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Terms and Conditions


Last updated February 8, 2025

Welcome to RateMyDorm! By accessing or using our website (the "Service"), you agree to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions ("Terms"). Please read these Terms carefully before using our Service.

1. Description of Service

RateMyDorm is a platform where students can rate and review college dormitories to provide valuable information to others in their dorm search. Users can submit reviews and photos anonymously or by signing in with their school email for verification.

2. User-Generated Content

Users are solely responsible for the content they upload to RateMyDorm. All content must comply with our guidelines. Content uploaded anonymously will be reviewed before publication, while verified users' content is live immediately. We reserve the right to remove or modify any user-generated content at our discretion.

3. Privacy

RateMyDorm respects user privacy. We collect minimal personal information, such as your email address if voluntarily provided. By using the Service, you agree to our Privacy Policy. Third-party services like Google Ads collect data per their respective policies.

4. Content Guidelines

All content uploaded to RateMyDorm must be safe for work (SFW) and not infringe on the intellectual property rights of others. Users may not upload copyrighted material without permission. By uploading any content, including images, you represent and warrant that you own the rights to the content or have explicit permission to share it.

5. Copyright Infringement & DMCA Policy

If you believe that any content on RateMyDorm infringes on your copyright, you may request its removal by submitting a DMCA takedown request to contact@ratemydorm.com with the subject “DMCA Takedown Request.” Your request must include:

  • A description of the copyrighted work.
  • A direct link (URL) to the infringing content.
  • A statement that you own the copyright or are authorized to act on behalf of the owner.
  • Your contact information (name, email, phone number).
  • A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information in your request is accurate.

RateMyDorm complies with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and will promptly remove infringing content when notified properly.

6. Liability Waiver for Third-Party Copyright Claims

RateMyDorm is not responsible for any copyright claims or legal actions resulting from user-uploaded content. Users who upload infringing material assume full liability for any claims, damages, or legal disputes that may arise.

7. Age Requirement

By using RateMyDorm, you confirm that you are at least 18 years of age, or, if you are under 18, you have obtained parental consent to use the Service.

8. Dispute Resolution

In the event of disputes or complaints regarding content on RateMyDorm, the admin will review and take appropriate action. We encourage users to report inappropriate content.

9. Limitation of Liability

RateMyDorm is provided "as is" and without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or availability of the Service. Under no circumstances shall RateMyDorm or its affiliates be liable for any damages arising from the use or inability to use the Service.

10. Termination of Accounts

RateMyDorm reserves the right to suspend or terminate user accounts that violate these Terms, without prior notice. Termination may result from content violations, fraudulent activity, or misuse of the Service.

11. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. It is the user's responsibility to regularly review these Terms. Continued use of the Service after changes are made constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your State], without regard to its conflict of law principles.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, you can contact us at: