Please read these Terms carefully before using CollegeShepherd. By accessing or using our service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the service.
CollegeShepherd ("we," "us," or "our") is an AI-powered college guidance tool operated by Shepherd Ventures LLC, a Washington state limited liability company. Our service helps students and families explore college options through personalized, AI-generated recommendations.
CollegeShepherd is a guidance and informational tool only. It is not a college admissions consulting service, a financial aid advisor, or a guarantee of admission to any institution.
You must be at least 13 years of age to use CollegeShepherd. By using our service, you confirm that:
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such information. If you believe a child under 13 has used our service, please contact us at hello@collegeshepherd.com.
CollegeShepherd uses artificial intelligence to generate personalized college recommendations, estimated net costs, fit scores, and essay suggestions. You acknowledge and agree that:
Net price estimates, tuition figures, and financial aid projections provided by CollegeShepherd are estimates only. They are based on publicly available data, federal College Scorecard information, and income bracket calculations. Actual costs will vary based on:
Always file your FAFSA and contact each college's financial aid office for official cost information. CollegeShepherd is not a financial advisor and nothing in our service constitutes financial advice.
CollegeShepherd offers paid access through one-time purchase options. By completing a purchase, you agree to the following:
You agree not to:
All content, design, code, prompts, algorithms, and AI-generated outputs within CollegeShepherd are the intellectual property of Shepherd Ventures LLC. You may use AI-generated recommendations for your personal college search only. You may not reproduce, distribute, or commercialize any content from the service without our written permission.
Your use of CollegeShepherd is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your information.
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, SHEPHERD VENTURES LLC AND ITS OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF COLLEGESHEPHERD, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
Our total liability to you for any claim shall not exceed the amount you paid for the service in the 12 months preceding the claim.
COLLEGESHEPHERD IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR THAT AI-GENERATED RECOMMENDATIONS WILL BE ACCURATE, COMPLETE, OR SUITABLE FOR YOUR PARTICULAR NEEDS.
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Shepherd Ventures LLC from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from your use of the service, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any third-party rights.
We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify users of material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date above and, where appropriate, by email. Your continued use of the service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Washington, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of King County, Washington.
If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us:
Shepherd Ventures LLC
Email: hello@collegeshepherd.com
Website: collegeshepherd.com