Terms of Service

Please read these terms carefully before using the Archeway platform.

1. Introduction

Welcome to Archeway, an application designed to help students track internship applications and discover new opportunities. By accessing or using our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). Please read them carefully.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Archeway ("we," "us," or "our") regarding your use of the Archeway website, mobile application, and related services (collectively, the "Service").

2. Eligibility

The Service is available only to individuals who are at least 18 years old. By using the Service, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years of age. If you are under 18 years old, you may not, under any circumstances, use the Service.

3. User Accounts

3.1 Registration

To access certain features of the Service, you must register for an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process and to update such information to keep it accurate, current, and complete.

3.2 Account Security

You are responsible for safeguarding your password 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. We cannot and will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to comply with this section.

3.3 One Account Per User

You may not create or use more than one account, and you may not share your account or credentials with anyone else.

4. Content and Licenses

4.1 User Content

"User Content" means any information, data, text, or other materials that users submit to the Service. You retain ownership of your User Content.

4.2 License to Archeway

By submitting User Content to the Service, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, and display such User Content for the purpose of providing and improving the Service.

4.3 Feedback

If you provide us with feedback or suggestions regarding the Service, you grant us the right to use such feedback without restriction and without compensation to you.

5. Acceptable Use

5.1 Prohibited Activities

You agree not to engage in any of the following:

  • Using the Service for any illegal purpose
  • Creating false or misleading job applications
  • Submitting inaccurate information about yourself or your qualifications
  • Harassing, threatening, or intimidating other users
  • Impersonating any person or entity
  • Interfering with the proper functioning of the Service
  • Attempting to access areas of the Service you are not authorized to access
  • Using automated methods to scrape or collect data from the Service

5.2 Content Restrictions

You may not post User Content that:

  • Infringes any third party's intellectual property or privacy rights
  • Contains malicious code or links to malicious websites
  • Contains personally identifying information about others without their consent
  • Is defamatory, obscene, or offensive
  • Violates any applicable law or regulation

6. Privacy and Data

6.1 Privacy Policy

Our Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and share information about you when you use our Service. By using the Service, you agree to the collection, use, and sharing of your information as described in our Privacy Policy.

6.2 Data Processing

We process your data to provide job tracking and recommendation services. This includes analyzing your application history to suggest relevant opportunities and improve our algorithms.

6.3 Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. You may request deletion of your data by contacting us, subject to our legal obligations to retain certain information.

7. Service Modifications

7.1 Changes to the Service

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service or any part thereof at any time, with or without notice.

7.2 Beta Features

Certain features may be labeled as "beta" or "experimental." These features are provided on an "as is" basis and may be modified, changed, or discontinued without notice.

7.3 Service Availability

We do not guarantee that the Service will be available at all times or that it will be uninterrupted or error-free.

8. Third-Party Services

8.1 Third-Party Links

The Service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the content or practices of these third-party services.

8.2 Third-Party Integrations

We use third-party services such as Logo.dev for company logo generation, and authentication providers like Google and GitHub. Your use of these services is subject to their respective terms of service.

8.3 Job Listings

Job listings on our platform may be provided by third parties. We do not endorse or guarantee the accuracy of these listings or the legitimacy of the employers.

9. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

9.1 Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE," WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

9.2 No Guarantees

We do not guarantee that you will receive job offers or internships through the Service. Your success in obtaining employment depends on various factors beyond our control.

9.3 Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL ARCHEWAY, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.

10. Termination

10.1 Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time by following the instructions on the Service or by contacting us.

10.2 Termination by Us

We may terminate or suspend your account at any time for any reason, including if we believe that you have violated these Terms.

10.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease. All provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, and limitations of liability.

11. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

11.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the State of Iowa, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

11.2 Dispute Resolution

Any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration in Des Moines, Iowa, except that you may assert claims in small claims court if your claims qualify.

11.3 Class Action Waiver

YOU AND ARCHEWAY AGREE THAT EACH MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY IN YOUR OR ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING.

13. Future Use of Data

While Archeway currently does not use your data for machine learning purposes or sell your personal information to third parties, we reserve the right to do so in the future. If we decide to engage in such activities, we will:

  • Provide clear prior notice through email and updates to our Privacy Policy
  • Explain how these changes may affect you and your data
  • Outline options for managing your data under the new terms
  • Allow you to download and delete your data before such changes take effect

Your continued use of the Service following notification of such changes will constitute your acceptance of the updated terms.

13. Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time. If we make material changes to these Terms, we will notify you by email or by posting a notice on our website. Your continued use of the Service after such notification constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms.

14. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

Email: contact@archeway.net

Effective Date: May 2, 2025