Terms And Conditions
Welcome to Shine On Admissions!
Acceptance of Terms
Thank you for visiting Shine On Admissions. These Terms and Conditions govern your access to and use of the Shine On Admissions website, accessible at shineonadmissions.com. By accessing, browsing, or otherwise using our website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these terms. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you are prohibited from using or accessing this site.
Changes to Terms
We reserve the right, at our discretion, to modify, add, or remove portions of these terms at any time. Please check these terms periodically for changes. Your continued use of the Shine On Admissions website following the posting of changes to these terms will mean you accept those changes.
Intellectual Property Rights
1. Ownership and Rights:
The intellectual property in the materials on the Shine On Admissions website, including, but not limited to, text, graphics, logos, images, and compilations thereof, is owned by Shine On Admissions and/or its licensors, with all rights reserved, unless otherwise specified herein. No right, title, or interest in any downloaded materials or software is transferred to you as a result of any such downloading or copying.
2. Limited License:
Shine On Admissions grants you a non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the website strictly in accordance with these Terms. This license is solely for the purpose of enabling you to use and enjoy the benefit of the services as provided by Shine On Admissions, in the manner permitted by these Terms.
3. Restrictions:
You are expressly prohibited from reproducing, redistributing, transmitting, assigning, selling, broadcasting, renting, sharing, lending, modifying, adapting, editing, creating derivative works from, sublicensing, or otherwise transferring or using any material from the Shine On Admissions website except as explicitly authorized in these Terms. Any use of the website’s content other than as specifically authorized herein, without the prior written permission of Shine On Admissions, is strictly prohibited and will terminate the license granted herein.
Prohibited Use
1. General Restrictions:
You are prohibited from engaging in any of the following activities:
a. Unauthorized Use and Access:
Accessing, tampering with, or using non-public areas of the website, Shine On Admissions' computer systems, or the technical delivery systems of Shine On Admissions' providers.
Attempting to probe, scan, or test the vulnerability of any Shine On Admissions system or network or breach any security or authentication measures.
b. Intellectual Property Misuse:
Publishing, copying, or distributing any website material in any other media without prior written consent.
Selling, sublicensing, renting, or otherwise commercializing any website material.
Publicly performing or displaying any website material.
c. Harmful Activities:
Using the website in any manner that could disable, overburden, damage, or impair the site or interfere with any other party's use of the site, including their ability to engage in real-time activities through the site.
Using the website in any way that is harmful to the website, to any user, or to any person or business entity.
Engaging in any activity that manipulates or otherwise displays the website or its content by using framing or similar navigational technology.
d. Illegal Conduct:
Using the website in a way that contravenes applicable laws and regulations.
Engaging in any data mining, data harvesting, data extracting, or any other similar activity in relation to this website or while using this website.
2. Enforcement and Termination:
Shine On Admissions has the right to investigate and prosecute violations of any of the above to the fullest extent of the law. Shine On Admissions may involve and cooperate with law enforcement authorities in prosecuting users who violate these Terms. You acknowledge that Shine On Admissions has no obligation to monitor your access to or use of the website, but has the right to do so for the purpose of operating the website, to ensure your compliance with these Terms, or to comply with applicable law or the order or requirement of a court, administrative agency, or other governmental body.
No Guarantees
1. Disclaimer of Outcomes:
Shine On Admissions provides consulting services related to college admissions. Although we endeavor to offer accurate and expert advice, we expressly disclaim any warranties or guarantees of specific results as a result of using our services. The effectiveness of the advice provided will vary depending on individual circumstances and external factors beyond our control.
2. Acknowledgment by User:
By using the services of Shine On Admissions, you acknowledge that the success of admission processes depends on numerous factors including but not limited to individual qualifications, the competitive landscape, and the specific requirements and processes of colleges and universities. You agree that Shine On Admissions is not liable for any decision made or action taken by you or others based upon reliance on the information or materials provided through the service.
3. Basis of the Bargain:
You acknowledge that Shine On Admissions has set its prices and entered into these Terms with you in reliance upon the limitations of liability, the disclaimers of warranties, and the dispute resolution provisions herein, which form an essential basis of the bargain between the parties.
Limitation of Liability
1. General Limitation:
In no event shall Shine On Admissions, nor any of its officers, directors, employees, agents, affiliates, or licensors, be liable to you or any third party for any claims, liabilities, losses, costs, or damages under any legal or equitable theory, whether in tort (including negligence), contract, strict liability, or otherwise, arising from your use of or inability to use the Shine On Admissions website.
2. Scope of Liability:
a. Direct Liability: Shine On Admissions shall not be liable for any direct damages in excess of the amounts actually paid by you to Shine On Admissions over the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.
b. Indirect Liability: Shine On Admissions shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or exemplary damages, including but not limited to, damages for loss of profits, goodwill, use, data, or other intangible losses, even if Shine On Admissions has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
3. Basis of the Bargain:
The limitations of damages set forth above are fundamental elements of the basis of the bargain between Shine On Admissions and you. Shine On Admissions would not be able to provide its services to you on an economically reasonable basis without these limitations.
4. Exceptions:
Nothing in these Terms shall exclude or limit liability for damages that may not be lawfully excluded or limited by applicable law. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you depending on the jurisdiction of your residence.
Dispute Resolution
In the event of any concerns or disputes about the services, you agree to first attempt to resolve the issue informally by contacting Shine On Admissions directly. We aim to resolve disputes amicably and swiftly. If we are unable to resolve the dispute informally, we may consider alternative dispute resolution options, such as mediation, before seeking any formal resolution.
Governing Law & Jurisdiction
1. Governing Law:
These Terms and Conditions and any separate agreements whereby we provide you services shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
2. Jurisdiction:
You agree that the state and federal courts located in Florida shall have non-exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute or claim that arises out of or in connection with these Terms and Conditions or their subject matter or formation (including non-contractual disputes or claims). You waive any objection to proceedings in such courts on the grounds of venue or on the grounds that the proceedings have been brought in an inconvenient forum.
Amendments
1. Right to Amend:
Shine On Admissions reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms and Conditions at any time. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion.
2. Responsibility to Review:
You are advised to review these Terms and Conditions periodically for any changes. Continued use of the Shine On Admissions website after the posting of any amendments on this page constitutes your acceptance of such amended terms. If you do not agree to the new terms, you are no longer authorized to use the Shine On Admissions website.
Termination
1. Right to Terminate: Shine On Admissions reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to terminate or suspend your account and bar access to the website immediately, without prior notice or liability, under the following circumstances:
a. Breach of Terms: If you fail to comply with any provision of these Terms and Conditions.
b. Illegal Activity: If there is any illegal or fraudulent use of the Services.
c. Inactivity: If your account remains inactive for an extended period of time, as defined by Shine On Admissions.
2. Effects of Termination: Upon termination of your access, your right to use the website will immediately cease. If you wish to terminate your account, you may simply discontinue using the website.
a. Data Retention: Shine On Admissions may retain your data for a period post-termination as specified in the Privacy Policy to comply with legal obligations.
b. Obligations Surviving Termination: Certain provisions of these Terms and Conditions shall survive termination, including, without limitation, ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.
3. Notice of Termination: While Shine On Admissions typically provides advance notice of termination where practicable, it retains the right to terminate services without notice as required by law or the circumstances leading to termination.
Miscellaneous
Severability:
1. Severance of Invalid Terms:
If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is determined to be unlawful, void, or for any reason unenforceable, then that provision shall be deemed severable from these Terms and Conditions and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions.
2. Adjustments Following Severance:
In the event that any provision is deemed invalid or unenforceable, the parties agree that the court should endeavor to give effect to the parties' intentions as reflected in the provision, and the other provisions of the Terms and Conditions remain in full force and effect.
3. Modification to Fulfill Original Intent:
The parties further agree that any unenforceable provision will be substituted with a valid, enforceable provision that most closely matches the intent of the original provision.
Contact Information
1. Contact Details: For any inquiries, complaints, or requests regarding Shine On Admissions services or website content, please reach out to us at:
a. Email: info@shineonadmissions.com
b. Phone: +1 386-222-2788
2. Response Policy: Shine On Admissions commits to addressing all communications promptly and effectively. We aim to respond to all inquiries and complaints within 72-hours during our regular business hours.
3. Additional Support: Further information and support can also be accessed via our website's FAQ section or by directly contacting our support team through the aforementioned channels.