Terms and Conditions

Last updated: April 16, 2025

Welcome to RateOurClub! By accessing or using our website (the "Service"), you agree to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions ("Terms"). Please read these Terms carefully before using our Service.

1. Description of our Service

RateOurClub is a platform where students can rate and review university clubs to provide valuable information to others in their club search. Users can submit reviews either by signing in with their email (school or personal) for verification, or by continuing as a guest for complete anonymity.

2. Website and User-Generated Content Ownership and Rights

Regarding website content and user submissions:

• All content on this website, including but not limited to design, logos, and layout, is the property of RateOurClub, unless otherwise stated.
• Users are solely responsible for the content they upload to RateOurClub. All content must comply with our guidelines.
• Content will be reviewed by RateOurClub admins before publication.
• We reserve the right to remove or modify any user-generated content, including university and club names, at our discretion.
• By submitting content, you grant RateOurClub a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, display, and distribute your content on the website as part of the service.
• RateOurClub does not endorse or verify the accuracy of user-generated content.
• You agree not to copy, reproduce, republish, modify, display, distribute, or otherwise exploit any content on this website, including user-generated reviews, without the explicit written permission of RateOurClub.
• While users retain ownership of the content they submit, you may not use, copy, or redistribute this content for commercial purposes or in any other way that violates these Terms.
• You agree not to use any automated methods (e.g., scraping, crawling) to collect or harvest content from this website.

3. Non-Affiliation with Universities

RateOurClub is an independent platform and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or connected to any university, college, or educational institution. We do not represent the views, policies, or interests of any educational institution mentioned on our platform. All university names and related information are used solely for identification purposes. By using our Service, you acknowledge that:

• Reviews on our platform do not reflect the official position of any university or its administration
• We do not have access to official university records or club information beyond what is publicly available
• We do not claim to provide official information about clubs or universities
• Any similarities between our branding and that of educational institutions is coincidental

4. Content Guidelines for Reviews

All content uploaded to RateOurClub must be:

• Appropriate and respectful (no swear words)
• Based on personal experience
• Free from hate speech or harassment (no attacks)
• Not infringing on others' rights
• Not copyrighted material without permission

5. Privacy

RateOurClub values user privacy. When you sign in with an email address, we collect this information solely for account verification. When you continue as a guest, no personally identifiable information is collected. We use cookies essential for website functionality, such as login capabilities and security features. We also use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. By using the Service, you agree to our Privacy Policy. Third-party services (Google Analytics, Google authentication, and Cloudflare) may collect data per their respective policies.

5a. Cookies

RateOurClub uses cookies to enhance user experience. These include:

• Essential cookies necessary for website functionality
• Google Analytics helps us understand how visitors interact with our website

6. Age Requirement

By using RateOurClub, you confirm that you are at least 18 years of age or, if you are under 18, you have obtained parental consent to use the Service.

7. Account Termination

For users who sign in with email, RateOurClub reserves the right to suspend or terminate user accounts that violate these Terms without prior notice. Termination may result from content violations, fraudulent activity, or misuse of the Service. For guest users, we reserve the right to remove content that violates our guidelines without notification.

8. Limitation of Liability

RateOurClub is provided "as is" and without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or availability of the Service. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, RateOurClub and its affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from the use or inability to use the Service.

9. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. It is the user's responsibility to regularly review these Terms, especially when signing up or submitting a review. Continued use of the Service after changes are made constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms. We will notify users of significant changes via email (for signed-in users) or through a prominent notice on our website.

10. Account Responsibilities

For users who sign in with an email, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for all activities under your account. If you suspect unauthorized use of your account, please contact us immediately at [email protected]. Guest users do not have accounts but are still responsible for ensuring their submitted content adheres to our guidelines.

11. Copyright Infringement & DMCA Policy

If you believe content on RateOurClub infringes on your copyright, submit a takedown request to [email protected] with subject "DMCA Takedown Request" including:

• Description of the copyrighted work
• Direct link to the infringing content
• Statement that you own the copyright or are authorized to act on the owner's behalf
• Your contact information
• A statement, under penalty of perjury, that your request is accurate

12. Dispute Resolution

For disputes regarding content, our admin team will review and take appropriate action. We encourage users to report inappropriate content by sending us an email at [email protected]. Please note that for guest-submitted content, our ability to engage with the content creator may be limited due to the anonymous nature of these submissions.

13. Liability for User Content

Users who upload content assume full liability for any claims, damages, or legal disputes that may arise from such content. RateOurClub is not responsible for copyright claims or legal actions resulting from user-uploaded content. In accordance with the Communications Decency Act of 1996 (47 U.S.C. § 230), RateOurClub operates as an interactive computer service provider and is immune from liability for content uploaded by users.