TERMS OF USE

EDU, Inc. – Common Black College Application (CBCA)

Terms of Use

Effective Date: 9/1/2000

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to the EDU, Inc. Common Black College Application (“CBCA,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of:

  • Common Black College Application platform
  • All related websites, including www.commonblackcollegeapp.com
  • Mobile applications, dashboards, and tools
  • Related services including the Common Scholarship Application (CSA) and CollegeBoundAI

(collectively, the “Site”)

By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, you must not use the Site.

2. Eligibility & Use by Minors

You must be at least 18 years old to use the Site independently.

If you are under 18:

  • You may only use the Site with the involvement and consent of a parent or legal guardian
  • The parent/guardian agrees to be responsible for your use

By using the Site, you represent that:

  • All information you provide is accurate
  • You have the legal authority to enter into this agreement

3. Nature of Services (Important Disclaimer)

CBCA is a facilitator platform, not an admissions authority.

We:

  • Provide tools to submit applications to participating colleges and universities
  • Transmit student-provided data to institutions

We DO NOT:

  • Make admissions decisions
  • Guarantee acceptance, scholarships, or financial aid
  • Control how institutions evaluate applications

Each college or university operates independently and determines its own:

  • Admissions criteria
  • Processing timelines
  • Scholarship decisions

4. Data Handling & Student Information

CBCA enables users to submit personal and academic information, including transcripts.

By using the Site, you acknowledge:

  • You authorize CBCA to transmit your information to selected institutions
  • Once transmitted, institutions control how your data is used
  • CBCA is not responsible for how third parties use your information

CBCA operates as a data facilitator, not a custodian of institutional decision-making.

Users are responsible for ensuring submitted data is:

  • Accurate
  • Complete
  • Truthful

Providing false or misleading information may result in:

  • Account termination
  • Notification to institutions

5. Registration & Account Security

To access certain features, you must create an account.

You agree to:

  • Maintain accurate information
  • Keep login credentials secure
  • Notify us immediately of unauthorized use

You are fully responsible for all activity under your account.

We reserve the right to:

  • Suspend or terminate accounts
  • Refuse usernames
  • Investigate suspicious or abusive activity

6. Fees, Payments, and Refunds

Certain services may require payment.

By making a payment, you agree that:

  • Fees are clearly disclosed prior to purchase
  • All payments are non-refundable unless explicitly stated otherwise
  • CBCA is not responsible for outcomes after submission

Failure to pay required fees may result in:

  • Incomplete application processing
  • Restricted access to services

7. Code of Conduct

You agree NOT to:

  • Submit false or misleading information
  • Create multiple accounts to manipulate outcomes
  • Engage in fraud or impersonation
  • Upload harmful code or attempt to disrupt the platform
  • Use bots, scraping tools, or automated systems
  • Send spam or unauthorized communications
  • Violate any applicable law

Violation may result in:

  • Immediate suspension or termination
  • Legal action where appropriate

8. Communications & Email Consent

By using the Site, you consent to receive communications including:

  • Application updates
  • Institutional outreach
  • Platform notifications

You may opt out of non-essential communications.

However:

  • CBCA is not responsible for communications sent by third-party institutions or partners
  • Third parties operate under their own policies

We comply with the CAN-SPAM Act and provide opt-out mechanisms where applicable.

9. Intellectual Property

All content on the Site—including text, software, logos, and design—is owned by EDU, Inc. or its licensors.

You may not:

  • Copy, distribute, or modify content
  • Use trademarks without permission
  • Reverse engineer any part of the platform

All rights are reserved.

10. User Submissions

Any content you submit (including essays, feedback, or suggestions):

  • May be used by CBCA without compensation
  • May be modified, distributed, or displayed
  • Is not confidential

You retain ownership of your personal content but grant us a broad license to use it.

11. Third-Party Services & Links

The Site may include third-party tools, services, or links.

CBCA:

  • Does not control third-party platforms
  • Is not responsible for their actions, content, or data practices

Use of third-party services is at your own risk.

12. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access at any time for:

  • Violations of these Terms
  • Fraudulent or abusive activity
  • Legal or security concerns

Upon termination:

  • Your right to use the Site ends immediately
  • We may retain certain data as required by law

13. Disclaimers

THE SITE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND.

We do not guarantee:

  • Acceptance into any college
  • Scholarship awards
  • Accuracy or completeness of information
  • Uninterrupted or error-free operation

Use of the Site is at your own risk.

14. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

CBCA is NOT liable for:

  • Admissions decisions
  • Scholarship outcomes
  • Delays or errors by institutions
  • Loss of data or opportunities

Our maximum liability shall not exceed:
the total amount paid by you to use the Site

15. Dispute Resolution (Arbitration)

Any dispute arising from these Terms shall be resolved through binding arbitration, not in court.

You agree:

  • To waive the right to a jury trial
  • To waive participation in class action lawsuits

Arbitration shall take place in Fulton County, Georgia.

16. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Georgia.

All legal matters shall be handled in:

  • State or federal courts located in Fulton County, Georgia

17. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms at any time.

Changes become effective upon posting.

Continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance.

18. Contact Information

EDU, Inc. – Common Black College Application
2625 Piedmont Road NE, Suite 56315
Atlanta, GA 30324
Phone: 404-747-9315
Email: contact@commonblackcollegeapp.com