Welcome to LearnNearMe. These Terms of Service govern your access to and use of our platform, services, and website. By accessing or using LearnNearMe, you agree to be bound by these terms. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our platform.

Acceptance of Terms

By creating an account, accessing our website, or using any of our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. These terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and LearnNearMe.

Eligibility

To use LearnNearMe, you must:

• Be at least 18 years of age or have the consent of a parent or legal guardian
• Have the legal capacity to enter into binding contracts
• Not be prohibited from using the platform under applicable laws
• Provide accurate and complete registration information

User Accounts

Account Creation

When you create an account, you must provide accurate, current, and complete information. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.

Account Security

You agree to:

• Keep your password secure and confidential
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
• Not share your account with others
• Take responsibility for all activities conducted through your account

Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time, with or without notice, if we believe you have violated these terms or engaged in conduct that we deem inappropriate or harmful to the platform or other users.

Platform Usage

Permitted Use

LearnNearMe is a platform designed to connect families seeking educational services with qualified tutors and specialists. You may use the platform to:

• Search for and contact tutors and educational professionals
• Create and maintain a professional profile (if you are a tutor or specialist)
• Communicate with other users through our platform
• Leave reviews and feedback based on your genuine experiences

Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

• Violate any applicable laws, regulations, or third-party rights
• Provide false, misleading, or fraudulent information
• Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation
• Engage in harassment, abuse, or threatening behavior toward other users
• Upload or transmit viruses, malware, or any malicious code
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or other user accounts
• Scrape, harvest, or collect user data without permission
• Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access the platform
• Circumvent any security features or access controls
• Use the platform for any commercial purpose not expressly permitted
• Post spam, unsolicited communications, or inappropriate content

Tutor and Service Provider Responsibilities

If you are a tutor or educational service provider using the platform, you represent and warrant that:

• All qualifications, credentials, and experience listed in your profile are accurate and truthful
• You hold any necessary licenses, certifications, or credentials required in your jurisdiction
• You will provide services professionally and in accordance with applicable standards and regulations
• You maintain appropriate insurance coverage for your services
• You will comply with all background check and safety requirements as may be required by law

Payments and Fees

LearnNearMe may charge fees for certain services or features. By using paid services, you agree to:

• Pay all applicable fees as described on the platform
• Provide accurate and current payment information
• Authorize us to charge your payment method for all fees incurred

All fees are non-refundable unless otherwise specified. We reserve the right to change our fees at any time with reasonable notice.

Content and Intellectual Property

Your Content

You retain ownership of any content you submit, post, or display on the platform. By submitting content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, and distribute such content in connection with operating and improving the platform.

Our Content

The platform, including its design, features, functionality, text, graphics, logos, and software, is owned by LearnNearMe and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works based on our content without our express written permission.

Third-Party Services

Our platform may integrate with or link to third-party services, websites, or applications. We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of any third parties. Your use of third-party services is at your own risk and subject to their terms and conditions.

Disclaimers

THE PLATFORM IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement
• Any warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or availability of the platform
• Any warranties that the platform will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free

LearnNearMe is a platform that connects users but does not employ, recommend, or endorse any tutors or service providers. We do not conduct background checks, verify credentials, or supervise the services provided. Users are responsible for conducting their own due diligence before engaging any service provider.

Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, LEARNNEARME AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, OR USE, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO:

• Your access to or use of (or inability to access or use) the platform
• Any conduct or content of any user or third party on the platform
• Any services provided by tutors or service providers found through the platform
• Unauthorized access to or alteration of your content or data

In no event shall our total liability to you for all claims exceed the amount you paid us in the twelve months preceding the claim, or one hundred dollars ($100), whichever is greater.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless LearnNearMe and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to your use of the platform, your violation of these terms, or your violation of any rights of another party.

Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising out of or relating to these terms or your use of the platform shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association, rather than in court, except that you may assert claims in small claims court if your claims qualify.

You agree to waive your right to participate in class actions or class arbitrations. The arbitration shall be conducted on an individual basis only.

Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. We will notify users of material changes by posting the updated terms on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the platform after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.

General Provisions

Governing Law

These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which LearnNearMe operates, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Severability

If any provision of these terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and LearnNearMe regarding your use of the platform and supersede all prior agreements.

Waiver

No waiver of any term or condition shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term, and our failure to assert any right or provision under these terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at: