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These terms describe the current service and planned pre-sales for Alarm Ladder. Last updated 17 Oct 2026.

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Nori Software LLC, New Jersey. Contact: norisoftwarehq@gmail.com.

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If your product is not delivered by its stated date, your paid pre-sale order will be refunded in full automatically. You do not need to request that refund.

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Paid plans are a one-time payment with lifetime access. Lifetime access means for as long as Alarm Ladder offers the course, and in any case at least 3 years from the delivery date. Updates are included while you have access, including a move to a newer code edition if the exam body changes the edition its exam uses.

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