Terms of Service.

Last updated: May 3, 2026

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using GradSmart AI ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, do not use the Service. These terms may be updated periodically; continued use constitutes acceptance.

Description of Service

GradSmart AI is an academic planning platform that provides course recommendations, graduation planning, risk detection, performance feedback, and professor ratings for students at US and Canadian universities. The Service is intended for educational planning purposes only and does not constitute official academic advising.

Access & Subscriptions

New accounts can use scheduling features free forever. AI-powered features (course search, AI guidance, performance feedback, professor ratings) require a 2-month pass billed at $9/month and set to end automatically after 2 months, with no surprise renewals. You will receive a notification before your access expires. Payment is processed securely through Stripe.

Account Responsibilities

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials. You agree to provide accurate information and to use the Service only for lawful purposes. You may not share your account with others or use the Service to harm, deceive, or defraud others.

AI Accuracy Disclaimer

GradSmart AI uses artificial intelligence, public university source retrieval, and behavioral preference signals to generate academic recommendations. While we strive for accuracy, AI-generated content may contain errors, outdated information, or inaccuracies. All course selections, graduation plans, and academic decisions should be verified with your official university academic advisor. GradSmart AI is not responsible for decisions made based on AI-generated content.

Intellectual Property

All content, design, and software comprising GradSmart AI is the property of its creators and is protected by copyright law. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works without explicit written permission.

Privacy & Data

We collect the academic information you provide (courses, grades, university, major) to power the Service. This data is stored securely and is never sold to third parties. AI chat and transcript queries are processed by Groq, and official-source lookup features may fetch public university pages directly. Payment processing is handled by Stripe. Your data is protected with row-level security, so only you can access it.

Prohibited Uses

You may not use GradSmart AI to: (a) submit false or misleading information; (b) attempt to reverse-engineer, scrape, or abuse the Service; (c) use the Service for any commercial purpose without written consent; (d) violate any applicable laws or university policies.

Limitation of Liability

GradSmart AI is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. To the maximum extent permitted by law, we are not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Service, including but not limited to academic decisions made based on AI recommendations.

Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms, engage in abuse of the Service, or for any other reason at our sole discretion. You may delete your account at any time by contacting support.

Governing Law & Venue

These Terms and any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to GradSmart AI or the Service shall be governed by the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to its conflict of laws principles. You agree that any action arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be brought exclusively in the state courts located in Broward County, Florida, or, where federal jurisdiction applies, the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of those courts.

Support

For questions about these Terms, use the Support link in the footer to reach us.