Terms and Conditions

Terms of Service

Welcome to Funded Grad Positions US ("we," "our," or "the Service"). By accessing or using our website and services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please skip the Service.

1. Description of Service

Funded Grad Positions US provides a platform for discovering funded graduate positions (PhD and Master's) at universities in the United States. We aggregate listings with details such as position name, department, professor, university, and source links. Part of the content is available for free; full access, search, filters, and source links require a paid subscription.

2. Account and Subscription

You may create an account to use the Service. Subscriptions are billed through our payment processor, Paddle. By subscribing, you agree to the subscription terms and billing cycle you select (monthly or yearly). You may cancel your subscription at any time; cancellation will take effect at the end of the current billing period. We do not offer prorated refunds for partial periods.

3. Acceptable Use

You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes. You may not scrape, copy, or redistribute our data at scale; circumvent access controls; share account credentials; or use the Service in any way that could harm the Service or other users. We may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms.

4. Intellectual Property

The Service, including its design, content (where we own it), and software, is owned by us or our licensors. You receive a limited license to access and use the Service for personal or internal use in accordance with these terms. You do not acquire any ownership rights in the Service.

5. Disclaimers

The Service is provided "as is". We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of listings. Position details are sourced from third parties and may change. We are not responsible for the outcome of any application or communication with universities or professors. We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Service.

6. Changes

We may update these Terms of Service from time to time. We will post the updated terms on this page and update the "Last updated" date. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms. If you do not agree, you should stop using the Service and cancel your subscription.

7. Contact

For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at support@fundedgrad.com.

Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use Funded Grad Positions US.

Information We Collect

We collect information you provide when you create an account (e.g., email, name) and when you sign in via third-party providers (e.g., Google). We use Supabase for authentication and Paddle for payment processing; those providers collect and process data in accordance with their own privacy policies. We may collect usage data (e.g., pages visited) to improve the Service.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to provide and improve the Service, to manage your account and subscription, to communicate with you about the Service, and to comply with legal obligations. We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

Data Security and Retention

We use industry-standard measures to protect your data. We retain your account and subscription data for as long as your account is active and as needed to fulfill the purposes described in this policy or to comply with law.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, or delete your personal data, or to object to or restrict certain processing. To exercise these rights, please contact us at support@fundedgrad.com. You may also unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies for authentication, preferences (e.g., theme), and to improve the Service. You can adjust your browser settings to limit cookies, but some features may not work correctly without them.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated policy on this page and update the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Refund Policy

We want you to be satisfied with your subscription to Funded Grad Positions US. This Refund Policy explains how refunds are handled for purchases made through our payment provider, Paddle.

Subscription Refunds

If you are not satisfied with your subscription, you may request a refund within 14 days of the initial purchase or renewal. Refunds are processed by Paddle, our merchant of record, in accordance with Paddle’s Buyer Terms and applicable consumer protection laws.

Approved refunds will be credited to the original payment method used for the purchase. The time required for the refund to appear in your account may vary depending on your payment provider.

Cancellation

You may cancel your subscription at any time. Cancellation will stop future billing, and you will continue to have access to the service until the end of the current billing period unless a refund is granted.

How to Request a Refund

Refund requests may be submitted by contacting us at support@fundedgrad.com or through Paddle support. All refund requests are handled in accordance with Paddle’s policies.

Contact

If you have questions about this Refund Policy, please contact us at support@fundedgrad.com.