what is the intended use of this product? course hero

by Prof. Maxime Kihn II 7 min read

Conceived by students at Cornell, Course Hero provides access to old tests, homework problems, textbook answers and class notes. It also offers the ability to form study groups where you can share files and exchange ideas. It’s basically a forum where you can put up old schoolwork you’ve done and see the old schoolwork of your peers from your own school and around the nation.

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What are the terms of use for Course Hero?

These Terms include the provisions in this document, as well as those in the Course Hero Privacy Policy, Honor Code and Copyright Dispute Policy . For the purposes of these Terms, “User” means anyone who accesses and/or registers for our Services, including without limitation students, Instructors, or other users.

Does Course Hero make any warranties or representations about the services?

Neither Course Hero nor any of its licensors or suppliers makes any representations or warranties concerning any content contained in or accessed through the Services, and we will not be responsible or liable for the accuracy, copyright compliance, legality, or decency of material contained in or accessed through the Services.

What is Course Hero’s “as is” policy?

Any Content or Services purchased or offered (whether or not following such recommendations and suggestions) through the Services are provided “AS IS” and without any warranty of any kind from Course Hero or others.

What is Course Hero’s refund policy?

All payments are final and no refunds will be issued except for those refunds issued under Course Hero’s Better Grades Guarantee. Additionally, unused Tutor Questions expire upon the expiration or cancellation of the applicable subscription package and cannot be redeemed for cash.

What is a violation of course hero?

Violates any Applicable Law; Is harmful, fraudulent, deceptive, threatening, harassing, defamatory, obscene, or otherwise objectionable; Jeopardizes the security of your Course Hero account or anyone else’s (such as allowing someone else to log on as you on the Services);

Do you have to accept all the Terms of Course Hero?

You must agree to and accept all of the Terms, or you don’t have the right to use the Services. Your using the Services in any way means that you agree to all of these Terms, and these Terms will remain in effect while you use the Services. These Terms include the provisions in this document, as well as those in the Course Hero Privacy Policy, ...

Can Course Hero terminate my account?

Course Hero is also free to terminate (or suspend access to) your use of the Services or your account, for any reason in our discretion, including your breach of these Terms. Course Hero has the sole right to decide whether you are in violation of any of the restrictions set forth in these Terms.

Will Course Hero ever change the services?

Will Course Hero ever change the Services?#N#We’re always trying to improve the Services, so they may change over time. We may suspend or discontinue any part of the Services, or we may introduce new features or impose limits on certain features or restrict access to parts or all of the Services. We’ll try to give you notice when we make a material change to the Services that would adversely affect you, but this isn’t always practical. Similarly, we reserve the right to remove any Content from the Services at any time, for any reason (including, but not limited to, if someone alleges you contributed that Content in violation of these Terms), in our sole discretion, and without notice.

Does Course Hero monitor third party sites?

In addition, Course Hero will not and cannot monitor, verify, censor or edit the content of any third party site or service. By using the Services, you release and hold us harmless from any and all liability arising from your use of any third party website or service.

Does Course Hero have any control over the content of third party websites?

Course Hero has no control over, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, accuracy, privacy policies, or practices of or opinions expressed in any third party websites or by any third party that you interact with through the Services.

Does uploading files violate course heroes?

You own the copyrights covering the files to be uploaded or have express permission from the copyright owners to upload those files; Your uploading of the files will not violate any law, regulation, or ethics code; Uploading the files will not violate Course Hero's Terms of Use.

Can you track who is using Course Hero?

It provides a temptation to students who are looking for exam answers and want to cheat in class. You also can’t track who is using Course Hero. Often, notes are posted anonymously, so the individual who posted them cannot be tracked down.

Is Course Hero free?

Course Hero isn’t really free. While you can create an account for no cost, you can’t view anything until you pay in one of two ways: By posting materials (40 documents = 1 month free) By paying a monthly, 6 month, or yearly fee.

Can you post answers on Culearn?

Post only answers, and not questions, on CULearn for homework and tests—that way the answers won’t mean as much. Give students old tests to study from, so that there is no reason for them to search online. This could help to level the playing field for those who would have cheated and those who never would.

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