1. Acceptance of Terms
By using Study Compass, you confirm that you are at least 13 years old (or the age of digital consent in your jurisdiction) and that you have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms. If you are under 18, you confirm that your parent or legal guardian has reviewed and agreed to these Terms on your behalf. We may modify these Terms at any time; continued use after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
2. Use of Free Tools
Study Compass provides free browser-based academic tools, including but not limited to the Homework Calculator, Quiz Generator, Flashcard Maker, Study Timer, Study Planner, Essay Outline Generator, Unit Converter, Periodic Table Explorer, Math Formula Library, and Random Quiz of the Day. You may use these tools for personal, educational, and non-commercial purposes. The tools are provided "as is" without guarantee of accuracy, availability, or fitness for any particular academic purpose. You are responsible for verifying any results before submitting them in academic work.
3. Intellectual Property
All content on Study Compass — including the website design, tool interfaces, blog articles, illustrations, the four-theme design system, and the Study Compass name and logo — is the property of Study Compass and protected by international copyright laws. You may not copy, reproduce, redistribute, or create derivative works from any portion of the site without prior written permission. Brief quotations from blog articles with attribution and a link back to the original page are permitted.
4. Premium Resources & Refunds
Premium digital products sold on Study Compass — including the Student Reset Planner, Digital Habit Trackers, and Google Sheets Budget & Spending Tracker — are delivered electronically through our Payhip storefront. Due to the instant-download nature of digital goods, all sales are considered final. However, if a file is corrupted, inaccessible, or significantly not as described, you may request a replacement or refund within 14 days of purchase by contacting us through the contact page. We will make every reasonable effort to resolve the issue promptly.
5. Acceptable Use
You agree not to: (a) attempt to access, alter, or damage any part of the website's backend, source code, or infrastructure; (b) use automated scripts, bots, or scrapers to extract content without permission; (c) attempt to bypass advertising or paywall mechanisms; (d) submit content through our tools or forms that is unlawful, defamatory, infringing, or otherwise harmful; or (e) use the website in any manner that could disrupt service to other users. Violations may result in immediate termination of access and, where applicable, legal action.
6. Disclaimer of Warranties
Study Compass is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. We do not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or that any calculation, conversion, or quiz result produced by our tools is accurate. Always verify academic results with your instructor or textbook.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Study Compass, its authors, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to lost grades, lost time, lost data, or any other damages arising from your use of or inability to use the website or its tools. Our total liability for any claim shall not exceed the amount you have paid us for premium products in the preceding 12 months, or USD $10, whichever is greater.
8. Third-Party Links & Ads
The Study Compass website displays advertising served by Google AdSense and contains links to third-party websites, including Payhip (for premium purchases) and external educational resources. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or accuracy of these third-party sites. Your interactions with advertisers and external sites are solely between you and the third party.
9. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of Study Compass after any changes signifies your acceptance of the updated Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.
10. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable international consumer-protection laws, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be resolved through good faith negotiation first, and if unresolved, through binding arbitration in the jurisdiction where Study Compass is operated.
11. Contact
Questions about these Terms can be sent through our contact page. By using Study Compass, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms in full.