Terms and Conditions

Welcome to Opportunities Bridge

These Terms and Conditions govern your use of the Opportunities Bridge website and services. By accessing or using our platform, you agree to be bound by these terms. Please read them carefully before using our services.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using Opportunities Bridge, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our website or services.

2. About Opportunities Bridge

Opportunities Bridge is a platform that aggregates and shares information about international opportunities including:

Educational Opportunities

• Undergraduate scholarships
• Master‘s programs
• PhD opportunities
• Exchange programs

Professional Development

• Internships
• Leadership programs
• Professional grants
• Career opportunities

Research & Innovation

• Research grants
• Innovation challenges
• Academic conferences
• Collaboration opportunities

3. User Responsibilities

Your Obligations

• Provide accurate and truthful information when using our services
• Verify all opportunity details directly with the providing organizations
• Respect intellectual property rights and content ownership
• Use the platform only for lawful purposes
• Not attempt to damage, disable, or impair our website functionality
• Not use automated tools to scrape or harvest content without permission

4. Content and Information Disclaimer

Important Notice

The information provided on Opportunities Bridge is for informational purposes only. We aggregate opportunities from various sources, but we are not the providers of these opportunities.

• We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any information
• All application processes, deadlines, and requirements are subject to change by the providing organizations
• Users must verify all details directly with the opportunity providers
• We are not responsible for application outcomes or decisions made by third-party organizations

5. Intellectual Property Rights

The Opportunities Bridge website, including its design, layout, graphics, and original content, is protected by intellectual property laws. While we aggregate publicly available opportunity information, our platform‘s unique features and presentation are our property.

What You Can Do

• Browse and use the platform for personal purposes
• Share opportunity links with proper attribution
• Reference our platform in academic or professional contexts

What You Cannot Do

• Copy or reproduce our website design or code
• Use our content for commercial purposes without permission
• Create derivative works based on our platform

6. Third-Party Services and Links

Our platform integrates with and links to various third-party services and websites. We use the following services:

Analytics and Advertising

• Google Analytics: For website usage analytics and insights
• Google AdSense: For displaying relevant advertisements
• Thumbmark.js: For additional analytics and user behavior tracking

External Opportunity Providers

We link to universities, organizations, and institutions that provide the opportunities featured on our platform. We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of these external websites.

7. Advertising and Revenue

To keep our platform free for users, we display advertisements through Google AdSense. These ads are selected based on our content and may be personalized based on your browsing behavior.

• Ads are clearly distinguished from our content
• We do not endorse or guarantee any advertised products or services
• Clicking on ads is done at your own discretion and risk
• Advertisement revenue helps us maintain and improve our services

8. Privacy and Data Collection

We collect and process certain information to provide and improve our services. This includes:

Analytics Data

• Website usage patterns
• Page views and session duration
• Device and browser information
• Geographic location (country/city level)

User Interactions

• Clicked opportunities and links
• Search queries and filters used
• Time spent on different sections
• User preferences and settings

For detailed information about our data practices, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

9. Limitation of Liability

Opportunities Bridge is provided “as is“ without warranties of any kind. We shall not be liable for:

• Inaccurate or outdated opportunity information
• Failed applications or rejections from opportunity providers
• Technical issues or website downtime
• Decisions made based on information found on our platform
• Any damages arising from your use of our services
• Third-party content, advertisements, or external websites

10. Prohibited Conduct

To maintain a positive environment for all users, the following activities are strictly prohibited:

Technical Violations

• Attempting to hack or breach our security
• Using automated bots or scrapers
• Overloading our servers with excessive requests
• Reverse engineering our platform

Content Violations

• Posting false or misleading information
• Uploading malicious content or viruses
• Infringing on intellectual property rights
• Using our platform for illegal activities

11. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend access to our services immediately, without prior notice, for any breach of these Terms and Conditions. You may also discontinue using our services at any time. Upon termination, certain provisions of these terms will continue to apply, including those related to intellectual property, disclaimers, and limitation of liability.

12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws. Any disputes arising from your use of Opportunities Bridge will be resolved through appropriate legal channels. We encourage users to contact us first to resolve any issues amicably.

13. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms and Conditions from time to time to reflect changes in our services, legal requirements, or business practices. When we make significant changes, we will notify users by posting the updated terms on this page with a new “Last updated“ date. Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

Questions or Concerns?

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions or need clarification on any point, please don‘t hesitate to reach out to us. We‘re here to help ensure you have a clear understanding of your rights and responsibilities when using Opportunities Bridge.