Terms of Service
Last updated: January 2025
1. Acceptance of Terms
By creating an account on STEMVertex, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please do not use the platform.
2. Eligibility
You must be at least 13 years old to use STEMVertex. Users under 18 should have parental consent. By registering, you confirm you meet these requirements.
3. Account Responsibilities
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account. You may not share your account with others.
4. Acceptable Use
You agree not to: attempt to reverse-engineer or exploit the platform, submit false information, harass other users, use automated scripts or bots, or violate any applicable laws. STEMVertex is for educational and competitive use only.
5. Competitions & Prizes
Competition results are final once verified by administrators. Prizes are subject to eligibility verification. STEMVertex reserves the right to disqualify entries that violate competition rules. Prize distributions are processed within 30 days of competition close.
6. Intellectual Property
All content on STEMVertex — including simulations, tools, graphics, and written material — is the property of STEMVertex. You may not reproduce or redistribute it without written permission.
7. Privacy
We collect your email, phone number, and country to manage your account and send competition-related communications. We do not sell your data to third parties. See our Privacy Policy for full details.
8. Disclaimers
STEMVertex is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee uninterrupted service or error-free results. Educational content is for informational purposes and should not replace professional advice.
9. Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms, engage in fraudulent activity, or compromise the integrity of competitions, without prior notice.
10. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the platform after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.