The following Terms of Use (“Agreement”) constitute a legally binding contract between the User (“You”/“Your”) and GradeHood (“We”/“Us”/“Our”), governing the manner in which You may access and make use of the services and resources made available through the domain www.gradehood.com (“Website”).
By accessing, browsing, or utilizing the Website or any of its associated services, You acknowledge that You have read, understood, and unconditionally agreed to be bound by the provisions of this Agreement. Should You disagree with any of the stipulations contained herein, You are advised to refrain from further access to the Website or any affiliated services.
1. Interpretation and Definitions
For the purposes of this Agreement:
- “User” shall refer to any individual, legal entity, institution, or representative thereof that accesses, browses, registers with, or utilizes any feature of the Website, irrespective of the nature or intent of such use.
- “Services” shall be construed to include, without limitation, academic assistance, tutoring guidance, reference material, or any other form of educational support provided through the Website, whether free of charge or otherwise.
- “Website” shall denote the GradeHood digital platform, including all associated subdomains, functionalities, interfaces, and services rendered therein.
2. Eligibility for Access
Access to the Website and its affiliated Services is conditional upon the User:
- Attaining the age of majority in their respective jurisdiction, or possessing verifiable parental or guardian consent if underage;
- Having the legal capacity to enter into binding agreements;
- Ensuring that the use of the Services does not contravene any applicable local, national, or institutional law, regulation, or code of conduct.
We reserve the right to deny access to any User who is found to be in violation of the aforementioned criteria.
3. Nature of Services and Permissible Use
GradeHood functions as an educational support platform wherein academic assistance is rendered solely for the purposes of guidance, knowledge enhancement, and comprehension. All deliverables are intended to serve as supplemental material and shall not be construed as substitutes for independently produced academic work.
You explicitly acknowledge and agree that:
- Any material, information, or content availed through the Website shall not be submitted, either partially or in full, as original work for academic credit;
- Misuse of the Services for purposes inconsistent with institutional integrity policies constitutes a material breach of this Agreement;
- The onus of ensuring academic compliance with institutional standards rests exclusively with the User.
4. Registration Obligations and User Conduct
Certain functionalities of the Website may necessitate User registration. By registering, You undertake to:
- Provide information that is true, accurate, and current to the best of Your knowledge;
- Safeguard the confidentiality of Your credentials and restrict access to Your registered account;
- Assume full responsibility for all activities conducted through Your account, irrespective of whether such access was authorized.
Furthermore, You agree not to:
- Engage in any activity that may compromise the integrity, security, or operational stability of the Website;
- Disseminate any content that infringes upon the intellectual property or moral rights of third parties;
- Employ the Website or its Services in a manner that is misleading, defamatory, fraudulent, or otherwise unlawful.
5. Intellectual Property and Content Ownership
All proprietary content hosted on the Website—including but not limited to software, documentation, design elements, graphics, textual content, trademarks, and source material—is either owned by or licensed to GradeHood. Said content is protected under applicable intellectual property laws and treaties.
Users are expressly prohibited from:
- Reproducing, distributing, transmitting, publishing, modifying, or creating derivative works based on the Website’s content without prior written authorization;
- Representing delivered materials as their own original creation or work product;
- Utilizing the Services for commercial purposes without express consent.
6. Order Placement, Payment Terms, and Delivery
When placing an order through the Website, the User agrees to:
- Furnish comprehensive and unambiguous instructions necessary for service fulfillment;
- Remit payment in accordance with the pricing schedule prevalent at the time of transaction;
- Permit GradeHood adequate time, as per mutually agreed timelines, to complete and deliver the requested assistance.
GradeHood reserves the right to decline, delay, or cancel any request that, in its sole discretion, is deemed to be in violation of applicable policies, infeasible, or lacking requisite information.
7. Revisions and Refunds
Requests for amendments to delivered material shall be governed by the provisions set forth in the Revision Policy, accessible through the Website.
Refunds, where applicable, shall be administered in accordance with the Refund Policy, which forms an integral part of this Agreement. The decision to process or deny any refund shall rest solely with GradeHood, based on an internal assessment of the specific circumstances and compliance with refund eligibility criteria.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permissible under applicable law, GradeHood disclaims all warranties, express or implied, with respect to the Services. Under no circumstances shall GradeHood be held liable for:
- Any incidental, consequential, punitive, or indirect losses arising out of the use or inability to use the Services;
- Academic penalties or disciplinary measures resulting from misuse or misrepresentation of delivered content;
- Technical failures, system interruptions, or external events beyond our reasonable control.
9. Third-Party Content and External Links
The Website may contain links to third-party websites, platforms, or tools. These are provided solely for the convenience of the User. GradeHood does not endorse, monitor, or assume any responsibility for:
- The accuracy, reliability, or legality of third-party content;
- Any loss or damage incurred through interaction with such external resources.
Accessing third-party sites is done at the User’s own discretion and risk.
10. Indemnification
The User hereby agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless GradeHood and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, losses, damages, costs, and expenses—including reasonable attorneys’ fees—arising out of or related to:
- The User’s breach of these Terms of Use;
- Misuse of the Website or any associated Services;
- Violation of any third-party rights, including intellectual property.
11. Termination of Access
GradeHood reserves the unfettered right to suspend or permanently revoke a User’s access to the Website or any part thereof, without prior notice, should there be any indication of:
- Violation of any provision of this Agreement;
- Engagement in behavior deemed abusive, fraudulent, or detrimental to the interests of GradeHood;
- Non-compliance with applicable legal or institutional guidelines.
Termination shall be effected without prejudice to any legal or equitable remedies available to GradeHood.
12. Modifications and Amendments
GradeHood reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to amend, modify, or update the Terms of Use at any time without prior notification. The updated version shall be posted on the Website, and continued use of the Services following such changes shall constitute deemed acceptance of the revised terms.
13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
This Agreement shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws prevailing in [Insert Country/State]. Any disputes arising under or in connection with this Agreement shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts situated in [Insert Jurisdiction].
14. Contact Information
For any queries, grievances, or clarifications regarding these Terms, Users may reach out to:
📧 Email: info@gradehood.com
🌐 Website: www.gradehood.com