Terms of Service

Last updated: July 2025

Please read these terms of service carefully before using our Service.

Interpretation and Definitions

Interpretation

The words of which the initial letter is capitalized have meanings defined under the following conditions. The following definitions shall have the same meaning regardless of whether they appear in singular or in plural.

Definitions

For the purposes of these Terms of Service:

  • Company (referred to as either "the Company", "We", "Us" or "Our" in this Agreement) refers to CollegeHound.
  • Device means any device that can access the Service such as a computer, a cellphone or a digital tablet.
  • Educational Records refers to information directly related to a student's academic performance, college preparation activities, and educational planning maintained by CollegeHound.
  • Service refers to the CollegeHound website and application.
  • Terms of Service (also referred as "Terms") mean these Terms of Service that form the entire agreement between You and the Company regarding the use of the Service.
  • Third-party Social Media Service means any services or content (including data, information, products or services) provided by a third-party that may be displayed, included or made available by the Service.
  • Website refers to CollegeHound, accessible from https://collegehound.com
  • You means the individual accessing or using the Service, or the parent/guardian of a student accessing or using the Service, as applicable.

Acknowledgment

These are the Terms of Service governing the use of this Service and the agreement that operates between You and the Company. These Terms of Service set out the rights and obligations of all users regarding the use of the Service.

Your access to and use of the Service is conditioned on Your acceptance of and compliance with these Terms of Service. These Terms of Service apply to all visitors, users and others who access or use the Service.

By accessing or using the Service You agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If You disagree with any part of these Terms of Service then You may not access the Service.

Age Requirements and Parental Consent

Minimum Age Requirements

  • Students must be at least 13 years old to use the Service
  • Students under 18 require parental or guardian consent to use the Service
  • Parents and guardians must be at least 18 years old to create accounts and provide consent

Parental Consent and Supervision

If You are under 18 years old:

  • Your parent or guardian must review and agree to these Terms of Service
  • Your parent or guardian is responsible for supervising your use of the Service
  • Your parent or guardian may access and manage your account and data
  • We may require verification of parental consent before providing certain features

Your access to and use of the Service is also conditioned on Your acceptance of and compliance with the Privacy Policy of the Company. Our Privacy Policy describes Our policies and procedures on the collection, use and disclosure of Your personal information when You use the Application or the Website and tells You about Your privacy rights and how the law protects You. Please read Our Privacy Policy carefully before using Our Service.

Description of Service

CollegeHound is a college preparation platform designed to help students and families:

  • Track academic progress and GPA
  • Manage college research and application timelines
  • Organize extracurricular activities and achievements
  • Plan and track standardized test preparation
  • Coordinate family collaboration in the college preparation process
  • Receive personalized guidance and recommendations

Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, You can contact us:

  • By email: [email protected]
  • By visiting our contact page: https://collegehound.com/contact