Terms of Use

Welcome to College Consensus (the “Website”). These Terms of Use govern your use of the Website and any related services provided by Dissent Media, LLC (“College Consensus,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with these Terms of Use, you must refrain from using the Website.

  1. Acceptance of Terms
    By accessing or using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use, as well as our Privacy Policy. These Terms of Use constitute a legally binding agreement between you and College Consensus. If you do not agree to these Terms of Use or the Privacy Policy, you are not permitted to use the Website.
  2. Website Content
    The content provided on the Website is for informational purposes only. While we strive to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the information, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, regarding the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability of any information on the Website. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk.
  3. User Obligations
    When using the Website, you agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. You also agree not to engage in any activity that may interfere with or disrupt the Website’s functionality, compromise the security of the Website, or infringe upon the rights of others. Additionally, you agree not to use the Website to engage in any unlawful, harmful, or offensive behavior, including but not limited to the following:

a. Posting or transmitting any material that is unlawful, defamatory, obscene, abusive, invasive of another’s privacy, or otherwise objectionable;
b. Impersonating any person or entity or falsely representing your affiliation with any person or entity;
c. Uploading, posting, or transmitting any unsolicited or unauthorized advertising, promotional materials, or any other form of solicitation;
d. Engaging in any activity that may disrupt or interfere with the proper functioning of the Website, including transmitting viruses, worms, or any other malicious code;
e. Collecting or storing personal data about other users without their express consent; and
f. Accessing or attempting to access the accounts or personal information of other users.

  1. Intellectual Property Rights
    The Website and its contents, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, video clips, data compilations, and software, are owned or licensed by College Consensus and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not modify, reproduce, distribute, create derivative works of, publicly display, or in any way exploit any of the content on the Website without our prior written permission.
  2. Third-Party Websites and Services
    The Website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by College Consensus. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. Your interactions with third-party websites or services are solely between you and the respective third party, and we encourage you to review their terms of use and privacy policies.
  3. Disclaimer of Warranties
    THE WEBSITE IS PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, COLLEGE CONSENSUS DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. COLLEGE CONSENSUS DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE WEBSITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.
  4. Limitation of Liability
    TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, COLLEGE CONSENSUS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF YOUR ACCESS TO OR USE OF THE WEBSITE, REGARDLESS OF THE LEGAL THEORY UNDER WHICH SUCH LIABILITY IS ASSERTED, AND EVEN IF COLLEGE CONSENSUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
  5. Indemnification
    You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless College Consensus, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from or relating to your use or misuse of the Website, your violation of these Terms of Use, or your violation of any rights of another party.
  6. Modification and Termination
    College Consensus reserves the right to modify, suspend, or terminate the Website, in whole or in part, at any time and without prior notice. We may also modify these Terms of Use from time to time, and any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the updated Terms of Use on the Website. Your continued use of the Website after any modifications to the Terms of Use indicates your acceptance of the modified terms.
  7. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
    These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the State of North Carolina, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms of Use or your use of the Website shall be exclusively resolved in the state or federal courts located within the State of North Carolina, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.
  8. Severability
    If any provision of these Terms of Use is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable under applicable law, such provision shall be modified to the extent necessary to make it valid, legal, and enforceable, while preserving the intent of the original provision. If any such modification is not possible, the affected provision shall be severed from these Terms of Use, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
  9. Entire Agreement
    These Terms of Use, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and College Consensus regarding your use of the Website, superseding any prior agreements or understandings, whether written or oral.

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms of Use, please contact us from our contact page.

Last updated: 6/1/2023