Terms of Service
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These Terms of Service (“Terms”) constitute a legally binding agreement between you (“Client,” “User,” “You,” or “Your”) and Northbound Collegiate LLC (“Northbound Collegiate,” “Company,” “We,” “Us,” or “Our”). These Terms govern your access to and use of the website located at www.northboundcollegiate.com, all associated subdomains, platforms, applications, and the consulting, educational, and advisory services made available therein (collectively, the “Services”). By visiting, accessing, or using the Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms. If you do not agree, you may not access or use the Services.

‍1. Eligibility and Scope
The Services are intended solely for individuals who are at least thirteen (13) years of age. If you are under the age of majority in your jurisdiction, you may only use the Services under the supervision and with the consent of a parent or legal guardian, who will be deemed the contracting party. By using the Services, you represent and warrant that you meet these requirements, that you are legally permitted to enter into this Agreement, and that your use of the Services does not violate any applicable law, regulation, or order. The Services are controlled and operated from the United States and are not intended to subject the Company to the laws or jurisdiction of any state, country, or territory other than those of the United States. If you access the Services from outside the United States, you do so at your own risk and are responsible for compliance with local laws.

‍2. Account Registration and Responsibilities
Certain Services require you to establish an account. You agree to provide accurate, complete, and current information and to promptly update such information if it changes. You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials, including your password, and for all activities occurring under your account. You agree not to impersonate any person or misrepresent your identity or affiliation. You may not sell, transfer, or assign your account or any related rights. Northbound Collegiate reserves the right to suspend or terminate accounts, with or without notice, in cases of suspected fraud, violation of these Terms, or conduct detrimental to the Company. Termination may result in loss of access to paid Services, and any refunds will be issued only in accordance with express contractual terms, unless termination results from a breach of these Terms by you.

‍3. Privacy Policy
Your use of the Services is subject to the Company’s Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference. The Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By accepting these Terms, you also consent to the practices described in the Privacy Policy.

‍4. Acceptable Use
You agree that your use of the Services will at all times be lawful and consistent with these Terms. You shall not use the Services to post, transmit, or distribute any material that is defamatory, obscene, threatening, abusive, harassing, discriminatory, invasive of another’s privacy, or otherwise objectionable. You shall not engage in conduct that disrupts or interferes with the functioning of the Services, including denial-of-service attacks, distribution of malware, automated data scraping, unauthorized access attempts, or any activity that places an unreasonable burden on our systems. You further agree not to infringe or violate the intellectual property, contractual, or privacy rights of others.

‍5. Intellectual Property
All content, materials, designs, graphics, source code, databases, trade names, trademarks, logos, and other intellectual property associated with the Website or Services (collectively, “Company Content”) are the exclusive property of Northbound Collegiate or its licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, trade dress, patent, and other applicable laws. Except as expressly permitted, you may not copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from Company Content. You are granted only a limited, revocable, nonexclusive, nontransferable license to access and use the Services for personal, noncommercial purposes. Any unauthorized use may subject you to civil and criminal liability.

‍6. Academic Integrity
Northbound Collegiate provides educational consulting, advising, and mentoring but does not condone plagiarism, falsification, or misrepresentation in any form. Our Services are intended solely for lawful educational guidance. Clients are responsible for ensuring compliance with the academic integrity codes of their institutions. Northbound Collegiate disclaims all liability for disciplinary actions, rejection of applications, rescission of offers, or sanctions imposed as a result of client misuse of our Services.

‍7. Third-Party Content and Links
The Services may include links to third-party websites, applications, or services. Northbound Collegiate does not control or endorse, and is not responsible for, the accuracy, legality, reliability, or practices of third-party content. Access to third-party content is at your own risk, and you are responsible for reviewing and complying with the terms and policies of such third parties.

‍8. Disclaimer of Warranties
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE WEBSITE AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS,” “AS AVAILABLE,” AND “WITH ALL FAULTS.” NORTHBOUND COLLEGIATE MAKES NO WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, OR SECURITY. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE, THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED, OR THAT THE SERVICES ARE FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.

‍9. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, NORTHBOUND COLLEGIATE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SERVICES. THIS INCLUDES BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, GOODWILL, OR BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES. IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS EXCEED THE GREATER OF TWO HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS ($250) OR THE AMOUNT ACTUALLY PAID BY YOU TO NORTHBOUND COLLEGIATE FOR SERVICES DURING THE SIX-MONTH PERIOD PRECEDING THE CLAIM.

‍10. California Civil Code 1542 Waiver
By agreeing to these Terms, you expressly waive the protections of Section 1542 of the California Civil Code, which states: “A general release does not extend to claims that the creditor does not know or suspect to exist in his or her favor at the time of executing the release, which if known by him or her must have materially affected his or her settlement with the debtor.” You understand and acknowledge that this waiver applies to unknown and unsuspected claims, and you voluntarily assume the risk that such claims may exist.

‍11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Northbound Collegiate and its affiliates, directors, officers, employees, contractors, and agents from and against any and all claims, demands, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, arising from or relating to your use of the Services, your violation of these Terms, your User Content, or your infringement of any rights of third parties.

‍12. Dispute Resolution and Arbitration
Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Services shall be resolved exclusively through binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association in accordance with its Consumer Arbitration Rules. The arbitration shall be conducted in the State of [Insert State], before a single arbitrator. By agreeing to arbitration, both you and Northbound Collegiate waive the right to a trial by jury and the right to participate in class actions or representative proceedings. Each party agrees that arbitration shall be conducted solely on an individual basis, and not in a consolidated or class-wide manner. The decision of the arbitrator shall be final and binding, and judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction.

‍13. Governing Law
These Terms and any disputes arising hereunder shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the State of [Insert State], without regard to conflict-of-laws principles.

‍14. Modifications
We reserve the right to amend these Terms at any time. The revised Terms shall become effective upon posting to the Website, with the effective date updated accordingly. Your continued use of the Services constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. If you do not agree to the revised Terms, you must discontinue use of the Services.

‍15. Miscellaneous
If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. No waiver by the Company of any breach or default shall be deemed a waiver of any subsequent breach or default. These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Northbound Collegiate and supersede all prior agreements and understandings relating to the Services.
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By accessing or using the Website or Services, you affirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms of Service and intend to be legally bound by them.
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Privacy Policy
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Northbound Collegiate LLC (“Northbound,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) provides college admissions consulting and related educational services. We are committed to protecting the privacy and security of personal information entrusted to us. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, and disclose personal information, and the rights you may exercise with respect to such information. This Policy applies to the website located at www.northboundcollegiate.com, related online services, and any associated mobile applications.
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By accessing or using our services, you consent to the practices described herein. We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect legal, regulatory, or operational changes. When required by applicable law, we will provide explicit notice of such changes. Your continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of any updated terms.

‍Information We Collect
We collect personal information that you provide directly to us, such as your name, address, email address, phone number, payment information, and other identifiers when you register for services, create an account, or communicate with us. We may collect financial data necessary to process payments, including payment card numbers and billing addresses, which are processed securely through third-party service providers. For certain features requiring verification, we may request additional information such as date of birth, government-issued identification, or taxpayer identification numbers.
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We also collect technical and usage information automatically through your device or browser when you access our website, including Internet Protocol address, device identifiers, operating system, browser type, geographic location, and browsing activity. Cookies and similar technologies are used to improve functionality, analyze site usage, and personalize content. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but certain features may not function correctly if cookies are disabled.
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We do not knowingly collect information from individuals under the age of thirteen. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected such data, we will delete it promptly upon notification.

‍Use of Information
We use collected information to provide and improve services, process payments, respond to inquiries, deliver confirmations, and personalize user experiences. Information may be used to enforce our terms of service, detect and prevent fraudulent or unlawful activity, resolve disputes, and comply with legal obligations. We may use your information to send updates, service announcements, or promotional communications consistent with your communication preferences. Information will not be used for purposes other than those disclosed without your consent.

‍Sharing of Information
We do not sell personal information. We may disclose information to trusted service providers under contract who perform functions on our behalf, including payment processors, hosting providers, and analytics services. These providers are restricted from using personal information for purposes other than those specified by us.
We may disclose information if required by law, regulation, subpoena, or governmental request, or when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect rights, safety, or property. In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, personal information may be transferred subject to this Privacy Policy.

‍Rights under GDPR
If you are located in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation. These include the right to access, rectify, or erase your personal information; the right to restrict or object to processing; the right to data portability; and the right to withdraw consent at any time when processing is based on consent. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in your country of residence.
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Our legal bases for processing personal data include the necessity to perform a contract, compliance with legal obligations, legitimate business interests, and your consent where required. Personal information may be transferred to and processed in the United States. Where such transfers occur, we will implement appropriate safeguards consistent with applicable law.

‍Rights under CCPA/CPRA
If you are a resident of California, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act. These rights include the right to know the categories and specific pieces of personal information collected, the right to request deletion of personal information subject to certain exceptions, the right to correct inaccurate information, the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information, and the right not to be discriminated against for exercising any of these rights.
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We do not sell personal information as defined by the CCPA/CPRA. To exercise your rights, you may submit a verifiable consumer request by contacting us as provided below. We will verify your identity using reasonable methods before responding.

‍Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to provide services, fulfill contractual and legal obligations, and resolve disputes. Retention periods may vary depending on the type of data and applicable law. When information is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymized.

‍International Transfers
Our services are operated in the United States. If you access our site from outside the United States, your personal information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, which may not provide the same level of protection as your jurisdiction. By using our services, you consent to such transfers.

‍Security
We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

‍Contact Information
If you have questions, requests, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, you may contact us at:
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Northbound Collegiate Website: www.northboundcollegiate.com
Email: contact@northboundcollegiate.com
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If you are located in the European Union or United Kingdom, you may also contact your local data protection authority regarding unresolved complaints.