Common Scholarship Application (CSA)

Terms of Service

Effective Date: 9/1/2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to the Common Scholarship Application (“CSA,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), operated by EDU, Inc.

These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of:

  • Common Scholarship Application platform
  • All related services, features, and communications

By accessing or using CSA, you agree to be legally bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

If you do not agree, you must not use the platform.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to use CSA independently.

If you are under 18:

  • You may use CSA only with the consent of a parent or legal guardian
  • The parent/guardian agrees to these Terms on your behalf

You agree that:

  • All information you provide is accurate
  • You are legally authorized to use the platform

3. Nature of the Platform (IMPORTANT)

CSA is a technology platform that connects students with scholarship opportunities.

CSA:

  • Does NOT award scholarships
  • Does NOT guarantee selection or funding
  • Does NOT control scholarship provider decisions

All scholarship decisions are made solely by independent scholarship providers.

4. User Accounts

To use CSA, you must create an account.

You agree to:

  • Maintain accurate and complete information
  • Keep your login credentials secure
  • Notify us of unauthorized access

You are responsible for all activity under your account.

We reserve the right to:

  • Suspend or terminate accounts
  • Refuse service for violations

5. Scholarship Applications

By submitting an application:

  • You authorize CSA to share your information with the selected scholarship provider
  • You understand that providers independently review applications

You agree NOT to:

  • Submit false or misleading information
  • Submit duplicate or fraudulent applications
  • Attempt to manipulate outcomes

Violation may result in:

  • Disqualification
  • Account termination

6. Fees & Payments

Certain features or applications may require payment.

By submitting payment:

  • You agree to the stated fee
  • All payments are non-refundable unless explicitly stated otherwise
  • Payment does NOT guarantee selection or award

CSA is not responsible for:

  • Scholarship decisions
  • Provider actions after submission

7. User Content & Submissions

You retain ownership of your content (e.g., essays, responses).

However, by submitting content, you grant CSA:

  • A non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license
  • To use, store, process, and transmit your content
  • For the purpose of operating the platform

You are responsible for ensuring your content:

  • Is accurate
  • Does not violate laws or third-party rights

8. Scholarship Provider Responsibility

Scholarship providers:

  • Are independent third parties
  • Are solely responsible for:
    • Selection decisions
    • Award distribution
    • Communication with applicants

CSA is NOT responsible for:

  • Provider conduct
  • Failure to award funds
  • Changes in scholarship terms

9. Communications & Consent

By using CSA, you consent to receive:

  • Application updates
  • Deadline reminders
  • Scholarship opportunities

You may opt out of non-essential communications.

CSA complies with the CAN-SPAM Act.

10. Text Messaging (SMS)

If you provide your phone number, you consent to receive:

  • Scholarship alerts
  • Application updates

Message and data rates may apply.
You may opt out at any time by replying STOP.

11. Acceptable Use

You agree NOT to:

  • Use the platform for unlawful purposes
  • Engage in fraud or misrepresentation
  • Attempt to access other users’ data
  • Use bots, scraping tools, or automation
  • Interfere with platform functionality

Violations may result in:

  • Immediate termination
  • Legal action

12. Intellectual Property

All platform content, including:

  • Design
  • Software
  • Branding

is owned by EDU, Inc.

You may not:

  • Copy, modify, or distribute platform materials
  • Use CSA branding without permission

13. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE PLATFORM IS PROVIDED “AS IS.”

CSA makes no guarantees regarding:

  • Scholarship availability
  • Selection outcomes
  • Platform reliability

You use CSA at your own risk.

14. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:

CSA is NOT liable for:

  • Scholarship decisions
  • Provider actions
  • Loss of opportunities
  • Data misuse by third parties

Maximum liability is limited to:
the amount you paid to use the platform (if any)

15. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold CSA harmless from:

  • Claims arising from your misuse of the platform
  • False information submitted
  • Violations of law or third-party rights

16. Dispute Resolution (Arbitration)

Any dispute arising from these Terms shall be resolved through:

  • Binding arbitration, not court
  • No class action lawsuits

Arbitration will take place in Fulton County, Georgia.

17. Termination

CSA may suspend or terminate your account:

  • For violations of these Terms
  • For security or legal concerns

Upon termination:

  • Your access ends immediately
  • Certain obligations survive termination

18. Data & Privacy

Your use of CSA is also governed by our Privacy Policy.

19. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms at any time.

Changes become effective upon posting.

Continued use constitutes acceptance.

20. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Georgia.

All legal matters shall be handled in Fulton County, Georgia.

21. Contact Information

Common Scholarship Application (CSA)
Operated by EDU, Inc.
Email: support@commonscholarshipapplication.com
Phone: 305-813-5659