Welcome to EDU Assist! By using our service, you agree to the following terms and conditions. Please read this agreement carefully before using our college search assistant.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using EDU Assist, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these terms. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our service.

2. Description of Service

EDU Assist is an AI-powered educational assistant that helps users find information about colleges, universities, and academic programs using data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard database.

3. Educational Purpose and Information Accuracy

• Data Source: Our information comes from the U.S. College Scorecard API and other public educational databases
• Not Official Advice: We do not provide official admissions counseling or financial aid advice
• Verification Required: Always confirm information directly with institutions

4. AI-Generated Content

Our service uses artificial intelligence and Large Language Models (LLMs) to provide responses:

• AI Assistance: Responses are generated by AI systems and should be used as a starting point for research
• No Guarantees: AI-generated content may contain errors or outdated information
• Human Verification: Always verify important information with human experts or official sources
• Educational Context: Our AI is designed specifically for educational information and college search assistance

5. Appropriate Use

You agree to use EDU Assist responsibly and appropriately:

• Educational Purposes: Use the service for legitimate educational research and college planning
• Respectful Communication: Maintain respectful and appropriate language in your interactions
• No Misuse: Do not attempt to abuse, overload, or exploit the service
• Personal Use: The service is intended for personal, non-commercial use

6. Age Requirements

EDU Assist is intended for users who are at least 13 years old. Users under 18 should have parental guidance when making educational decisions based on information from our service.

7. Privacy and Data

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our AI-powered service.

8. Service Availability

We strive to provide reliable service, but we cannot guarantee:

• Continuous, uninterrupted access to the service
• Error-free operation at all times
• Compatibility with all devices or browsers
• Availability of specific features or data

9. Limitation of Liability

EDU Assist is provided "as is" for educational and informational purposes. We are not liable for:

• Decisions made based on information provided by our service
• Errors or inaccuracies in AI-generated responses
• Technical issues or service interruptions
• Any direct or indirect damages resulting from use of our service

10. Intellectual Property

The EDU Assist service, including its design, AI models, and software, is protected by intellectual property laws. The educational data we access is provided by the U.S. Department of Education and other public sources.

11. Third-Party Services

Our service integrates with third-party services including:

• U.S. College Scorecard API: Subject to Department of Education terms
• AWS Bedrock: Subject to Amazon Web Services terms

12. Modifications to Service and Terms

We reserve the right to modify or discontinue the service, or update these terms, at any time. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

13. Termination

You may stop using EDU Assist at any time. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to users who violate these terms or misuse the service.

14. Contact Information

If you have questions about this User Agreement or need support, please contact us through the information provided on our service.

By using EDU Assist, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to these terms and understand the AI-powered nature of our educational assistance service.

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