Welcome to Matchtern. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Matchtern website at matchtern.org, our programs, and any related services, content, and applications (collectively, the "Services"), operated by Matchtern ("Matchtern," "we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using the Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Services.

1. Who We Are and What We Do. Matchtern provides internship-matching and placement services, educational resources, and informational content designed to help high school and college students build real-world experience and navigate the college-admissions process. Our Services may include curated internship opportunities, application support, educational materials, and social media content.

2. Eligibility and Minors. The Services are intended for students, including those under the age of 18. If you are under 18, you may use the Services only with the involvement and consent of a parent or legal guardian, who agrees to be bound by these Terms on your behalf. By using the Services, you represent that you meet these requirements and that the information you provide is accurate.

3. Accounts and Registration. Some features may require you to create an account or submit information. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information and to keep it updated. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any account credentials and for all activity under your account. Notify us promptly of any unauthorized use.

4. No Guarantee of Outcomes. Matchtern provides resources, matching, and support, but we do not guarantee any specific outcome, including but not limited to securing an internship, admission to any college or university, receipt of any scholarship or financial aid, employment, or any particular academic or career result. Internship placements and educational outcomes depend on many factors outside our control, including third-party organizations and your own efforts. Any statistics, rankings, examples, or results shared through the Services are for illustrative and informational purposes only and are not promises of future results.

5. Informational Content Only. Content provided through the Services, including rankings, statistics, and college, program, admissions, or financial information, is for general informational purposes only and may not be complete, current, or accurate for your specific situation. It does not constitute professional, legal, financial, or admissions advice. You should verify information independently and consult qualified professionals before making decisions.

6. Acceptable Use. You agree not to: (a) use the Services for any unlawful purpose; (b) misrepresent your identity or information; (c) interfere with or disrupt the Services or their security; (d) attempt to access areas or data you are not authorized to access; (e) scrape, copy, or harvest content except as expressly permitted; or (f) use the Services to harass, harm, or infringe the rights of others.

7. Fees and Payments. If any portion of the Services requires payment, the applicable fees, billing terms, and refund policy will be disclosed to you at the time of purchase. You agree to pay all applicable fees. Except as required by law or as expressly stated, fees are non-refundable.

8. Intellectual Property. The Services and all content, materials, logos, and trademarks provided by Matchtern are owned by or licensed to Matchtern and are protected by intellectual property laws. We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Services for your personal, non-commercial use. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from our content without our prior written permission.

9. User Submissions. If you submit content, applications, or other materials to us, you represent that you have the right to do so, and you grant Matchtern a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, store, and process that content solely to provide and improve the Services. You are responsible for the accuracy and legality of anything you submit.

10. Third-Party Services and Links. The Services may reference or link to third-party organizations, websites, internship providers, or platforms (including social media platforms). We do not control and are not responsible for third-party content, policies, or practices. Your dealings with any third party are solely between you and that third party.

11. Disclaimers. The Services are provided "as is" and "as available," without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that the Services will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure.

12. Limitation of Liability. To the maximum extent permitted by law, Matchtern and its owners, employees, and affiliates will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or for any loss of opportunities, data, or profits, arising out of or related to your use of the Services. Our total liability for any claim relating to the Services will not exceed the amount you paid us, if any, in the twelve months preceding the claim.

13. Indemnification. You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Matchtern and its owners, employees, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from your use of the Services or your violation of these Terms.

14. Termination. We may suspend or terminate your access to the Services at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including violation of these Terms. Provisions that by their nature should survive termination will survive.

15. Changes to These Terms. We may update these Terms from time to time. The "Last Updated" date reflects the most recent changes. Your continued use of the Services after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

16. Governing Law. These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of [INSERT STATE], without regard to its conflict-of-laws principles. Any disputes will be resolved in the state or federal courts located in [INSERT COUNTY, STATE].

17. Contact. Questions about these Terms?