Best College Guide

Last Updated: August 5, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Best College Guide. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website, services, and any related tools or features we provide. By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you may not use our services.

2. Description of Service

Best College Guide is a free educational resource that helps students find colleges and universities that match their criteria. Our services include:

• Interactive college search forms and questionnaires
• College recommendation tools based on user-provided criteria
• Educational guidance and resources for college planning
• Access to data derived from publicly available sources, including the US Department of Education

3. User Responsibilities

3.1 Appropriate Use

You agree to use our website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You may not:

• Use our service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or data
• Interfere with or disrupt our services or servers
• Use automated tools to access our website without permission
• Reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our content without authorization

4. Data and Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

5. Data Sources and Accuracy

Our recommendations and information are based on data from various sources, including:

• US Department of Education College Scorecard
• Publicly available institutional data
• Other educational databases and resources

6. Educational Guidance Disclaimer

Best College Guide provides general educational information and guidance. Our recommendations are based on the criteria you provide and available data. However:

• We are not professional college counselors or advisors
• Our tools cannot replace personalized guidance from qualified professionals
• College admission and financial aid decisions involve many factors we cannot assess
• You should consult with school counselors, college admissions offices, and financial aid professionals

7. Intellectual Property

The Best College Guide website, including its design, content, tools, and functionality, is owned by us and protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may use our website for personal, non-commercial purposes only.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from our content without written permission.

8. Third-Party Links and Content

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including college websites, government resources, and other educational tools. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of service of these external sites.

We may also display third-party advertisements. We do not endorse and are not responsible for the content of these advertisements.

9. Limitation of Liability

Best College Guide is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. To the fullest extent permitted by law:

• We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, regarding our services
• We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
• Our total liability for any claims related to our services shall not exceed $100
• We are not responsible for decisions made based on our recommendations

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Best College Guide from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of our services or violation of these Terms.

11. Modifications to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. When we make changes, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
• Post the revised Terms on our website
• Continue to provide our services under the new Terms

Your continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

12. Termination

We may terminate or suspend access to our services at any time, with or without notice, for any reason including violation of these Terms.

You may stop using our services at any time. Upon termination, your right to use our services ceases immediately.

13. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States. Any disputes arising from these Terms or our services shall be resolved in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

14. Severability

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

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