Terms of Service

1. Introduction

Welcome to Global Scholarship House ("we," "our," or "us"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website, services, and applications (collectively, the "Services").

By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use our Services.

2. Definitions

"Services"

Refers to the Global Scholarship House platform, website, mobile applications, and all related services.

"User" or "You"

Refers to any individual or entity that accesses or uses our Services.

"Content"

Includes text, images, documents, information, and other materials submitted through our Services.

"Scholarship Providers"

Refers to educational institutions, organizations, or entities that offer scholarships through our platform.

3. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you are using our Services on behalf of an organization, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of material changes by posting the updated Terms on our website and updating the "Effective Date." Your continued use of our Services after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

4. User Accounts

4.1 Account Creation

To access certain features of our Services, you must create an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
• Maintain and promptly update your account information
• Maintain the security of your password and accept all risks of unauthorized access
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account

4.2 Account Responsibilities

You are solely responsible for all activities that occur under your account. We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to comply with these security obligations.

5. Scholarship Applications

5.1 Application Process

Our Services facilitate the scholarship application process by connecting students with scholarship opportunities. We provide a platform for:

• Discovering scholarship opportunities
• Submitting applications to scholarship providers
• Managing application materials and deadlines
• Tracking application status

5.2 No Guarantee of Awards

We do not guarantee that you will receive any scholarship or financial aid through our Services. Scholarship decisions are made solely by the scholarship providers, and we have no control over these decisions.

5.3 Application Fees

Some scholarship providers may charge application fees. We are not responsible for any fees charged by third parties, and all fee payments are subject to the terms and conditions of the respective scholarship providers.

6. Intellectual Property Rights

6.1 Our Content

All content, features, and functionality on our Services, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and software, are the exclusive property of Global Scholarship House or our licensors and are protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

6.2 Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use our Services for personal, non-commercial purposes in accordance with these Terms.

7. User Content

7.1 Content Ownership

You retain ownership of any content you submit through our Services ("User Content"). However, by submitting User Content, you grant us a worldwide, royalty-free, non-exclusive license to use, reproduce, modify, and distribute your User Content for the purpose of providing our Services.

7.2 Content Responsibility

You are solely responsible for your User Content and the consequences of submitting it. You represent and warrant that you own or have the necessary rights to all User Content you submit and that it does not infringe any third-party rights.

8. Prohibited Activities

You agree not to engage in any of the following prohibited activities:

• Violating any applicable laws or regulations
• Impersonating any person or entity
• Submitting false or misleading information
• Interfering with or disrupting our Services
• Attempting to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Using our Services for any fraudulent or illegal purpose
• Harassing, threatening, or intimidating other users

We reserve the right to investigate and take appropriate legal action against anyone who violates this provision.

9. Limitation of Liability

9.1 No Warranty

Our Services are provided on an "as-is" and "as-available" basis. We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of our Services or any scholarship opportunities listed.

9.2 Limitation of Damages

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Global Scholarship House shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or other intangible losses, resulting from your access to or use of our Services.

10. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account and access to our Services at any time, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms.

Upon termination, your right to use our Services will immediately cease. All provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, and limitations of liability.

11. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms 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.

By continuing to access or use our Services after any revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Afghanistan, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any legal action or proceeding relating to your access to or use of our Services shall be instituted in the courts of Afghanistan. You agree to submit to the jurisdiction of these courts and waive any objections to the exercise of jurisdiction over you by such courts.