Terms of Use

Welcome to TruSchools ("we," "us," or "our"). These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website, truschools.com, and all related services, features, and content (collectively, the "Service"). By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Service.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using the Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time, and such modifications will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the Service after any modifications indicates your acceptance of the modified Terms.

2. Description of Service

TruSchools provides an online platform that offers:

• Educational institution information and directories
• School reviews and ratings
• Educational resources and articles
• Tools for researching and comparing schools
• Community features for sharing educational experiences

The Service is provided for informational purposes only and should not be considered as professional educational, legal, or financial advice.

3. User Eligibility and Accounts

3.1 Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years of age to use the Service. If you are under 18, you represent that you have your parent's or guardian's permission to use the Service. Users under 13 are prohibited from using the Service in compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

3.2 Account Registration

Some features of the Service may require you to create an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
• Maintain and promptly update your account information
• Maintain the security of your password and account
• Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account

4. User Conduct

You agree not to:

• Use the Service for any unlawful purpose or in violation of these Terms
• Post or transmit any content that is defamatory, obscene, abusive, threatening, or otherwise objectionable
• Impersonate any person or entity or falsely represent your affiliation with any person or entity
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers or networks connected to the Service
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Service or any other systems or networks
• Use any robot, spider, scraper, or other automated means to access the Service
• Collect or harvest any personally identifiable information from the Service
• Post false, misleading, or fraudulent reviews or ratings
• Engage in any activity that could harm minors
• Violate any applicable local, state, national, or international law

5. User-Generated Content

5.1 Content You Submit

The Service may allow you to submit, post, or share content, including but not limited to reviews, comments, ratings, and other materials ("User Content"). You retain ownership of your User Content, but by submitting User Content, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sublicensable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such User Content in any media.

5.2 Content Standards

You represent and warrant that your User Content:

• Is accurate and not misleading
• Does not violate any applicable law or regulation
• Does not infringe any third party's intellectual property or privacy rights
• Does not contain any viruses or other harmful code
• Is not spam, commercial solicitation, or advertising

5.3 Moderation

We reserve the right, but have no obligation, to monitor, edit, or remove any User Content at our sole discretion and without notice. We are not responsible for any User Content posted by users.

6. Intellectual Property Rights

6.1 Our Content

The Service and its original content (excluding User Content), features, and functionality are owned by TruSchools and are protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

6.2 Trademarks

"TruSchools," our logo, and other marks are trademarks of TruSchools. You may not use our trademarks without our prior written consent.

6.3 Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Service for personal, non-commercial purposes in accordance with these Terms.

7. Third-Party Content and Links

The Service may contain links to third-party websites, services, or content that are not owned or controlled by TruSchools. 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 TruSchools shall not be responsible or liable for any damage or loss caused by or in connection with the use of any such third-party content, goods, or services.

8. Educational Information Disclaimer

The educational information provided on the Service, including school data, statistics, rankings, and reviews, is compiled from various sources and is provided for informational purposes only. While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information:

• We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any information
• Information may change without notice
• We are not affiliated with any educational institution unless explicitly stated
• You should verify all information directly with the relevant educational institution
• Our content should not be used as the sole basis for educational decisions

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR COURSE OF PERFORMANCE.

TruSchools does not warrant that:

• The Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
• The results obtained from the Service will be accurate or reliable
• Any errors in the Service will be corrected
• The Service is free of viruses or other harmful components

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL TRUSCHOOLS, ITS 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
• Any content obtained from the Service
• Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content

In no event shall our total liability exceed the amount you paid us, if any, for accessing the Service during the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.

11. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless TruSchools and its officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, and suppliers from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms or your use of the Service.

12. Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which governs how we collect, use, and share your personal information. By using the Service, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in our Privacy Policy.

13. Copyright Complaints (DMCA)

We respect the intellectual property rights of others. If you believe that any content on the Service infringes your copyright, please send a notice to our designated Copyright Agent containing:

• A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or authorized agent
• Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed
• Identification of the material claimed to be infringing and its location on the Service
• Your contact information (address, telephone number, and email)
• A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use is not authorized
• A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information in the notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on their behalf

Send DMCA notices to: [email protected]

14. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. You agree to submit to the personal and exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Delaware for the resolution of any disputes.

15. Dispute Resolution and Arbitration

15.1 Informal Resolution

Before filing a claim, you agree to try to resolve the dispute informally by contacting us at [email protected]. We will try to resolve the dispute informally by contacting you via email.

15.2 Arbitration

If informal resolution is unsuccessful, any dispute arising from these Terms or the Service shall be resolved by binding arbitration in accordance with the American Arbitration Association's rules. The arbitration shall be conducted in Delaware. You agree that any dispute resolution proceedings will be conducted only on an individual basis and not in a class, consolidated, or representative action.

15.3 Exceptions

Either party may bring a lawsuit solely for injunctive relief to stop unauthorized use or abuse of the Service or intellectual property infringement without first engaging in arbitration.

16. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including without limitation if you breach these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease. All provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

17. General Provisions

17.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and TruSchools regarding the Service.

17.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

17.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.

17.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations under these Terms without restriction.

17.5 Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any failure to perform our obligations where such failure results from circumstances beyond our reasonable control.

18. Contact Information

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