Terms of Service

Last updated: September 13, 2026

Agreement to Terms

Welcome to Rivernova. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website, platform, and services (collectively, the "Services"). By accessing or using Rivernova, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use our Services. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time, and your continued use constitutes acceptance of any changes.

1. Eligibility

To use Rivernova, you must:

  • •Be at least 16 years of age
  • •Have the legal capacity to enter into a binding contract
  • •Not be prohibited from using our Services under applicable law
  • •Provide accurate and complete information during registration

If you are under 18, you represent that you have your parent or guardian's permission to use the Services.

2. Account Registration and Security

2.1 Account Creation

You must create an account to access certain features. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information and to update it as necessary.

2.2 Account Security

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your password, all activities that occur under your account, and notifying us immediately of any unauthorized access.

2.3 Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if you violate these Terms or engage in fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity.

3. Description of Services

Rivernova provides:

  • ✓AI-Powered School Matching: Personalized recommendations based on your profile
  • ✓Education Consulting: Guidance on school selection and applications
  • ✓AI Advisor: Conversational assistance for education planning
  • ✓Transparency Tools: Commission-free verification and unbiased recommendations

Important Disclaimer

Rivernova provides educational guidance and recommendations, but we do not guarantee admission to any institution. Final admission decisions are made solely by the educational institutions. Our AI-powered recommendations are based on available data and should be used as one factor in your decision-making process.

4. User Responsibilities and Conduct

You agree NOT to:

  • ✗Provide false or misleading information
  • ✗Use the Services for any illegal purpose
  • ✗Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
  • ✗Scrape, copy, or reverse engineer our platform
  • ✗Abuse or spam our AI services
  • ✗Share your account credentials with others
  • ✗Harass, threaten, or harm other users
  • ✗Upload viruses, malware, or malicious code

5. Payment and Subscription Terms

5.1 Pricing

Certain features require a paid subscription. Prices are displayed on our website and may change with notice.

5.2 Payment Processing

Payments are processed securely through Stripe. We do not store your full payment card information.

5.3 Subscriptions

Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled. You may cancel at any time through your account settings.

5.4 Refunds

Refunds are provided on a case-by-case basis. Contact support@rivernova.com within 14 days of purchase to request a refund.

5.5 Free Trial

If we offer a free trial, you will be charged when the trial ends unless you cancel before the trial period expires.

6. Intellectual Property Rights

6.1 Our Content

All content, features, and functionality of Rivernova (including text, graphics, logos, software, and AI models) are owned by Rivernova and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

6.2 Your Content

You retain ownership of any content you submit. By using our Services, you grant us a license to use, store, and process your content to provide the Services.

6.3 Feedback

If you provide feedback or suggestions, we may use them without obligation to you.

7. AI Services Disclaimer

Our AI-powered recommendations and advisor are provided for informational purposes only. While we strive for accuracy:

  • ⚠AI can make mistakes and provide inaccurate information
  • ⚠You should verify all information independently
  • ⚠AI recommendations are not guarantees of admission or success
  • ⚠We are not liable for decisions made based on AI recommendations

8. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, RIVERNOVA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

  • • Indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
  • • Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
  • • Damages resulting from admission decisions by educational institutions
  • • Errors or inaccuracies in AI-generated content
  • • Service interruptions or technical issues
  • • Third-party actions or content

Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the 12 months preceding the claim, or $100, whichever is greater.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Rivernova, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

  • • Your use of the Services
  • • Your violation of these Terms
  • • Your violation of any third-party rights
  • • Any content you submit or share

10. Termination

10.1 By You

You may terminate your account at any time through your account settings or by contacting us.

10.2 By Us

We may suspend or terminate your access immediately if you violate these Terms, without notice or liability.

10.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to use the Services ceases immediately. We may delete your data in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

11. Governing Law and Disputes

11.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of California, USA, without regard to conflict of law principles.

11.2 Dispute Resolution

Any disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association, except where prohibited by law.

11.3 Class Action Waiver

You agree to resolve disputes on an individual basis and waive the right to participate in class actions.

12. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by email or through a notice on our platform. Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

13. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, please contact us:

Email: legal@rivernova.com

Support: support@rivernova.com