Effective/Update Date: 2 Feb 2024

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the website www.scholarshift.org (the "Website") and the services provided by ScholarShift ("we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using the Website, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use our Website or services.

1. Services Provided
ScholarShift provides a global tutoring network and career development services. These services may include access to educational resources, participation in tutoring programs, career development opportunities, and interaction with students, tutors, and partnering companies (collectively, the "Services"). We reserve the right to modify or discontinue any part of the Services at any time without prior notice.

2. Eligibility
To use the Website or Services, you must be at least 18 years old or have the legal authority to enter into a binding contract. If you are under 18, you may use the Services only under the supervision of a parent or legal guardian who agrees to be bound by these Terms.

3. Account Registration
Certain features of our Services may require you to create an account. You agree to provide accurate, complete, and up-to-date information during registration. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. ScholarShift reserves the right to terminate or suspend your account if any information provided is inaccurate or misleading.

4. Payment and Fees
Some of our Services may require payment of fees. If applicable, you agree to pay all charges and fees associated with the use of our paid Services. We use third-party payment processors to handle transactions, and your payment information will be subject to their privacy policies. All fees are non-refundable unless otherwise stated.

5. Acceptable Use
By using the Website or Services, you agree to:

• Use the Services for lawful purposes only and in accordance with these Terms.

• Not engage in any conduct that could damage, disable, or impair the Website or interfere with any other party's use of the Services.

• Not upload, transmit, or share any content that is harmful, offensive, defamatory, or violates any applicable laws or regulations.

• Not attempt to gain unauthorised access to the Website or its related systems or networks.
   

6. Intellectual Property
All content on the Website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of ScholarShift or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not use any of our intellectual property without prior written permission.
You retain ownership of any content you submit to the Website, but by doing so, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, display, and distribute that content as part of our Services.

7. Third-Party Links
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites or services. ScholarShift is not responsible for the content or practices of any third-party websites. Accessing third-party links is at your own risk, and we encourage you to review their respective terms and privacy policies.

8. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

• Disclaimer of Warranties: The Website and Services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind. ScholarShift disclaims all warranties, whether express or implied, including but not limited to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

• Limitation of Liability: To the fullest extent permitted by law, ScholarShift shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Website or Services, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

9. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless ScholarShift and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses, including legal fees, arising out of your use of the Website or Services, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of another party.

10. Termination
ScholarShift reserves the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Website or Services, without notice or liability, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Services will immediately cease.

11. Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. The updated version of the Terms will be indicated by an "Effective Date" at the top of this page. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically for any changes. Continued use of the Website or Services after changes have been made constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

12. Governing Law
These Terms and any disputes arising from your use of the Website or Services shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Insert your jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict of law provisions.