Terms of Service
Terms of Service
Last Updated: February 13, 2026
1. Agreement to Terms
By accessing or using The Path Project website (thepathproject.com) and services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our services.
2. Description of Services
The Path Project provides career development tools, assessments, resources and educational content, including but not limited to:
- PATH Discovery Tool and related diagnostic assessments
- Values Finder and other self-assessment tools
- Mentor Mapping tool
- Job listings and career resources
- Educational content and newsletters
- Community features and member directory
3. Account Tiers and Pricing
3.1 Free Account
Creating an account on The Path Project is free. Free accounts provide access to assessment tools and a summary of results.
3.2 Full Results (One-Time Purchase)
Certain features and detailed results require a one-time purchase. This is a single payment that grants permanent access to your full PATH profile and related premium content. There are no recurring charges, subscriptions or automatic renewals.
3.3 Pricing Changes
We reserve the right to change pricing for future purchases. Any price changes will not affect purchases already completed.
4. Purchases and Payments
4.1 One-Time Payment
All premium purchases on The Path Project are one-time transactions. By completing a purchase, you acknowledge and agree that:
- You are making a single, non-recurring payment
- No automatic renewals or future charges will be applied
- You will receive permanent access to the purchased content tied to your account
4.2 Payment Processing
Payments are processed through our third-party payment provider. You agree to provide accurate and complete payment information. The Path Project does not store credit card details directly.
5. Refund Policy
- We offer a 14-day refund window from the date of purchase
- Refund requests should be sent to info@thepathproject.com
- Refunds are issued at our discretion and typically processed within 7-10 business days
- After the 14-day window, all sales are final
6. User Accounts
6.1 Account Creation
To access certain features, you must create an account. You agree to:
- Provide accurate and complete information
- Maintain the security of your password
- Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
- Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use
6.2 Account Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if you violate these Terms or engage in conduct we deem harmful to other users or the service. If your account is terminated for a violation, you will not be entitled to a refund for any prior purchases.
7. User Conduct
You agree not to:
- Use the service for any unlawful purpose
- Share your account credentials with others
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
- Scrape, copy or redistribute our content without permission
- Harass, abuse or harm other users
- Upload malicious code or interfere with the service
- Misrepresent your identity or affiliation
8. Intellectual Property
8.1 Our Content
All content on The Path Project, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, assessments, tools and software, is owned by The Path Project or its licensors and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.
8.2 Limited License
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use our services for your personal, non-commercial use. Purchased content is licensed to your individual account and may not be shared, resold or redistributed.
8.3 Your Content
By submitting content to our platform (such as profile information or community posts), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display and distribute that content in connection with our services.
9. Third-Party Services
Our service may integrate with third-party services (such as LinkedIn for profile data). Your use of such services is subject to their respective terms and privacy policies. We are not responsible for third-party services.
10. Disclaimer of Warranties
THE PATH PROJECT PROVIDES CAREER DEVELOPMENT TOOLS AND RESOURCES FOR INFORMATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
Our assessments and tools are not professional career counseling, therapy or employment services. For professional advice, please consult qualified professionals.
11. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE PATH PROJECT, LLC AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE OR GOODWILL, OR ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SERVICE.
OUR TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US FOR THE SPECIFIC PRODUCT OR SERVICE GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM.
12. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless The Path Project, LLC and its officers, directors, employees and agents from any claims, damages, losses or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:
- Your use of the service
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any rights of another party
13. Dispute Resolution
13.1 Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict of law principles.
13.2 Informal Resolution
Before filing any formal legal action, you agree to contact us at info@thepathproject.com and attempt to resolve the dispute informally for at least 30 days.
13.3 Jurisdiction
Any legal action arising from these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Orange County, California.
14. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by:
- Posting the updated Terms on our website
- Updating the "Last Updated" date
- Sending an email notification for significant changes
Your continued use of the service after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
15. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
16. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and The Path Project regarding your use of our services.
17. Contact Information
If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
The Path Project, LLC Email: info@thepathproject.com Website: thepathproject.com
By using The Path Project, you acknowledge that you have read, understood and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.