Terms of Service
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1. Agreement
These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Lock the Goal website, applications, and related services (collectively, the "Service") operated by us ("we," "us," or "Lock the Goal"). By creating an account, checking the consent box at registration, or otherwise using the Service, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Service.
2. What the Service is (and is not)
Lock the Goal offers educational and informational career guidance, including content and suggestions generated in part by artificial intelligence (KAI). The Service is intended to help you explore ideas, structure learning, and reflect on goals—similar to using a self-study book, workbook, or an educational subscription product (for example, supplemental learning software).
The Service does not guarantee any outcome. We do not promise employment, admission to any school or program, salary, grades, certifications, or any other result. Your choices, effort, and circumstances are yours alone.
3. No professional advice
Nothing in the Service is medical, legal, tax, investment, or other regulated professional advice. For those matters, consult a qualified professional. If you are in crisis or may harm yourself or others, contact local emergency services or a crisis hotline immediately—the Service is not a substitute for emergency help.
4. AI-generated content
Outputs from KAI and other automated features may be inaccurate, incomplete, or unsuitable for your situation. You are responsible for how you use such content. You should verify important facts independently before making decisions.
5. Eligibility and accounts
You must provide accurate registration information and keep your credentials secure. You are responsible for activity under your account. Notify us at mail@lockthegoal.com if you believe your account was compromised. We may refuse service, close accounts, or remove content that violates these Terms or puts the Service or others at risk.
6. Acceptable use
You agree not to:
- Use the Service unlawfully or to harm others;
- Attempt to access others' data or our systems without authorization;
- Reverse engineer, scrape, or overload the Service except as allowed by law;
- Upload or request content that is illegal, abusive, sexually explicit, hateful, or otherwise prohibited by our safety rules.
We may suspend or terminate access for violations.
7. Intellectual property
The Service, its branding, software, and our materials are owned by us or our licensors. You receive a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable right to use the Service for personal, non-commercial learning in line with these Terms. You may not copy, sell, or redistribute the Service or its outputs except as we expressly allow.
8. Disclaimers
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE." TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR FREE OF HARMFUL COMPONENTS.
9. Limitation of liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL WE OR OUR AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, GOODWILL, OR OPPORTUNITY, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE OR ANY CAREER, EDUCATIONAL, OR LIFE OUTCOME—INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION IF YOU DO NOT ACHIEVE A PARTICULAR JOB, SCHOOL PLACEMENT, INCOME, OR GOAL—EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
YOUR SOLE REMEDY FOR DISSATISFACTION WITH THE SERVICE IS TO STOP USING THE SERVICE. Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations; in those cases our liability is limited to the fullest extent still permitted by law. Where liability cannot be excluded, it may be capped at the greater of (a) amounts you paid us for the Service in the twelve (12) months before the claim or (b) one hundred U.S. dollars (US$100), if you paid nothing.
10. Indemnity
To the extent permitted by law, you will defend and indemnify us against claims, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your misuse of the Service or violation of these Terms.
11. Changes
We may modify these Terms. We will post the updated Terms and update the effective date. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance. If you do not agree, stop using the Service and close your account.
12. Termination
You may stop using the Service at any time. We may suspend or terminate access for conduct that violates these Terms or threatens the Service or others. Provisions that by their nature should survive (including disclaimers, limitations of liability, and indemnity) will survive termination.
13. Governing law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Illinois, USA, excluding conflict-of-law rules, unless your jurisdiction requires otherwise. Courts in Chicago, Illinois may have exclusive jurisdiction—your counsel should confirm what fits your entity and users.
14. Contact
Questions about these Terms: mail@lockthegoal.com