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1) Site Purpose & Status
ISScholar.com is a non-commercial, research/education resource operated by an F-1 student in the United States. The site also serves as my personal notebook for preparing for comprehensive exams (comps), so some pages may be working notes, drafts, or in-progress summaries.
- We do not sell products or services.
- We do not accept compensation (money or gifts), run ads, sponsorships, or affiliate links.
- All activities are for academic and educational purposes only.
2) F-1 Compliance (No Employment / No Profit)
In line with F-1 regulations, I do not engage in employment or profit-making through this site. Contact information is provided only for academic correspondence.
3) Content Nature (Drafts, Notes & Accuracy)
Because this site functions as a comps notebook, content may evolve, be updated, or corrected over time. While I aim for accuracy and proper citation, all content is provided “as is” and may include drafts or abbreviated notes.
4) Academic Integrity & Proper Use
Use this site responsibly:
- Treat materials as study aids; do not use them to violate your institution’s academic integrity policies (e.g., plagiarism, contract cheating).
- Please cite original sources when using ideas or excerpts.
- If you spot an error or attribution issue, contact hi@isscholar.com so I can correct it.
5) No Professional Advice / No Solicitation
Site content is informational and educational only. It is not legal, financial, medical, or professional advice. Nothing on this site constitutes an offer to provide services or to form a client relationship.
6) Privacy & Minimal Data
I collect only the information necessary to operate the site (e.g., basic server logs, contact form details if you reach out). See the Privacy & Consent Notice for what’s collected, why, retention, and your choices. If non-essential cookies or analytics are ever used, you’ll see a banner with opt-out options.
7) Intellectual Property & Citations
Unless otherwise noted, site content is © [Year] [Your Name]. You may quote brief excerpts with attribution and a link to the source page. External logos and marks are property of their owners. Respect third-party copyrights and license terms.
- For DMCA takedown requests, email [DMCA@isscholar.com] with required details (URL, your contact info, description, good-faith statement, signature).
- If you believe I’ve misattributed or misused a source, email hi@isscholar.com.
8) Third-Party Tools & Links
The site may link to third-party resources or use vendors (e.g., hosting, storage, basic analytics). I don’t control third-party sites or their policies—review their terms and privacy notices.
9) Accessibility
I aim to meet WCAG 2.1 AA where feasible. If you need an accommodation or alternative format, email hi@isscholar.com. See Accessibility for details.
10) Minors
This site is intended for adult learners. Please do not submit information about or from individuals under 18.
11) Security, Retention & Changes
Basic safeguards are used to protect site operations and any contact info you share. Retention is kept to the minimum needed for academic purposes. The “Last updated” date above reflects the latest version; material changes will be highlighted for a reasonable period.
12) Jurisdiction
This website is operated from Arkansas, USA. Use of the site implies acceptance of this page and the related legal pages listed below.