1. Acceptance of Terms

To use the Services, you must be at least 13 years old or have parental consent if under 18. By using the Services, you affirm that you meet these requirements and agree to be bound by these Terms.

2. Description of Services

ScholarComp provides tools and resources for students, parents, educators, and competition organizers, including:

• A directory of academic competitions and schools
• User profiles and community engagement features
• Competition results and rankings
• Event management tools
• Personalized recommendations based on participation and skills

ScholarComp may update, modify, or discontinue any part of its Services at any time.

3. User Accounts

3.1 Registration

To access certain features, you must create an account. You agree to provide accurate information and update it as necessary.

3.2 Account Responsibility

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities under your account. Notify us immediately if you suspect unauthorized access.

3.3 Account Termination

We may suspend or terminate your account if you violate these Terms or engage in activities that harm the platform or other users.

4. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

• Use the Services for illegal or unauthorized purposes
• Post false, misleading, or inappropriate content
• Violate intellectual property rights
• Disrupt or interfere with ScholarComp's operations
• Harass or abuse other users

Violations may result in account suspension or termination.

5. Content Ownership and Usage

5.1 User-Generated Content

You retain ownership of the content you submit to ScholarComp (e.g., competition results, forum posts). By posting content, you grant ScholarComp a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use and display it.

5.2 ScholarComp Content

ScholarComp's website, software, and data, including competition rankings and analytics, are protected by intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or modify our content without permission.

6. Privacy Policy

Your use of ScholarComp is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your data.

7. Third-Party Links and Integrations

ScholarComp may include links to third-party websites or integrate with external services. We are not responsible for their content, policies, or practices.

8. Payments and Fees

8.1 Membership Fees

Certain Services may require a paid membership. Fees are payable in advance and may be subject to change.

8.2 Auto-Renewal

Recurring fees will be automatically charged at the start of each billing cycle unless you cancel your subscription.

8.3 Refunds

Membership fees and other paid services are generally non-refundable unless otherwise stated.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

ScholarComp is provided "as is" and "as available." We do not guarantee uninterrupted access, accuracy of competition data, or that the Services will meet your specific needs.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, ScholarComp shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of our Services.

11. Dispute Resolution

11.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Delaware, United States of America.

11.2 Arbitration Agreement

Disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration rather than in court, except for small claims.

11.3 Class Action Waiver

You agree to resolve disputes individually and not as part of a class action.

12. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms periodically. Continued use of ScholarComp after changes indicates acceptance.

13. Contact Us

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