Terms of Service

Last Updated: March 14, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Nurses Compass ("the Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Service.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years of age to use this Service. If you are between 13 and 17 years old, you may only use the Service with the consent and supervision of a parent or legal guardian who agrees to be bound by these Terms. The Service is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 in compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

3. Description of Service

Nurses Compass provides educational resources for nursing students and healthcare professionals, including:

  • NCLEX practice questions and quizzes
  • EKG simulators and rhythm practice
  • Nursing care plans
  • Case studies and flashcards
  • Educational content and study materials

4. Educational Purpose Only

IMPORTANT: All content on Nurses Compass is for educational purposes only and should not be used for:

  • Clinical decision making
  • Patient care or treatment
  • Medical diagnosis
  • Professional medical advice
  • Emergency medical situations

Always consult qualified healthcare professionals for medical decisions and patient care.

5. User Accounts

To access certain features, you may need to create an account. You agree to:

  • Provide accurate and complete information
  • Keep your account information updated
  • Maintain the security of your password
  • Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use

6. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

  • Use the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Service
  • Copy, distribute, or modify our content without permission
  • Use automated tools to access the Service (bots, scrapers, etc.)
  • Submit false, misleading, or harmful content
  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations

7. Intellectual Property

All content on Nurses Compass, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is owned by us or our licensors and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without our written permission.

8. User-Generated Content

When you submit feedback, comments, or other content, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, modify, and display such content for the purpose of improving our Service.

9. Privacy and Cookies

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your information.

We use cookies for analytics (Google Analytics) and advertising (Google AdSense). By accepting cookies through our consent banner, you agree to the use of these tracking technologies. You may decline non-essential cookies, which will disable analytics and personalized advertising.

10. Digital Products and Purchases

Nurses Compass may offer digital products (such as PDF study guides and cheat sheets) for purchase. By purchasing a digital product, you agree to the following:

  • License: You receive a personal, non-transferable, non-exclusive license to use the purchased digital product for your own educational purposes.
  • No Redistribution: You may not share, resell, distribute, or publicly display purchased digital products.
  • Delivery: Digital products are delivered electronically via download link. Download links expire after 7 days; contact us if you need a new link.
  • Refunds: Due to the nature of digital products, all sales are final. If you experience a technical issue preventing download or the product is materially different from its description, please contact us and we will work to resolve the issue or provide a refund at our discretion.
  • Pricing: All prices are listed in USD. We reserve the right to change pricing at any time without notice, though price changes will not affect previously completed purchases.

11. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

No Warranties

The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:

  • Accuracy or completeness of content
  • Uninterrupted or error-free operation
  • Fitness for a particular purpose
  • Non-infringement of third-party rights

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to:

  • Loss of profits or revenue
  • Loss of data or information
  • Business interruption
  • Medical errors or decisions based on our content

12. Medical Disclaimer

Our content is not intended to replace professional medical judgment, advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of qualified healthcare providers with any questions regarding medical conditions or treatment.

13. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services, including affiliate links. We may earn commissions from qualifying purchases made through affiliate links at no additional cost to you. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party websites.

14. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account and access to the Service at any time, with or without notice, for violation of these Terms or for any other reason.

15. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will post updated Terms on this page with a new "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

16. Dispute Resolution

Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Service shall be resolved as follows:

  • Informal Resolution: Before filing any formal claim, you agree to first contact us and attempt to resolve the dispute informally for at least 30 days.
  • Binding Arbitration: If we cannot resolve the dispute informally, any remaining dispute shall be resolved through binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under its Consumer Arbitration Rules. Arbitration shall take place in the State of Texas.
  • No Class Actions: You agree to resolve disputes only on an individual basis and waive any right to participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration.
  • Small Claims Exception: Either party may bring qualifying claims in small claims court.

17. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal action not subject to arbitration shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Texas.

18. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us through our feedback form on the website.