Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Anna's Path ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Service.

If you are using the Service on behalf of a minor (as a parent or guardian), you agree to these Terms on their behalf and take responsibility for their compliance.

2. Service Description

Anna's Path is a college planning platform that provides:

• Personalized college recommendations based on student profiles
• AI-powered coaching and strategic guidance
• College research tools and comparison features
• Application timeline and task management
• Financial aid and scholarship information

The Service is designed to support families in the college planning process by providing information, tools, and guidance.

3. Account Responsibilities

When you create an account, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain the security of your account credentials
• Promptly update your information if it changes
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access

You may not share your account credentials or allow others to access your account without authorization.

4. Acceptable Use

You agree NOT to:

• Use the Service for any unlawful purpose
• Provide false or misleading information
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Service
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
• Scrape, harvest, or collect data from the Service without permission
• Use the Service to harass, abuse, or harm others
• Reverse engineer or attempt to extract source code
• Use automated systems (bots) without our express permission
• Resell or redistribute the Service without authorization

5. Intellectual Property

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by Anna's Path and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You retain ownership of any content you submit to the Service (such as profile information). By submitting content, you grant us a license to use, process, and display that content as necessary to provide the Service.

6. Disclaimers

You acknowledge and agree that:

• Guidance, not guarantees: Our recommendations and AI coaching are intended as guidance only. We cannot guarantee admission to any college or receipt of any scholarship.
• Information accuracy: While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information about colleges, programs, and financial aid, this information may change. Always verify important details directly with institutions.
• Individual circumstances: Every student's situation is unique. Our recommendations are based on the information you provide and general patterns, but may not account for all factors relevant to your specific circumstances.
• Professional advice: For important decisions about education, finances, or career, we encourage you to consult with qualified professionals (school counselors, financial advisors, etc.).

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

7. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ANNA'S PATH AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

• Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
• Any loss of profits, data, use, or goodwill
• Any damages resulting from college admission decisions
• Any damages arising from reliance on information provided through the Service

Our total liability for any claims arising from your use of the Service shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Anna's Path and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.

9. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account and access to the Service:

• If you violate these Terms
• If we discontinue the Service
• For any other reason at our sole discretion, with reasonable notice

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately, though certain provisions of these Terms will survive termination.

10. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated Terms on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

11. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be resolved in the courts located in King County, Washington.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at: