Terms of Service

Effective Date: April 4, 2026 Last Updated: April 4, 2026

1. Introduction and Acceptance

Welcome to ScholarBoard ("we", "us", "our", or the "Platform"). ScholarBoard is a scholarship discovery platform available at https://scholarboard.app that helps students find relevant scholarship opportunities by comparing their academic profiles with scholarship eligibility requirements.

By creating an account, accessing, or using ScholarBoard, you ("you", "your", or the "User") agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Platform.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and ScholarBoard.

2. Description of Service

ScholarBoard provides the following services:

Scholarship Discovery — A searchable database of scholarship opportunities
Profile-Based Matching — An automated system that calculates a percentage match between your academic profile and each scholarship's requirements
Personalised Feed — A curated list of scholarships ranked by how well they match your profile
Bookmarks and Application Tracking — Tools to save scholarships and track your application status
Email Notifications — Optional email updates including weekly scholarship digests and deadline reminders

What ScholarBoard Is NOT

It is important to understand the following:

ScholarBoard is a discovery and matching tool. We do not offer, sponsor, administer, or award any scholarships
ScholarBoard does not submit scholarship applications on your behalf. When you apply to a scholarship, you are directed to the sponsoring organisation's own application process
ScholarBoard does not guarantee that any scholarship listed on the Platform is currently available, accurate, or that you will be selected for any scholarship
ScholarBoard is not an educational institution, financial adviser, or government agency

3. Eligibility

To use ScholarBoard, you must:

Be at least 13 years of age. If you are between 13 and 17 years old, we recommend that a parent or guardian reviews these Terms with you
Provide accurate and truthful information when creating your account and completing your profile
Have a valid email address that you can verify through our email verification process

4. User Accounts

4.1 Registration

To access the full features of ScholarBoard (personalised matching, bookmarks, application tracking, dashboard), you must create a free account by providing your first name, last name, email address, and a password.

4.2 Account Security

You are responsible for: - Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials - All activity that occurs under your account - Notifying us immediately at support@scholarboard.app if you suspect unauthorised access to your account

We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to protect your account credentials.

4.3 One Account Per Person

Each person may only maintain one active ScholarBoard account. Creating multiple accounts to manipulate the platform (e.g., to compare different profile configurations) is a violation of these Terms.

4.4 Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account, without prior notice, if we reasonably believe that you have violated these Terms. Grounds for termination include, but are not limited to, the behaviours described in Section 5 (Acceptable Use).

You may also delete your account at any time by contacting us at support@scholarboard.app. Upon deletion, your personal data will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

5. Acceptable Use

You agree to use ScholarBoard only for its intended purpose — discovering and tracking scholarship opportunities. You agree not to:

5.1 Misrepresentation

Provide false, misleading, or fraudulent information in your profile (e.g., inflating your GPA, falsifying your state of origin, or misreporting your JAMB score)
Impersonate another person or create an account on behalf of someone else without their authorisation

5.2 Platform Abuse

Use automated tools, bots, scrapers, or scripts to access the Platform or extract data from it
Attempt to probe, scan, or test the vulnerability of ScholarBoard's systems, or circumvent any security or authentication measures
Attempt to manipulate match percentages by any means
Interfere with the proper functioning of the Platform or impose unreasonable load on our infrastructure

5.3 Harmful Conduct

Use the Platform for any purpose that is unlawful under the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria or any other applicable jurisdiction
Harass, threaten, or abuse other users or ScholarBoard staff
Use the Platform to distribute spam, unsolicited messages, or malicious content

5.4 Consequences

Violations of this Section may result in: 1. A written warning 2. Temporary suspension of your account 3. Permanent termination of your account 4. Referral to appropriate authorities if the violation constitutes a criminal offence

We reserve the right to take any action we deem appropriate, in our sole discretion, to address violations of these Terms.

6. Intellectual Property

6.1 ScholarBoard's Intellectual Property

All content, features, and functionality of ScholarBoard — including but not limited to the source code, software, algorithms, user interface design, visual elements, logos, trademarks, text, graphics, and the selection and arrangement of scholarship data — are owned by ScholarBoard or its licensors and are protected by the Copyright Act (Cap C28, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004), the Trademarks Act (Cap T13), and other applicable intellectual property laws.

You may not: - Copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works based on ScholarBoard's content, design, or functionality - Reverse-engineer, decompile, or disassemble any part of ScholarBoard's software or algorithms - Use ScholarBoard's name, logo, or branding without prior written consent - Reproduce or redistribute scholarship data obtained from the Platform for commercial purposes

6.2 Your Content

You retain ownership of the personal data you provide to ScholarBoard (e.g., your profile information, application notes). By providing this information, you grant ScholarBoard a limited, non-exclusive licence to use, process, and display your data solely for the purpose of providing the scholarship matching service.

This licence terminates when you delete your account.

6.3 Scholarship Information

Scholarship listings on ScholarBoard are compiled from publicly available sources. The intellectual property rights in the original scholarship descriptions, terms, and requirements belong to the respective sponsoring organisations. ScholarBoard displays this information for the purpose of helping users identify relevant opportunities.

7. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

7.1 Service Provided "As Is"

ScholarBoard is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without warranties of any kind, whether express, implied, or statutory. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to:

Accuracy — We do not warrant that scholarship information (eligibility criteria, deadlines, award amounts, application URLs) is accurate, complete, or up to date. Scholarship details may change without notice by the sponsoring organisation
Availability — We do not warrant that the Platform will be available at all times, uninterrupted, or error-free
Match accuracy — Match percentages are calculated based on the profile information you provide and the scholarship requirements as we understand them. They are indicative only and do not guarantee eligibility or selection
Results — We do not warrant that using ScholarBoard will result in you receiving any scholarship or financial award

7.2 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria:

ScholarBoard shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from or related to your use of the Platform
ScholarBoard shall not be liable for any losses arising from:
Inaccurate or outdated scholarship information
Missed scholarship deadlines
Decisions made by scholarship providers
Reliance on match percentages as a guarantee of eligibility
Inability to access the Platform due to technical issues, maintenance, or events beyond our control
Unauthorised access to your account resulting from your failure to protect your credentials
Our total aggregate liability to you for any claims arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of ScholarBoard shall not exceed the total amounts, if any, paid by you to ScholarBoard in the twelve (12) months immediately preceding the event giving rise to the claim

7.3 No Professional Advice

Nothing on ScholarBoard constitutes financial, legal, academic, or professional advice. The scholarship information and match results provided are for informational purposes only. You should independently verify all scholarship details directly with the sponsoring organisation before applying.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless ScholarBoard, its operators, and its affiliates from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from:

Your use of or access to the Platform
Your violation of these Terms
Your violation of any applicable law or regulation
Any information you provide to ScholarBoard that is inaccurate, misleading, or fraudulent
Your infringement of any third party's intellectual property or other rights

9. Third-Party Links and Services

ScholarBoard may contain links to external websites, including scholarship application pages hosted by third-party organisations. These links are provided solely for your convenience.

We do not: - Control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or policies of third-party websites - Guarantee the safety, security, or legitimacy of any external scholarship application process - Accept liability for any loss or damage you may suffer as a result of interacting with third-party websites

You access third-party websites entirely at your own risk. We encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any external website before providing your personal information.

10. Modifications to the Service

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue ScholarBoard (or any part of it) at any time, with or without notice. We shall not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the Platform.

11. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this document.

For material changes, we will make reasonable efforts to notify you — such as by posting a notice on the Platform or, where appropriate, by email.

Your continued use of ScholarBoard after the updated Terms take effect constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. If you do not agree with the updated Terms, you must stop using the Platform and may delete your account.

12. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, without regard to conflict of law principles.

13. Dispute Resolution

Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of ScholarBoard shall be resolved as follows:

13.1 Good-Faith Negotiation

The parties shall first attempt to resolve the dispute through good-faith negotiation by contacting each other directly. You may reach us at support@scholarboard.app.

13.2 Mediation

If the dispute cannot be resolved through negotiation within 30 days, either party may refer the dispute to mediation under the rules of the Edo State Multi-Door Courthouse or another mutually agreed mediation centre.

13.3 Arbitration

If mediation fails, the dispute shall be referred to and finally resolved by arbitration under the Arbitration and Mediation Act 2023 of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The arbitration shall be conducted in Edo State, Nigeria, by a sole arbitrator appointed by mutual agreement of the parties. The language of the arbitration shall be English.

13.4 Jurisdiction

Notwithstanding the above, either party retains the right to seek injunctive or other equitable relief before the courts of competent jurisdiction in Edo State, Nigeria, to prevent the actual or threatened violation of intellectual property rights or confidentiality obligations.

14. General Provisions

14.1 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

14.2 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of that right or provision. Any waiver must be in writing and signed by ScholarBoard.

14.3 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and ScholarBoard regarding your use of the Platform, and supersede all prior agreements and understandings, whether written or oral.

14.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer your rights or obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations under these Terms without restriction.

14.5 Force Majeure

ScholarBoard shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performing its obligations under these Terms where such failure or delay results from circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, war, terrorism, pandemic, internet or telecommunications failure, government action, or labour disputes.

14.6 Notices

Any notices required under these Terms shall be sent: - To you: at the email address associated with your ScholarBoard account - To us: at support@scholarboard.app

Notices sent by email are deemed received on the date of transmission, provided no delivery failure notification is received.

15. Contact Us

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

Email: support@scholarboard.app Website: https://scholarboard.app

These Terms of Service are governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.