Terms of Service

Last updated: May 4, 2026

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing focusedunow.com (this “Website”), operated by focusEDU (“focusEDU,” “we,” “us,” “our”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use the Website. You must be at least 18 years of age to use this Website.

2. Use of Website

Permitted Use

You may use this Website to:

Learn about focusEDU’s consulting services for higher-education institutions.
Read our blog and insights content.
Contact us with inquiries.
Access information about our team, our process, and our clients.

Prohibited Use

You may NOT use this Website to:

Attempt unauthorized access to our systems or content.
Distribute malware, harmful code, or denial-of-service traffic.
Scrape, harvest, or systematically copy content without permission.
Spam our contact form or otherwise abuse our communication channels.
Impersonate focusEDU, our team members, or our institutional partners.

3. Intellectual Property

All content on this Website — including text, graphics, logos, photographs, videos, and software — is the property of focusEDU or our licensors and is protected by copyright and trademark laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from our content without explicit written permission.

4. Blog & Insights Content

Blog and insights content is provided for informational and educational purposes. It does not constitute legal, financial, accreditation, or compliance advice. Always consult qualified professionals for guidance specific to your institution’s situation.

5. Third-Party Services and Links

The Website may include links to third-party websites or embed third-party services (for example, Google Analytics, video hosts, or email infrastructure). We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or accuracy of third-party services. Your use of any third-party service is subject to that provider’s terms and privacy policy.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

This Website and its content are provided “as is” without warranty of any kind, express or implied. To the fullest extent permitted by law, focusEDU disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, focusEDU shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of the Website. Our maximum aggregate liability for any direct damages shall not exceed one hundred U.S. dollars ($100).

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless focusEDU and its team members from any claim, demand, or expense (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of your breach of these Terms or your misuse of the Website.

9. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of North Carolina, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Any dispute arising out of these Terms shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, and you consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of those courts.

10. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the Website after a change constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.