1. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old (or 16 where required by law) to use ScholarMates. If you are under 18, you may only use the Services with the consent of a parent or guardian.

2. Account Registration

• You must provide accurate and complete information when creating an account.

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

• You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.

3. Use of Services

You agree not to:

• Use the Services for unlawful, fraudulent, or harmful purposes.

• Copy, distribute, or reverse engineer the platform or its content.

• Upload or share content that is illegal, offensive, or violates intellectual property rights.

• Attempt to interfere with the security or functionality of the Services.

ScholarMates reserves the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.

4. Subscriptions & Payments

• Some features require a paid subscription.

• Payments are processed securely via third-party providers (e.g., Stripe).

• Fees are non-refundable unless required by law.

• We may change pricing with notice to you.

5. Intellectual Property

All content, trademarks, logos, and software associated with ScholarMates are owned by ScholarMates, Inc. or its licensors. You may not reproduce or use them without written permission.

6. User Content

• You retain ownership of any content you submit (e.g., essays, profiles, applications).

• By submitting content, you grant ScholarMates a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use it solely for providing and improving the Services.

• You are responsible for ensuring your content does not infringe the rights of others.

7. Third-Party Services

ScholarMates may integrate with third-party tools or links (e.g., schools, admissions partners, payment providers). We are not responsible for third-party websites, services, or policies.

8. Disclaimers

• ScholarMates provides information and tools for educational and admissions purposes only.

• We do not guarantee admission to any institution or success in applications.

• Services are provided “as is” without warranties of any kind, express or implied.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, ScholarMates shall not be liable for:

• Any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.

• Loss of data, revenue, or profits.

• Issues caused by third-party services or user misuse.

10. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless ScholarMates, its officers, employees, and affiliates from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the Services or violation of these Terms.

11. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access at any time for violation of these Terms or misuse of the Services. You may stop using the Services at any time by deleting your account.

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted under the laws of State of Delaware, United States of America. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of 131 Continental Dr Suite 305 Newark, DE, 19713 US.

13. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of the Services after changes means you accept the revised Terms.

14. Contact Us

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

ScholarMates, Inc.
Email: support@scholarmates.io
Address: 131 Continental Dr Suite 305 Newark, Delaware, 19713 USA