These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Scholarships.com website located at www.scholarships.com and any related pages that link to these Terms (collectively, the “Site”). The Site is operated by Scholarships.com, LLC (“Scholarships.com,” “we,” “us,” or “our”).

By accessing or using the Site, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Site.

Use of your personal information on the Site is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

1. Eligibility and Accounts

1.1 Eligibility

The Site is intended for individuals 13 years of age or older. You may only use the Site if you can form a binding contract with Scholarships.com under applicable law and are not barred from doing so under any applicable laws.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that a child under 13 has provided personal information, we will delete it consistent with our Privacy Policy.

1.2 Account Registration and Security

Certain features of the Site require you to create an account.

• You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information when you register.
• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.
• You agree to notify Scholarships.com promptly of any unauthorized use of your account or password or any other breach of security.

Your use of the Site is also subject to our Privacy Policy and Privacy Rights disclosures, which describe how we collect, use, sell, share, and protect your personal information, as well as your rights under applicable privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).

2. Permitted Use and Ownership of Content

2.1 Site Content

All text, graphics, logos, icons, images, software, and other materials on the Site (collectively, “Content”) are owned by Scholarships.com or our licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Except as expressly permitted by these Terms, you may not:

• Copy, reproduce, modify, distribute, display, perform, publish, or create derivative works from the Site or Content.
• Use any Content for any commercial purpose without our prior written consent.

You may view and print limited portions of the Site for your personal, non-commercial use, provided that:

• You do not remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices.
• You do not modify the Content.

2.2 Trademarks

All trademarks, service marks, and logos displayed on the Site are the property of Scholarships.com or their respective owners. You may not use any marks without the prior written permission of Scholarships.com or the applicable owner.

2.3 No Guarantee of Results

Scholarships.com provides tools and information to help users identify scholarship and educational opportunities. We do not guarantee that you will receive any scholarship, financial aid, admission offer, or other outcome as a result of using the Site.

3. User Content and Feedback

3.1 User Content

The Site may allow you to submit or post content, such as comments, scholarship listings, testimonials, or other materials (“User Content”).

• You retain any rights you have in your User Content.
• By submitting User Content, you grant Scholarships.com a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, sublicensable license to use, reproduce, display, and distribute that User Content in connection with operating and promoting the Site and our services.

This license applies only to User Content and does not alter how we handle your personal information, which is governed by our Privacy Policy.

You are solely responsible for your User Content and for ensuring that it does not:

• Violate any law or regulation.
• Infringe any intellectual property, privacy, or other rights of any person.
• Contain false, misleading, or deceptive information.

Scholarships.com may remove User Content or suspend accounts at its discretion if User Content violates these Terms or is otherwise inappropriate.

By using the Site and submitting your information, you acknowledge that certain features of the Site involve sharing your information with third parties, including scholarship providers, educational institutions, and marketing partners, as described in our Privacy Policy.

3.2 Feedback

If you submit ideas, suggestions, or other feedback regarding the Site or our services (“Feedback”), you agree that Scholarships.com may use such Feedback for any lawful purpose without obligation or compensation to you.

3.3 Data Accuracy

You are responsible for ensuring that all information you provide is accurate and up to date. Scholarships.com is not responsible for any consequences resulting from inaccurate or outdated information provided by users.

4. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

• Use any robot, spider, scraper, or other automated means to access the Site for any purpose without our express written permission.
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site, any accounts, or any systems or networks connected to the Site.
• Probe, scan, or test the vulnerability of the Site or any network connected to the Site, or breach security or authentication measures.
• Interfere with or disrupt the operation of the Site or any servers or networks connected to the Site.
• Use the Site for any unlawful, fraudulent, or harmful purpose or to violate the rights of others.
• Impersonate any person or entity, or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity.

You represent and warrant that all information you provide to Scholarships.com through the Site is accurate, current, and complete.

You agree that Scholarships.com may send you communications related to your account, scholarship opportunities, and other services. You may manage your communication preferences or opt out of marketing communications at any time.

5. Third Party Links and Services

5.1 Links and Integrations

The Site may include links to or integrations with third-party websites or services, including scholarship providers, educational institutions, and marketing partners. When you choose to interact with these third parties, your information may be shared with them as described in our Privacy Policy.

These third parties operate independently and have their own privacy practices. Scholarships.com is not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services, and you access them at your own risk. Once your information is shared with third parties, it is subject to their own privacy practices and policies.

5.2 Third-Party Communications

By using the Site and opting to interact with third parties, you understand that those parties may contact you directly regarding their programs, products, or services. You may opt out of such communications directly with those third parties.

5.3 Sale and Sharing of Information

As described in our Privacy Policy, Scholarships.com may sell or share personal information, as those terms are defined under applicable law. You have the right to opt out of such activities by submitting a request through our Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information page at www.scholarships.com/do-not-sell-my-personal-information.

These disclosures may include sharing information for purposes such as marketing, advertising, or connecting users with educational opportunities.

6. Disclaimers

The Site and all Content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

• Scholarships.com makes no warranties or representations of any kind, express or implied, about the Site or Content, including accuracy, reliability, completeness, or availability.
• We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error free, secure, or free of viruses or other harmful components.

Your use of the Site is at your own risk. If you are dissatisfied with the Site, your sole and exclusive remedy is to stop using it.

Scholarships.com does not endorse or guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or availability of any scholarship, educational program, or third-party offering listed on the Site.

The information provided on the Site is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or educational advice.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

• Scholarships.com will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages, including without limitation lost profits or lost data, arising out of or in connection with your use of or inability to use the Site, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
• Scholarships.com’s total liability for any claim arising out of or relating to the Site or these Terms will not exceed one hundred U.S. dollars (US $100).

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Scholarships.com and our officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, demands, losses, liabilities, damages, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to:

• Your use of or access to the Site;
• Your User Content; or
• Your violation of these Terms or any applicable law.

9. Governing Law and Venue

These Terms and your use of the Site are governed by the laws of the United States and the State of Illinois, without regard to conflict of laws rules.

You agree to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the state and federal courts located in Cook County, Illinois, for any dispute arising out of or relating to the Site or these Terms.

Before initiating any court proceeding, the parties will use reasonable efforts to resolve the dispute informally. If a dispute cannot be resolved within 30 days, either party may pursue available remedies in court.

10. Termination and Suspension

Scholarships.com may, in its sole discretion and without notice, suspend or terminate your access to the Site (in whole or in part) for any reason, including if we believe you have violated these Terms or applicable law.

Upon termination, your right to use the Site will immediately cease. Sections that by their nature should survive termination (including ownership, disclaimers, limitation of liability, and indemnification) will continue in effect.

We may also suspend or terminate accounts to comply with legal obligations, including privacy or data protection requests.

11. Changes to the Site

We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Site, or any Content, at any time without notice. We have no obligation to update any information on the Site.

Our obligations, if any, with respect to products or services are governed solely by the agreements under which they are provided and are not expanded or altered by any information on the Site.

12. Miscellaneous

• If any provision of these Terms is held invalid or unenforceable, that provision will be enforced to the maximum extent permissible and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
• These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Scholarships.com regarding your use of the Site and supersede all prior or contemporaneous agreements on that subject.
• Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms will not be deemed a waiver of that provision or any other provision.
• You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights or obligations hereunder without our prior written consent.
• Nothing in these Terms creates any agency, partnership, or joint venture relationship between you and Scholarships.com or any third party.

13. Contact Us

For more information about your privacy rights and how to exercise them, please visit our Privacy Rights Request page.

If you have any questions about these Terms or the Site, please contact us:

Email:
Mail: Scholarships.com, LLC
513 Central Avenue, Suite 300
Highland Park, IL 60035