Terms of Service

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Underground Degrees website, services, or educational content provided by Dee Dog LLC (a Texas Limited Liability Company), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and all applicable laws and regulations.

If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you may not access or use our services. Your continued use of Underground Degrees constitutes acceptance of any modifications to these terms.

Legal Entity: Underground Degrees is a trade name operated by Dee Dog LLC, organized under the laws of the State of Texas. All legal obligations and rights are governed by Texas state law and applicable federal regulations.

Description of Services

Underground Degrees provides educational consulting and strategic guidance services designed to help students navigate legitimate pathways for accelerated degree completion. Our services include:

Educational Content: Modules, lessons, and resources covering degree acceleration strategies
Strategic Consulting: Personalized consultation services for individual educational planning
Assessment Tools: Interactive calculators, planning templates, and evaluation instruments
Platform Access: Online learning management system with progress tracking
Support Services: Customer service and educational guidance assistance

Important Educational Disclaimer

Underground Degrees is not an accredited educational institution and does not grant degrees, certifications, or academic credentials. We provide strategic guidance and consulting services to help students navigate existing accredited educational systems more effectively. All degrees and certifications must be obtained through properly accredited institutions.

User Accounts and Registration

To access certain features of our services, you must create an account with accurate and complete information. You are responsible for:

Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
All activities that occur under your account
Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized account access
Providing truthful and accurate information during registration and consultation processes
Updating your account information as needed to maintain accuracy

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms or are associated with fraudulent activity.

Age Requirements: Users under 18 years of age must have explicit written parental or legal guardian consent before creating an account or accessing our services. Parents or guardians are responsible for supervising minor users and ensuring compliance with these terms.

Minor User Liability Disclaimer

Dee Dog LLC is not liable for any unauthorized use of our services by minors. If a minor creates an account or accesses our services without proper parental consent, the minor and their parents/guardians are solely responsible for any resulting consequences. To resolve unauthorized minor access, contact us immediately at support@undergrounddegrees.com with proof of guardianship for account removal.

Payment Terms and Billing

Our services are offered through multiple subscription tiers with the following payment terms:

Free Tier: No payment required for basic educational content access
Premium Plans: One-time payments as specified on our pricing page
Ultimate Consultation: Advanced consulting services with personalized pricing

Payment Processing:

All payments are processed through secure third-party payment processors
Pricing is clearly displayed before purchase confirmation
No recurring subscriptions - all plans are one-time payments unless otherwise specified
Sales tax may apply based on your location and applicable Texas state tax requirements

Strict No-Refund Policy

ALL SALES ARE FINAL. NO REFUNDS WILL BE PROVIDED AFTER PAYMENT SUBMISSION. By submitting payment, you acknowledge that you have read and understand our service offerings and agree to this no-refund policy. This applies to all services including:

Digital content access and downloads
Premium subscription tiers
Ultimate consultation services
Any educational materials or strategic planning services

This policy protects our business from fraudulent refund requests and ensures sustainable service delivery. By using our services, you waive any right to chargeback or dispute resolution through payment processors for satisfaction-based claims.

Intellectual Property Rights

All content, materials, and intellectual property associated with Underground Degrees, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, software, and educational materials, are owned by Dee Dog LLC or our licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

User License: Subject to compliance with these terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to:

Access and use our educational content for personal, non-commercial purposes
Download and print materials for your individual educational use
Participate in consultation services and receive personalized educational plans

Restrictions: You may not:

Reproduce, distribute, or commercially exploit our content without written permission
Modify, create derivative works, or reverse engineer our platform or materials
Share account access or redistribute content to unauthorized third parties
Use our content for competing educational or consulting services
Remove or alter any proprietary notices or attributions

Copyright Protection and Legal Consequences

ALL CONTENT IS PROTECTED BY COPYRIGHT LAW. Unauthorized copying, distribution, or theft of our intellectual property will result in immediate legal action including:

Federal copyright infringement lawsuits seeking maximum statutory damages ($150,000 per work)
Injunctive relief to prevent further unauthorized use
Recovery of attorney fees and court costs
Criminal prosecution for willful copyright infringement
DMCA takedown notices and account termination

We actively monitor and enforce our intellectual property rights. Any unauthorized use will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. This includes but is not limited to sharing content in online forums, creating competing courses, or distributing materials without explicit written permission from Dee Dog LLC.

User Conduct and Prohibited Uses

Users of Underground Degrees services agree to conduct themselves professionally and ethically. The following activities are strictly prohibited:

Illegal Activities: Using our services for any unlawful purpose or in violation of applicable laws
Academic Fraud: Using our guidance to engage in cheating, plagiarism, or misrepresentation to educational institutions
System Abuse: Attempting to hack, disrupt, or compromise our platform security
Content Violation: Uploading malicious code, spam, or inappropriate content
Harassment: Engaging in abusive or threatening behavior toward other users or our staff
Commercial Misuse: Using our platform for unauthorized commercial activities or competing services

Ethical Educational Guidance

Underground Degrees promotes legitimate educational strategies within established academic systems. We do not endorse or facilitate any form of academic dishonesty, credential fraud, or misrepresentation to educational institutions. Our guidance is designed to help students succeed through proper channels.

Educational Disclaimers and Limitations

No Guarantee of Results: While our strategies are based on legitimate educational pathways, we cannot guarantee specific outcomes, degree completion timeframes, credit acceptance, or admission to any institution. Educational success depends on individual effort, institutional policies, and circumstances beyond our control.

Institutional Independence: Underground Degrees is not affiliated with any college, university, testing organization, or accrediting body. We provide independent guidance and strategic planning services.

Individual Responsibility: Users are solely responsible for:

Verifying credit transfer policies with their chosen institutions
Ensuring compliance with academic integrity policies
Meeting all degree requirements as specified by their institution
Obtaining proper authorizations for any recommended educational activities
Making informed decisions about their educational path

Evolving Landscape: Educational policies, credit transfer agreements, and institutional requirements change frequently. Information provided reflects current knowledge but may become outdated. Users should independently verify current policies with relevant institutions.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by Texas law, Dee Dog LLC and Underground Degrees shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to:

Lost profits or educational opportunities
Cost of alternative educational services
Loss of data or information
Business interruption or delay in graduation
Emotional distress or reputational harm

Our total liability for any claims related to our services shall not exceed the total amount paid by you to Underground Degrees in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.

Texas Law Compliance: This limitation of liability is governed by Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code and other applicable state laws. Some jurisdictions may not allow certain limitations, so these restrictions may not apply to you.

Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection, use, and protection of your personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms of Service by reference.

By using our services, you consent to the data practices described in our Privacy Policy and acknowledge that:

We collect information necessary to provide educational services
We implement security measures to protect your data
We may share information with service providers as outlined in our Privacy Policy
You have rights regarding your personal information as described in our Privacy Policy

Termination

User Termination: You may terminate your account at any time by contacting our support team. Upon termination:

Your access to paid content will cease immediately
Personalized consultation materials may be retained for record-keeping purposes
No refunds will be provided unless required by applicable law

Company Termination: We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts for:

Violation of these Terms of Service
Fraudulent or abusive behavior
Non-payment of fees
Legal or regulatory requirements

We will provide reasonable notice of termination unless immediate action is required for legal compliance or platform security.

Fraud Protection and Business Security

Comprehensive Fraud Protection

Dee Dog LLC implements strict anti-fraud measures to protect our business operations. The following actions will result in immediate account termination and potential legal action:

Chargeback fraud or false payment disputes
Creating multiple accounts to circumvent our policies
Sharing or selling account access credentials
Attempting to reverse engineer or copy our proprietary systems
False claims about service quality or delivery to payment processors
Coordinated attacks on our reputation or business operations

Legal Consequences: Fraudulent activity may result in criminal charges, civil lawsuits, and reporting to relevant authorities including the Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys general.

Business Protection Notice: All user interactions, payments, and service delivery are logged and monitored. We maintain comprehensive records for legal compliance and business protection purposes. By using our services, you consent to this monitoring and record-keeping.

Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms of Service are governed by the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of our services shall be resolved as follows:

Informal Resolution: First attempt good faith negotiations by contacting our support team
Mediation: If informal resolution fails, disputes may be submitted to mediation in Texas
Arbitration: Binding arbitration may be required for certain disputes as permitted by Texas law
Court Jurisdiction: Any court proceedings shall be conducted in the appropriate courts of Texas

Users waive any right to participate in class action lawsuits or class-wide arbitration against Dee Dog LLC.

Legal Cost Recovery

In any legal dispute, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recovery of all attorney fees, court costs, and related expenses. This includes but is not limited to frivolous lawsuits, false claims, or attempts to circumvent these terms. Users acknowledge that legal action against Dee Dog LLC may result in significant financial liability for attorney fees and costs.

Changes to Terms

Dee Dog LLC reserves the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. When changes are made:

Users will be notified via email and website notice
Changes become effective 30 days after notification
Continued use of services constitutes acceptance of updated terms
Users who disagree with changes may terminate their account

Material changes affecting user rights or obligations will be prominently communicated and may require explicit acceptance.