Trust Fund Handling Best Practices: Ensuring Compliance During California License Renewal

Thank you for visiting renewrelicense.com. The “ADHI Schools’ websites” include all websites owned and operated by ADHI Schools, LLC. ADHI Schools, LLC is a real estate education company that prepares students to take the real estate examination in California and also provides renewal courses for real estate salespersons and brokers in California. By using the ADHI Schools’ websites, you are agreeing to the terms, conditions, and notices below (“Terms of Use”). If you do not agree with any part of the Terms of Use, do not use our websites. ADHI Schools reserves the right to append or otherwise modify these Terms of Use at any time, so please revisit this page periodically to check for modifications. Your continued use of the site following the posting of any changes will constitute your acceptance of the changes. These Terms of Service are effective as of March 26, 2025.

1. Acceptance

Your use of any of our ADHI Schools’ websites constitutes acceptance of this Agreement. You hereby waive any and all defenses you may have based on the electronic form of this Agreement and lack of signing or other form of electronic execution by the parties hereto. You agree to abide by the terms and conditions of this Agreement and any additional terms, conditions, rules, or procedures imposed by ADHI Schools or by third-party content providers in connection with third-party content, software, or services available on, through, or in connection with ADHI Schools.

2. Student Representations

1. You certify that you are enrolling in our courses for the purpose of renewing a California real estate license and not for any other purpose.
2. You certify that you are not an employee or agent of any other real estate education company or test preparation company.
3. You agree that your enrollment in this course or courses cannot be shared with any other person or persons in whole or in part.
4. You agree that you will not copy or cause to be copied or reproduced in any manner, electronic or otherwise, any of the Materials, or any notes based on these materials.
5. You agree that any attempt, through any medium, to sell, loan, rent, give away, distribute, or copy any of the Materials will constitute a breach of this Agreement.

3. Clarification of Course Content and Delivery

3.1 Technical Requirements

User is responsible for ensuring they have the necessary technical equipment (including a compatible device and updated browser) and stable internet access to participate in the course. ADHI Schools is not responsible for technical issues arising from the user’s equipment or internet connection.

3.2 Course Completion and Reporting

ADHI Schools will report course completion to the California Department of Real Estate as required. However, ADHI Schools is not responsible for any delays or errors caused by the user (e.g., incorrect information provided) or the Department of Real Estate’s systems.

4. Disclaimer of Warranties

ADHI Schools does not guarantee that the information provided on the websites will be accurate or updated. We do not guarantee that we will continue to provide the websites, that the websites will be available at any particular time or from any particular place, or that they will continue to function in the manner that they currently function. The websites are provided on an “as is” basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including, but not limited to, warranties of title, or implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

Neither ADHI Schools, its affiliates, nor any third-party content providers or licensors makes any warranty whatsoever, including without limitation: that the operation of the websites will be uninterrupted or error-free; that defects will be corrected; that this site, including the server that makes it available, is free of viruses or other harmful components; as to the results that may be obtained from use of the materials on the site; or as to the accuracy, reliability, availability, suitability, quality, or operation of any information, software, or service provided on or accessible from the site.

The user will be solely responsible for, and assumes the entire cost of, all necessary servicing, repair, or correction in the event of any damage or loss due to content, downloads, or any other material or information the user obtains from the websites. Your use of the websites is at your sole risk.

5. Limitation of Liability

Under no circumstances and in no event shall ADHI Schools, its affiliates, information providers, or content partners, or their respective employees, representatives, agents, or licensors be liable, regardless of the cause or duration, for any errors, inaccuracies, omissions, or other defects in, or untimeliness or absence of authenticity of, the information contained within the website, or for any claims or losses arising therefrom or occasioned thereby.

Under no circumstances and in no event shall ADHI Schools be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, punitive, or exemplary damages arising out of or relating to this Agreement and/or use of or inability to use the websites, or the claims of third parties, including users, however caused, under any legal theory (whether in contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or otherwise), even if ADHI Schools has been advised of (or if any ADHI Schools employee or agent is aware of or should have been aware of) the possibility of such damages. In addition, under no circumstances and in no event will the aggregate liability of ADHI Schools, arising out of or relating to this Agreement and/or relating to use of, or inability to use, the ADHI Schools websites, under any legal theory, exceed the amount paid by the user, if any, to access the ADHI Schools websites.

5.1 Specific Disclaimer of Consequential Damages

In no event shall ADHI Schools be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, revenue, or data, arising out of or in connection with the use of our websites or courses, even if ADHI Schools has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

5.2 Limitation on Time to Bring Claims

Any claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement must be brought within one (1) year after the cause of action accrues, or such claim is permanently barred.

6. Indemnification

User agrees to indemnify and hold harmless, and at ADHI Schools’ request, defend ADHI Schools and their respective affiliates, agents, and employees from and against any and all claims, actions, demands, liabilities, losses, damages, judgments, penalties, settlements, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorney’s fees and costs — hereinafter referred to as “Losses”) insofar as such Losses (or actions in respect thereof) arise out of, are based on, or relate to:

1. Your use of the ADHI Schools’ website; or
2. Any misrepresentation of any information, representation, or warranty, or breach of this Terms of Use or any other covenant or agreement.

If any third party brings a claim, lawsuit, or other proceeding(s) against ADHI Schools based on user’s conduct or use of the ADHI Schools website or services, user agrees to compensate ADHI Schools for any and all losses in connection with any such claim, lawsuit, or proceeding.

7. Dispute Resolution

7.1 Governing Law

The formation, construction, and interpretation of this Agreement shall in all respects be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the State of California, as such law applies to agreements between California residents entered into and wholly performed within California, without giving effect to any principles of conflicts of laws. This Agreement shall not be governed by the United Nations Conventions of Contracts for the International Sale of Goods, the application of which is hereby expressly excluded from any interpretation of this Agreement.

By using this site, you hereby consent to the exclusive personal jurisdiction and venue of the State and Federal Court of the State of California, U.S.A. It is hereby agreed that any action at law or inequity arising under this Agreement and/or your use of the ADHI Schools website, shall be finally adjudicated or determined in San Bernardino County, California, and the parties hereto hereby submit generally and unconditionally to the personal and exclusive jurisdiction and venue of these courts with respect to any such matter and consent to service of process by any means authorized by California law.

7.2 Mediation/Arbitration Clause

Any dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be resolved through mediation or binding arbitration in San Bernardino County, California, in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.

7.3 Attorney’s Fees

In any legal action or arbitration arising from this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover its reasonable attorney’s fees and costs.

8. Copyright and Trademark Protection

Copyright of the ADHI Schools websites and all materials included in them are owned by ADHI Schools, LLC, and all rights are reserved. You must abide by all copyright notices and restrictions contained on the ADHI Schools’ websites. You may not copy, distribute, enter into a database, display, perform, create derivative works of, transmit, or otherwise use any materials from ADHI Schools websites (including computer programs or other code) except as otherwise expressly permitted under applicable law or as described in these Terms of Use.

You may not screen shot, record, or download in any way data from our website. All materials in this site are the property of ADHI Schools, LLC and are proprietary to and written by our school and our authors. Our content is protected by national and international copyright and trademark laws.

9. Downloading Materials

You may not engage in systematic retrieval of data or other content from this site to create or compile, directly or indirectly, a collection, compilation, database, or directory without express written permission from ADHI Schools. You may not mirror on your own site the homepage or results pages of this site. Use of the content and materials on this site for any purpose not expressly permitted in these Terms of Use is prohibited.

10. Your Communications

You may not post information or materials to this site that violate the rights of any third party or contain a virus or other harmful component. You may not use language or engage in any activity that is threatening, abusive, vulgar, discourteous, or unlawful. ADHI Schools, LLC reserves the right to remove or edit messages or material submitted by users. You may not use this site for sale, trade, or other commercial purposes.

11. User Conduct and Account Security

11.1 Account Security

User is responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their account credentials and is liable for all activities that occur under their account. User must notify ADHI Schools immediately of any unauthorized access to their account.

11.2 Prohibited Conduct

User agrees not to engage in any conduct that disrupts the operation of the websites or courses, or that violates any applicable laws or regulations.

12.Refund and Cancellation Policy (Including Additions)

All enrollments on renewrelicense.com are non-refundable.

12.1 Chargeback Policy

Users who initiate credit card chargebacks without first contacting ADHI Schools to resolve the issue may be subject to suspension or termination of their account and potential legal action if the chargeback is deemed fraudulent.

13. Course Approval from the Department of Real Estate

Our courses are approved by the California Department of Real Estate.

14. Errors or Omissions in the Textbook

ADHI Schools believes that the materials are published and written in good faith. ADHI Schools is not responsible and will accept no responsibility for errata in any of the textbooks, review materials, or study aids provided or sold to the student.

15. Independent Investigation

ADHI Schools reserves the right to investigate suspected violations of the terms and conditions of this Agreement whenever ADHI Schools becomes aware of possible violations. Such an investigation may include gathering information from the user and the complaining party and reviewing materials on ADHI Schools’ servers. During an investigation, ADHI Schools may remove any and all disputed material from ADHI Schools’ servers.

16. Amendments

ADHI Schools reserves the right to automatically amend this Agreement at any time by posting the amended terms and conditions to this “Terms of Use” section of the adhischools.com website or the relevant ADHI Schools site. Such amendments will be effective when posted.

17. Acts of God

ADHI Schools shall be excused from its obligations for any period to the extent that ADHI Schools is prevented from performing, in whole or in part, its obligations under this Agreement, as a result of any acts of God, any action(s), regulation(s), order(s) or request(s) by any governmental or quasi-governmental entity (whether or not the action(s), regulations(s), order(s), or request(s) prove(s) to be invalid), Internet failure, equipment failure, earthquake, war, fire, flood, explosion, unusually severe weather, hurricane, embargo, labor dispute or strike (whether legal or illegal), labor or material shortage, transportation interruption of any kind, work slow-down, civil disturbance, insurrection, riot, foreign or domestic court order, third party non-performance (including the acts or omissions of any suppliers, agents, or subcontractors), or any other cause beyond ADHI Schools’ reasonable control affecting production or delivery in any manner, including failure or fluctuations in electrical power, heat, light, air conditioning, or telecommunications equipment or lines, whether electronic or otherwise.

18. Waiver

ADHI Schools’ failure to enforce strict performance of any provision of this Terms of Use will not constitute a waiver of ADHI Schools’ right to subsequently enforce such a provision or any other provision of this Agreement, nor will any delay or omission on the part of ADHI Schools to exercise or take advantage of any right or remedy that ADHI Schools has or may have hereunder, operate as a waiver of any right or remedy.

19. Severability

In the event that any of the provisions of this Agreement shall be held by a court or other tribunal of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining portion hereof shall remain in full force and effect, and such a provision shall be enforced to the maximum extent possible so as to effect the intent of the parties and shall be reformed to the extent necessary to make such provisions valid and enforceable.

20. Headings

The division of this Agreement into sections and the use of headings are for convenience of reference only and shall not modify or affect the interpretation or construction of this Agreement or any provision hereof.

21. Merger Clause

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between you and ADHI Schools concerning the subject matter contained herein and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous representations, proposals, conditions,communications, and agreements, whether oral or written, between the parties relating to the subject matter herein and all past courses of dealing or industry custom. The subject matter herein may not be modified except by ADHI Schools.

22. No Legal Advice Given

Throughout this course you will learn about various aspects of real estate. It is the intention of the course and the firm to provide each student with up-to-date, timely, and accurate information. However, the firm is not a legal one and our instructors are not attorneys. As such, none of the information disseminated should be relied upon as legal advice of any kind. Please consult your tax and legal advisors if you desire tax or legal advice. Also note that the Department of Real Estate has a website at dre.ca.gov, and on this site there is a form you may download to evaluate the course as a whole.

By continuing to use the ADHI Schools websites, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding these Terms of Service, please contact us at info@adhischools.com

At ADHI Schools, LLC (“we,” “us,” or “our”), we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website, participate in our lectures, or otherwise interact with our services. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us using the details provided at the end.

1. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our practices, technologies, legal requirements, and other factors. When we do, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the top. We encourage you to review this page periodically to ensure that you are informed of any updates.

2. What Information We Collect

We may collect personal information (information that identifies you or relates to an identified person) when you use our website, sign up for our courses, attend our lectures, call us, or send inquiries via email. This may include:

1. Contact Information
• First and last name
• Email address
• Physical address
• Phone number
2. Real Estate Course and Exam Details
• License expiration date (if already issued)
• Frequency of login attempts
• Performance on modules within our software
• Whether or not you renewed your license
• Brokerage affiliations (if any)
3. Usage Data & Technical Information
• IP address, browser type, device type, and similar technical data when you visit our site
• Cookie data, which may include the pages you visit, time spent on pages, and other usage analytics

You can always choose whether to provide personal information. However, some features and services may not be available if you choose not to provide the requested information.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various legitimate business purposes, including:

• To Provide and Improve Our Services: Processing your registration, managing your coursework and attendance, and improving our website, courses, and user experience.
• Internal Record Keeping: Maintaining accurate records of student enrollment, inquiries, and other interactions.
• Marketing and Communications: Sending promotional emails about new products, special offers, or other information that may interest you. You can opt out of marketing emails at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in those emails or contacting us.
• Legal Compliance and Security: Protecting our rights and property, complying with legal obligations, and responding to lawful requests by public authorities.

4. When and How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may, however, share personal information in the following circumstances:

• With Real Estate Brokerages (Upon Your Request or Consent): As noted above, we may provide your information to brokerages to help you explore career opportunities.
• For Legal Reasons: We may disclose your personal information if required by law, subpoena, or other legal process, or if we believe in good faith that such action is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of ADHI Schools, LLC, our employees, students, or others.
• In the Event of a Business Transfer: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, bankruptcy, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your personal information may be transferred or disclosed as part of the transaction, subject to any applicable confidentiality requirements.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required or permitted by law. This means we may keep your information for a period of time after your relationship with us ends, for instance, to comply with legal obligations or to resolve disputes. When your information is no longer needed, we will securely destroy or anonymize it in accordance with our data retention policies.

6. Security

We are committed to ensuring that your information is secure. We implement and maintain reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect the personal information we collect against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. While we strive to protect your personal information, no security measures are 100% effective, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of your data. We will notify you and relevant authorities if a data breach occurs, where required by law.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction (e.g., California residents under the CCPA/CPRA, residents of the EU/EEA under GDPR), you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, such as:

• Access and Update: You can request access to your personal information or ask us to update or correct it.
• Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal exceptions.
• Opt-Out: You can opt out of direct marketing communications at any time by clicking “unsubscribe” in any promotional email or by contacting us.
• Restrict or Object to Processing: In certain circumstances, you may have the right to restrict or object to certain processing of your personal information.
• Do Not Sell or Share: As noted, we do not sell personal data. However, if your jurisdiction provides a right to opt out of data sharing or “selling,” you can exercise it by contacting us.

To exercise any of these rights, please email us at info@adhischools.com. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable law.

8. Use of Cookies and Similar Technologies

Cookies are small text files placed on your computer or device by websites you visit. They help the site remember information about your visit and can be used for analytics or other site enhancements.

• How We Use Cookies: We use cookies to analyze web traffic, remember your preferences, and improve our site’s performance.
• Types of Cookies: We may use session cookies (which expire once you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which stay on your device until you delete them or they expire).
• Managing Cookies: Most browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer. However, doing so may limit your ability to fully use our website.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our services are intended for adults or individuals who can form legally binding contracts under applicable law. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us at info@adhischools.com so that we can promptly delete it.

10. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to other websites of interest. Please note that we do not control these third-party websites and are not responsible for the protection and privacy of any information you provide while visiting them. You should review the privacy statements of any third-party websites you visit.

11. International Data Transfers

If you are accessing our site or services from outside the United States, note that your information may be transferred to and stored on servers located in the United States. We will take steps to ensure that your personal information receives an adequate level of protection in the jurisdictions in which we process it.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our practices, or if you wish to exercise any of your rights, please contact us at:

ADHI Schools, LLC
11175 Azusa Court

Suite 110
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730

Email: info@adhischools.com
Phone: 949-271-8748

Thank you for trusting ADHI Schools, LLC with your information—we value your privacy and appreciate the opportunity to serve you.