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Vertical Crab Farming of America · Last updated October 7, 2026
1. Who we are
VCFA Academy ("the Academy", "we", "us") is the online education platform of Vertical Crab Farming of America. These terms govern your use of this website and any course, training material, quiz or certificate you access through it.
2. Accounts and eligibility
You must provide accurate registration details and keep your sign-in credentials confidential. You are responsible for activity that happens under your account. Accounts are personal and may not be shared — course access, progress and certificates are tied to the enrolled student.
3. Courses and enrollment
We offer three self-paced courses: the Beginner course ($20), the Supervisor course ($50) and the Master course ($100). All prices are one-time payments in US dollars. Enrollment grants one student access to the purchased course.
3a. Membership Terms
The VCFA All-Access Membership includes all three courses while active. It is available as a monthly plan at $10.00 per month or an annual plan at $100.00 per year, with automatic renewal until you cancel. The full billing, introductory-period, cancellation and refund terms are on our Membership Terms page, which you accept at checkout.
4. Certificates
A course certificate is issued only after every lesson in that course is completed and every module quiz is passed (2 out of 3 questions correct). Certificates state the student's name, issue date and a unique certificate number, and are available for download from your learning dashboard. Certificates are educational records and may not be altered.
5. Educational use only
All course content — written lessons, quizzes, drills, videos and downloadable guides — is provided for educational purposes. Crab farming involves live animals, water systems and regulations that vary by state and country. Always confirm water parameters, species rules and animal-handling practices with a local expert or extension agent before relying on them commercially. We do not guarantee any specific yield, income or business outcome.
6. Acceptable use
You may not copy, resell, redistribute or publicly share course material, download guides or certificates belonging to another student. Community areas may not be used for harassment, spam, unlawful content or the sale of live animals. We may remove content or suspend accounts that violate these rules.
7. Intellectual property
The VCFA name, logos, course material and site design are the property of Vertical Crab Farming of America. You receive a limited, personal, non-transferable license to use the material for your own learning.
8. Changes and availability
We may update course content, features and these terms. Material changes to the terms will be noted on this page with a new "last updated" date. Continued use after changes means you accept the updated terms.
9. Contact
Questions about these terms? Reach us through the site's chat assistant or at certificates@verticalcrabfarming.com.