Terms of Service
Effective Date: [ 05-09-25 ] | Last Updated: [ 05-09-25 ]
Welcome to UltrasoundDegree.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using this website, you agree to these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.
What This Site Is
UltrasoundDegree.com provides educational information about diagnostic medical sonography programs, careers, and credentials. We are not a school, accrediting body, or licensing authority.
Educational Disclaimer
The content on this site is for informational and educational purposes only. While we strive for accuracy, information may become outdated.
You should always verify critical information — including program accreditation status, tuition costs, financial aid eligibility, and credential requirements — directly with the institution or relevant authority.
Nothing on this site constitutes professional, medical, financial, or legal advice.
Your Use of the Site
You agree to use this site only for lawful purposes. You may not use the site in any way that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the site, or interfere with any other party’s use of the site. Unauthorized scraping, automated access, or use of site content for commercial purposes without permission is prohibited.
Comments and User Content
If you post a comment on the site, you are responsible for its content. You retain ownership of content you post, but grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to display, reproduce, and distribute it on the site. We reserve the right to remove comments at our discretion.
Intellectual Property
All original content on this site — including text, graphics, logos, and page design — is owned by UltrasoundDegree.com or its content suppliers and is protected by copyright law. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without express written permission.
Copyright Complaints (DMCA)
If you believe content on our site infringes your copyright, please send a written notice to help@ultrasounddegree.com that includes: (1) identification of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed; (2) the location of the infringing material on our site; (3) your contact information; and (4) a statement of good faith belief that the use is not authorized.
Third-Party Links
Our site links to external websites, including school program pages, government agencies, and professional organizations. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or privacy practices of those sites. Links do not constitute endorsement.
Disclaimer of Warranties
This site and its content are provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
We do not warrant that the site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, UltrasoundDegree.com and its owners, operators, and contributors shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of — or inability to use — this site or its content.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless UltrasoundDegree.com and its owners, operators, and contributors from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from your use of the site or your violation of these Terms.
Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Centre County, Pennsylvania.
Age Requirement
You must be at least 13 years of age to use this site. If you are under 18, you should use this site only with the supervision of a parent or legal guardian.
Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page reflects the most recent version. Your continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
Contact — Terms of Service
If you have questions about these Terms, contact us at: help@ultrasounddegree.com
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: [ 05-09-25 ] | Last Updated: [ 05-09-25 ]
UltrasoundDegree.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates this website to provide educational information about diagnostic medical sonography programs, careers, and credentials. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights.
Information We Collect
Information you provide directly: When you submit a contact form, leave a comment, or subscribe to our email list, you may provide your name, email address, and message content.
Information collected automatically: When you visit our site, we automatically collect certain information through cookies and similar technologies, including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the site.
Analytics and advertising: We use Google Analytics (see Google Privacy Policy) to understand how visitors use our site. We also use the Meta (Facebook) pixel (see Meta Privacy Policy and Facebook Ad Settings) to measure advertising effectiveness.
Cookies: Essential cookies save comment preferences at your option. Analytics cookies (Google Analytics) track aggregate site usage. Advertising cookies (Meta pixel) measure ad performance. Embedded content from third parties may set their own cookies.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to: operate and improve the site; respond to your inquiries; send communications you have requested; analyze usage trends; and comply with legal obligations. We do not use your information for purposes unrelated to operating this site.
Third-Party Links
Our site contains links to external websites, including school program pages, government agencies, and professional organizations. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.
Information Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with service providers who help us operate the site (such as analytics and email platforms), or when required by law, court order, or government authority. Any third-party service providers are contractually required to protect your information.
Data Retention
We retain contact form submissions and comments for as long as they are relevant to ongoing communications or legal requirements. Analytics data is retained per the default Google Analytics retention settings. You may request deletion of your data at any time (see Your Rights below).
Your Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have some or all of the following rights:
- Access — Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Correction — Request that we correct inaccurate data.
- Deletion — Request that we delete your personal data.
- Opt-out of sale/sharing — We do not sell personal data. If our practices change, we will provide an opt-out mechanism.
- Portability — Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Non-discrimination — We will not treat you differently for exercising your privacy rights.
California residents (CCPA/CPRA): You have the right to know what personal information we collect, request its deletion, and opt out of any sale or sharing.
Other US state residents (Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Indiana, Kentucky, and others): You may have similar rights under your state’s privacy law.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the address below. We will respond within 30 days (or as required by applicable law).
Children’s Privacy
Our site is intended for a general audience researching educational programs. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us personal information, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.
Do Not Track
Our site does not currently respond to “Do Not Track” browser signals. You can manage cookies and tracking preferences through your browser settings or through the opt-out links provided by Google Analytics and Meta.
Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last Updated” date at the top reflects the most recent version. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance.
Contact — Privacy Policy
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, contact us at:
Email: help@ultrasounddegree.com
Mailing Address: PO Box 781, State College, PA
