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Terms of Service

Effective date: March 1, 2025  ·  Last updated: March 1, 2025

Welcome to PathwAI. By accessing or using our platform at pathwai.app, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. Please read them carefully.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By creating an account or using PathwAI, you agree to these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, do not use the platform. If you are under 18, a parent or guardian must agree to these terms on your behalf.

2. Description of Service

PathwAI is an AI-powered college admissions counseling platform that provides:

  • Personalized K–12 academic roadmaps
  • College matching and recommendations
  • AI counselor chat for admissions guidance
  • Essay drafting and feedback tools
  • Financial aid estimates and planning
  • Deadline tracking and application management

3. Account Registration

You must provide accurate and complete information when creating an account. You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials and for all activity under your account. Notify us immediately at support@pathwai.app if you suspect unauthorized access.

4. Subscription and Credits

PathwAI operates on a subscription and credit-based model. Credits are consumed when using AI-powered features. Subscriptions are billed on a recurring basis. You may cancel at any time; cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. Refunds are handled on a case-by-case basis — contact us within 7 days of a charge if you believe you were billed in error.

5. AI-Generated Content Disclaimer

PathwAI uses artificial intelligence to generate college recommendations, roadmap tasks, essay feedback, and counseling advice. This content is provided for informational and planning purposes only. It does not constitute professional educational, legal, or financial advice. Admissions decisions are made solely by colleges and universities. PathwAI makes no guarantees regarding admission outcomes.

Always verify important deadlines, costs, and requirements directly with the institutions you are applying to.

6. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

  • Use PathwAI to submit fraudulent or plagiarized application materials
  • Attempt to reverse-engineer, scrape, or copy our platform or data
  • Use the platform for any unlawful purpose
  • Share your account credentials with others
  • Attempt to circumvent our credit or payment systems
  • Upload malicious files or content designed to harm our systems

7. Intellectual Property

PathwAI and its content, features, and functionality are owned by PathwAI and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You retain ownership of content you create (essays, profile information). By uploading content, you grant PathwAI a limited license to process it to provide our services.

8. Privacy and Student Data

Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms. We take the privacy of student data seriously and comply with applicable laws including COPPA and FERPA where applicable.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, PathwAI shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the platform, including but not limited to college admissions outcomes, reliance on AI-generated advice, or data loss. Our total liability to you for any claim shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the 12 months preceding the claim.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

PathwAI is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that the platform will be uninterrupted, error-free, or that any specific college admission result will be achieved.

11. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account for violation of these Terms. You may delete your account at any time via Settings. Upon termination, your right to use the platform ceases immediately.

12. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States. Any disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration, except that either party may seek injunctive relief in court for intellectual property violations.

13. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by email or prominent notice on the platform. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

14. Contact Us

Questions about these Terms? Contact us at:
support@pathwai.app
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