Legal Agreement

Terms of Service

Effective date: 5 June 2026  ยท  Governing law: Kingdom of the Netherlands

๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Dutch Law ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Consumer Rights ๐Ÿค– EU AI Act Compliant

๐Ÿ“‹ Key Points

โœ“ 14-day cooling-off / money-back period (EU Consumer Rights Directive)
โœ“ AI recommendations are advisory only โ€” not professional legal or academic advice
โœ“ EU AI Act compliant with human oversight of all AI outputs
โœ“ Dutch courts have jurisdiction; EU consumers retain local court rights
โœ“ No sale of personal data; GDPR fully compliant
โœ“ Minimum age: 16 years (parental consent required under 18)
โœ“ 30 days notice before any changes to these Terms
โœ“ Services provided by YassApply B.V., Amsterdam, Netherlands

1 1. Parties and Scope of Agreement

These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User") and YassApply B.V., a company incorporated under Dutch law, registered office at Orteliusstraat 363 1, Amsterdam, 1056PD, Netherlands ("YassApply"). By accessing or using the YassApply platform, website, or any associated services ("Services"), you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference. If you do not agree, you must immediately cease using the Services.

2 2. Eligibility and Account Registration

You must be at least 16 years of age to use our Services. If you are between 16 and 18, you represent that your parent or legal guardian has reviewed and consented to these Terms. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to keep your account credentials confidential. You are solely responsible for all activities under your account. YassApply reserves the right to suspend or terminate accounts where information is found to be false, misleading, or in violation of these Terms.

3 3. Description of Services

YassApply provides an AI-powered digital platform offering: (a) university and program matching based on academic profiles; (b) scholarship and funding discovery tools; (c) visa and immigration guidance; (d) application submission and document management services; (e) an AI-powered conversational advisor. All content, recommendations, and guidance provided through the Services are for informational and advisory purposes only. YassApply does not guarantee admission to any university, approval of any visa application, or award of any scholarship. Users must independently verify all information with the relevant educational institutions and authorities.

4 4. AI Advisor โ€” Disclaimer and Limitations

The AI Advisor is powered by third-party large language model technology (OpenAI GPT). It provides guidance based on publicly available data and statistical modelling. YassApply expressly disclaims liability for: (a) errors, inaccuracies, or outdated information in AI outputs; (b) admission or rejection decisions made by universities; (c) reliance on AI advice without independent verification; (d) any loss or damage arising from use of the AI Advisor. AI outputs do not constitute professional legal, immigration, financial, or academic advice. For visa matters, consult a licensed immigration lawyer. For scholarship applications, consult the awarding body directly. YassApply ensures human oversight over AI systems in accordance with the EU AI Act (Regulation (EU) 2024/1689).

5 5. Subscription Plans and Payment

YassApply offers free and paid subscription tiers as described on our Pricing page. Paid subscriptions are governed by the following terms: (a) Billing โ€” charges are processed on a recurring monthly or annual basis via our authorised payment processor; (b) Price Changes โ€” we will provide at least 30 days written notice before changing subscription prices; (c) Taxes โ€” prices are exclusive of VAT and applicable taxes, which will be added at checkout in accordance with EU VAT rules (Council Directive 2006/112/EC); (d) Refund Policy โ€” we offer a 14-day cooling-off period from the date of first subscription purchase in accordance with EU Consumer Rights Directive 2011/83/EU. Cancellation during this period entitles you to a full refund. After 14 days, payments are non-refundable except as required by applicable law; (e) Cancellation โ€” you may cancel at any time; access continues until the end of the paid billing period.

6 6. Intellectual Property

All content, software, design elements, databases, and materials on the YassApply platform are the exclusive intellectual property of YassApply B.V. or its licensors and are protected by Dutch and EU copyright law (Auteurswet), database rights (sui generis), and trademark law. You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable licence to use the Services for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may not: reproduce, distribute, publicly display, create derivative works from, reverse-engineer, or commercially exploit any part of the Services without prior written consent from YassApply. User-generated content (e.g., personal statements uploaded to the platform) remains your property; you grant YassApply a limited licence to store and process it solely for service delivery.

7 7. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree not to: (a) use the Services for any unlawful purpose or in violation of these Terms; (b) upload malicious code, viruses, or disruptive material; (c) attempt to gain unauthorised access to our systems; (d) impersonate any person or entity; (e) use automated tools (bots, scrapers) to access the Services without written permission; (f) submit false or fabricated academic documents; (g) use the AI Advisor to generate content for fraudulent university applications. Violation of this policy may result in immediate account suspension, legal action, and referral to law enforcement authorities.

8 8. Data Protection

YassApply processes personal data in accordance with GDPR (Regulation (EU) 2016/679) and applicable Dutch data protection law. Our Privacy Policy, which forms an integral part of these Terms, sets out how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data and describes your rights as a data subject. By using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood our Privacy Policy.

9 9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable EU and Dutch law: (a) YassApply shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including loss of profits, data, or opportunities; (b) YassApply's total aggregate liability for any claim arising from or related to these Terms shall not exceed the total fees paid by you to YassApply in the 12 months preceding the claim, or โ‚ฌ100, whichever is greater; (c) Nothing in these Terms limits YassApply's liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud, or any liability that cannot be excluded under mandatory EU consumer protection law (including the EU Consumer Rights Directive).

10 10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless YassApply B.V. and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from: (a) your breach of these Terms; (b) your violation of any applicable law; (c) your infringement of any third-party rights; (d) any false or misleading information you provided.

11 11. Modifications to Services and Terms

YassApply reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Services at any time. We will provide reasonable advance notice for material changes. We may update these Terms periodically. We will notify you of material changes via email or platform notice at least 30 days before they take effect. Your continued use of the Services after the effective date constitutes acceptance. If you do not accept amended Terms, you must cease using the Services and may request account deletion.

12 12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Netherlands, excluding its conflict of law principles. Any dispute arising from or related to these Terms that cannot be resolved amicably within 30 days shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent court in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Notwithstanding the above, if you are a consumer resident in the EU, you retain the right to bring proceedings in the courts of your country of residence and to access the EU Online Dispute Resolution platform at ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr. For consumer disputes, we are also registered with the Dutch Consumer Disputes Committee (Geschillencommissie).

13 13. Contact Information

YassApply B.V. | Orteliusstraat 363 1, Amsterdam, 1056PD, Netherlands | legal@yassapply.com | support@yassapply.com | +1 5589 55488 55 | Last updated: 5 June 2026.

Legal enquiries: legal@yassapply.com  ยท  YassApply B.V., Orteliusstraat 363 1, Amsterdam, 1056PD, Netherlands

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