TERMS OF SERVICE

SHSAT Computer-Adaptive Test (CAT) Simulator

Effective Date: December 6, 2025
Website: nycshsat.com
Operator: NYC SHSAT Computer-Adaptive Test (CAT) Simulator LLC (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”)

These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of nycshsat.com (the “Website”) and all digital simulations, tools, adaptive engines, analytics, and related services provided through the Website (collectively, the “Service”).

By accessing, enrolling in, or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, do not access or use the Service.

1. INCORPORATED POLICIES

These Terms incorporate and include the following policies, which form part of this Agreement:

Refund Policy & Payment Terms
Privacy Policy
Cookies Policy
Accessibility Policy

In the event of any conflict, the Refund Policy & Payment Terms control with respect to payments, refunds, and delivery.

2. ELIGIBILITY & ACCOUNT REGISTRATION

You must be at least 13 years old to use the Service. Users under 18 may only use the Service with the permission and supervision of a parent or legal guardian.

You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to maintain the security of your account credentials. You are responsible for all activity conducted through your account.

The Company is not responsible for losses resulting from unauthorized access caused by your failure to safeguard credentials.

3. LICENSE TO USE THE SERVICE

Subject to compliance with these Terms, the Company grants a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable license to access and use the Service solely for personal, non-commercial SHSAT preparation.

You may not copy, record, distribute, publish, reverse engineer, scrape, or exploit any portion of the Service or its content.

4. PURPOSE, SCOPE, AND NON-AFFILIATION

The Service is a digital simulation platform designed to help students experience and practice within a computer-adaptive testing (CAT) environment similar to the SHSAT format.

The Service is not tutoring, instruction, or curriculum replacement.
Content is informed by New York State Learning Standards but does not replicate secure NYC DOE materials.
We are not affiliated with, sponsored by, endorsed by, or approved by the NYC DOE.

5. NO GUARANTEE OF RESULTS

The Company makes no guarantees regarding:

Test scores
Score improvement
Rankings or percentiles
Admission to any school

Results depend on individual factors beyond our control.

6. PROHIBITED USES

You may not use the Service to:

Violate laws or regulations
Harm or exploit minors
Engage in fraud or abuse
Share login credentials
Reverse engineer or copy content
Use bots, scripts, or automation
Interfere with system integrity

Violations may result in immediate termination without refund.

7. DIGITAL PRODUCTS, PAYMENT, AND DELIVERY

Digital Product Disclosure

All products provided through the Website, including The 2026 SHSAT Adaptive Algorithm Briefing and the SHSAT (CAT) Simulator Tiers (Core Simulation, Oversight Advantage, and Global Elite), are digital, intellectual assets and are non-returnable.

Payment Clearing Requirement

Access to the 2026 SHSAT Adaptive Algorithm Briefing or any Simulator Tier is granted only after full payment settlement (ACH, Wire, or Credit Card):

ACH (3–5 business days)
Wire transfer (1–3 business days)
Credit/debit cards (subject to issuer settlement and fraud review)

Digital Delivery Definition

Digital Delivery occurs when the Company activates the account or issues access credentials/links for the 2026 SHSAT Adaptive Algorithm Briefing or the selected Simulator Tier to the email address provided during enrollment.

Usage is not required for delivery to be complete. Once the digital asset or platform credentials have been provisioned and sent via email, delivery is deemed finalized and the transaction is complete.

Delivery Confirmation

Delivery does not depend on signing a Digital Access Acceptance Receipt. Failure to sign does not:

Invalidate delivery
Alter the non-refundable nature of the purchase
Create eligibility for refunds or disputes

The Company may establish delivery using:

Credential issuance records
Email delivery logs
Server and access logs
Communication records

8. NON-REFUNDABLE PAYMENT POLICY

All purchases—including the $495 settlement for The 2026 SHSAT Adaptive Algorithm Briefing and all enrollment fees for Core, Oversight, and Global Elite Simulator Tiers—are final, non-cancellable, and non-refundable. No refunds will be issued for any reason, including:

Non-use or limited use
Schedule changes
Dissatisfaction
Technical issues on personal devices
Academic plan changes
Test outcomes

Payment is for digital access, not guaranteed results.

9. DISPUTES AND CHARGEBACKS

Questions regarding payments must be directed to:

📧 legal@nycshsat.com

Nothing in these Terms limits your rights under applicable law. However, improper or unjustified chargebacks or payment disputes, where Digital Delivery has occurred as defined herein, constitute a breach of these Terms and may result in legal action or collections activity.

The Company may submit signed agreements, access logs, IP records, and transaction documentation as evidence.

10. ACCESS CONTROL

The Company may suspend or terminate access without refund if:

Fraud or misuse is suspected
Credentials are shared
These Terms are violated

11. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES

The Service is provided “as is” and “as available.”
We do not warrant uninterrupted operation, error-free performance, or compatibility with all devices.

12. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Company is not liable for:

Indirect or consequential damages
Loss of data or profits
Admissions outcomes
Device or connectivity issues
Unauthorized account access

Your sole remedy is to discontinue use.

13. INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Company and its affiliates from claims arising from your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.

14. GOVERNING LAW & JURISDICTION

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of New York.
All disputes must be brought in Columbia County, New York.

15. SEVERABILITY

If any provision is held unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full force.

16. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

These Terms, together with incorporated policies, constitute the entire agreement between you and the Company.

17. CONTACT INFORMATION