Terms of Service

Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Skill Bridger! These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our platform that helps students transform their academic work into professional career assets. By accessing or using Skill Bridger, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not access or use our service.

Description of Service

Skill Bridger is a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform that provides:

• Integration with learning management systems (Canvas, Blackboard, etc.)
• AI-powered generation of LinkedIn posts based on your academic work
• Professional portfolio website creation and hosting
• Resume building and optimization tools
• Automated recruiter outreach and job matching
• Career newsletter and mentorship community access
• Credit-based usage system for platform features

Eligibility and Account Registration

Eligibility

Skill Bridger is designed for college-level students, graduate students, and recent graduates transitioning into the job market. You must be at least 18 years old to use our service.

Account Responsibility

• You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account
• You must provide accurate and complete information
• You may not share your account credentials with others
• You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized access

Credit System and Payments

Credit-Based Model

Our platform operates on a credit system where various features consume credits:

• LinkedIn post generation: 2 credits per post
• Resume section optimization: 2 credits per section
• Newsletter article: 5 credits per article
• Portfolio website launch: 3 credits + 2 credits/month hosting
• Recruiter outreach: Varies by package

Purchasing Credits

Credits can be purchased through:

• One-time credit packs
• Monthly subscription plans
• University partnership programs
• Ambassador program rewards

Refund Policy

Credits are generally non-refundable once purchased. However, we may provide refunds at our discretion for technical issues or billing errors within 30 days of purchase.

Content and Intellectual Property

Your Content

You retain ownership of your academic work, projects, and personal information. By using our service, you grant us a limited license to:

• Process your academic content to generate professional assets
• Store and display your portfolio and resume
• Share your profile with recruiters (with your explicit consent)
• Use anonymized data to improve our AI models

Generated Content

Content generated by our AI (LinkedIn posts, resume text, etc.) is provided to you for your use. However, you are responsible for reviewing and approving all content before publication.

Our Platform

Skill Bridger's platform, including our AI models, algorithms, and software, remains our exclusive intellectual property.

Third-Party Integrations

Educational Platforms

Our integrations with Canvas, Blackboard, and other LMS platforms are subject to their respective terms of service. You must comply with your institution's policies regarding data sharing.

LinkedIn Integration

LinkedIn posting features require your authorization and are subject to LinkedIn's API terms. You may revoke access at any time.

AWS Services

We use Amazon Web Services for hosting and data storage. Your data is protected according to AWS security standards and our Privacy Policy.

Acceptable Use Policy

You agree not to:

• Use the platform for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
• Upload malicious content or attempt to compromise security
• Impersonate others or provide false information
• Attempt to reverse engineer or copy our proprietary technology
• Sell, transfer, or share your account with others
• Use automated tools to access the platform without permission
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Harass or spam other users in our community features

Community and Mentorship Program

Community Guidelines

Our mentorship and community features are designed to foster professional growth. All participants must:

• Treat others with respect and professionalism
• Provide accurate information about their background
• Maintain confidentiality of shared information
• Use appropriate language and content

Ambassador Program

Ambassador program participants agree to represent Skill Bridger professionally and may be subject to additional terms and responsibilities.

Data and Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Our data handling practices are detailed in our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

By using our service, you consent to our collection and use of your information as described in the Privacy Policy.

Service Availability and Modifications

Service Availability

We strive to maintain high availability but cannot guarantee uninterrupted service. We may temporarily suspend service for maintenance, updates, or technical issues.

Platform Changes

We reserve the right to modify, update, or discontinue features at any time. Significant changes will be communicated to users in advance when possible.

Disclaimers and Limitations

AI-Generated Content

Our AI-generated content is provided as a tool to assist you. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or effectiveness of generated content. You are responsible for reviewing and editing all content before use.

Career Outcomes

While we aim to help improve your professional profile, we cannot guarantee job placement, interview success, or specific career outcomes.

Third-Party Services

We are not responsible for the availability, functionality, or policies of third-party services (LinkedIn, educational platforms, etc.) that integrate with our platform.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Skill Bridger shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to:

• Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
• Damage to professional reputation
• Costs of obtaining substitute services
• Any damages arising from third-party integrations

Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid for our services in the 12 months preceding the claim.

Termination

Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us or using the account settings. Upon termination, you may download your data within 30 days.

Termination by Us

We may suspend or terminate your account for violations of these Terms, illegal activity, or other reasonable cause. We will provide notice when possible.

Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your access to the platform will cease, but generated content you have downloaded remains yours to use.

International Use

Skill Bridger is based in Tampa, Florida, United States, and serves users globally. Users outside the US are responsible for compliance with their local laws.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of significant changes via email or platform notifications. Continued use of our service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be unenforceable or invalid, such provision will be changed and interpreted to accomplish the objectives of such provision to the greatest extent possible under applicable law, and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.