Terms of Service

Last updated: February 15, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Stanford Root ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please do not use the Service.

2. Eligibility

The Service is available exclusively to individuals with a valid @stanford.edu email address. By signing in, you represent that you are a current Stanford University student, faculty, or staff member authorized to use your Stanford account.

3. Description of Service

Stanford Root provides tools for browsing Stanford course catalogs, building schedules, and viewing course evaluations. Course data is sourced from publicly available Stanford University resources.

4. User Conduct

You agree not to:

  • Use the Service for any unlawful purpose.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service or its related systems.
  • Scrape, crawl, or otherwise extract data from the Service in an automated manner without permission.
  • Misrepresent your identity or affiliation with Stanford University.
  • Submit false, misleading, or abusive content (including syllabus votes, reviews, or feedback).

5. Intellectual Property

Course information displayed in the Service is the property of Stanford University. The Service itself, including its design, code, and branding, is the property of its creators and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Stanford University.

6. Disclaimer

The Service is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of course data. Always verify critical information (enrollment status, prerequisites, schedules) through official Stanford University channels.

7. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall the creators of Stanford Root be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Service, including but not limited to missed enrollment deadlines or incorrect schedule planning.

Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to the Service at any time, for any reason, without prior notice.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

Contact

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us at adhanaesaw@gmail.com.