GradeFocus

Terms of Service

Last updated: March 24, 2026

Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using GradeFocus (gradefocus.net), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you are prohibited from using or accessing this site.

Acceptable Use

You agree to use GradeFocus only for lawful purposes. You may not:

  • Use the website in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the website
  • Use automated systems or software to extract data from the website
  • Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information
  • Interfere with or disrupt the website or servers
  • Impersonate any person or entity
  • Engage in any activity that could harm the website or its users

Price Information Accuracy

GradeFocus strives to provide accurate and up-to-date price information for textbooks. However, prices are subject to change without notice by third-party retailers.

Important: We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of price information displayed on our website. Always verify prices directly with the retailer before making a purchase.

Price discrepancies may occur due to timing delays in updating information, regional pricing differences, promotional offers, or technical errors.

Affiliate Relationships

GradeFocus participates in affiliate programs with VitalSource, Amazon, and other retailers. This means:

  • We may earn commissions when you click links and make purchases
  • These affiliate relationships do not affect the prices you pay
  • Our recommendations and rankings are based on merit, not affiliate compensation
  • Affiliate commissions help support the operation of this free service

User-Submitted Content

When you submit reviews or other content to GradeFocus, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and worldwide license to use, display, modify, and distribute such content.

You represent and warrant that:

  • You own or have the right to submit the content
  • The content is accurate and not misleading
  • The content does not violate any third-party rights
  • The content does not contain defamatory, offensive, or illegal material

We reserve the right to remove or modify any user-submitted content at our discretion without notice.

Intellectual Property

The content on GradeFocus, including text, graphics, logos, and software, is the property of GradeFocus or its content suppliers and is protected by intellectual property laws.

Book covers, titles, and descriptions may be the property of their respective publishers and are displayed for informational purposes under fair use principles.

Third-Party Links

GradeFocus contains links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of any third-party websites. Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk.

Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, GRADEFOCUS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE.

This includes, but is not limited to:

  • Losses from purchasing decisions based on price information
  • Damages from reliance on reviews or recommendations
  • Service interruptions or technical issues
  • Unauthorized access to your data

Disclaimer of Warranties

THE WEBSITE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless GradeFocus and its operators from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from your use of the website or violation of these terms.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

Governing Law

These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Contact Information

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

Email: [email protected]