Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the CAA Readiness Index website and services ("Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Service.

2. Description of Service

CAA Readiness Index provides a free online tool to calculate a personalized readiness score for prospective Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA) program applicants. Our Service includes:

• CRI score calculation based on academic metrics
• Percentile ranking comparisons
• Historical trend analysis
• Score distribution visualizations
• Personalized feedback and recommendations

3. Educational Purpose and Limitations

You acknowledge that:

• Our calculations are based on historical data and statistical models
• Results should be used for informational and planning purposes only
• We do not represent any CAA program or admissions committee
• Actual admissions criteria vary by program and change over time
• You should consult directly with programs for official guidance

4. User Responsibilities

When using our Service, you agree to:

• Provide accurate and truthful information
• Use the Service for lawful purposes only
• Not attempt to manipulate, damage, or interfere with the Service
• Not reverse engineer or copy our algorithms or software
• Not use automated tools to access the Service without permission
• Respect the intellectual property rights of the Service

5. Intellectual Property

All content, features, and functionality of the Service, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, algorithms, and software, are owned by CAA Readiness Index and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works without our express written permission.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

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, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. We do not warrant that:

• The Service will be uninterrupted or error-free
• Results will be accurate or reliable
• Any errors will be corrected
• The Service will meet your specific requirements

7. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, CAA READINESS INDEX SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES RESULTING FROM:

• Your use or inability to use the Service
• Reliance on any CRI score or recommendation
• Decisions made based on Service results
• Unauthorized access to your data
• Errors or omissions in the Service

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless CAA Readiness Index and its affiliates from any claims, losses, damages, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.

9. Changes to Service and Terms

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service at any time without notice. We may also update these Terms periodically. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

10. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

11. Contact Information

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

12. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.