Last updated September 18, 2025
These Terms of Use constitute a legally binding agreement made between you, whether personally or on behalf of an entity (“you”) and Media-Matchers LLC (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), concerning your access to and use of the https://www.compareonlinecolleges.org website as well as any other media form, media channel, mobile website, or mobile application related, linked, or otherwise connected thereto (collectively, the “Site”). By accessing the Site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH ALL OF THESE TERMS OF USE, YOU ARE PROHIBITED FROM USING THE SITE AND MUST DISCONTINUE USE IMMEDIATELY.
Supplemental terms and conditions or documents that may be posted on the Site from time to time are hereby expressly incorporated herein by reference. We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to make changes or modifications to these Terms of Use at any time and for any reason. We will alert you to any changes by updating the “Last updated” date above. Please check these Terms whenever you use the Site so you know which Terms apply. Your continued use of the Site after revised Terms are posted constitutes acceptance of the changes.
The Site is not intended for distribution to or use by any person or entity in any jurisdiction or country where such distribution or use would be contrary to law or regulation or which would subject us to any registration requirement within such jurisdiction or country. Those who access the Site from other locations do so on their own initiative and are responsible for compliance with local laws.
The Site is not tailored to comply with industry-specific regulations (e.g., HIPAA, FISMA). If your interactions would be subject to such laws, you may not use this Site. You may not use the Site in a way that would violate the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA).
The Site is intended for users who are at least 18 years old. Persons under 18 are not permitted to use or register for the Site.
Unless otherwise indicated, the Site is our proprietary property, and all source code, databases, functionality, software, website designs, audio, video, text, photographs, and graphics on the Site (collectively, the “Content”) and the trademarks, service marks, and logos therein (the “Marks”) are owned or controlled by us or licensed to us, and are protected by U.S. and international laws. The Content and the Marks are provided “AS IS” for your information and personal use only. Except as expressly provided in these Terms of Use, no part of the Site, Content, or Marks may be copied, reproduced, aggregated, republished, uploaded, posted, publicly displayed, encoded, translated, transmitted, distributed, sold, licensed, or otherwise exploited for any commercial purpose without our express prior written permission.
Provided you are eligible to use the Site, you are granted a limited license to access and use the Site and to download or print a copy of any portion of the Content to which you have properly gained access solely for your personal, non-commercial use. We reserve all rights not expressly granted to you in and to the Site, the Content, and the Marks.
By using the Site, you represent and warrant that: (1) you have legal capacity and agree to comply with these Terms of Use; (2) you are not a minor in your jurisdiction; (3) you will not access the Site through automated or non-human means (bot, script, etc.); (4) you will not use the Site for any illegal or unauthorized purpose; and (5) your use of the Site will not violate any applicable law or regulation. If any information you provide is untrue, inaccurate, not current, or incomplete, we may suspend or terminate your account and refuse any and all current or future use of the Site.
You may use the Site only for the purposes for which we make it available. The Site may not be used in connection with any commercial endeavors except those specifically endorsed or approved by us.
As a user of the Site, you agree not to:
The Site does not offer users the ability to publicly submit or post content. If we later enable such features, you may be permitted to submit content or materials to us or on the Site (“Contributions”). Contributions may be viewable by other users and via third-party websites and will be treated in accordance with our Privacy Policy. When you create or make available any Contributions, you represent and warrant that you have the rights and permissions to do so and that your Contributions comply with all laws and these Terms.
Any use of the Site in violation of the foregoing may result in termination or suspension of your rights to use the Site.
You agree that we may access, store, process, and use any information and personal data you provide consistent with our Privacy Policy and your choices.
By submitting suggestions or other feedback regarding the Site, you agree that we may use and share such feedback for any purpose without compensation to you.
We do not claim ownership over your Contributions. You retain full ownership of your Contributions and any associated intellectual-property or proprietary rights. You are solely responsible for your Contributions.
Any questions, comments, suggestions, ideas, feedback, or other information regarding the Site (“Submissions”) that you provide to us are non-confidential and shall become our sole property. We own exclusive rights (including all IP rights) and may use and disseminate Submissions for any lawful purpose without acknowledgment or compensation. You waive all moral rights to such Submissions and warrant that the Submissions are original to you or that you have the right to submit them.
The Site may contain links to third-party websites (“Third-Party Websites”) and content originating from third parties (“Third-Party Content”). We do not investigate, monitor, or check Third-Party Websites or Third-Party Content for accuracy, appropriateness, or completeness and are not responsible for them. Inclusion of or linking to any Third-Party Website or Third-Party Content does not imply approval or endorsement. Your use of Third-Party Websites and content is at your own risk and is governed by those third parties’ terms and policies.
We reserve the right, but not the obligation, to: (1) monitor the Site for violations of these Terms; (2) take legal action against anyone who violates the law or these Terms; (3) in our sole discretion, restrict access to or disable any of your Contributions; (4) remove or disable files and content that are excessive in size or burdensome to our systems; and (5) otherwise manage the Site in a manner designed to protect our rights and property and to facilitate proper functioning.
We care about data privacy and security. Please review our Privacy Policy: https://www.compareonlinecolleges.org/privacy-policy (or your preferred URL). By using the Site, you agree to our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms. The Site is hosted in the United States. If you access the Site from other regions with different data laws, you are transferring your data to the U.S. and consent to its processing in the U.S.
These Terms remain in full force and effect while you use the Site. WITHOUT LIMITING ANY OTHER PROVISION, WE MAY DENY ACCESS TO AND USE OF THE SITE (INCLUDING BLOCKING CERTAIN IP ADDRESSES) TO ANY PERSON FOR ANY REASON OR NO REASON, INCLUDING FOR ANY BREACH OF THESE TERMS OR OF ANY APPLICABLE LAW. We may terminate your use of the Site or delete any content or information you posted at any time, without warning, in our sole discretion. If we terminate or suspend your account, you are prohibited from registering and creating a new account under your name or a third party’s name. We may also pursue appropriate legal action.
We reserve the right to change, modify, or remove the contents of the Site at any time or for any reason in our sole discretion without notice, and we have no obligation to update any information. We also reserve the right to modify or discontinue all or part of the Site without notice at any time. We are not liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuance. We cannot guarantee the Site will be available at all times and are not liable for downtime. Nothing herein obligates us to maintain and support the Site or supply corrections, updates, or releases.
These Terms and your use of the Site are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict-of-law principles, and applicable federal law.
Informal Negotiations. To expedite resolution and control costs, the parties agree to first attempt to negotiate any dispute, controversy, or claim related to these Terms (“Dispute”) informally for at least 30 days before initiating arbitration. Informal negotiations commence upon written notice from one Party to the other.
Binding Arbitration. If the Parties are unable to resolve a Dispute through informal negotiations, the Dispute will be finally and exclusively resolved through binding arbitration. YOU UNDERSTAND THAT WITHOUT THIS PROVISION, YOU WOULD HAVE THE RIGHT TO SUE IN COURT AND HAVE A JURY TRIAL. The arbitration shall be commenced and conducted under the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) and, where appropriate, the AAA Consumer Rules (www.adr.org). Fees and arbitrator compensation shall be governed by the applicable AAA rules. The arbitration may be conducted in person, through document submission, by phone, or online. The arbitrator will issue a written decision. Except where otherwise required by AAA rules or applicable law, the arbitration will take place in San Francisco, California. The Parties may litigate in court to compel arbitration, stay proceedings pending arbitration, or to confirm, modify, vacate, or enter judgment on the award.
If a Dispute proceeds in court rather than arbitration, it shall be commenced or prosecuted in the state and federal courts located in San Francisco County, California, and the Parties consent to personal jurisdiction and venue in such courts. Application of the U.N. Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods and UCITA is excluded.
Restrictions. Arbitration shall be limited to the Dispute between the Parties individually. To the full extent permitted by law: (a) no arbitration shall be joined with any other proceeding; (b) no class-action arbitration or class procedures are permitted; and (c) no representative capacity claims are permitted.
Exceptions. The following Disputes are not subject to the above provisions: (a) Disputes seeking to enforce or protect, or concerning the validity of, a Party’s intellectual-property rights; (b) Disputes related to or arising from allegations of theft, piracy, invasion of privacy, or unauthorized use; and (c) claims for injunctive relief. If any part of this arbitration provision is found illegal or unenforceable, such Dispute shall be decided by a court of competent jurisdiction as specified above.
The Site may contain typographical errors, inaccuracies, or omissions, including in descriptions, pricing, availability, and other information. We reserve the right to correct any errors or omissions and to change or update information on the Site at any time without prior notice.
THE SITE IS PROVIDED ON AN “AS-IS” AND “AS-AVAILABLE” BASIS. YOUR USE OF THE SITE IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE MAKE NO WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS ABOUT THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF THE SITE’S CONTENT OR THE CONTENT OF ANY WEBSITES LINKED TO THE SITE AND ASSUME NO LIABILITY FOR (1) ERRORS OR INACCURACIES OF CONTENT; (2) PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE RESULTING FROM YOUR ACCESS TO OR USE OF THE SITE; (3) UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR USE OF OUR SERVERS AND/OR ANY AND ALL PERSONAL OR FINANCIAL INFORMATION STORED THEREIN; (4) INTERRUPTION OR CESSATION OF TRANSMISSION TO OR FROM THE SITE; (5) BUGS, VIRUSES, TROJAN HORSES, OR THE LIKE TRANSMITTED TO OR THROUGH THE SITE BY ANY THIRD PARTY; AND/OR (6) ERRORS OR OMISSIONS IN ANY CONTENT OR FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE INCURRED AS A RESULT OF THE USE OF ANY CONTENT MADE AVAILABLE VIA THE SITE. WE DO NOT WARRANT, ENDORSE, GUARANTEE, OR ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY PRODUCT OR SERVICE ADVERTISED OR OFFERED BY A THIRD PARTY THROUGH THE SITE OR ANY LINKED WEBSITE OR FEATURED IN ANY BANNER OR OTHER ADVERTISING.
IN NO EVENT WILL WE OR OUR DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOST PROFIT, LOST REVENUE, LOSS OF DATA, OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SITE, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING TO THE CONTRARY, OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY CAUSE OF ACTION, REGARDLESS OF FORM, WILL AT ALL TIMES BE LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT PAID, IF ANY, BY YOU TO US DURING THE SIX (6) MONTH PERIOD PRIOR TO THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO LIABILITY. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR THE EXCLUSION/LIMITATION OF CERTAIN DAMAGES; IN SUCH JURISDICTIONS, SOME OF THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY.
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold us harmless, including our subsidiaries, affiliates, and all respective officers, agents, partners, and employees, from and against any loss, damage, liability, claim, or demand, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses, made by any third party due to or arising out of: (1) your use of the Site; (2) breach of these Terms; (3) any breach of your representations and warranties herein; (4) your violation of a third party’s rights (including IP rights); or (5) any harmful act toward any other user of the Site with whom you connected via the Site. We reserve the right, at your expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification by you, and you agree to cooperate with our defense.
We will maintain certain data that you transmit to the Site for the purpose of managing performance, as well as data relating to your use of the Site. Although we perform routine backups, you are solely responsible for all data you transmit or that relates to any activity you undertake using the Site. We have no liability for any loss or corruption of such data, and you waive any right of action arising from any such loss or corruption.
Visiting the Site, sending us emails, and completing online forms constitute electronic communications. You consent to receive electronic communications and agree that all agreements, notices, disclosures, and other communications we provide electronically satisfy any legal requirement that such communication be in writing. YOU AGREE TO THE USE OF ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES, CONTRACTS, ORDERS, AND OTHER RECORDS, AND TO ELECTRONIC DELIVERY OF NOTICES, POLICIES, AND RECORDS OF TRANSACTIONS.
If a complaint with us is not satisfactorily resolved, you may contact the Complaint Assistance Unit of the Division of Consumer Services of the California Department of Consumer Affairs at 1625 North Market Blvd., Suite N112, Sacramento, CA 95834, or by telephone at (800) 952-5210 or (916) 445-1254.
These Terms and any policies or operating rules posted by us on the Site constitute the entire agreement between you and us. Our failure to exercise or enforce any right shall not operate as a waiver. These Terms operate to the fullest extent permissible by law. We may assign any or all of our rights and obligations at any time. We are not liable for any loss, damage, delay, or failure to act caused by events beyond our reasonable control. If any provision of these Terms is unlawful, void, or unenforceable, that provision is deemed severable and does not affect the validity of remaining provisions. No joint venture, partnership, employment, or agency relationship exists between you and us as a result of these Terms or use of the Site. You waive any defenses based on the electronic form of these Terms and the lack of signing by the parties.
To resolve a complaint regarding the Site or to receive further information regarding use of the Site, please contact us at:
Media-Matchers LLC
1865 Chesnut Street
San Francisco, CA, 94123, United States
admin@media-matchers.com
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