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Welcome to Merit Quest Academy (“we,” “our,” “us,” or “the Academy”). These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website located at https://meritquestacademy.com (the “Site”) and any services, content, or materials provided through it (collectively, the “Services”). By accessing or using our Site, you agree to be legally bound by these Terms.

If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Services.

1. Eligibility and Account Registration

A. Minors (Under 18)

Our Services are intended for students enrolled in K–12 education. Individuals under the age of 18 must have the consent and supervision of a parent or legal guardian to use our platform. Parents or guardians are responsible for reviewing and approving these Terms on behalf of the minor.

B. Account Creation

To access certain features, users (or their parents) must create an account. You agree to provide accurate and complete information during registration and to keep your login credentials secure. You must not impersonate another individual or use a false identity.

2. Educational Purpose Only

All materials and services provided by Merit Quest Academy are intended solely for educational use. Users agree not to use the platform for commercial, fraudulent, or unlawful purposes. The Academy reserves the right to suspend or terminate access if the platform is misused.

3. User Conduct

You agree to use the Site in a respectful and lawful manner. The following conduct is strictly prohibited:

• Harassment, bullying, or discrimination of any user

• Sharing inappropriate, obscene, or offensive content

• Unauthorized access to other users’ accounts or personal data

• Uploading malware or attempting to disrupt the system

• Academic dishonesty (cheating, plagiarism, or misrepresentation)

Violation of these rules may result in suspension or termination of your account and notification to your parent, school, or relevant authorities.

4. Intellectual Property

All content on the Site—including lessons, videos, assignments, graphics, logos, and trademarks—is the property of Merit Quest Academy or its licensed partners. You may not copy, reproduce, modify, distribute, or exploit our content without express written permission.

Students may download materials provided for class use only. Teachers may use curriculum tools as part of their teaching assignment, but not for distribution outside the platform.

5. Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data. By agreeing to these Terms, you also acknowledge and accept the terms of the Privacy Policy.

6. Payments and Fees

If you enroll in paid services or courses, you agree to pay the applicable fees using the approved payment methods (e.g., PayPal, WeChat, Stripe). All payments are processed through secure third-party payment providers.

We do not store your financial information on our servers. All sales are final unless otherwise specified in writing.

7. Links to Third-Party Resources

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or educational tools for your convenience. We do not endorse or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party site. Access these resources at your own risk.

8. Termination of Access

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Services at any time, with or without notice, for conduct that we determine violates these Terms or is harmful to other users or to the Academy’s integrity.

Upon termination, your access to the Site and all related data may be permanently deleted.

9. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

A. Educational Disclaimer

The information provided on our Site is for general educational purposes only and should not be considered legal, medical, or psychological advice.

B. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Merit Quest Academy and its affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from the use of the Site or Services, including loss of data or access disruptions.

10. International Users

If you are accessing our Services from outside the United States, including the European Union or China, you do so at your own risk and are responsible for compliance with local laws. By using our Site, you consent to the transfer and processing of your information in the United States.

11. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to update or change these Terms at any time. We will notify users of significant changes via email or through the user dashboard. Your continued use of the Site following changes to the Terms constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, United States. Any disputes arising from the use of our Services shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Los Angeles County, California.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns regarding these Terms, please contact us at:

Merit Quest Academy

3400 Cottage Way, Ste G2, Sacramento, CA 95825
Email: admin@meritquestacademy.com

Phone: +1 205-239-6162; +86 150 1306 5418