Terms and Conditions

Please read these Terms carefully before using OpenMentor. By accessing or using the platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

Effective Date: 01/07/2025

Welcome to OpenMentor ("we", "us", "our"). These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our platform, available at https://www.openmentor.ai ("Site"), and any related services, content, or communications.

1. Purpose of OpenMentor

OpenMentor is a nonprofit student mentorship platform designed to connect students ("Mentees") with peer mentors ("Mentors") to facilitate learning, sharing, and professional development. The platform exists to foster safe, respectful, and mutually beneficial relationships within the student community.

2. Eligibility

You must be a current student, recent graduate, or a verified mentor to register. By signing up, you confirm that:

  • You are at least 16 years old
  • You will provide accurate and truthful information
  • You are not barred from using such services under any applicable laws
3. Code of Conduct

All users agree to:

  • Engage respectfully and professionally
  • Not harass, spam, or share inappropriate content
  • Avoid any discriminatory, offensive, or illegal behavior
  • Use OpenMentor solely for educational and mentoring purposes

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate any user account that violates these standards.

4. No Guarantees or Liability

OpenMentor:

  • Does not guarantee the accuracy of advice or information shared
  • Is not liable for the outcome of any mentorship interactions
  • Is not responsible for external opportunities discussed between users

You agree to use your own discretion and judgment when acting on any mentorship advice.

5. Privacy and Data

We are committed to protecting your privacy. Please refer to our Privacy Policy for details on how we collect, use, and store your personal information.

Key points:

  • Your data is never sold to third parties without your permission
  • Your resume and messages are stored securely
  • You may request to delete your data at any time
6. Intellectual Property

All content on OpenMentor, excluding user-submitted content, is the property of OpenMentor or its contributors and protected under intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, or distribute our content without permission.

7. Changes to the Platform

We may update or change features of the platform at any time without notice. We also reserve the right to suspend or shut down the platform for maintenance or any other reason.

8. Termination

You may delete your profile or ban your email address at any time. We reserve the right to remove any user who violates these Terms, poses a risk to community safety, or misuses the platform.

9. Disclaimer

OpenMentor is offered on an "as-is" basis without warranties of any kind. We make no guarantees regarding uptime, mentorship effectiveness, or specific results. We reserve the right to change these terms at any time without any prior notice.

10. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Singapore. Any disputes shall be handled in Singapore courts.

11. Contact

If you have questions or concerns, please contact us at:

📧 support@openmentor.ai

🔗 Telegram: @openmentorai