1. About Student Strivers

Student Strivers (“Company”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) operates studentstrivers.org, an online marketplace platform that connects high school students with employers offering job opportunities including internships, part-time jobs, freelance work, and volunteer positions.

Student Strivers is a connection platform only, not an employer or hiring agency. We do not employ the students who use our platform. We do not make hiring decisions. Our sole role is to display job listings and forward student applications to employers. All hiring decisions, workplace arrangements, compensation agreements, and employment terms are made exclusively between the student and the employer. Student Strivers has no involvement in or responsibility for any aspect of the employment relationship after an application is submitted.

2. Eligibility & Age Requirements

To use Student Strivers you must meet the following requirements:

• You must be at least 14 years of age to register as a student user.
• Users under 18 must have parental or guardian awareness and consent to use this platform and to apply for jobs.
• You must be currently enrolled as a high school student or recent graduate.
• You must provide accurate, truthful information during registration and in all applications.
• Users under 13 are strictly prohibited from registering on this platform per COPPA regulations.

3. Working Papers & Legal Employment Requirements

New York State law requires minors under 18 to obtain working papers (employment certificates) before beginning any employment. It is solely the student’s and employer’s responsibility to ensure all required documentation is obtained before work begins.

• Students must obtain working papers from their school’s guidance office before starting any job found through this platform.
• Ages 14-15: Maximum 3 hours per school day, 18 hours per school week during the school year.
• Ages 16-17: Work between 6am-10pm when school is in session.
• Student Strivers assumes no responsibility for compliance with working paper requirements or labor law hour restrictions.

4. Platform Role & Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Student Strivers, its founders, officers, and team members shall not be liable for:

• Any injury, harm, loss, or damage occurring at a workplace found through our platform
• Any violation of labor laws or working paper requirements by employers or students
• The accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any job listing
• Any disputes between students and employers
• Loss of earnings, employment opportunities, or other economic damages
• Any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
• Any conduct of third parties including employers, students, or other platform users

Our total liability to you for any claim arising from your use of the platform shall not exceed the amount you paid us in subscription fees in the three months prior to the claim.

5. Premium Subscription

Student Strivers offers a Premium subscription for $4.99 per month that provides access to additional job listings and features.

• Billing: Subscriptions are billed monthly. You authorize us to charge your payment method on a recurring monthly basis.
• Cancellation: You may cancel at any time from your dashboard. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period.
• Refunds: We do not provide refunds for partial months or unused periods.
• Parental Responsibility: Users under 18 must have parental consent before subscribing. Parents are responsible for monitoring subscription charges.
• Age Requirement: Payment processing through Stripe requires users to be of legal age to enter into contracts. Users under 18 should have a parent or guardian complete the payment.

6. User Conduct

By using Student Strivers you agree not to:

• Provide false, misleading, or inaccurate information in your profile or applications
• Impersonate any person or entity
• Use the platform for any unlawful purpose
• Harass, threaten, or harm any other user
• Post or transmit any harmful, offensive, or inappropriate content
• Attempt to access any unauthorized areas of the platform
• Use the platform if you are not a current high school student or recent graduate

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate any account that violates these terms at our sole discretion.

7. Employer Listings & Vetting

Student Strivers reviews all employer submissions before publishing listings. However, this review is not a guarantee of employer legitimacy, safety, or compliance with applicable laws.

• We do not conduct background checks on employers.
• We do not verify employer insurance, licenses, or permits.
• We strongly encourage students and parents to independently research employers before accepting any position.
• If a job listing seems unsafe or suspicious, contact us immediately at studentstrivers@gmail.com.

8. Privacy & Data

Your use of Student Strivers is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using the platform you consent to our data practices as described in the Privacy Policy.

9. Intellectual Property

All content on studentstrivers.org including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, and software is the property of Student Strivers and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without our express written permission.

10. Governing Law & Disputes

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the State of New York. Any disputes arising from your use of Student Strivers shall be resolved in the courts of New York County, New York. You waive any right to a jury trial for any claim arising from these Terms.

Before initiating any legal proceeding, you agree to first contact us at studentstrivers@gmail.com and attempt to resolve the dispute informally for a period of 30 days.

11. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify registered users of material changes via email. Your continued use of the platform after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

12. Contact

For questions about these Terms, contact us at:
studentstrivers@gmail.com
Student Strivers — New York City, NY

1. Who We Are

Student Strivers (“we”, “us”, “our”) operates studentstrivers.org. We are a student-run job platform based in New York City, NY. Contact us at studentstrivers@gmail.com with any privacy concerns.

2. Information We Collect

When you create an account:

• First and last name
• Email address
• School name and grade
• Password (encrypted — we never see it in plain text)
• Account creation date
• Subscription status

When you submit a job application:

• Full name, email, and phone number
• Age and school/grade
• Work availability and experience
• Reference name and contact information
• Emergency contact name and phone number
• Written responses about your interests and experience

When you use the platform:

• Application history and status
• Pages visited and features used (for improving the platform)

3. How We Use Your Information

• To create and manage your account
• To forward your job applications to the relevant employer
• To process your Premium subscription through Stripe
• To send you email notifications you’ve opted into
• To respond to your messages and support requests
• To improve our platform and user experience
• To comply with applicable law

We never sell your personal data to third parties. We never share your data with advertisers.

4. How We Share Your Information

We share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

• With employers: When you submit a job application, your application details are shared with the relevant employer. Review carefully before submitting.
• With service providers: We use Google Firebase (data storage), Stripe (payment processing), and EmailJS (email delivery). Each has their own privacy policy.
• Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect the rights, safety, or property of Student Strivers or others.

5. Children’s Privacy (COPPA)

For users aged 14-17, we strongly encourage parental awareness and oversight of your child’s account and activity on this platform. Parents may contact us at studentstrivers@gmail.com to request review or deletion of their child’s data.

6. Data Storage & Security

Your data is stored securely using Google Firebase (Firestore Database) located in the United States. Firebase uses industry-standard encryption and security measures.

• Passwords are encrypted by Firebase Authentication — we never store plain-text passwords
• Payment information is handled entirely by Stripe — we never see or store your card details
• We use HTTPS encryption for all data transmission

Despite these measures, no internet transmission is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

7. Your Rights & Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request a copy of all personal data we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Portability: Request your data in a portable format
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time

To exercise any of these rights, email us at studentstrivers@gmail.com. We will respond within 30 days.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

9. Third-Party Links

Our platform may contain links to third-party websites (such as employer websites). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify registered users of material changes by email. Your continued use of the platform after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

For privacy questions, concerns, or requests:
studentstrivers@gmail.com
Student Strivers — New York City, NY