Terms of Service

Effective Date: May 10, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using CollegeTuitionData (www.collegetuitiondata.com), operated by OpenDataHQ, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree, you must not use this website.

2. Description of Service

CollegeTuitionData is a free educational data analysis platform that aggregates publicly available data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard API and presents it alongside AI-generated analysis including college profiles, tuition comparisons, ROI calculations, and salary outcome data.

3. Not Professional Advice

Important: CollegeTuitionData is not a substitute for professional educational or financial counseling. The information, analysis, rankings, and ROI calculations on this site are for general informational purposes only. We are not academic advisors, financial aid counselors, or licensed financial professionals. Consult qualified professionals before making enrollment or financial decisions.

4. AI-Generated Content

CollegeTuitionData uses AI to analyze college data and generate summaries, ROI assessments, and value scores. AI-generated content may contain inaccuracies, oversimplifications, or errors and should be treated as a starting point for research, not authoritative guidance.

5. Data Accuracy and Sources

College data is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard API. We cannot guarantee data is current, complete, or error-free. Data may lag behind the most recent academic year. CollegeTuitionData is not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Department of Education.

6. Permitted Use

You may use CollegeTuitionData for personal, non-commercial research. You may not scrape or bulk-download content, use automated tools that degrade performance, redistribute content without permission, interfere with site infrastructure, or misrepresent AI analysis as official government data.

7. Intellectual Property

The CollegeTuitionData name, logo, design, code, and AI-generated analysis are the property of OpenDataHQ. The underlying college data is public domain. All rights not expressly granted are reserved.

8. Advertising

CollegeTuitionData displays third-party advertisements including Google AdSense. Advertisements are clearly distinguishable from editorial content. Ad placement does not influence our analysis, rankings, or data presentation. Third-party advertisers may use cookies for interest-based advertising. See our Privacy Policy for details.

9. Affiliate Disclosure

CollegeTuitionData may participate in affiliate programs with education-related services. Affiliate relationships do not influence our data presentation, rankings, or analytical conclusions.

10. User Communications

If you contact us via email, you grant us permission to use and respond to your communication. Feedback and suggestions become the property of OpenDataHQ and may be used to improve our services.

11. Limitation of Liability

CollegeTuitionData is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind. To the maximum extent permitted by law, OpenDataHQ shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the site.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless OpenDataHQ from claims arising from your use of CollegeTuitionData or your violation of these Terms.

13. Service Availability and Termination

We do not guarantee uninterrupted access. The site may be temporarily unavailable for maintenance or updates. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the service at any time.

14. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Service from time to time. Changes will be reflected in the Effective Date. Continued use constitutes acceptance of revised terms.

15. Governing Law and Disputes

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, United States. Disputes shall be resolved in state or federal courts in Delaware. Any claim must be brought within one year after the cause of action arises.

Contact: legal@opendatahq.com. CollegeTuitionData is operated by OpenDataHQ.