sold

  • Data may be shared with trusted service providers strictly for operating the Platform, under appropriate data processing agreements

  • Data may be transferred internationally, including outside the United States and EEA, using appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses, where required

  • Participation in IBM SkillsBuild is subject to IBM’s applicable privacy notices and terms for those services

6.5 Data Retention

Personal data is retained only as long as necessary for Program delivery, legal obligations, or dispute resolution.

6.6 Participant Rights

Where applicable, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Correct inaccurate data

  • Request deletion

  • Restrict or object to processing

  • Data portability, where applicable

  • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

Requests may be submitted to:
social@yourbigyear.com

7. License, Media Release & User Content

By participating, you grant International Connector and IBM a worldwide, royalty-free, non-exclusive license to use your submitted content, name, and likeness solely for Program-related communications, reporting, evaluation, and promotion, in any media, without additional compensation, except where prohibited by law.

Where required by applicable law (including GDPR), you may withdraw consent for promotional use of name or likeness by contacting International Connector, without affecting continued participation in the Program.

You retain ownership of your content.

7.1 Intellectual Property & AI Use Restrictions

  • All Platform technology, Program materials, curriculum, and branding (including Your Big Year®) are the exclusive property of International Connector

  • All IBM SkillsBuild content, trademarks, badges, and logos remain the exclusive property of IBM or its licensors

Participants may not:

  • Copy, reproduce, distribute, scrape, or reverse engineer Program or Partner materials

  • Use Program or Partner materials to train artificial intelligence or machine learning systems

  • Use Program or Partner branding, badges, or content outside the scope of the Program

  • Commercially exploit any Program or Partner materials

8. Prohibited Uses

You may not use the Platform to:

  • Engage in unlawful, fraudulent, or commercial activities unrelated to the Program

  • Harvest personal information of others

  • Interfere with or disrupt Platform operations

  • Upload advertisements or solicitations unrelated to the Program

9. Program Changes

If the Program or Platform operation is impaired (including fraud, virus, or technical issues), International Connector may suspend, modify, or cancel the Program. Participants who tamper with processes or violate these Terms may be disqualified.

10. Disclaimer, Release & Limitation of Liability

The Platform and Program are provided “as is” and “as available.” To the fullest extent permitted by law, International Connector and IBM disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy, and non-infringement.

By participating, you agree to release and hold harmless International Connector, Your Big Year®, IBM SkillsBuild, and their affiliates, directors, officers, employees, and agents from any claims arising out of participation in the Program or Platform use, including:

  • Technical or system errors

  • Unauthorized human intervention

  • Transmission or communication errors

  • Personal injury or property damage

Liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law and will not exceed the cost of participation (none).

10.1 Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless International Connector, Your Big Year®, IBM SkillsBuild, and their respective affiliates from any claims, losses, damages, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from:

  • Your participation in the Program

  • Your use of the Platform

  • Your submitted content

  • Your violation of these Terms or applicable law

  • Your infringement of third-party rights

11. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of New Jersey, U.S.A., unless mandatory local law provides otherwise. Any disputes shall be resolved exclusively in the courts located in New Jersey.

12. Amendments

International Connector may update these Terms at any time. Continued participation in the Program or use of the Platform constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

13. Contact Information

International Connector LLC
PO Box 233
Liberty Corner, NJ 07938
social@yourbigyear.com