Terms of Service
Site Terms of Service
This Terms of Service Agreement ("Terms") governs your use of the AdmitRaven® platform offered by The Scholarly Company, doing business as AdmitRaven ("we", "us", or "AdmitRaven"), including our website (admitraven.com) and mobile application (collectively, the "Website and App"). "You" refers to you as a user of the Website and App.
These Terms apply to all users of, including visitors to, our Website and App. Use of our Website and App is also subject to our current Acceptable Use Policy and Community Guidelines. Your use of our Website and App as a Scholar is governed by the separate Scholar Terms of Service.
We may, at our sole discretion, modify these Terms from time to time. Changes will become effective immediately upon posting the updated Terms, and they will apply to your continued use of the Website and App. We recommend you periodically review these Terms, as they will be binding on you.
PLEASE READ THESE TERMS CAREFULLY. By using our Website and App or otherwise indicating your acceptance, you represent and warrant that you have read, understand, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, do not access or use our Website and App.
NOTICE OF WAIVER OF CLASS ACTIONS AND JURY TRIAL: A later section of these Terms contains provisions governing how claims between you and AdmitRaven are resolved. It contains an agreement requiring disputes to be resolved on an individual basis and without a jury. Unless you opt out as described in that section: (1) you may pursue claims only on an individual basis, not as a plaintiff or class member in any class or representative action; and (2) you waive your right to a jury trial.
1. AdmitRaven Marketplace
By creating an account, you agree to provide true, accurate, current, and complete information. You agree not to create an account using a false identity or providing false information, or if you have previously been removed or banned from our Website and App. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur on or in connection with your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized access or use of your account. You acknowledge and agree that we are not responsible or liable for any damages, losses, costs, expenses, or liabilities related to any unauthorized access to or use of your account.
Access to the Website is available to all registered users. Access to the mobile App requires a valid account with an active paid subscription. We reserve the right to modify subscription terms at our discretion with reasonable notice.
We reserve the right to modify or discontinue the Website and App, or any part of it, at our sole discretion without liability. On occasion, parts of the Website and App may be restricted to users, registered or otherwise.
We reserve the right, for security and administrative reasons, to access individual accounts. Any information obtained in such a way will not be disclosed to third parties unless required by law.
We also reserve the right to disable any account at any time and for any reason, including if we believe you have violated these Terms.
To delete your AdmitRaven account, you must notify us via email at admin@admitraven.com. Failure to do so may result in the voidance of any earnings or benefits associated with your account, at our discretion.
AdmitRaven reserves the right to highlight profiles we find impressive. By using our Website and App, you consent to the possibility of your profile being showcased via our email newsletter or social media platforms including TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, subject to our discretion.
By using AdmitRaven, you certify that any content posted by you is your own original work. Failing to comply with this policy will result in removal from the Website and App.
2. AdmitRaven Sessions
A Scholar may offer you the opportunity to send a paid direct message through the AdmitRaven Sessions feature, as indicated on the Scholar's profile page. Scholars may send messages to you alone or to multiple recipients simultaneously. If a message is sent to multiple recipients, you will not see the identity of other recipients, and they will not see yours.
If a Scholar permits you to send messages through AdmitRaven Sessions, you may send a user-created message such as a question or thank you note (each a "Message"). After you send a Message, the Scholar may, but has no obligation to, respond.
If your Message does not receive a response within the timeframe you specify before sending, you will receive a refund of the Rubies expended. Once a Scholar has responded, no returns, exchanges, or refunds will be issued.
AdmitRaven is not responsible for any disciplinary action taken if a Scholar's application materials are plagiarized or suspected of plagiarism — this is strictly prohibited. Nor is AdmitRaven responsible for rejection from any university.
By using the Website and App, you grant AdmitRaven a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and irrevocable license to use, reproduce, distribute, modify, and publicly display any content you submit ("Submission"), for the purposes of operating and improving our services and for marketing. You represent and warrant that you own all rights to any Submission, or have all rights necessary to grant us the foregoing license. AdmitRaven will not be responsible or liable for any use or disclosure of a Submission, including any personal information belonging to you or a third party.
The price for each Message is displayed on the Scholar's profile page. You agree to pay all amounts due in accordance with the payment terms in effect at that time.
3. Email Communication
By registering an account, you agree to receive updates about your account and related materials electronically. Prior to accepting these Terms and creating a AdmitRaven account, you must be able to obtain and retain electronic communications. Digital communication will be the primary method of notifying you about account updates, privacy changes, and purchases. The email you use for registration must be active and valid. Failure to maintain a valid or active email address with your AdmitRaven account will be your sole responsibility. We reserve the right to provide information about your account or our service by non-electronic means.
By using our Website and App and sharing your application materials, you acknowledge and agree that AdmitRaven may use the data you provide for various purposes, including anonymized analysis and internal research and development. For information about how we handle your data upon account deletion, including retention periods and your right to request deletion, please refer to the Data Retention and Deletion section of these Terms.
Although we prioritize the protection of your information, we cannot guarantee the security of data during transmission or storage. Any sharing of information with third parties will be governed by their respective privacy policies, which may differ from ours.
Your continued use of this service constitutes your acceptance of this potential third-party sharing of information. If you do not agree with these terms, you must discontinue your use of the Website and App immediately.
4. Acknowledgement
You acknowledge and agree that:
Each Message you create is a Submission under these Terms. Each Message, whether created by you or a Scholar, is subject to our Acceptable Use Policy and Community Guidelines.
Each Message from a Scholar is owned by the Scholar who created it. Subject to your payment in full, you have the right to use it solely for your own personal, non-commercial, and non-promotional use under a non-exclusive, royalty-free, fully paid, worldwide, sublicensable, revocable license to use, reproduce, distribute, and publicly display that Message in any media, whether now known or hereafter invented.
AdmitRaven will not be liable or responsible for any Submission you make or any Scholar Content you receive.
After you send a Message, the Scholar may, but has no obligation to, respond. If the Message does not receive a response within the timeframe you specify before sending (defaulting to 2 days), you will receive a refund of the Rubies expended. If you receive a response, no returns, exchanges, or refunds will be issued.
You have no expectation of privacy with respect to any AdmitRaven Session, Message, or other Submission you make. You will not make any request or Submission that infringes on the privacy or other rights of a third party. Except as expressly permitted under these Terms, you agree not to edit, change, modify, or create any derivative work of a AdmitRaven Session.
If you breach any provision of these Terms, or if we terminate your access or remove your account, your license to use any AdmitRaven Session or other offering under these Terms terminates immediately. You must promptly remove all copies of any AdmitRaven Session, Message, or other offering in your possession or control, including from any social media platform, notify any recipient of the termination, and take any other action we reasonably request.
Any request you submit may be rejected by us or by a Scholar. If this occurs more than once, we may terminate your access, remove or ban your account, or take other appropriate action at our sole discretion. No refund or credit will be issued for any purchase that we determine, in our sole discretion, has been improperly made or otherwise violates these Terms.
By submitting content to the Website and App — including content added to your profile, lesson responses, application materials, or messages shared with other users — you grant AdmitRaven a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide, sublicensable license to use, reproduce, modify, display, and distribute your content for the purposes of operating and improving our service. You retain ownership of all content you submit.
For promotional purposes, such as showcasing student success stories, essays, or lesson responses, AdmitRaven will only use your content with your separate explicit consent obtained at the time of such use. You are under no obligation to provide this consent, and declining will not affect your access to or use of the Website and App.
5. Additional Terms; Sales and Discounts
Some products or services offered through the Website and App may have additional terms and conditions ("Additional Terms"). By using that product or service, you agree to the Additional Terms. To the extent that the Additional Terms conflict with any of these Terms, these Terms will govern unless the Additional Terms expressly state otherwise.
From time to time, AdmitRaven may offer sales or discounts. The additional terms of such offers can be found on our Sale/Discount Terms page.
AdmitRaven Proprietary Content
All lessons, curricula, writing prompts, quiz questions, frameworks, characters, visual assets, and other educational materials available through the Website and App (collectively, "AdmitRaven Content") are the original work of The Scholarly Company and are protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.
AdmitRaven Content is provided to you solely for your own personal, non-commercial use in connection with your college application process. You are expressly prohibited from:
— Copying, reproducing, downloading, screenshotting, or otherwise capturing any AdmitRaven Content in whole or in part.
— Distributing, sharing, publishing, or transmitting any AdmitRaven Content to any third party through any medium, including social media platforms, messaging applications, email, or any other channel.
— Using any AdmitRaven Content to tutor, instruct, or advise other students, whether for compensation or otherwise.
— Incorporating any AdmitRaven Content into any competing product, service, application, curriculum, or educational offering.
— Selling, licensing, sublicensing, or otherwise commercializing any AdmitRaven Content.
— Creating derivative works based on any AdmitRaven Content, including adapted lesson plans, modified frameworks, or repackaged curricula.
— Using any AdmitRaven Content for any purpose other than your own personal college application process.
You acknowledge that any unauthorized use of AdmitRaven Content constitutes copyright infringement and a material breach of these Terms, and may subject you to civil and criminal liability under applicable law.
AdmitRaven reserves all rights in and to the AdmitRaven Content not expressly granted to you under these Terms. No license to AdmitRaven Content is granted by implication, estoppel, or otherwise. Access to AdmitRaven Content through a paid subscription does not convey any ownership interest or rights beyond the limited personal use license described in this section.
If you believe that any AdmitRaven Content has been reproduced or distributed without authorization, please report it to us at admin@admitraven.com.
6. Fees, Payment, and Purchases
We may use third-party payment processors and/or financial institutions ("Payment Processors") to process financial transactions. You irrevocably authorize us to instruct such Payment Processors to handle transactions on your behalf in accordance with your requests as submitted on the Website and App. You agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of each applicable Payment Processor. In the event of a conflict between these Terms and a Payment Processor's terms, these Terms shall prevail.
Fees: The fee for a AdmitRaven Session message or other offering is specified on the Scholar's profile page and near the send button when you make your request. You agree to pay all amounts due in accordance with the payment terms in effect at the time of your request, including any applicable service, transaction, or processing fees.
Currency: Transactions are settled in U.S. dollars (USD). You are responsible for any fees or expenses imposed by your payment card provider or Payment Processor to settle transactions in USD. From time to time, AdmitRaven may settle transactions in another currency to reduce currency conversion fees.
Payment: You may request a AdmitRaven Session message using AdmitRaven Rubies ("Rubies"). Rubies are the in-app currency maintained in your AdmitRaven account and are purchased using a valid payment card through our applicable third-party Payment Processor. You must provide the Payment Processor with valid payment information. You acknowledge and agree that AdmitRaven does not operate, own, or control the Payment Processor. Your use of your payment card is governed by your agreement with and the privacy policy of the Payment Processor, not these Terms. You agree to immediately notify the Payment Processor of any change in your billing information. AdmitRaven Rubies and Messages are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.
Rubies are redeemed at the time of purchase. If your account has a sufficient Ruby balance, it will be applied to the purchase price. You cannot make purchases with insufficient Rubies. Ruby balances are non-refundable, non-transferable, cannot be used outside of AdmitRaven, and expire immediately upon redemption.
Messages that do not directly pose a question or seek an answer — such as thank you notes — will still be charged at the rate specified by the Scholar and displayed on their profile page. Such messages are considered a "tip" that the Scholar may, but is not obligated to, acknowledge by replying. Tips are not refundable.
AdmitRaven reserves the right to cancel your request if: (i) your payment method is declined; or (ii) you have previously been banned or removed from our Website and App. AdmitRaven also reserves the right to change its fees and payment procedures at any time, either immediately upon posting on our Website and App or by other notice to you.
Any payment for a AdmitRaven Message or other offering will be divided between AdmitRaven and the Scholar as provided for in the Scholar Terms of Service.
Payment Questions: If you have a question about a purchase or a charge to your payment card, please contact us at admin@admitraven.com. We have sole discretion to determine how billing disputes will be resolved.
Taxes: If your purchase obligates AdmitRaven to collect a sales tax, use tax, or any equivalent tax ("Sales Tax"), AdmitRaven will collect Sales Tax in addition to the purchase fee. If applicable Sales Tax has not been remitted to AdmitRaven, you will be responsible for payment of such taxes, penalties, and interest to the appropriate tax authority, and you will indemnify AdmitRaven for any related liability or expense.
Subscriptions: We currently offer the mobile App on a paid subscription basis. Should we introduce additional subscription tiers or billing periods in the future, we reserve the right to automatically renew those subscriptions to provide continuous service. Renewals will be for the same duration as the original subscription term. If you do not wish your subscription to renew automatically, please follow the directions under the Cancellations and Refunds section below. It is your responsibility to maintain up-to-date payment information to retain access to the App.
Any attempt to defraud the Website and App through any method of payment will result in immediate account termination and may result in civil and/or criminal prosecution. We reserve the right to block accounts at our discretion and to inform relevant authorities of fraudulent or unlawful activity.
We maintain detailed records of all transactions and communications related to your purchases, including receipts and access logs. You agree that our records shall serve as conclusive evidence of the terms of your transactions.
7. Quality
We maintain a moderation team to review material on the Website and App, and we strive to ensure that all third-party content is accurate and authentic. We regularly conduct quality checks, reviewing profiles for inconsistencies and inaccuracies. If something in a profile appears questionable, we may ask the Scholar for further documentation to verify their profile.
While we make every effort to review all material promptly, our team may occasionally be unable to do so. Content moderation is a best-effort process and does not constitute a guarantee of accuracy, authenticity, or quality. Please refer to the Scholar Vetting and Disclaimer section for further detail on how Scholar profiles are reviewed. We assume no liability for any action or inaction regarding transmissions, communications, or content provided by any user or third party. We have no liability or responsibility to anyone for the performance or nonperformance of the activities described in this section.
8. No Guarantee of Admission
AdmitRaven is an educational tool designed to assist students in organizing, completing, and improving their college application materials. Use of the Website and App, including any lessons, writing tools, Scholar Sessions, quiz results, or other features, does not guarantee admission to any college, university, or educational institution.
Admission decisions are made solely by the respective institutions and are subject to a wide range of factors outside of AdmitRaven's knowledge or control. AdmitRaven makes no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the likelihood or probability of admission to any institution as a result of using our service.
AdmitRaven is not responsible for any admission decision, scholarship award or denial, financial aid outcome, or any other result related to a student's application process. Any testimonials, success stories, or statistics shared on the Website and App reflect individual experiences and are not a guarantee of similar outcomes.
By using AdmitRaven, you acknowledge and agree that the service is intended solely as an organizational and educational aid, and that all application decisions and their outcomes remain entirely your own responsibility.
No Affiliation with Educational Institutions
AdmitRaven is an independent educational platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or otherwise connected to any college, university, or educational institution referenced on the Website and App. All university names, logos, colors, and related marks are the property of their respective institutions and are referenced solely for identification and informational purposes. Use of any institutional name or identifier does not imply any relationship, partnership, or approval between AdmitRaven and that institution.
9. Acceptable Use
You may use the Website and App only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to use the Website and App:
— In any way that violates any applicable federal, state, local, or international law or regulation, including any laws regarding the export of data or software.
— To exploit, harm, or attempt to exploit or harm minors in any way, including by exposing them to inappropriate content or requesting personally identifiable information.
— To send, upload, download, or use any material that does not comply with these Terms or our Community Guidelines.
— To transmit any advertising or promotional material without our prior written consent, including junk mail, chain letters, spam, or similar solicitations.
— Access, copy, reproduce, or distribute any AdmitRaven Content for any commercial purpose or for use in any competing educational product or service.
— Use the Website and App to develop, train, or improve any artificial intelligence model, machine learning system, or automated tool, or to compile datasets derived from AdmitRaven Content for any purpose.
— To impersonate or attempt to impersonate AdmitRaven, a AdmitRaven employee, another user, or any other person or entity.
— To engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use or enjoyment of the Website and App, or that may harm AdmitRaven or its users or expose them to liability.
Additionally, you agree not to:
— Use the Website and App in any manner that could disable, overburden, damage, or impair it, or interfere with any other party's use.
— Use any robot, spider, or other automated device or process to access the Website and App for any purpose, including monitoring or copying material, unlocking profiles, scraping content, or accessing any content behind our paywall intended only for paying users.
— Use any manual process to monitor or copy material on the Website and App without our prior written consent.
— Use any device, software, or routine that interferes with the proper functionality of the Website and App.
— Introduce any viruses, trojan horses, worms, logic bombs, or other malicious or technologically harmful material.
— Attempt to gain unauthorized access to, interfere with, damage, or disrupt any part of the Website and App, the servers on which it is stored, or any connected server, computer, or database.
— Attack the Website and App via a denial-of-service or distributed denial-of-service attack.
— Otherwise attempt to interfere with the functionality of the Website and App.
10. Copyright Infringement
If you believe that any content, phrases, entries, or materials ("User Contributions") violate your copyright, please send us a notice of copyright infringement via email at admin@admitraven.com. It is the policy of AdmitRaven to terminate the accounts of users who are determined to be repeat infringers.
11. Reliance on Information Posted
The information presented on or through the Website and App is made available solely for general information purposes. We do not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of this information. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. We disclaim all liability and responsibility arising from any reliance placed on such materials by you or any other visitor to the Website and App, or by anyone who may be informed of any of its contents.
The Website and App include content provided by third parties, including materials provided by other users, bloggers, and third-party licensors, syndicators, aggregators, and reporting services. All statements and opinions expressed in these materials, and all articles and responses to questions and other content other than content provided by AdmitRaven, are solely the opinions and responsibility of the person or entity providing those materials. These materials do not necessarily reflect the opinion of AdmitRaven. We are not responsible or liable to you or any third party for the content or accuracy of any materials provided by third parties. In particular, AdmitRaven does not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any application deadlines, submission windows, test dates, or other time-sensitive information displayed on the Website and App. Such information is provided for general reference only and may not reflect current or official institutional requirements. You are solely and exclusively responsible for independently verifying all deadlines and requirements directly with each applicable college, university, or institution. AdmitRaven shall have no liability of any kind arising from your reliance on any deadline or date-related information provided through the Website and App.
12. Privacy and Information
All information we collect on the Website and App is subject to our Privacy Policy. By using the Website and App, you consent to all actions taken by us with respect to your information in compliance with the Privacy Policy.
13. Other Terms and Conditions
All purchases through our Website and App, or other transactions made as a result of your use of the Website and App, are governed by these Terms.
Additional terms and conditions may apply to specific portions, services, or features of the Website and App. All such additional terms and conditions are incorporated by reference into these Terms.
14. Changes to Our Website and App
You acknowledge and agree that we may change or discontinue any aspect of our Website and App at any time, without notice to you.
15. Sharing of Content and Media
You may link to our homepage, provided you do so in a way that is fair and legal and does not damage our reputation or take advantage of it. You must not establish a link in a way that suggests any form of association, approval, or endorsement on our part without our express written consent.
The Website and App may provide certain social media features that enable you to:
— Link from your own or certain third-party websites to certain content on the Website and App.
— Send emails or other communications containing certain content or links to certain content on the Website and App.
— Cause limited portions of content on the Website and App to be displayed or appear to be displayed on your own or certain third-party websites.
You may use these features solely as provided by us, solely with respect to the content they are displayed with, and in accordance with any additional terms and conditions we provide. You must not:
— Establish a link from any website that is not owned by you.
— Cause the Website and App or portions of it to be displayed on any other site through framing, deep linking, in-line linking, or similar methods.
— Take any action with respect to materials on the Website and App that is inconsistent with any other provision of these Terms.
Any website from which you link to our content must comply in all respects with our Community Guidelines.
You agree to cooperate with us in causing any unauthorized framing or linking to cease immediately. We reserve the right to withdraw linking permission without notice and to disable all or any social media features and links at any time at our discretion.
16. Geographic Restrictions
The Scholarly Company is based in the State of Florida, United States. We make no claims that the Website and App or any of their content is accessible or appropriate outside of the United States. Access to the Website and App may not be legal for certain persons or in certain countries. If you access the Website and App from outside the United States, you do so on your own initiative and are responsible for compliance with all applicable local laws.
17. Disclaimer of Warranties
You understand that we cannot and do not guarantee or warrant that files available for downloading from the internet or the Website and App will be free of viruses or other destructive code. You are responsible for implementing sufficient procedures and checkpoints to satisfy your particular requirements for anti-virus protection and accuracy of data input and output, and for maintaining a means external to our Website and App for reconstruction of any lost data. We will not be liable for any loss or damage caused by a distributed denial-of-service attack, viruses, or other technologically harmful material that may infect your device, programs, data, or other proprietary material due to your use of the Website and App or any services or items obtained through them.
Your use of the Website and App, their content, and any services or items obtained through them is at your own risk. The Website and App, their content, and any services or items obtained through them are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied. Neither AdmitRaven nor any person associated with AdmitRaven makes any warranty or representation with respect to the completeness, security, reliability, quality, accuracy, or availability of the Website and App. Without limiting the foregoing, neither AdmitRaven nor anyone associated with AdmitRaven represents or warrants that the Website and App, their content, or any services or items obtained through them will be accurate, reliable, error-free, or uninterrupted, that defects will be corrected, or that the Website and App or the servers that make them available are free of viruses or other harmful components.
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, you acknowledge and agree that in no event will AdmitRaven be liable to you or any third party for any indirect, special, incidental, punitive, or consequential damages (including loss of profits, revenue, or data) or for the cost of obtaining substitute products, arising out of or in connection with these Terms, however caused, whether such liability arises from any claim based on contract, warranty, tort (including negligence), strict liability, or otherwise, and whether or not AdmitRaven has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
AdmitRaven hereby disclaims all warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, statutory or otherwise, including but not limited to any warranties of merchantability, non-infringement, and fitness for a particular purpose.
The foregoing does not affect any warranties that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law. AdmitRaven makes no warranty that messages, requests, or content submitted through the Website and App will be delivered, received, stored, or processed without error, delay, or loss. In particular, AdmitRaven is not responsible for any failure of the AdmitRaven Sessions feature to deliver a Student message to a Scholar or vice versa, any loss of User Content, lesson progress, essays, or application materials due to system error, any failure of Ruby balances or payment records to reflect accurately due to technical issues, or any interruption in access to the Website and App during a time-sensitive period. In the event of a verified system error directly causing a loss of paid functionality, your sole remedy is the reissuance of the affected Rubies or a credit of equivalent value, at AdmitRaven's sole discretion.
18. Waiver of Certain Rights
No Jury Trial: You and AdmitRaven each waive any right to a jury trial of any controversy, claim, counterclaim, or other dispute arising between you and AdmitRaven relating to these Terms or the Website and App (each a "Claim," and collectively, "Claims").
No Class Representative or Private Attorney General: You and AdmitRaven each agree that with respect to any Claim, neither may: (i) act as a class representative or private attorney general, or (ii) participate as a member of a class of claimants. You agree that neither you nor AdmitRaven may litigate any Claim on a class or representative basis, and that you and AdmitRaven may seek relief only through individual Claims. You and AdmitRaven may not consolidate or join any controversy, claim, counterclaim, or other dispute of other persons or parties who may be similarly situated.
Severability and Survival: If any provision of this Section 18 is found to be invalid or unenforceable, that provision will be deemed appropriately modified to give effect to its intent or, if modification is not possible, will be severed and the remainder of this Section 18 will continue in full force and effect. This Section 18 will survive the termination of your relationship with AdmitRaven.
30-Day Opt-Out Right: You have the right to opt out of the provisions of this Section 17 by sending written notice of your decision to opt out within 30 days after first becoming subject to its terms to admin@admitraven.com. Your notice must include your name and address, any usernames, each email address you have used with your AdmitRaven account, and an unequivocal statement that you want to opt out of this Section. Opting out of this Section has no effect on any other provisions of these Terms or any other agreements you may have with us.
Limitation on Liability
In no event will AdmitRaven, its affiliates, or their licensors, service providers, employees, agents, officers, or directors be liable for damages of any kind, under any legal theory, arising out of or in connection with your use of, or inability to use, the Website and App, any websites linked to them, any content on the Website and App, or any services or items obtained through the Website and App. This includes any direct, indirect, special, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to personal injury, pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of revenue, loss of profits, loss of business or anticipated savings, loss of use, loss of goodwill, and loss of data, whether caused by tort (including negligence), breach of contract, or otherwise, even if foreseeable.
The foregoing does not affect any liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law.
Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless AdmitRaven, its affiliates, licensors, and service providers, and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, suppliers, successors, and assigns 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 Website and App, including but not limited to your User Contributions, any use of the Website and App's content, services, and products other than as expressly authorized in these Terms, or your use of any information obtained from the Website and App.
Governing Law and Jurisdiction
All matters relating to the Website and App and these Terms, and any dispute or claim arising therefrom or related thereto (including non-contractual disputes or claims), shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of Florida, without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision or rule.
Any legal suit, action, or proceeding arising out of or related to these Terms or the Website and App shall be instituted exclusively in the federal courts of the United States or the courts of the State of Florida, although we retain the right to bring any suit, action, or proceeding against you for breach of these Terms in your country of residence or any other relevant country. You waive any and all objections to the exercise of jurisdiction over you by such courts and to venue in such courts.
Limitation on Time to File Claims
Any cause of action or claim you may have arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Website and App must be commenced within one (1) year after the cause of action accrues. Otherwise, such cause of action or claim is permanently barred.
Waiver and Severability
No waiver by AdmitRaven of any term or condition set forth in these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or condition or a waiver of any other term or condition. Any failure of AdmitRaven to assert a right or provision under these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
If any provision of these Terms is held by a court or other tribunal of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable for any reason, such provision shall be eliminated or limited to the minimum extent necessary so that the remaining provisions of these Terms will continue in full force and effect.
Cancellations and Refunds
AdmitRaven offers monthly and annual subscription plans for access to the mobile App. All subscription purchases are processed through our website at admitraven.com and are not subject to in-app purchase fees charged by third-party platform providers.
You may cancel your subscription at any time by visiting your account page on the Website and following the cancellation instructions. Cancellations take effect at the end of your current billing period. You will retain full access to the App for the remainder of the period you have already paid for and will not be charged for any subsequent billing period.
For monthly subscriptions, cancellation takes effect at the end of the current month. For annual subscriptions, cancellation takes effect at the end of the current annual term. In both cases, no partial refunds will be issued for unused time within a paid billing period.
AdmitRaven does not offer refunds for subscription fees already charged except where required by applicable law. If you believe a charge was made in error, please contact us at admin@admitraven.com within 30 days of the charge.
AdmitRaven reserves the right to modify subscription pricing at any time. We will provide reasonable advance notice of any price changes, and your continued use of the App after the effective date of a price change constitutes your acceptance of the new pricing.
Scholar Vetting and Disclaimer
AdmitRaven takes reasonable steps to ensure the quality and authenticity of Scholar profiles. Each Scholar participates in a personal interview with a member of the AdmitRaven team regarding their college experience and application background prior to being listed on the platform. However, AdmitRaven does not conduct formal background checks, credential verification, or independent verification of academic records, test scores, acceptance letters, or any other information provided by Scholars.
The information displayed on Scholar profiles, including academic statistics, schools attended, and application materials, is self-reported by the Scholar and has not been independently verified by AdmitRaven. While we conduct periodic quality reviews and may request supporting documentation when inconsistencies are identified, we cannot guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any Scholar's profile.
AdmitRaven is not responsible for the accuracy, quality, or outcome of any advice, content, or communication provided by a Scholar. You acknowledge that your decision to engage with any Scholar is made at your own discretion and risk. AdmitRaven expressly disclaims all liability arising from any reliance you place on information provided by a Scholar.
Data Retention and Deletion
If you wish to delete your AdmitRaven account, you must submit a deletion request via email to admin@admitraven.com. Please include your full name, username, and the email address associated with your account in your request.
Upon receipt of a valid deletion request, AdmitRaven will permanently delete your account and all associated personal data within 30 days. During this 30-day period your account will remain accessible. If you change your mind before the 30-day period has elapsed, you may cancel your deletion request by contacting us at admin@admitraven.com.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, AdmitRaven may retain certain data beyond the 30-day period where required by applicable law, for the resolution of disputes, or for the enforcement of our agreements. Any data retained for these purposes will be held only for as long as necessary and will not be used for any other purpose.
Please note that deleting your account does not automatically cancel an active subscription. You must cancel your subscription separately through your account page prior to submitting a deletion request to avoid further charges.
19. Dispute Resolution and Arbitration
Please read this section carefully. It requires you and AdmitRaven to resolve most disputes through binding individual arbitration rather than in court, and limits your ability to bring claims against AdmitRaven in a class or representative capacity.
Binding Arbitration: Except for the limited exceptions described below, you and AdmitRaven agree that any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Website and App, or the breach, termination, enforcement, interpretation, or validity thereof (collectively, "Disputes"), will be resolved solely by binding, individual arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association ("AAA") under its Consumer Arbitration Rules, which are available at www.adr.org. The arbitration will be conducted in English, and the arbitrator's decision will be final and binding. Judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered in any court having jurisdiction.
Exceptions: Either party may bring an individual claim in small claims court if the claim qualifies. Either party may also seek emergency injunctive or other equitable relief from a court of competent jurisdiction to prevent actual or threatened infringement, misappropriation, or violation of a party's intellectual property rights or confidential information.
Arbitration Fees: The AAA's filing, administration, and arbitrator fees will be governed by the AAA's Consumer Arbitration Rules. If your claim does not exceed $10,000, AdmitRaven will pay all such fees unless the arbitrator finds your claim to be frivolous or filed for an improper purpose.
No Class Actions: You and AdmitRaven agree that each may bring claims against the other only in an individual capacity and not as a plaintiff or class member in any purported class, consolidated, or representative proceeding. The arbitrator may not consolidate more than one person's claims and may not otherwise preside over any form of representative or class proceeding. If this specific provision is found to be unenforceable, the entirety of this arbitration clause shall be null and void.
Governing Rules: The arbitration will be governed by the Federal Arbitration Act ("FAA"). The arbitrator will have exclusive authority to resolve any dispute relating to the interpretation, applicability, enforceability, or formation of this arbitration agreement, except that a court will resolve any dispute about whether the class action waiver is enforceable.
Location: Arbitration will be conducted remotely where possible. If an in-person hearing is required, it will be held in Florida, or at another mutually agreed location.
30-Day Opt-Out Right: You have the right to opt out of this arbitration agreement by sending written notice to admin@admitraven.com within 30 days of first accepting these Terms. Your notice must include your full name, username, and the email address associated with your account, and an unequivocal statement that you wish to opt out of arbitration. Opting out does not affect any other provision of these Terms.
Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Community Guidelines and Privacy Policy, constitute the sole and entire agreement between you and The Scholarly Company with respect to the Website and App and supersede all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties, both written and oral, with respect to the Website and App.
Scholar Terms of Service
Scholar Terms of Service
This Scholar Terms of Service Agreement ("Terms") governs your participation on the AdmitRaven® platform offered by The Scholarly Company, doing business as AdmitRaven ("we", "us", or "AdmitRaven"), including our website (admitraven.com) and mobile application (collectively, the "Website and App") as a vendor ("Scholar"). "You" or "Scholar" refers to you as a Scholar on the Website and App.
These Terms apply solely to Scholars. Use of the Website and App is also subject to our Acceptable Use Policy (Section 9 of the Site Terms) and Community Guidelines. Any use of the Website and App other than as a Scholar is governed by the Site Terms of Service.
PLEASE READ THESE TERMS CAREFULLY. By using the Website and App as a Scholar or otherwise indicating your acceptance, you represent and warrant that you have read, understand, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, do not access or use the Website and App as a Scholar.
NOTICE OF WAIVER OF CLASS ACTIONS AND JURY TRIAL: Section 19 of these Terms contains provisions governing how claims between you and AdmitRaven are resolved. It requires disputes to be resolved on an individual basis and without a jury. Unless you opt out as described in Section 19: (1) you may pursue claims only on an individual basis, not as a plaintiff or class member in any class or representative action; and (2) you waive your right to a jury trial.
1. Participation in the AdmitRaven Marketplace
Registration: To participate as a Scholar, you must register and provide true, accurate, current, and complete information as prompted by our registration form and any other information reasonably requested by us (collectively, "Registration Data"). You agree to maintain and promptly update your Registration Data to keep it accurate and complete. If you do not, or if we reasonably believe you have not done so, we have the right to suspend or terminate your account. You agree not to create an account using a false identity, on behalf of another person (except as outlined below for Organizations), or if you have previously been removed or banned from the Website and App. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur on or in connection with your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized access or use of your account. You acknowledge that AdmitRaven is not responsible or liable for any damages, losses, or liabilities related to any unauthorized access to your account.
Age Requirements: You must be at least 18 years old to register as a Scholar. By registering, you represent and warrant that: (A) you are at least 18 years old and of legal age to form a binding contract; (B) you are not barred from using the Website and App under the laws of the United States, your place of residence, or any other applicable jurisdiction; and (C) you are responsible for complying with all applicable laws and regulations relating to your participation as a Scholar and will fully indemnify AdmitRaven for any failure to do so.
Exceptions for Early Admits: In limited circumstances, AdmitRaven may consider applications from individuals under the age of 18 who have been formally admitted to and are enrolled in an accredited college or university program. Such exceptions are granted solely at AdmitRaven's discretion on a case-by-case basis and require verified documentation of enrollment. To inquire about an exception, please contact admin@admitraven.com. AdmitRaven reserves the right to deny any exception request without explanation.
Organizations: A university, admissions team, or other individual or organization (each, an "Organization") may register a Scholar as an affiliated participant ("Affiliated Scholar"). By registering, the Organization represents and warrants that: (A) it is the authorized representative of the Affiliated Scholar, that the Affiliated Scholar meets the age requirements set forth above or has been granted an exception by AdmitRaven, and that it agrees to these Terms; (B) neither the Organization nor the Affiliated Scholar is barred from using the Website and App under applicable law; and (C) the Organization is responsible for complying with all applicable laws and regulations relating to the Affiliated Scholar's participation and will fully indemnify AdmitRaven for any failure to do so. To register as an Organization, please contact admin@admitraven.com.
Promotion and Profile: At no cost to AdmitRaven, you agree to provide the following promotional materials ("Promotional Materials") within 72 hours of beginning the Scholar onboarding process: (i) if you would like AdmitRaven to promote your participation, three high-resolution images of yourself; (ii) your profile bio; and (iii) a high-resolution profile picture. Please note that you will not be able to receive requests from Students until we receive your profile picture. From time to time we may request additional Promotional Materials to promote you on the Website and App or on social media platforms. Any additional materials you approve for AdmitRaven's use will also constitute Promotional Materials under these Terms.
By claiming a Scholar account, you certify that all content posted by you or on your behalf is your own original work. Failing to comply with this policy will result in removal from the Website and App.
2. AdmitRaven Sessions
From time to time, a student user of the Website and App ("Student") may send you one or more messages (each, a "Message") through the AdmitRaven Sessions feature, to which you may reply (each reply, a "AdmitRaven Answer").
While we encourage you to respond within 48 hours of receiving a request, you may have up to seven days, or longer at the Student's sole discretion, to respond. If you do not either: (i) accept the request and reply; or (ii) decline the request within the specified timeframe, the request will expire and can no longer be fulfilled, except that you may choose to fulfill an expired request at no cost to the Student and with no payment due from AdmitRaven. You may decline any request at your discretion if a Student's message is objectionable or otherwise offensive to you.
AdmitRaven retains the right, in its sole discretion, to cancel any Student request. No payment will be made for any declined, cancelled, or unfulfilled AdmitRaven Answer.
Each AdmitRaven Answer should represent a genuine, thoughtful, and insightful attempt to address the Student's question. You have sole discretion over the content of your Answer, except that you agree not to state that your answer cannot be completed unless an additional Message is sent. Students are generally most satisfied when meaningful effort is visible in a Scholar's response. Minimal effort or failure to address the Student's question may be reflected in your review rating and affect your payment. You agree not to solicit, encourage, or facilitate any Student to obtain services similar to those offered through the Website and App from you or any third party outside of the Website and App, whether for compensation or otherwise, during your participation as a Scholar and for a period of 12 months following the termination of your Scholar account.
3. Fees and Payment
Booking Fee: You set your earnings (expressed in Rubies) for each AdmitRaven Answer and any other offering you choose to provide through the AdmitRaven marketplace (each, a "Booking Fee"). There is no minimum Booking Fee — you may set your rate at US$0.00 or any amount you choose. The Booking Fee excludes any service, transaction, or processing fees retained by AdmitRaven. Students will see a price per Message inclusive of your Booking Fee and any applicable additional fees. You may not manipulate your Booking Fee to create a false appearance of a discount or sale, or in any other manner that would be deceptive or misleading to Students, as determined by AdmitRaven in its sole discretion.
Payment to Scholars: Subject to these Terms, AdmitRaven will pay you a percentage of the Booking Fee actually received by AdmitRaven for each AdmitRaven Answer or other offering you created and delivered in fulfillment of an accepted Student request. AdmitRaven retains a platform service fee from each transaction, the current rate of which is displayed in your Scholar account settings and may be updated by AdmitRaven from time to time with reasonable notice. If the offering permits a Student to designate an additional amount explicitly referred to as a "tip," the same platform service fee applies. Any Sales Tax collected by AdmitRaven will be remitted to the applicable tax authority and will not be included in the Booking Fee or tip calculation.
Available Balance and Withdrawals: Your earnings are maintained as an available balance in your AdmitRaven account, displayed in U.S. dollars. You may withdraw your available balance at any time by submitting a withdrawal request through the Website at admitraven.com in the edit account page. Withdrawals are processed exclusively through the Website via our third-party payment processor and are not available through the mobile App, but that service on the mobile App may become available in the future and may be subject to Apple fees. You must register with and provide all information required by our payment processor to receive payouts, including verified bank account information at a regulated financial institution. AdmitRaven will not be responsible for any delays, damages, or losses arising from your failure to provide required information or maintain an active account with our payment processor.
Withdrawal Timing: A Scholar who requests a withdrawal must wait 90 days before deleting their account. AdmitRaven may, in its sole discretion: (i) transfer your available balance to your bank account in cases of extended account inactivity; and (ii) restrict or prohibit withdrawals in excess of any threshold AdmitRaven designates.
Payment Processor: You acknowledge and agree that AdmitRaven does not operate, own, or control its third-party payment processor. Your use of the payment processor is subject to that processor's own terms of service and privacy policy, which you agree to as a condition of receiving payments. AdmitRaven will not be responsible for any delay, failure, damage, or liability caused by the payment processor or any other third party in connection with payment processing.
Tax Responsibilities: You are solely responsible for reporting and paying all applicable taxes on income earned through the Website and App. AdmitRaven may issue a Form 1099 or other applicable tax document to Scholars whose earnings meet or exceed IRS reporting thresholds in a given calendar year. AdmitRaven is not responsible for any contributions, taxes, or deductions for Social Security, retirement benefits, unemployment insurance, or any other withholding required by law. You represent and warrant that no residual or other payment or contribution is due from AdmitRaven to any union, guild, manager, agent, or other representative in connection with any AdmitRaven Answer or other offering.
Currency: All payments and available balances are maintained and disbursed in U.S. dollars.
Fraud and Violations: If AdmitRaven reasonably believes that fraud, money laundering, or any other violation of law is taking place in connection with your account or the Website and App, AdmitRaven may withhold, delay, freeze, or seek repayment of any payments believed to be related to such violation.
Fundraising: If you identify a charitable organization as a recipient of any funds you are raising through your Scholar profile (each, a "Charity"), you: (i) represent and warrant that you will comply with all applicable laws and regulations relating to that identification, including required disclosures and registrations; (ii) acknowledge that AdmitRaven has the right to reject any such identification at its sole discretion; (iii) represent and warrant that the Charity is and will remain in good standing, and that you will provide written evidence of such standing within 48 hours of AdmitRaven's request and promptly remove the identification if the Charity ceases to be in good standing; (iv) represent and warrant that you are solely responsible for making any payment to the Charity unless AdmitRaven expressly agrees in writing to do so on your behalf; and (v) represent and warrant that you have all rights necessary to use the Charity's name and logo in connection with the Website and App. AdmitRaven may add a disclaimer to your profile page disclaiming any connection between AdmitRaven and the Charity.
4. Scholar Content
License Grant to AdmitRaven: The Website and App allows you to upload, submit, store, send, transmit, and receive content and data, including your AdmitRaven Answers and Promotional Materials (collectively, "Scholar Content"). When you upload, submit, store, send, or transmit Scholar Content to or through the Website and App, you grant to AdmitRaven a non-exclusive, royalty-free, fully paid, unlimited, universal, sublicensable, perpetual, and irrevocable license in any and all manner and media, whether now known or hereinafter invented (including social media channels and third-party platforms), to use, reproduce, license, distribute, modify, adapt, publicly perform, publicly display, and create derivative works of your Scholar Content for the purposes of operating and providing the Website and App, developing and improving our products and services, and advertising, marketing, and promoting the Website and App. You agree that Scholar Content may, in AdmitRaven's sole discretion, be used in connection with any other elements, materials, or copyrighted works. You acknowledge that third parties, including Students, may search for and see any Scholar Content you submit to public areas of the Website and App.
Advertising: You agree that AdmitRaven may display advertising in connection with your Scholar Content. You acknowledge that AdmitRaven has no obligation to share any advertising revenue with you in connection with such use.
Opt-Out of Paid Advertising: If you do not wish for AdmitRaven to use your Scholar Content or derivative works thereof in paid advertising, you may opt out by notifying AdmitRaven in writing at admin@admitraven.com using the email address associated with your account.
License Grant to Students: For each AdmitRaven Session, you grant to the Student a non-exclusive, royalty-free, fully paid, worldwide, sublicensable, and perpetual license to use, reproduce, distribute, and publicly display any AdmitRaven Answer solely in accordance with the Site Terms, in any and all media, whether now known or hereafter invented: (i) for the Student's own personal, non-commercial, and non-promotional purposes; and (ii) at personal or commercial events of up to 1,000 people, provided that the AdmitRaven Answer does not contain any promotion or endorsement of a business or any products or services.
Right of Removal: You acknowledge and agree that AdmitRaven cannot restrict the use of your AdmitRaven Answers by Students for whom you created them or by any third party with whom they have already been shared, and AdmitRaven has no obligation to remove those uses from social media channels or third-party platforms. If AdmitRaven seeks to remove a AdmitRaven Answer from a third-party platform, AdmitRaven may notify you of its intent to do so. As owner of the copyright in your Scholar Content, you authorize AdmitRaven to act as your agent to submit any DMCA notice or other demand with respect to your AdmitRaven Answers or other offerings. You will promptly notify AdmitRaven if you learn that any AdmitRaven Answer is being used in violation of the Site Terms. AdmitRaven will reasonably cooperate with your efforts to address any such violation but is not responsible or liable for any damages or losses related to unauthorized use of your Scholar Content.
License Terms: You may not sell, resell, commercialize, or encumber your rights in any AdmitRaven Session or other offering except as agreed by AdmitRaven in writing. The licenses granted in this Section 4 are fully paid and royalty-free, meaning AdmitRaven owes you nothing in connection with the use of your Scholar Content by AdmitRaven, Students, or third parties, other than the payment set forth in Section 3. AdmitRaven may exercise its rights under this license anywhere in the world. The licenses granted in this Section 4 are perpetual and survive your cessation of use of the Website and App.
Representations and Warranties: You represent and warrant to AdmitRaven and to Students that:
— You own all rights in and to your Scholar Content and have the right to grant the rights described in these Terms.
— You have paid and will pay in full any fees, royalties, or other payments due in connection with any use of your Scholar Content by AdmitRaven, Students, or third parties as described in these Terms.
— Your agreement to and provision of services under these Terms does not violate any agreement you have with any third party.
— Your Scholar Content does not infringe, misappropriate, or otherwise use without authorization any intellectual property, privacy, publicity, or other rights of any third party, or violate any law, regulation, or court order.
— You will not post or make publicly available any AdmitRaven Session, Message, or Answer that the Student has requested not be posted to your profile page.
— You will not contact, respond to, or communicate with any Student you meet on or through the Website and App except as expressly permitted through the Website and App.
— You will not provide your personal contact information to any Student or send merchandise or any other items to a Student except as permitted by these Terms.
— You will not edit, change, modify, or remove any watermark from any AdmitRaven Session or assist or encourage any third party to do so.
— Except for a AdmitRaven Answer that you choose to remake at no additional cost to the Student following a review of three stars or less, you will not remake any AdmitRaven Answer unless asked by AdmitRaven to do so.
Treatment of Scholar Content: All Scholar Content is non-confidential and non-proprietary. You must not include in any Scholar Content any information that you do not have the right to disclose or that you do not wish to be disclosed. AdmitRaven will not be responsible or liable for any use or disclosure of Scholar Content, including any personal information included in it. Your relationship with AdmitRaven is not a confidential, fiduciary, joint-venture, employer-employee, or agency relationship. None of your Scholar Content will be subject to any obligation of confidence by AdmitRaven, Students, or third parties.
Refusal and Removal: AdmitRaven may refuse to accept or transmit Scholar Content and may remove Scholar Content from the Website and App at any time, for any reason, without notice to you.
Account Cancellation: If you cancel your Scholar account, you may, on at least three business days' advance written notice to AdmitRaven, request that AdmitRaven no longer include your AdmitRaven Answers on the Website and App and not make any new public use of them. As noted above, AdmitRaven has no obligation with respect to any use of your AdmitRaven Answers by Students for whom you created them or by any third party with whom they have already been shared.
Third-Party Beneficiary: The Student is an intended third-party beneficiary of this Section 4, with full power and authority to enforce, in the Student's own name, any rights granted to the Student pursuant to this Section.
5. Ownership
Other than Scholar Content, AdmitRaven or its licensors own all right, title, and interest in and to: (i) the Website and App and its look and feel, including all software, ideas, processes, data, text, media, visual design elements, and other content available through the Website and App (collectively, "AdmitRaven Content"); and (ii) AdmitRaven's trademarks, logos, and brand elements ("Marks"). The Website and App, AdmitRaven Content, and Marks are each protected under United States and international law. You may not duplicate, copy, sell, resell, commercialize, or reuse any portion of AdmitRaven Content or Marks without AdmitRaven's prior express written consent.
You acknowledge and agree that each request or message from a Student, and any reaction video submitted by a Student in response to your AdmitRaven Answer (a "Reaction Video"), is a Submission owned by the Student who created it. AdmitRaven grants you a non-exclusive, royalty-free, fully paid, unlimited, universal, sublicensable, revocable license in any and all manner and media, whether now known or hereinafter invented (including social media platforms), to use, reproduce, distribute, modify, adapt, publicly perform, publicly display, and create derivative works of any Reaction Videos provided to you by AdmitRaven through the Website and App, solely for the purposes of advertising, marketing, and promoting the Website and App.
Feedback: To the extent you submit any ideas, suggestions, proposals, plans, or other materials related to AdmitRaven's business (collectively, "Feedback"), you acknowledge that AdmitRaven has no obligation of confidentiality or privacy with respect to your Feedback and that you are submitting it at your own risk. You grant to AdmitRaven a non-exclusive, royalty-free, fully paid, unlimited, universal, sublicensable, perpetual, and irrevocable license in any and all manner and media to reproduce, license, distribute, modify, adapt, publicly perform, publicly display, create derivative works of, and otherwise use and exploit in any manner, including commercially, any and all Feedback.
Moral Rights Waiver: You waive any and all moral rights or droit moral that you may have in Scholar Content or Feedback, and you represent and warrant that no third party has any moral or other rights in the Scholar Content or Feedback.
6. Eligibility
Age: You must be at least 18 years old to register and participate as a Scholar. AdmitRaven requires this minimum age to ensure that all Scholars can enter into binding contracts independently and meet the requirements of our third-party payment processor. In limited circumstances, AdmitRaven may consider exceptions for individuals under 18 who are formally enrolled in an accredited college or university program, subject to verified documentation and AdmitRaven's sole discretion. See Section 1 for details on the exceptions process.
NCAA and Amateur Organizations: If you are or may become subject to NCAA rules and regulations or those of any other amateur athletic association or organization, you represent and warrant that you have verified that your participation on the Website and App does not or will not affect your current or future eligibility with respect to any such organization.
Eligibility Representations and Warranties: You represent and warrant that:
— You have not been prohibited from using or accessing any aspect of the Website and App by AdmitRaven or pursuant to any applicable law or regulation.
— You will comply with all applicable terms of any third-party payment provider selected by AdmitRaven and are not on a prohibited list of that payment provider.
— You will not use the Website and App to promote or solicit contributions on behalf of any candidacy for public office, any political party or political committee, or any other person or organization promoting political candidates, without first entering into a separate agreement with AdmitRaven governing such use.
— You will not use the Website and App to promote any activity that does not comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
— You and any account you created or control have not been previously banned or removed from the Website and App for any reason.
— You are not a convicted sex offender.
Export Control: You may not use, export, import, or transfer any part of the Website and App except as authorized by United States law, the laws of the jurisdiction in which you access the Website and App, or any other applicable laws. No part of the Website and App may be exported or re-exported into any country embargoed by the U.S. or to anyone on the U.S. Treasury Department's list of Specially Designated Nationals or the U.S. Department of Commerce's Denied Persons List or Entity List. By using the Website and App, you represent and warrant that you are not located in a country subject to a U.S. government embargo or designated as a terrorist-supporting country, and that you are not listed on any U.S. government list of prohibited or restricted parties. You acknowledge that products, services, and technology provided by AdmitRaven are subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations, and you agree to comply with those laws and regulations.
7. Copyright and Intellectual Property Policy
AdmitRaven responds to notices of alleged copyright infringement and terminates access for repeat infringers in accordance with applicable law. If you believe that your material has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please forward the following information to our Copyright Agent at admin@admitraven.com:
— Your address, telephone number, and email address.
— A description of the copyrighted work you claim is being infringed.
— A description of the material you claim is infringing, along with information about where it is located on the Website and App.
— A statement that you have a good faith belief that use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
— An electronic or physical signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
— A statement by you, made under penalty of perjury, that the information you are providing is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
If you do not follow these requirements, your notice may not be valid. Only notices of alleged copyright infringement should be sent to our Copyright Agent.
Termination Policy: If AdmitRaven determines that you are a repeat infringer, AdmitRaven may terminate your access to the Website and App, remove or ban your account, and take other appropriate action at its sole discretion.
8. Privacy
Your privacy is important to us. Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share personal information and other data. By using the Website and App, you agree to our Privacy Policy.
9. Third-Party Content and Interactions
The Website and App may contain features and functionalities that link to or provide access to third-party content and services that are completely independent of AdmitRaven, including websites, platforms, applications, software, and other resources. The contents of any interactions with third parties, including Students, on the Website and App are the sole responsibility of the people involved in those interactions. AdmitRaven is not responsible for the content of any interactions you may have with third parties through AdmitRaven Answers or other offerings.
AdmitRaven may, in its sole discretion, intercede in selected interactions, and you agree to reasonably cooperate with AdmitRaven if it does so. You acknowledge and agree that AdmitRaven will not be responsible for any damages, losses, costs, expenses, or liabilities incurred as a result of such interactions, including any requests or Submissions from Students. You agree to contact Students about matters relating to the Website and App only through the Website and App.
You hereby release AdmitRaven from all claims, demands, and damages of every kind or nature, known and unknown, suspected and unsuspected, disclosed and undisclosed, arising out of or in any way related to such interactions or the Website and App.
If you are a California resident or a resident of any other jurisdiction with a similar statute or regulation, you hereby waive the protections of such laws, including California Civil Code Section 1542, which provides: a general release does not extend to claims that the creditor or releasing party does not know or suspect to exist in his or her favor at the time of executing the release and that, if known by him or her, would have materially affected his or her settlement with the debtor or released party. You expressly waive any rights you may have under California Civil Code Section 1542 and any similar applicable statute or regulation of any other jurisdiction.
10. Business Relationship with AdmitRaven
You and AdmitRaven agree that the relationship between the parties under these Terms is solely that of independent contractors. It is the parties' express intent that their relationship be interpreted and held to be an independent contractor relationship for all purposes. You acknowledge and agree that neither you nor AdmitRaven is a joint venturer, franchisee, partner, agent, employer, or employee of the other, and you will not represent yourself or AdmitRaven as such.
As an independent contractor using the Website and App to provide services to Students, you are solely and exclusively responsible for determining the manner, method, details, and means of your performance under these Terms. AdmitRaven does not control, and has no right to control, the manner or method of your performance. You retain the option to accept, decline, or ignore any Student request.
You represent and warrant that you assume sole liability for and will pay all applicable contributions, payments, taxes, and deductions for Social Security, retirement or other benefits, healthcare insurance, unemployment insurance, annuities, pension and welfare fund payments required by law, regulation, or any labor union, and all withholding and income taxes, and will make any required reports arising from your participation on the Website and App.
You will use your own equipment to perform your obligations under these Terms.
You are solely responsible for making any disclosure required by any applicable law, regulation, court order, or agreement with any third party regarding your performance under these Terms.
Your relationship with AdmitRaven is non-exclusive. You may provide similar services to third parties, including AdmitRaven's competitors, and you may engage in other business or employment activities. Similarly, AdmitRaven may engage third parties to provide services similar to those you provide under these Terms.
Confidentiality of Student Information
In the course of providing services through the Website and App, you may be exposed to personal information, application materials, essays, academic records, and other sensitive information belonging to Students (collectively, "Student Information"). You agree to: (i) keep all Student Information strictly confidential; (ii) not use Student Information for any purpose other than providing your AdmitRaven Answer or other offering through the Website and App; (iii) not disclose Student Information to any third party without the Student's express written consent; and (iv) promptly notify AdmitRaven at admin@admitraven.com if you become aware of any unauthorized disclosure or use of Student Information. These confidentiality obligations survive the termination of your Scholar account and your cessation of use of the Website and App.
11. Links
The Website and App may contain links to social media platforms or third-party websites. You acknowledge and agree that: (a) the presence of a link does not mean that AdmitRaven endorses or is affiliated with the linked platform or website; and (b) AdmitRaven is not responsible or liable for any damages, losses, costs, expenses, or liabilities related to your use of any linked platform or website. You should always read the terms and conditions and privacy policy of any platform or website before using it.
12. Changes to the Website and App
You acknowledge and agree that AdmitRaven may change or discontinue any aspect of the Website and App at any time, without notice to you.
13. Termination and Reservation of Rights
You may cancel your Scholar account at any time by contacting the AdmitRaven team at admin@admitraven.com. AdmitRaven reserves the right to terminate access to the Website and App for any person, including you, at any time, for any reason, at its sole discretion. If you violate any of these Terms, your permission to use the Website and App automatically terminates.
14. Disclaimers and Limitations on Liability
You acknowledge and agree that your use of the Website and App is at your own risk and that the Website and App are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. To the extent permitted by applicable law, AdmitRaven disclaims all warranties, conditions, and representations of any kind, whether express, implied, statutory, or otherwise, including those related to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, and those arising out of course of dealing or usage of trade. In no event shall AdmitRaven or its affiliates, licensors, service providers, employees, agents, officers, or directors be liable for any claim, damages, or other liability, whether in an action of contract, tort, or otherwise, arising from, out of, or in connection with the Website and App or its use.
In particular, AdmitRaven makes no representations or warranties about the accuracy or completeness of content available on or through the Website and App, or the content of any social media platform or third-party website linked to or integrated with the Website and App. You acknowledge and agree that AdmitRaven will have no liability for any: (i) errors, mistakes, or inaccuracies of content; (ii) personal injury, property damage, or other harm resulting from your access to or use of the Website and App; (iii) unauthorized access to or use of our servers, any personal information, or user data; (iv) any interruption of transmission to or from the Website and App; (v) any bugs, viruses, trojan horses, or similar harmful materials transmitted on or through the Website and App; or (vi) any damages, losses, costs, expenses, or liabilities of any kind incurred as a result of any content posted or shared through the Website and App.
You acknowledge and agree that any material or information downloaded or otherwise obtained through the Website and App, including any Student request, is accessed at your own risk and that you will be solely responsible for any damages, losses, costs, expenses, or liabilities arising from or in connection with doing so. No advice or information, whether oral or written, obtained by you from AdmitRaven or through the Website and App, including through a AdmitRaven Answer, will create any warranty not expressly stated in these Terms.
You acknowledge and agree that when using the Website and App, you will be exposed to content from a variety of sources, and that AdmitRaven is not responsible for the accuracy, usefulness, safety, legality, or intellectual property rights of or relating to any such content. You further acknowledge that you may be exposed to content that is inaccurate, offensive, indecent, objectionable, or harassing, and you agree to waive, and do hereby waive, any legal or equitable rights or remedies you have or may have against AdmitRaven with respect to such content.
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, in no event will AdmitRaven be liable to you or to any third party for any indirect, special, incidental, punitive, or consequential damages (including loss of profits, revenue, or data) or for the cost of obtaining substitute products, arising out of or in connection with these Terms, however caused, whether such liability arises from any claim based on contract, warranty, tort (including negligence), strict liability, or otherwise, and whether or not AdmitRaven has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
AdmitRaven does not undertake to review all material before it is posted on the Website and App and cannot ensure prompt removal of objectionable material after it has been posted. Accordingly, AdmitRaven assumes no liability for any action or inaction regarding transmissions, communications, or content provided by any user or third party.
Cap on Liability: To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, AdmitRaven's total cumulative liability to you or any third party under these Terms, from all causes of action and all theories of liability, will be limited to and will not exceed the fees actually received by AdmitRaven from you during the 12 months preceding the claim giving rise to such liability.
Jurisdictional Variations: Certain jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages. If those laws apply to you, some or all of the above exclusions or limitations may not apply to you, and you may have additional rights.
You agree that the limitations of damages set forth above are fundamental elements of the basis of the bargain between AdmitRaven and you.
19. Dispute Resolution and Arbitration
Sections 15 through 18 of these Scholar Terms incorporate by reference the following provisions of the Site Terms of Service, which apply to Scholars in their capacity as users of the Website and App: Section 15 (Sharing of Content and Media), Section 16 (Geographic Restrictions), Section 17 (Disclaimer of Warranties), and Section 18 (Waiver of Certain Rights). By agreeing to these Scholar Terms, you acknowledge and agree to be bound by those provisions as if set forth herein in full.
All disputes between you and AdmitRaven arising out of or relating to these Scholar Terms or the Website and App shall be resolved in accordance with the Dispute Resolution and Arbitration provisions set forth in Section 19 of the Site Terms of Service, which are incorporated herein by reference. By agreeing to these Scholar Terms, you also agree to the arbitration, class action waiver, jury trial waiver, and 30-day opt-out provisions contained in Section 19 of the Site Terms of Service. Your 30-day opt-out period runs from the date you first accept these Scholar Terms, regardless of when you accepted the Site Terms. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing in this Section limits any rights you may have under the terms of service of the Apple App Store or Google Play Store through which you downloaded the App, to the extent such rights cannot be waived by contract under applicable law.