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Terms and Conditions

Last Updated: May 19, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to the browsecolleges.com

These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of our website located at www.browsecolleges.com (the "Service"), operated by browsecolleges.com ("we," "us," or "our").

Our Service provides tools and information to help students and families research colleges and universities. We strive to provide accurate and helpful information, but all content should be verified through official sources. The Service is designed for informational purposes and should not be the sole basis for making educational decisions.

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2. Definitions

Throughout these Terms, we use certain defined terms:

• "User" (or "you") refers to any individual or entity that accesses or uses the Service.
• "Content" refers to all information, data, text, graphics, images, and other materials available on or through the Service.
• "User-Generated Content" refers to any content that users submit, post, or otherwise make available through the Service.
• "College Data" refers to the information about educational institutions displayed on our Service.
• "Advertisers" refers to third parties that display advertisements on the Service.

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3. Use of the Service

By using our Service, you agree to:

• Use the Service only for lawful and legitimate purposes
• Provide accurate information when required
• Maintain the security of any account credentials
• Not use the Service in any way that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair it
• Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Service
• Not use any automated means to access or collect data from the Service without our prior written consent

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service at any time, with or without notice. We will not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuance of the Service.

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4. User Accounts

Certain features of our Service may require you to create an account. When you create an account, you must provide accurate, current, and complete information. You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account.

You agree to:

• Create only one account for your personal use
• Keep your password secure and confidential
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security
• Not share your account with anyone else
• Not create accounts using automated means or under false pretenses

We reserve the right to delete or disable your account at our sole discretion, without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users, us, or third parties, or for any other reason.

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5. Content

5.1 Service Content

The Content provided on our Service is owned by or licensed to us and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. This includes all college data, text, graphics, logos, and software.

You may not:

• Modify, reproduce, distribute, create derivative works from, publicly display, or exploit any Content in any way without our prior written consent
• Use our Content for commercial purposes without proper authorization
• Remove any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices from any Content

5.2 College Data

Our Service provides information about colleges and universities primarily sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard API and other public sources. While we strive for accuracy, the information may not be complete, up-to-date, or error-free. You should verify any information through official sources before making decisions based on it.

5.3 User-Generated Content

If our Service allows users to submit or post content, you retain ownership of your User-Generated Content, but you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, and distribute it in any media format.

You represent and warrant that:

• You own or have the necessary rights to your User-Generated Content
• Your User-Generated Content does not violate the rights of any third party
• Your User-Generated Content complies with these Terms and all applicable laws

We reserve the right to review, remove, or modify User-Generated Content at our sole discretion.

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6. Data and Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using our Service, you agree to our Privacy Policy.

We collect and process data to provide and improve our Service. This may include:

• Information you provide when creating an account
• Information about your usage of our Service
• Device information and IP addresses
• Cookies and similar technologies

We may share your information with third parties in limited circumstances, as described in our Privacy Policy.

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7. Advertising

Our Service is supported by advertising to provide you with free access to college information. By using the Service, you acknowledge and agree to the presence of advertisements.

7.1 Display of Advertisements

We display advertisements throughout our Service, including:

• Banner advertisements along the sides of the page
• Display advertisements in various sizes (300x250, 300x600, etc.)
• Advertisements within or adjacent to college information
• Sponsored content that may appear in search results

7.2 Third-Party Advertising

The advertisements on our Service are provided by third-party advertisers. These advertisers may use technologies such as cookies and web beacons to collect information about your activities on our website and other websites to provide you with advertisements based on your browsing activities and interests.

7.3 No Endorsement

The presence of advertisements on our Service does not constitute our endorsement of the advertised products or services. We do not verify claims made in advertisements and are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of advertisers.

7.4 Ad Interaction

Your interactions with advertisements on our Service are solely between you and the advertisers. We are not responsible for any losses or damages that may result from your dealings with advertisers, including the purchase of advertised goods or services.

7.5 Ad Blockers

While you may use ad-blocking software, we encourage you to consider disabling it for our website, as advertising revenue supports our ability to provide the Service free of charge. We strive to ensure that advertisements do not interfere with your ability to use our core features.

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8. Prohibited Activities

You agree not to engage in any of the following prohibited activities in connection with the Service:

• Violating any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringing on the intellectual property rights of others
• Uploading or transmitting viruses, malware, or other malicious code
• Attempting to interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
• Impersonating another person or misrepresenting your affiliation with any person or entity
• Collecting or harvesting user data without permission
• Using the Service for any unauthorized commercial purposes
• Manipulating identifiers to disguise the origin of content
• Attempting to circumvent any access controls or usage limits
• Engaging in any activity that interferes with or disrupts advertisements on the Service

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9. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms.

Upon termination:

• Your right to use the Service will cease immediately
• Any account you have may be disabled
• We may delete your User-Generated Content

All provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

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10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL WE, OUR DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, PARTNERS, AGENTS, SUPPLIERS, OR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM:

• Your access to or use of or inability to access or use the Service
• Any conduct or content of any third party on the Service, including advertisers
• Any content obtained from the Service
• Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content
• Any decisions you make based on information provided through the Service

OUR LIABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW. WHERE LIABILITY CANNOT BE EXCLUDED, OUR MAXIMUM LIABILITY TO YOU WILL BE LIMITED TO $100 OR THE AMOUNT YOU HAVE PAID US IN THE PAST TWELVE MONTHS, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

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11. Disclaimers

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS. WE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

WE MAKE NO WARRANTY THAT:

• The Service will meet your requirements
• The Service will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free
• The results obtained from using the Service will be accurate or reliable
• Any errors in the Service will be corrected

THE COLLEGE DATA PROVIDED THROUGH OUR SERVICE IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. WE DO NOT GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, OR TIMELINESS OF THIS INFORMATION. YOU SHOULD VERIFY ALL INFORMATION THROUGH OFFICIAL SOURCES BEFORE MAKING DECISIONS.

WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY CONTENT POSTED BY USERS OR THIRD PARTIES, INCLUDING ADVERTISERS.

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12. External Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.

You acknowledge and agree that we shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such websites or services.

We strongly advise you to read the terms and conditions and privacy policies of any third-party websites or services that you visit, including college websites linked from our Service.

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13. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of any material changes by posting the new Terms on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

Your continued use of the Service after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms. If you do not agree to the new Terms, you must stop using the Service.

It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically for changes.

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14. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any legal action or proceeding arising out of or related to these Terms or the Service shall be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts located in San Francisco County, California, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be struck and the remaining provisions shall be enforced.

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15. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

Email: contact@browsecolleges.com