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Terms of Use

1. Introduction

These Terms of Use (the “Terms”) govern your access to and use of okcourses.com (the “Website”), which is owned and operated by okcourses.com (hereinafter referred to as “we,” “us,” or “our”). The Website provides comprehensive college rankings, detailed course introductions, and other educational information (collectively referred to as “Content”) to users worldwide. By accessing or using the Website, including viewing, browsing, or interacting with any Content (college rankings, course introductions, etc.), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use the Website.

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time, as described in Section 10 below. Your continued use of the Website after any changes to these Terms are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

2. Eligibility

To access or use the Website, you must be at least 13 years of age (or the applicable age of consent in your jurisdiction). If you are under the age of 13, you may not access or use the Website without the supervision and consent of a parent or legal guardian. By using the Website, you represent and warrant that you are at least 13 years of age (or have the consent of a parent or legal guardian if you are under 13) and that you have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.

3. Permitted Use of the Website and Content

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to access and use the Website and Content for personal, non-commercial purposes only. This license includes the right to:

  • View, browse, and access the Website and all Content (college rankings, course introductions, etc.) for your own personal information and education.
  • Print or download a single copy of Content for your personal, non-commercial use, provided that you retain all copyright and other proprietary notices contained in the Content.

You may not use the Website or Content for any commercial purpose, including but not limited to: (1) selling, renting, leasing, or licensing the Content to third parties; (2) using the Content to promote or market products or services; (3) scraping, harvesting, or collecting Content for commercial use; or (4) using the Website to generate revenue (e.g., through advertising or affiliate marketing).

4. Prohibited Conduct

When accessing or using the Website, you agree not to engage in any of the following prohibited conduct:

  • Unauthorized access or use: You may not access or attempt to access any part of the Website that is restricted, or use any automated tools (e.g., bots, spiders, scrapers) to access, scrape, or harvest data from the Website without our prior written permission. This includes scraping college rankings, course introductions, or other Content for any purpose.
  • Modification or interference: You may not modify, alter, tamper with, or damage the Website, its Content, or any of its technical infrastructure (e.g., servers, software, databases). You may not interfere with the normal operation of the Website, including but not limited to disrupting server functionality, overloading the Website with traffic, or introducing malware or other harmful software.
  • Infringement of intellectual property: You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, adapt, translate, publicly display, or publicly perform any Content from the Website without our prior written permission. This includes copying college rankings, course introductions, or other Content and posting them on other websites or social media platforms.
  • Unlawful or harmful conduct: You may not use the Website for any unlawful, fraudulent, or harmful purpose, including but not limited to: (a) violating any applicable laws or regulations; (b) posting or transmitting harmful, offensive, or inappropriate content (e.g., hate speech, harassment, violence); (c) impersonating another person or entity (e.g., a college, educator, or other user); (d) collecting or storing personal information of other users without their consent; or (e) engaging in any conduct that could harm the reputation of the Website or its users.
  • Misuse of Content: You may not use the Content (college rankings, course introductions, etc.) in a way that is misleading, inaccurate, or deceptive. You may not represent that the Content is your own or that you have created it.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

All intellectual property rights in the Website and Content (including but not limited to copyrights, trademarks, logos, trade names, patents, and trade secrets) are owned by us or our licensors. The Content includes college rankings, course introductions, articles, images, videos, data, and any other material available on the Website. All such Content is protected by applicable intellectual property laws, and you may not use it except as permitted by these Terms.

The trademarks, logos, and trade names displayed on the Website (including “okcourses.com”) are our property or the property of our licensors, and you may not use them without our prior written permission. Any unauthorized use of these trademarks, logos, or trade names is a violation of these Terms and applicable law.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Website and Content are provided “as is” and “as available” without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to:

  • Implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement: We do not warrant that the Website or Content will be suitable for your specific needs, that it will be error-free, or that it will not infringe on the intellectual property rights of third parties.
  • Warranties regarding accuracy and completeness: We strive to ensure that the Content (college rankings, course introductions, etc.) is accurate and up-to-date, but we do not warrant that the Content is complete, error-free, or current. College rankings and course information may change over time, and we may not update the Content immediately.
  • Warranties regarding website performance: We do not warrant that the Website will be available at all times, that it will load quickly, or that it will be free from errors, viruses, or other harmful software. We are not responsible for any downtime or technical issues that may occur.

You use the Website and Content at your own risk. We are not responsible for any damages or losses that result from your use of the Website or reliance on the Content.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, we shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or exemplary damages (including but not limited to damages for loss of profits, data, or goodwill) arising from your use of the Website or Content, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. This limitation of liability applies to:

  • Errors or inaccuracies in the Content (e.g., incorrect college rankings or course information).
  • Downtime or technical issues with the Website.
  • Unauthorized access to or use of your personal information.
  • Any third-party conduct or content on the Website.
  • Your reliance on the Content or your decisions based on the Content (e.g., choosing a college or course based on our rankings).

Our total liability to you for any claims arising from your use of the Website or Content shall not exceed $100. This limitation of liability shall apply even if the remedies provided in these Terms fail of their essential purpose.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless us, our officers, directors, employees, agents, and licensors from and against any and all claims, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorney’s fees) arising from: (1) your use of the Website or Content; (2) your violation of these Terms; (3) your violation of any applicable laws or regulations; (4) your unauthorized use of the Website or Content; or (5) your conduct that harms or could harm the Website, its users, or our reputation.

9. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Website at any time, without prior notice, for any reason, including but not limited to: (1) your violation of these Terms; (2) your unauthorized use of the Website or Content; (3) your fraudulent or unlawful conduct; or (4) our decision to discontinue the Website or any part of it.

Upon termination, your license to use the Website and Content shall immediately terminate, and you shall cease all use of the Website and Content. Sections 5 (Intellectual Property Rights), 6 (Disclaimer of Warranties), 7 (Limitation of Liability), 8 (Indemnification), and 11 (General Provisions) shall survive termination.

10. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. Any changes to these Terms will be posted on this page, and we will indicate the date of the last update at the bottom of the Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms regularly to stay informed about any changes. Your continued use of the Website after the changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

11. General Provisions

  • Governing Law: These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction where we are based, without regard to its conflict of laws principles.
  • Dispute Resolution: Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Website shall be resolved through good-faith negotiation. If the dispute cannot be resolved through negotiation, it shall be submitted to arbitration in accordance with the rules of the applicable arbitration association, and the arbitration shall be conducted in the jurisdiction where we are based.
  • Severability: If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
  • Waiver: Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms shall not be construed as a waiver of that provision or any other provision.
  • Entire Agreement: These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding your access to and use of the Website and Content, and they supersede all prior or contemporaneous agreements, understandings, or representations.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding these Terms of Use, the Website, or the Content (college rankings, course introductions, etc.), please contact us at [email protected]. Our team will respond to your inquiry as soon as possible.