Terms of Use

Effective Date: May 31, 2026

Last Updated: May 31, 2026

Please read these Terms of Use (“Terms”) carefully before using UniversityParent.com (the “Site”), including any tools such as the College Match Tool. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you must not use the Site.

1. Definitions

“We,” “Us,” or “Our” refers to UniversityParent LLC, the owner and operator of UniversityParent.com. “You” or “User” refers to any visitor, reader, or registered user of the Site.

2. About the Site

UniversityParent.com is an independent informational website providing guides, articles, resources, and tools for parents and students navigating college life. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to any colleges, universities, or their official .edu websites.

3. Use of the Site

You may use the Site for personal, non-commercial purposes only. You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, revocable license to access and view the content.

You agree not to:

Reproduce, distribute, or commercially exploit any content without our prior written permission
Use the Site or its content for any unlawful purpose
Scrape, crawl, or use automated tools to extract data (except standard search engine indexing)
Transmit spam, viruses, or harmful code
Interfere with the Site’s security or functionality
Impersonate any person or entity

4. Intellectual Property

All content on the Site (text, graphics, logos, guides, tools, and design) is owned by UniversityParent LLC or its licensors and protected by U.S. copyright and trademark laws.

You may share individual articles with proper attribution and a link back to the original page. Full reproduction, republication, or creation of derivative works requires written permission.

5. Affiliate Links & Advertising

We participate in affiliate marketing programs (including Amazon Associates and others). We may earn commissions from qualifying purchases made through our links at no extra cost to you. Our editorial recommendations are made independently based on perceived value to our audience.

See our Affiliate Disclosure and Editorial Policy for details.

6. College Match Tool & Interactive Features

Our College Match Tool and any other interactive features are provided for informational purposes only. Results are generated algorithmically and should not be considered definitive advice. We do not guarantee accuracy or suitability for any specific user.

7. Disclaimers

The Site and all content are provided on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis without warranties of any kind.

We do not warrant that the information is accurate, complete, reliable, current, or error-free. We are not responsible for any decisions you make based on content on this Site.

Important Specific Disclaimers:

Medical / Mental Health: Content is for general information only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice.
Legal / FERPA / Financial Aid: Content is not legal advice. Consult a qualified attorney or financial advisor.
Financial Information: Not financial, investment, or tax advice.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, UniversityParent LLC and its owners, employees, and contributors shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Site, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

9. Third-Party Links and Products

We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of any third-party websites linked from the Site. Your interactions with merchants are solely between you and the merchant.

10. User-Submitted Content

By submitting comments, reviews, or other content, you grant us a perpetual, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, modify, and display it. You represent that your content does not violate any third-party rights.

We reserve the right to remove any user content at our discretion.

11. DMCA Copyright Complaints

If you believe content on the Site infringes your copyright, please send a DMCA notice to legal@universityparent.com including all required elements under 17 U.S.C. § 512.

12. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Site at any time, with or without cause, without prior notice.

13. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. The new “Last Updated” date will be posted at the top. Your continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

14. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Colorado, USA, without regard to conflict of laws principles. Any disputes shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Boulder County, Colorado.

15. Contact Us

For questions about these Terms:

Email: hello@universityparent.com