Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using this website or service, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, you may not use the service.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old (or the age of majority in California) to use this service. If you are under 18, use is permitted only with parental or legal guardian consent.

3. Use of the Service

You agree to:

Use the service only for lawful purposes
Not interfere with or disrupt the platform
Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to systems or data
Not violate any applicable federal, state, or California laws

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts for violations.

4. User Accounts

If you create an account:

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of login credentials
You are responsible for all activity under your account
You must provide accurate and current information

5. Intellectual Property

All content on this service (text, logos, images, software) is owned by or licensed to us and protected by copyright and trademark laws.
You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without permission.

6. Privacy & California Rights

Your use of the service is also governed by our Privacy Policy.

California residents may have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), including:

Right to know what personal information is collected
Right to request deletion
Right to correct inaccurate information
Right to opt out of sale or sharing of personal information
Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

7. Disclaimers

The service is provided “as is” and “as available.”
We make no warranties regarding uninterrupted access, accuracy, or fitness for a particular purpose, to the extent permitted under California law.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by California law, we are not liable for indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the service.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from claims arising out of your misuse of the service or violation of these Terms.

10. Dispute Resolution & California Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California.

Disputes may be resolved through:

Informal negotiation
Binding arbitration (if applicable)
Small claims court in California

Any waiver of jury trial or arbitration provision must comply with California law and be clearly disclosed.

11. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of the service constitutes acceptance of updated terms

This website and its services are provided subject to these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. By accessing or using the site, you agree to use it only for lawful purposes, provide accurate information, and maintain the security of any account you create. Certain features may require payment and may automatically renew unless canceled in accordance with disclosed billing terms. All content and software on the site are protected by intellectual property laws and may not be copied or distributed without permission. California residents have additional privacy rights, including the ability to request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information and to opt out of certain data sharing. The service is provided “as is,” and to the fullest extent permitted by California law we are not responsible for indirect or consequential damages. These terms are governed by California law, disputes may be resolved through negotiation, arbitration, or small claims court where applicable, and continued use of the service after updates constitutes acceptance of any revised terms.

For any questions in relation to the Terms of Service, please contact us at: compliance@usv.edu or University of Silicon Valley, ATTN: Compliance Department, 191 Baypointe Parkway, San Jose, CA 95134.