Fair terms for a fair tool.

• By creating an account or using StairMark, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy.

• If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must not use the service.

• We may update these terms periodically — continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

StairMark is a decision-gate-driven college prep roadmap tool. Specifically:

• What we provide

  Personalized roadmaps, decision gate tracking, urgency windows, milestone reminders, financial aid estimates, and parent/guardian linking via ParentLink.

• What we don't provide

  StairMark is not a college admissions counselor, financial advisor, or legal advisor. Our roadmap is a planning tool — not a guarantee of admission, aid, or any specific outcome.

• Accuracy

  We strive for accuracy in deadlines, requirements, and cost estimates, but college policies change frequently. Always verify critical information with the institution or a qualified counselor.

• You must be at least 13 years old to create an account

• Users aged 13–17 should involve a parent or guardian, and may use ParentLink to share their roadmap

• You must provide a valid email address for account verification

• You are responsible for ensuring your use complies with applicable local laws

• Security

  You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials. Notify us immediately if you suspect unauthorized access.

• Accuracy

  You agree to provide truthful information in your academic profile. Inaccurate data produces inaccurate roadmaps — garbage in, garbage out.

• One account per person

  Each user may maintain one account. Shared or bulk accounts are not permitted.

You agree to use StairMark only for its intended purpose — planning your college prep journey. You will:

• Use the service in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations

• Provide accurate information about your academic situation

• Respect the privacy and decisions of other users (especially via ParentLink)

• Report bugs, security vulnerabilities, or abusive behavior to us promptly

• Using the service for any illegal purpose or to harm others

• Attempting to gain unauthorized access to other users' accounts or our systems

• Scraping, data-mining, or extracting roadmap data at scale without permission

• Impersonating another person, institution, or counselor

• Uploading malicious code, spam, or abusive content

• Reverse-engineering, decompiling, or attempting to extract the source code of StairMark

• Using the service to build a competing product or service

• Our content

  The StairMark name, logo, roadmap algorithms, decision gate definitions, UI design, and documentation are our intellectual property. All rights reserved.

• Your content

  You own your academic profile data, decision history, and any personal notes you create. By using the service, you grant us a limited license to process this data to deliver your roadmap.

• Feedback

  If you submit suggestions, feature requests, or bug reports, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use that feedback to improve StairMark.

StairMark is a planning tool, not a promise. Please understand:

• No guarantees

  Following a StairMark roadmap does not guarantee college admission, financial aid, scholarships, or any specific outcome.

• Not professional advice

  Our content does not constitute legal, financial, academic, or psychological advice. Consult qualified professionals for decisions with significant consequences.

• Service availability

  We aim for high uptime but cannot guarantee uninterrupted access. Scheduled maintenance will be communicated in advance when possible.

• Third-party information

  College requirements, deadlines, and costs are sourced from public data and may be outdated or inaccurate. Always verify with the institution directly.

• We may add, modify, or discontinue features at any time to improve StairMark

• We will provide reasonable notice before removing features you rely on, when feasible

• Significant changes to the service or these terms will be communicated via email or in-app notification

• By you

  You may delete your account at any time from Settings → Account → Delete Account. All your data will be purged within 30 days.

• By us

  We may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms, with notice where circumstances allow. We will not terminate accounts without cause.

• Survival

  Sections on intellectual property, our limitations, and prohibited conduct survive termination.

Questions about these terms? Reach us:

• Email: legal@stairmark.app

• We aim to respond to all inquiries within 5 business days