Terms of Service

Effective Date: February 3, 2026 · Last Updated: February 3, 2026

1. ACCEPTANCE AND MODIFICATION OF TERMS

By accessing the PathPicker website, the Awarded application, or related digital services (the "Services"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms") and our Privacy Policy provided by Paced Studios LLC. If you do not agree, you are expressly prohibited from utilizing the Services. Paced Studios LLC reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to modify, amend, or replace these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Services following the posting of modifications constitutes your binding acceptance of the updated Terms.

2. USER ELIGIBILITY AND ACCOUNT OBLIGATIONS

You must be at least thirteen (13) years of age to use the Services. By accessing the Services, you warrant that you meet this age requirement. If you are a minor in your jurisdiction, you must possess the consent of a parent or legal guardian. Certain third-party financial or educational products recommended via the Services may require users to be of the age of majority.

You agree to provide true, accurate, current, and complete information during your use of the Services. You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that provide fraudulent information or violate these Terms.

3. NATURE OF SERVICES AND DISCLAIMER OF ADVICE

The Services provide a matching algorithm designed to present Users with scholarships, financial products, and educational pathways based on self-reported data. PACED STUDIOS LLC IS NOT A FINANCIAL ADVISOR, LENDER, BROKER, OR EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION. All recommendations, content, and matches are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute professional financial, legal, or educational advice. Paced Studios LLC does not guarantee that you will be approved for, or receive, any third-party scholarship, loan, bank account, or university admission. You are solely responsible for evaluating the merits and risks associated with any third-party offer.

4. THIRD-PARTY LINKS AND AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE

The Services contain outbound links to third-party websites, applications, and services. Paced Studios LLC frequently utilizes affiliate tracking links and may receive financial compensation (e.g., Cost Per Action or Cost Per Click) when you interact with or apply for products through these third-party partners. Paced Studios LLC exercises no control over, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, terms, or operational practices of any third-party entities. Your engagement with any third party is strictly at your own risk.

5. COMMUNICATIONS AND TCPA COMPLIANCE

By providing your email address and/or telephone number, you expressly consent to receive electronic communications from Paced Studios LLC, including transactional alerts, matching notifications, and promotional marketing messages.

SMS/Text Messaging: If you opt-in to SMS services, you agree to receive automated promotional and informational text messages. Consent is not a condition of purchase or use of the Services. Message frequency varies. Standard message and data rates may apply. You may revoke your consent at any time by replying "STOP" to any mobile message. For assistance, reply "HELP" or contact hi@awarded.app.

6. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

All content, algorithms, databases, visual interfaces, graphics, design, compilation, computer code, and underlying architecture associated with the Services are the exclusive property of Paced Studios LLC and are protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws. You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Services for personal, non-commercial purposes.

7. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES

THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS-IS" AND "AS-AVAILABLE" BASIS. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, PACED STUDIOS LLC EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. PACED STUDIOS LLC DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, ERROR-FREE, OR FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.

8. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

IN NO EVENT SHALL PACED STUDIOS LLC, ITS DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, PARTNERS, OR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM (I) YOUR ACCESS TO OR USE OF OR INABILITY TO ACCESS OR USE THE SERVICES; (II) ANY CONDUCT OR CONTENT OF ANY THIRD PARTY ON THE SERVICES; OR (III) ANY OUTCOMES RESULTING FROM YOUR APPLICATION TO THIRD-PARTY FINANCIAL OR EDUCATIONAL OFFERS. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY OF PACED STUDIOS LLC EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU TO US, IF ANY, IN THE PAST SIX (6) MONTHS, OR ONE HUNDRED U.S. DOLLARS ($100), WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

9. INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Paced Studios LLC, its officers, directors, employees, and agents, from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or debt, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees) arising from: (i) your use of and access to the Services; (ii) your violation of any term of these Terms; or (iii) your violation of any third-party right, including without limitation any copyright, property, or privacy right.

10. DISPUTE RESOLUTION AND BINDING ARBITRATION

PLEASE READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY AS IT AFFECTS YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS.

Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or the breach, termination, enforcement, interpretation, or validity thereof, including the determination of the scope or applicability of this agreement to arbitrate, shall be determined by binding, individual arbitration rather than in court.

Class Action Waiver: You and Paced Studios LLC agree that any dispute resolution proceedings will be conducted only on an individual basis and not in a class, consolidated, or representative action. If for any reason a claim proceeds in court rather than in arbitration, we each waive any right to a jury trial.

11. GENERAL PROVISIONS

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be struck and the remaining provisions shall be enforced.