Terms of Service

1. Agreement to Terms

Welcome to GradPrix. These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("Client," "you," or "your") and GradPrix ("Company," "we," "our," or "us") governing your use of our website at gradprix.com and our MBA admissions consulting services.

By accessing our website, engaging our services, or making a payment, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our website or services.

2. Description of Services

GradPrix provides MBA admissions consulting services, which may include but are not limited to:

• Profile assessment and candidacy evaluation
• School selection strategy and research
• Essay brainstorming, review, and editing
• Resume/CV optimization
• Recommendation letter strategy
• Interview preparation and mock interviews
• Application review and submission guidance
• Scholarship and financial aid guidance

The specific services provided will be outlined in your individual engagement agreement or package confirmation.

3. No Guarantee of Admission

Important: GradPrix does not and cannot guarantee admission to any business school, scholarship award, or specific outcome. Admissions decisions are made solely by the respective business schools and are influenced by many factors beyond our control.

Our services are designed to help you present the strongest possible application and maximize your chances of success. However, we make no representations, warranties, or guarantees regarding admission outcomes.

You acknowledge and agree that:

• Engagement of our services does not guarantee admission to any school
• Past results and success stories do not guarantee future outcomes
• We provide guidance and recommendations, but final application decisions are yours
• You are responsible for meeting all application deadlines and requirements

4. Client Responsibilities

As a client, you agree to:

• Provide Accurate Information: Supply truthful, accurate, and complete information about your background, experiences, and qualifications
• Original Work: Ensure that all application materials you submit are your own original work, with our guidance serving to refine and improve your authentic story
• Timely Communication: Respond to consultant communications and provide materials in a timely manner to meet application deadlines
• Follow Guidelines: Adhere to each business school's application guidelines and policies
• Ethical Conduct: Not engage in any fraudulent, deceptive, or unethical practices in your applications
• Payment Obligations: Make payments as agreed upon in your service package

We reserve the right to terminate services if we determine that you are providing false information or engaging in unethical practices.

5. Intellectual Property

5.1 Your Content

You retain ownership of all personal content you provide, including your essays, resume, and application materials. By sharing these materials with us, you grant GradPrix a limited license to use, modify, and provide feedback on your content solely for the purpose of delivering our consulting services.

5.2 Our Content

All content on our website, including text, graphics, logos, templates, methodologies, and proprietary tools, is the property of GradPrix and is protected by intellectual property laws. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our content without written permission.

5.3 Confidentiality

Our consulting methodologies, frameworks, and strategic approaches are confidential and proprietary. You agree not to share, reproduce, or distribute our proprietary methods or materials with third parties.

6. Payment Terms

• Fees: Service fees will be communicated prior to engagement and confirmed in your service agreement
• Payment Schedule: Payment terms (upfront, installments, etc.) will be specified in your individual agreement
• Payment Methods: We accept payments through secure third-party payment processors as specified during checkout
• Currency: All fees are quoted in the currency specified at the time of engagement
• Taxes: You are responsible for any applicable taxes on services rendered

7. Refund and Cancellation Policy

• Free Consultation: The initial consultation is complimentary with no obligation
• Service Cancellation: If you wish to cancel services after payment, please contact us immediately. Refund eligibility depends on the services already rendered
• Partial Refunds: For comprehensive packages, refunds may be prorated based on the portion of services completed
• Non-Refundable Services: Once delivered, individual services (e.g., completed essay reviews, mock interviews conducted) are non-refundable
• Dispute Resolution: Any refund disputes should be raised within 30 days of the service completion

Specific refund terms may be outlined in your individual service agreement.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law:

• GradPrix shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of our services
• Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid for the specific services giving rise to the claim
• We are not liable for admission decisions, scholarship awards, or any actions taken by business schools
• We are not responsible for missed deadlines due to your failure to provide materials or respond to communications in a timely manner

This limitation applies regardless of the theory of liability, whether based on contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or otherwise.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

Our services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. To the maximum extent permitted by law, GradPrix disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to:

• Implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement
• Warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any content or advice provided
• Warranties that services will be uninterrupted, error-free, or meet your specific expectations

10. Confidentiality

We maintain strict confidentiality regarding all client information and application materials:

• Your personal information, essays, and application materials will not be shared with other clients, business schools, or unauthorized third parties
• We may use anonymized, aggregated data for statistical purposes or case studies, with no personally identifiable information
• Client testimonials and success stories are only shared with explicit written consent

Please refer to our Privacy Policy for detailed information on data handling.

11. Termination

Either party may terminate the consulting relationship:

• By Client: You may terminate services at any time by providing written notice. Refunds, if applicable, will be determined per our refund policy
• By GradPrix: We reserve the right to terminate services if you breach these Terms, provide false information, engage in unethical conduct, or fail to make required payments

Upon termination, our obligations to provide further services cease, though confidentiality obligations remain in effect.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless GradPrix, its consultants, employees, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

• Your breach of these Terms
• Your violation of any law or third-party rights
• Any false, misleading, or fraudulent information in your applications
• Your use of our services

13. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Any disputes arising from or relating to these Terms or our services shall be resolved as follows:

• Informal Resolution: We encourage you to contact us first to resolve any disputes amicably
• Mediation: If informal resolution fails, disputes may be submitted to mediation before pursuing other remedies
• Jurisdiction: Any legal proceedings shall be brought exclusively in the courts of England and Wales

14. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to our website with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

For active clients, we will make reasonable efforts to notify you of material changes to these Terms.

15. 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.

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any individual service agreement, constitute the entire agreement between you and GradPrix regarding our services, superseding any prior agreements or communications.

17. Contact Information

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