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Terms of Use

Effective Date: 02/01/2026

Welcome to GradFord. By accessing or using our platform, you agree to these Terms of Use ("Terms").

If you do not agree, please do not use the Service.

1. Eligibility

You must be at least:

  • 13 years old (or the minimum legal age in your country)
  • Able to form a legally binding agreement

2. Nature of the Service

GradFord provides:

  • Educational planning tools
  • AI-assisted brainstorming and feedback
  • Organizational and application support features

GradFord does not guarantee admission outcomes. All guidance is informational and advisory in nature.

3. User Responsibilities

You agree to:

  • Provide accurate information
  • Use the Service lawfully
  • Not misuse, reverse-engineer, or disrupt the platform
  • Not submit illegal, harmful, or plagiarized content

You are solely responsible for your application submissions.

4. Intellectual Property

  • GradFord owns the platform, software, and branding
  • You retain ownership of your personal content
  • You grant GradFord a limited license to process your content solely to provide the Service

GradFord does not claim ownership of your essays.

5. Subscriptions & Payments

  • Some features require a paid subscription
  • Prices and billing terms are displayed before purchase
  • Subscriptions grant access only for the duration paid
  • Refunds are governed by our Refund & Cancellation Policy.

6. Account Suspension or Termination

We may suspend or terminate access if you:

  • Violate these Terms
  • Abuse the Service
  • Engage in fraudulent or harmful behavior

You may stop using the Service at any time.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Service is provided "as is" and "as available." We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

  • GradFord is not liable for indirect or consequential damages
  • Total liability shall not exceed the amount paid by you in the prior billing period

9. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by applicable laws based on GradFord's operating jurisdiction.

10. Changes to Terms

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

11. Contact

Questions about these Terms can be sent to:

gradford.edu@gmail.com