Effective Date: May 1, 2025

StudyBuddy.live Terms and Conditions

Welcome to StudyBuddy.live, operated by EdExpert LLC, a U.S.-based company registered in Minnesota. By accessing or using our website — whether at https://studybuddy.live or any of its subdomains, including https://learn.studybuddy.live — you agree to be bound by the following Terms and Conditions, our Privacy Policy, and our Refund Policy.
StudyBuddy.live offers self-paced and AI-supported test prep for TEAS, HESI, and NCLEX exams, as well as custom-designed for-credit and continuing education courses in partnership with colleges and universities across the United States.

1. Definitions and Interpretation
Account: The personal profile and associated login credentials (email, password) created by a User to access StudyBuddy.live's Services, whether free or paid.

Content: All materials provided through the Services, including but not limited to courses, video lectures, quizzes, practice exams, personalized study plans, diagnostic tools, text, images, and software.

Services: All online offerings provided by StudyBuddy.live, including TEAS, HESI, and NCLEX prep courses, personalized AI study plans, practice tests, and for-credit or continuing education courses developed for institutional partners.

User / You / Your: Any individual accessing or using the Website or Services.
Website: https://studybuddy.live and its subdomains, including https://learn.studybuddy.live.
We / Us / Our: Refers to EdExpert LLC.

2. Age Restrictions
Users must be 18 years of age or older to register for an Account and use our Services. Minors under 18 may only use the platform under the direct supervision and with the explicit consent of a parent or legal guardian who agrees to be bound by these Terms.

3. U.S. Jurisdiction & Governing Law
This agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Minnesota, U.S.A., without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any legal disputes arising from or related to these Terms will be exclusively handled in the state or federal courts located in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

4. Payment Terms
Payments for Services are securely processed via Stripe or other designated payment processors. Billing for subscriptions occurs monthly or as outlined at checkout. Prices for Services are subject to change at our discretion, with reasonable notice provided for existing subscriptions. Institutional purchases and partnerships are governed by the specific terms agreed upon in formal written contracts or invoices. All payments are non-refundable except as explicitly stated in our Money-Back Guarantee or Refund Policy.

5. Course Access Duration
Monthly Subscription: Students enrolled in monthly self-paced prep courses have access for the duration of their active subscription, renewed monthly.
Lifetime Access: Students who purchase a one-time lifetime access plan will have access to the purchased course content and its updates for the lifetime of the StudyBuddy.live platform. "Lifetime" refers to the operational lifespan of StudyBuddy.live as determined by EdExpert LLC.
Institutional Partners: Institutions may define custom access durations for for-credit or continuing education courses, based on their academic calendar or continuing education schedule, as outlined in their specific agreements.
Individual Use: All course access, whether monthly or lifetime, is granted solely to the individual User who purchased the access or for whom access was legitimately provided by an institutional partner.

6. Account Security and Usage
Single User Account: Each Account is intended for the exclusive use of a single individual User. Sharing of login credentials (email and password) with any other person is strictly prohibited.
User Responsibility: You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your Account credentials and for all activities that occur under your Account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your Account or any other breach of security.

Prohibited Sharing: Any attempt to share, sublicense, sell, or otherwise transfer your Account access or Content to another individual, whether for free or for compensation, is a direct violation of these Terms.

Monitoring: We reserve the right to monitor account activity for suspicious login patterns, concurrent sessions from multiple locations/devices, or other indications of unauthorized sharing.

Consequences of Violation: In the event of confirmed or suspected unauthorized account sharing or other violations of this section, we reserve the right to immediately suspend or terminate your Account without prior notice or refund.

7. Money-Back Guarantee (TEAS Prep Only)
We offer a money-back guarantee for the TEAS prep course if all of the following conditions are met:

• You completed 100% of the course content, including all lessons, quizzes, and five full-length practice exams.
• You scored 75% or higher on at least two of those practice exams.
• You took the official ATI TEAS 7 exam within 30 days of finishing the course.
• You received a composite score below 58.7% on the official ATI TEAS exam.
• You submitted a refund request within 14 days of receiving your official TEAS exam results.
• To request a refund, email support@studybuddy.live with:
• Your full name and registered email.
• Proof of course completion (e.g., screenshots of your progress dashboard).
• Screenshots of your practice exam scores (showing 75% or higher on at least two).
• Your official ATI TEAS score report.
• Refund requests are reviewed within 5 business days.

 8. Institutional Agreements
Partner colleges, universities, and workforce education programs that license or co-develop courses with StudyBuddy.live are governed by additional written agreements outlining:

• Course delivery and customization.
• Billing and invoicing terms.
• FERPA and data compliance.
• Faculty or administrator responsibilities.

9. Intellectual Property Rights

 All Content on the Website and Services, including but not limited to course materials, personalized study plans generated by our AI, software, text, graphics, logos, and trademarks, is the exclusive property of EdExpert LLC or its licensors and is protected by U.S. and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Services and Content solely for your personal, non-commercial educational purposes.
You may not reproduce, redistribute, transmit, sell, lease, modify, create derivative works from, reverse engineer, or exploit any Content without our express written permission.
Any personalized study plans generated by our AI are for your individual use only and may not be shared or distributed.

10. User Conduct
You agree to use the Website and Services only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of, restrict, or inhibit anyone else's use and enjoyment of the Website and Services. Prohibited behavior includes:
Harassing or causing distress or inconvenience to any other user.
Transmitting obscene or offensive content.
Disrupting the normal flow of dialogue within our Services.
Attempting to gain unauthorized access to our systems or other users' accounts.
Using automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access the Website or Services without explicit permission.

11. Platform Disclaimer
StudyBuddy.live utilizes LearnWorlds as its primary course delivery platform. However, all course Content, customer service, billing, and the ultimate responsibility for the Services are managed by EdExpert LLC, unless otherwise specified by a formal written contract. We are not responsible for any technical issues or service interruptions originating from LearnWorlds that are beyond our reasonable control.

12. Privacy and Accessibility
We are committed to protecting your privacy. All personal data collected from you is handled in strict accordance with our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. For accessibility support or accommodations, please contact us immediately at support@studybuddy.live.

13. Termination of Access
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your Account and access to the Services, at our sole discretion, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach these Terms and Conditions. Upon termination, your right to use the Services will immediately cease. If your Account is terminated due to a violation of these Terms (e.g., account sharing, prohibited conduct), no refund will be issued for any unused portion of your subscription or lifetime access.

14. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, EdExpert LLC, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, suppliers, or licensors shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from (i) your access to or use of or inability to access or use the Services; (ii) any conduct or content of any third party on the Services; (iii) any content obtained from the Services; and (iv) unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content, whether based on warranty, contract, tort (including negligence), or any other legal theory, whether or not we have been informed of the possibility of such damage. We do not guarantee specific exam results, program acceptance, or licensure outcomes. All users and institutions use this platform and its Content at their own risk.

  15. Disclaimers Regarding State-Specific Content
StudyBuddy.live provides general and state-specific TEAS preparation content designed to assist aspiring healthcare professionals across the U.S. While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, including for our 10 state-specific TEAS pages, it is solely your responsibility to verify the specific admission requirements, exam content variations, passing scores, and retake policies of your target nursing programs and state boards of nursing. Our content is for educational preparation purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for official guidelines or legal advice from your educational institution or licensing body.

16. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion. By continuing to access or use our Services after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.

17. You may not use any automated means — including but not limited to robots, crawlers, data mining tools, or scripts — to access, copy, download, or otherwise exploit any portion of this site for the purpose of commercial gain, content reproduction, or AI model training.