Terms of Service

Last updated: March 17, 2026

Acceptance of Terms

These Terms of Service govern your use of masondale.org and its services. By accessing and using our website, you agree to be bound by these terms in their entirety. We provide comprehensive resources for future planning and college preparation for children in the United States. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must cease using our services immediately. We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time, and your continued use of our platform following such modifications constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms. Please review these terms periodically to ensure you remain informed of any changes. We encourage you to read them carefully before proceeding with our services or resources.

User Obligations

When using our platform, you agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations regarding education, school selection, and career guidance resources. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any account information and for all activities conducted through your account. We expect users to interact respectfully with our content and community features. You agree not to engage in any unlawful activities, harassment, or distribution of harmful content on our platform. You will not attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or interfere with the normal functioning of our services. Additionally, you agree not to reproduce, duplicate, or redistribute our educational materials without proper authorization. We trust our users to act in good faith when accessing resources related to school selection, college preparation, and career path exploration.

Intellectual Property Rights

All content on our platform, including articles, guides, tools, and resources related to future planning and college readiness, is protected by intellectual property laws. We retain full ownership of all original materials, including text, graphics, design elements, and educational resources. You may view and print content for personal, non-commercial use only. You may not modify, adapt, or create derivative works based on our materials without explicit written permission. We appreciate attribution when our resources are referenced, though it is not required for personal educational purposes. Our selection guidance tools and career exploration resources are provided for your personal benefit. Any unauthorized use or reproduction of our intellectual property may result in legal action. We actively protect our educational content and the value we provide to families planning for their children's futures.

Limitation of Liability

We provide our services and educational resources on an "as-is" basis without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of information regarding school selection, college preparation, or career guidance. While we strive to provide valuable resources for families, we are not responsible for decisions made based on information from our platform. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of our services. This includes lost profits, loss of data, or interruption of service. We recommend consulting with school counselors, admissions advisors, and career professionals before making important educational decisions. Our resources complement but do not replace professional guidance from qualified education experts. Users assume all risks associated with using our platform for college and career planning purposes.

Termination of Access

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to our services at any time, with or without cause, and without prior notice. Termination may occur if you violate these Terms of Service or engage in conduct we determine to be harmful or inappropriate. Upon termination, your right to use our platform ceases immediately, and we may delete any associated account information or data. We may also terminate services for technical reasons, maintenance, or other operational necessities. If we terminate your access, you will no longer have access to educational resources, school selection guidance, college preparation materials, or career exploration tools. We will make reasonable efforts to notify you of termination when possible. Your termination does not eliminate your responsibility for any obligations incurred prior to termination. We maintain the right to reinstate services at our discretion, subject to your agreement to comply with all applicable terms and conditions moving forward.