Terms & Conditions
The terms and conditions governing your use of FoundScholar, including acceptable use, intellectual property, disclaimers and limitation of liability.
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Welcome to FoundScholar. These Terms & Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the website located at foundscholar.com (the "Site"). By using the Site, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
1. About our service
FoundScholar is an independent information platform. We publish and summarise details of scholarships, internships, fellowships, free courses and similar opportunities that are publicly available. We are not a university, government body, recruitment agency or awarding institution, and unless we clearly state otherwise, we are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of any organisation mentioned on the Site.
2. No guarantee of accuracy or availability
We work hard to keep information accurate and current, but we cannot guarantee the completeness, accuracy, reliability or ongoing availability of any opportunity, deadline, benefit or other detail published on the Site. Details change frequently and without notice. You are responsible for verifying every detail (especially deadlines and eligibility) directly with the official source before you apply or make any decision. Any reliance you place on information from the Site is strictly at your own risk.
3. No fees and no application handling
Reading the Site is free. We do not charge you to access opportunities, we do not process or submit applications on your behalf, and we have no influence over any selection or funding decision. If anyone asks you to pay FoundScholar a fee to receive or win an opportunity, treat it as fraudulent and report it to us.
4. Intellectual property
All original content on the Site, including text, articles, guides, graphics, logos and layout, is the property of FoundScholar or its content creators and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may read and share links to our pages, and you may quote short extracts with clear attribution and a link back. You may not copy, republish, scrape, or reproduce substantial portions of our content without our prior written permission.
5. Acceptable use
You agree to use the Site lawfully and not to: attempt to disrupt or compromise the Site's security or availability; use automated tools to scrape or harvest content or data; post or transmit unlawful, misleading, or harmful material through any form or contact channel; or misuse the Site in any way that could harm us or other users.
6. Third-party links
The Site contains links to third-party websites, including official application pages. We provide these for your convenience and do not control, endorse, or take responsibility for the content, policies, or practices of any third-party site. Accessing third-party sites is at your own risk, and their terms and privacy policies will apply.
7. Disclaimers
The Site and all content are provided "as is" and "as available", without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of accuracy, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components.
8. Limitation of liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, FoundScholar and its team shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential or punitive damages, or for any loss of opportunity, data, or profits, arising out of or related to your use of (or inability to use) the Site or any information on it, including missed deadlines or unsuccessful applications.
9. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless FoundScholar and its team from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your misuse of the Site or your breach of these Terms.
10. Changes to these Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. Changes take effect when posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted means you accept the updated Terms.
11. Governing law
These Terms are governed by the laws applicable in the jurisdiction where FoundScholar operates, without regard to conflict-of-law rules. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of that jurisdiction.
12. Contact us
Questions about these Terms? Reach us at hello@foundscholar.com or through our contact page. See also our Privacy Policy.