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Terms & Conditions

Last updated: March 2026

By accessing this website or submitting an inquiry, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree, please do not use this website. These terms apply to the colleges.email website and pilot program operated by the School Contact Initiative.

1. About colleges.email

colleges.email is a reserved domain operated by the School Contact Initiative, a project developing a standardized digital identity framework for K–12 education in the United States. The website and associated pilot program are currently in beta and subject to change.

Nothing on this website constitutes a binding offer of services. Participation in the pilot program is at the sole discretion of the School Contact Initiative.

2. Use of This Website

You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of others. You must not:

3. Pilot Program Participation

Submitting an expression of interest or inquiry through this website does not guarantee participation in the colleges.email pilot program. The School Contact Initiative will evaluate all inquiries and contact eligible institutions directly.

Pilot participants may be required to enter into a separate written agreement with the School Contact Initiative before accessing any services. The terms of that agreement will govern the pilot relationship in all matters where they conflict with these Terms and Conditions.

4. Intellectual Property

All content on this website — including text, design, graphics, logos, and the colleges.email domain name — is the property of the School Contact Initiative and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any content on this website without prior written permission from the School Contact Initiative.

5. Disclaimer of Warranties

This website and all content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. The School Contact Initiative does not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.

We make no representations about the suitability of the information on this website for any particular purpose. See our full Disclaimer for further details.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the School Contact Initiative shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of your access to or use of this website, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

7. Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to external websites. These are provided for convenience only. The School Contact Initiative is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of any third-party websites and does not endorse them.

8. Privacy

Your use of this website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms and Conditions by reference. Please review it carefully.

9. Changes to These Terms

The School Contact Initiative reserves the right to update or modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. Changes will be reflected by an updated date at the top of this page. Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.

10. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States. Any disputes arising in connection with these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the relevant courts.

11. Contact

For questions about these Terms and Conditions, please visit www.school.contact.