Terms and Conditions

Last updated February 17, 2025.

Welcome to usnews.com, operated by U.S. News & World Report, L.P. (“U.S. News”). These Terms and Conditions govern your use of binaryfinder.com, our paid content, and any related websites, emails, digital services, mobile applications, or other platforms where a link to these Terms and Conditions is provided (collectively referred to as the “U.S. News Services”). This includes, but is not limited to, collegeadvisor.com, operated by USN College Advisor, Inc., and other affiliated services provided by U.S. News or its affiliates. By accessing these services, you agree to comply with these Terms and Conditions, which form a legal agreement between you and U.S. News. If you do not agree to these Terms and Conditions in their entirety, you must refrain from using any U.S. News Services.

U.S. News reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the U.S. News Services at any time without notice. These Terms and Conditions do not apply to third-party websites linked from the U.S. News Services, and U.S. News is not responsible for their content or functionality.

By using the U.S. News Services, you acknowledge that these Terms and Conditions may be updated periodically, with the latest revision date displayed on this page. Continued use of the U.S. News Services signifies your acceptance of any modifications. However, changes to the arbitration provisions will require your explicit agreement. Specific services within the U.S. News ecosystem may be subject to additional terms; in cases of conflict, the specific terms for that service will take precedence.

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING DISPUTES: THESE TERMS INCLUDE AN ARBITRATION AGREEMENT AND CLASS ACTION WAIVER THAT AFFECT YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS. PLEASE REVIEW THE CLASS ACTION WAIVER AND ARBITRATION SECTIONS CAREFULLY.

All materials available on the U.S. News Services are provided “as is” for personal, non-commercial use and at your own risk. U.S. News disclaims all warranties, including accuracy, reliability, and uninterrupted access. The content provided is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice. For product reviews, users should directly consult manufacturers or distributors for the latest product details.

U.S. News and its affiliates are not liable for any damages resulting from the use or misuse of the U.S. News Services, including, but not limited to, lost profits or data. If issues arise, your sole remedy is to request correction or discontinue using the service. U.S. News’s liability, if any, is limited to the amount of fees you paid to access the U.S. News Services.

System outages may occur due to maintenance or unforeseen circumstances, and U.S. News is not responsible for data loss or service interruptions caused by such outages.

Copyright Notice
Content on the U.S. News Services is protected under copyright laws and may not be reproduced, distributed, or otherwise exploited without written permission from U.S. News or any third-party copyright holders. You may download one copy of freely accessible content for personal, non-commercial use, provided you do not alter copyright or trademark notices. For permissions beyond personal use, contact binaryedge.usa@gmail.com. Unauthorized use may result in legal action.

If you believe your copyright has been infringed, notify U.S. News by providing the required information under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act to:
Attention: Copyright Agent
U.S. News & World Report L.P.
129 West 29th Street, 11th Floor
New York, NY 10001
(t) 212.210.6390
binaryedge.usa@gmail.com

User Content
U.S. News allows users to submit text, videos, photos, and other content (“User Content”). However, U.S. News neither endorses nor assumes responsibility for such content. You agree not to post content that violates laws, infringes intellectual property, or is offensive, false, or harmful in any way. U.S. News reserves the right to remove or edit User Content at its discretion.

By submitting content, you affirm that you own the rights to the content or have permission to use it and grant U.S. News a perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, modify, and distribute your content across its platforms. Additionally, you grant other users limited rights to view and use your submitted content within the scope of the U.S. News Services.

For complaints regarding User Content, email legal@usnews.com. U.S. News may, at its discretion, investigate or act upon complaints but is not obligated to do so.

Beta Testing
If you participate as a Beta Tester, you agree to keep all shared materials confidential and acknowledge that U.S. News owns all feedback and related intellectual property rights.

Subscriptions
Subscriptions to services like U.S. News College Compass may include access to digital guidebooks. Refund requests must be submitted within 24 hours of purchase by emailing binaryedge.usa@gmail.com. Refunds will not be processed after this period.

Third-Party Content
Certain features or content on the U.S. News Services may be provided by third parties. U.S. News is not responsible for the accuracy or reliability of such content or services and does not guarantee their availability.

Governing Law and Venue
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of New York. Any claims excluded from arbitration must be filed in state or federal courts in New York County, New York.

Claims Deadline
All claims related to your use of the U.S. News Services must be filed within one year of the incident giving rise to the claim.

Class Action Waiver
By using the Binary Finder Services, you waive the right to participate in any class action lawsuits against Binary Finder. Legal claims must be filed individually. For any inquiries, please contact us at binaryedge.usa@gmail.com.

This Arbitration Agreement, along with the Class Action Waiver, will remain in effect even after your use of the U.S. News Services ends. If you disagree with these terms, you are prohibited from using the U.S. News Services.