Terms of Service

Terms of Service

Last Updated: January 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the E-Scholar Foundation website at e-scholar.foundation (the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Service.

2. Description of Service

E-Scholar Foundation provides free online cognitive assessment tools designed to help users explore and develop their mental capabilities. Our Service includes:

• Cognitive assessments across multiple domains (Attention & Focus, Working Memory, Cognitive Flexibility, Processing Speed, Reasoning & Problem Solving, Verbal Intelligence, Decision-Making & Judgment, and Metacognition)
• Multiple difficulty levels (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced)
• Immediate feedback and performance results
• Answer explanations for learning purposes

3. Educational Purpose Only

You understand and acknowledge that:

• Our assessments are NOT validated clinical instruments
• Results do NOT constitute a medical or psychological diagnosis
• Our Service is NOT a substitute for professional evaluation
• We do NOT provide medical, psychological, or psychiatric advice
• Assessment results should NOT be used for employment, educational placement, or legal decisions

4. No Professional Advice

The content provided through our Service is for general informational and educational purposes only. Nothing on this website should be construed as professional medical, psychological, psychiatric, educational, or legal advice. If you have concerns about your cognitive health or abilities, please consult a qualified healthcare professional.

5. User Eligibility

Our Service is available to users of all ages. However:

• Users under 18 should have parental or guardian awareness of their use of the Service
• Parents and guardians are responsible for monitoring their children's use of the Service
• We encourage educational use under appropriate supervision for younger users

6. Acceptable Use

When using our Service, you agree NOT to:

• Use the Service for any unlawful purpose
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
• Copy, modify, or distribute our content without permission
• Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access the Service
• Misrepresent your identity or affiliation
• Use assessment results to discriminate against or harm others

7. Intellectual Property

All content on E-Scholar Foundation, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio clips, digital downloads, data compilations, and software, is the property of E-Scholar Foundation or its content suppliers and is protected by international copyright laws.

You may:

• Access and use the Service for personal, non-commercial purposes
• Share links to our website

You may NOT:

• Reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell, or exploit any portion of the Service
• Use our assessments or questions for commercial purposes
• Create derivative works based on our content

8. Privacy

Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. We do not collect personal information, and all assessment data is stored locally on your device.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Warranties of merchantability
• Fitness for a particular purpose
• Non-infringement
• Accuracy, reliability, or completeness of content
• Uninterrupted or error-free operation

We do not warrant that:

• The Service will meet your specific requirements
• Results will be accurate or reliable for any particular purpose
• The quality of any information obtained will meet your expectations

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, E-SCHOLAR FOUNDATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Loss of profits, data, use, or goodwill
• Personal injury or emotional distress
• Any decisions made based on assessment results
• Any reliance on information provided through the Service

IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO USE THE SERVICE (WHICH IS ZERO, AS OUR SERVICE IS FREE).

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless E-Scholar Foundation and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses arising out of or in any way connected with your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.

12. Modifications to Service

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service (or any part thereof) at any time, with or without notice. We shall not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuance of the Service.

13. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to this page. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

14. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be resolved through good faith negotiation.

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, constitute the entire agreement between you and E-Scholar Foundation regarding the use of our Service and supersede any prior agreements.

17. Contact Information

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

• Website: e-scholar.net