These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of OnlineMastersColleges.com (“OMC,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), including all pages, rankings, research guides, comparison tools, applications, forms, widgets, and related services available through the website (collectively, the “Site”).
By accessing or using the Site, you agree to these Terms and to the policies referenced within them. If you do not agree to these Terms, you should discontinue use of the Site.
Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using OnlineMastersColleges.com, you confirm that:
- you accept and agree to these Terms of Use;
- you are legally capable of entering into this agreement.
- you agree to comply with all applicable local, state, national, and international laws when using the Site.
If you do not agree to these Terms, you should not use the Site.
Use of Website Content
OnlineMastersColleges.com (OMC) provides independent research and comparison tools for evaluating graduate programs. The information on OMC is designed to help prospective students research and compare accredited online master’s programs.
The Site publishes research guides, rankings, comparison tools, and educational resources intended to assist users in evaluating graduate education options.
All content provided on the Site is intended for informational and research purposes only.
Users may access and use the Site for personal, non-commercial purposes.
Users agree not to:
- reproduce, republish, distribute, or commercially exploit Site content without permission;
- scrape, crawl, harvest, or systematically extract data from the Site using automated tools;
- interfere with the operation, security, or availability of the Site;
- attempt to gain unauthorized access to servers, systems, or databases connected to the Site;
- submit false or misleading information through forms, widgets, or other interactive elements.
Availability of Content
OnlineMastersColleges reserves the right to modify, update, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Site, including rankings, guides, or program listings, at any time without notice. OMC does not guarantee the continued availability of any specific content, feature, or program listing.
OMC reserves the right to suspend or restrict access to users who violate these Terms.
Intellectual Property Rights
All content published on OnlineMastersColleges.com—including but not limited to editorial text, rankings, research guides, methodology explanations, graphics, logos, page layouts, comparison tables, and software tools—is the property of OnlineMastersColleges or its licensors.
This content is protected under copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
Users may not reproduce, modify, distribute, or create derivative works from Site content without prior written permission.
References to universities, organizations, and third-party trademarks on the Site are used for informational purposes. All trademarks remain the property of their respective owners.
All trademarks, service marks, logos, and trade names displayed on the Site are the property of their respective owners and may not be used without permission.
Educational Information Disclaimer
Content published on OnlineMastersColleges.com is intended for informational and research purposes only.
OMC does not provide academic, admissions, legal, financial aid, or career advice.
Although OMC makes reasonable efforts to maintain accurate and current information, educational institutions may change tuition, admissions requirements, program structure, accreditation status, or policies at any time.
Program information on the Site may be derived from publicly available sources including:
- institutional disclosures
- government education databases
- accreditation records
- no partner relationships influence program inclusion, evaluation scoring, or ranking position.
- editorial research
Because such information may change over time, OMC cannot guarantee that all program data remains current. Users should verify important program details directly with the relevant institution before making enrollment decisions.
OnlineMastersColleges does not guarantee admission to any educational institution or program.
Information may vary based on institutional updates, reporting differences, or changes in program structure over time.
Editorial Independence and Rankings
OnlineMastersColleges publishes rankings, comparisons, and research guides intended to help prospective students evaluate graduate programs.
Rankings are developed using OMC’s internal research methodology and editorial evaluation process.
Institutions cannot pay to influence editorial rankings, research conclusions, or program comparisons.
The inclusion of an institution or program on the Site does not imply endorsement by that institution, nor does it imply a commercial relationship between the institution and OnlineMastersColleges.
How Editorial Independence Is Maintained
OMC maintains editorial independence through a structured separation of responsibilities:
- Editorial teams evaluate programs and develop rankings using OMC’s published methodology and research standards.
- Editorial review is conducted independently of any commercial or partnership-related considerations.
- Commercial relationships and advertising activities are managed separately and do not influence editorial decisions, rankings, or content updates.
Editorial Opinion
Rankings, evaluations, and comparisons published on OnlineMastersColleges reflect editorial analysis and opinion based on the research methodology described on this Site. Such rankings represent OMC’s interpretation of available information and should not be interpreted as definitive statements of institutional quality.
This means users can expect rankings, comparisons, and research content to reflect independent evaluation criteria rather than promotional or commercial considerations.
Additional information about OMC’s editorial standards and ranking methodology is available on the Site’s Editorial Values and Methodology pages.
Institutional References and Editorial Rights
OnlineMastersColleges may reference accredited educational institutions, academic programs, or publicly available institutional information for the purpose of editorial research, rankings, and informational content.
Institutions do not have the right to require removal of editorial content, rankings, or institutional references from the Site unless required by applicable law.
Institutions that believe factual information about a program is inaccurate may submit a correction request using the contact information provided on the Site. Correction requests may be reviewed by OMC’s editorial team, but editorial decisions regarding publication and rankings remain solely at OMC’s discretion.
Advertising and Partner Relationships
OnlineMastersColleges.com is an advertising-supported website.
In some cases, OMC may receive compensation when users click certain links, submit information through forms, or request information about programs or services offered by partner institutions.
Sponsored placements or partner relationships may exist on some pages.
Additional details regarding advertising relationships and partner disclosures are available on the Site’s Advertising Disclosure page.
Data Collection and Privacy
Use of the Site is also governed by the Privacy Policy, which explains how OnlineMastersColleges collects, uses, and protects personal information.
Users may voluntarily submit information through forms, widgets, banner interactions, or other interactive features available on the Site. When users request information about programs or services, submitted information may be shared with educational institutions or service providers.
The Site may also use cookies, analytics tools, and related technologies to improve functionality and analyze usage.
By using the Site or submitting information through it, you acknowledge the practices described in the Privacy Policy.
Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites or resources.
These links are provided for informational purposes only. OnlineMastersColleges does not control and is not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of third-party websites.
Users who choose to access third-party websites do so at their own discretion.
Disclaimer of Warranties
The Site and all content available through it are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.
OnlineMastersColleges makes no warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or availability of the Site or its content.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, OMC disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, OnlineMastersColleges and its affiliates, employees, officers, contractors, and partners shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from:
- use of the Site;
- reliance on Site content;
- inability to access the Site; or
- interactions with third-party services referenced on the Site.
OMC’s total liability for any claim relating to the Site or these Terms shall not exceed one hundred U.S. dollars ($100).
Indemnification
Users agree to indemnify and hold harmless OnlineMastersColleges, its affiliates, officers, employees, and partners from any claims, damages, liabilities, or expenses resulting from:
- violation of these Terms;
- misuse of the Site; or
- violation of applicable laws or third-party rights.
These Terms are intended solely for the benefit of OnlineMastersColleges and its users and do not create rights for any third-party beneficiaries.
Claim Time Limit
Any claim or cause of action arising out of or relating to the Site or these Terms must be filed within one (1) year after the claim arises.
Changes to These Terms
OnlineMastersColleges may update these Terms of Use from time to time.
When updates occur, the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page will be revised.
Continued use of the Site after revised Terms are posted constitutes acceptance of those changes.
Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Nevada, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.
Any disputes relating to these Terms or the use of the Site shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Washoe County, Nevada, and users consent to the jurisdiction of those courts.
Additional Terms for OMC GRE Practice Test App
OnlineMastersColleges may provide educational tools such as the OMC GRE Practice Test App.
These tools are intended for educational and practice purposes only and are not affiliated with or endorsed by the Educational Testing Service (ETS) or any official GRE testing authority.
Practice questions and simulated exam materials are provided to help users prepare for standardized tests but should not be considered official exam content.
Use of such tools is subject to these Terms of Use.
Publisher Information
OnlineMastersColleges.com is an independent educational research and publishing platform focused on graduate education resources based in Reno, Nevada.
The Site publishes educational research guides, rankings, and informational resources designed to help prospective students evaluate accredited graduate programs.
Additional Information
For additional information about OnlineMastersColleges.com (OMC), users may review the following pages:
Contact Information
If you have questions regarding these Terms of Use, please contact:
OnlineMastersColleges.com
5150 Mae Anne Avenue, Suite 405,
Reno, NV, 89523
How to Contact Us
The Online Masters Colleges Agent for notice of claims of copyright or other intellectual property infringement can be contacted as follows:
contact@onlinemasterscolleges.com
Online Masters Colleges
75 McCabe Dr #19186
Reno, NV 89511