Terms of Service
Please read these terms carefully before using Guide to BU.
Last updated: December 2024
Effective: December 1, 2024
Important Notice
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1. Agreement to Terms
By accessing and using Guide to BU (guidetobu.com), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you are prohibited from using or accessing this site.
We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Your continued use of the site following any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.
2. Use License
Permission is granted to temporarily view the materials on Guide to BU for personal, non-commercial use only. This license does not include:
- Modifying or copying our materials for redistribution
- Using materials for commercial purposes
- Attempting to reverse engineer any software on the site
- Removing any copyright or proprietary notations
- Scraping or automated data collection
This license shall automatically terminate if you violate any of these restrictions.
3. Disclaimer
The materials on Guide to BU are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.
- !Not Official: This is not an official Boston University resource. Always verify information with official BU sources for important decisions.
- !Opinions: Rankings, reviews, and recommendations represent personal opinions and may not reflect your experience.
- !Accuracy: While we strive for accuracy, information may become outdated. Costs, policies, and details change frequently.
- !No Guarantees: We make no promises about admissions outcomes, housing assignments, or any other university processes.
4. Limitations
In no event shall Guide to BU or its operators be liable for any damages (including, without limitation, damages for loss of data or profit, or due to business interruption) arising out of the use or inability to use the materials on our website, even if we have been notified of the possibility of such damage.
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- We may edit or remove submissions at our discretion
6. External Links
Guide to BU may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites. Links to Boston University official pages are provided for convenience but do not imply endorsement by BU.
7. Intellectual Property
The Guide to BU name, logo, and original content are our property. "Boston University," "BU," and related marks are trademarks of Boston University. Our use of these terms is for informational purposes only and does not imply any affiliation.
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8. Governing Law
These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Massachusetts, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
9. Termination
We may terminate or suspend access to our site immediately, without prior notice, for any breach of these Terms of Service. Upon termination, your right to use the site will cease immediately.
10. Contact Information
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Email: legal@guidetobu.com