Terms of Service

Last updated: January 2025

Welcome to WorldSchoolFinder. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the WorldSchoolFinder website at https://worldschoolfinder.com (the "Site") and our services. By accessing or using our Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using WorldSchoolFinder, you confirm that you:

  • Are at least 18 years old or have parental/guardian consent
  • Have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms
  • Agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations
  • Accept our Privacy Policy

If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use our Site or services.

2. Description of Services

WorldSchoolFinder provides an online platform that helps families discover, compare, and connect with international schools in Southeast Asia and the Middle East. Our services include:

  • School Directory: Searchable database of international schools with detailed profiles, including curriculum information, facilities, fees, and contact details.
  • Comparison Tools: Features to compare multiple schools side-by-side based on various criteria.
  • Saved Schools: Functionality to save and organize schools of interest.
  • Educational Resources: Guides, articles, and information about international education and school selection.
  • School Portal: Services for schools to manage their listings and connect with prospective families.

3. User Accounts

3.1 Account Creation

Some features require you to create an account. When creating an account, you agree to:

  • Provide accurate and complete information
  • Keep your account credentials secure and confidential
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use
  • Be responsible for all activities under your account

3.2 Account Termination

You may close your account at any time by contacting us. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or for any other reason at our discretion.

4. School Information Disclaimer

IMPORTANT: School information on WorldSchoolFinder is provided for informational purposes only.

4.1 Accuracy of Information

While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we cannot guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of school data. School information may include:

  • Data provided directly by schools through our portal
  • Information compiled from public sources
  • User-contributed content and reviews

4.2 Verification

We encourage you to:

  • Verify all information directly with schools before making decisions
  • Visit schools in person when possible
  • Confirm current fees, admission requirements, and availability
  • Conduct your own due diligence before enrolling

4.3 No Endorsement

The inclusion of a school on our platform does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation. Featured or premium listings indicate a commercial relationship, not a quality assessment.

5. User Responsibilities

When using our Site, you agree NOT to:

  • Use the Site for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
  • Provide false or misleading information
  • Impersonate any person or entity
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Site's functionality
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
  • Scrape, harvest, or collect data without permission
  • Use automated systems to access the Site (except search engines)
  • Transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code
  • Harass, abuse, or harm other users or schools
  • Post spam, advertisements, or unsolicited content
  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations

6. Intellectual Property

6.1 Our Content

The Site and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by WorldSchoolFinder and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. This includes:

  • Site design, layout, and user interface
  • Logos, graphics, and visual elements
  • Original articles, guides, and educational content
  • Software, code, and technical infrastructure

6.2 School Content

Schools retain ownership of content they provide (logos, photos, descriptions). By uploading content, schools grant us a license to display and distribute it on our platform.

6.3 Your Content

If you submit content (reviews, questions, feedback), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, modify, and display that content in connection with our services.

7. Third-Party Services and Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites and services, including school websites, payment processors, and social media platforms. We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of these third parties. Your interactions with third parties are solely between you and them.

8. Payment Terms (For Schools)

Schools using our premium services agree to the following:

  • Payment is processed securely through Stripe
  • Subscription fees are billed in advance on a monthly or annual basis
  • You authorize us to charge your payment method for recurring fees
  • Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period
  • Refunds are provided according to our refund policy
  • Prices may change with 30 days' notice

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:

  • WorldSchoolFinder provides the Site and services "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without warranties of any kind, express or implied.
  • We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.
  • We are not liable for any decisions you make based on information on our Site.
  • We are not responsible for disputes between users and schools.
  • Our total liability for any claims shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the past 12 months, or $100 if you have not paid anything.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless WorldSchoolFinder, its founders, employees, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

  • Your use of the Site
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any rights of third parties
  • Content you submit to the Site

11. Dispute Resolution

11.1 Informal Resolution

Before initiating any formal proceedings, you agree to contact us at [email protected] to attempt to resolve any dispute informally.

11.2 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Singapore, without regard to conflict of law principles.

11.3 Jurisdiction

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Singapore.

12. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by:

  • Posting a notice on the Site
  • Updating the "Last updated" date
  • Sending an email to registered users (for significant changes)

Your continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

13. Miscellaneous

13.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and WorldSchoolFinder regarding use of the Site.

13.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in effect.

13.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any provision does not constitute a waiver of that provision.

13.4 Assignment

You may not assign your rights under these Terms. We may assign our rights to any affiliate or successor.

14. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:

These terms of service are provided for informational purposes and should be reviewed by legal counsel before being finalized. They are intended to establish reasonable terms for a school directory platform.