Terms of Service

Last Updated: Jan 19th, 2026

1. Introduction and Definitions

1.1 About These Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") are a legally binding contract between you ("you," "your," or "user") and Spectroomz ("Spectroomz," "we," "us," or "our"). These Terms govern your access to and use of all Spectroomz services.

1.2 Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, contact us at: arik@spectroomz.com

1.3 Key Definitions

Throughout this document, these terms have specific meanings:

Services refers to all Spectroomz offerings, including:

  • The spectroomz.com website

  • Our mobile application

  • Courses and educational content

  • The Discord community

  • Our newsletter with curated job listings

  • Any other features or tools we provide

Content means all material we create and publish, including articles, images, videos, course materials, and other media we produce and own.

User Content covers anything you create, upload, post, or share through our Services, including comments, posts, community contributions, and other materials you submit.

Third-Party Services are external platforms, tools, websites, or services that connect with or appear on our Services but are operated by other companies.

2. About Spectroomz

2.1 Our Purpose

Spectroomz is a blog and resource center focused on autism and employment. We offer free and paid resources, courses, a Discord community, and a weekly newsletter featuring curated job listings.

2.2 Job Listings Disclaimer

Important: We do not verify the job listings featured in our newsletter or on our platform. We evaluate listings based solely on their job descriptions. It is your sole responsibility to verify the reliability, accuracy, and legitimacy of any job listing before applying or sharing personal information with potential employers.

We are not an employment agency and do not guarantee employment outcomes. Any interactions with employers are solely between you and those third parties.

3. Acceptance of Terms

3.1 Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using spectroomz.com or any of our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not use our Services.

These Terms are effective immediately when you begin using our Services. We may update these Terms from time to time as described in Section 14.

4. Account Registration and Security

4.1 Creating an Account

To access certain features of our Services (such as courses or the Discord community), you may need to create an account. When registering, you agree to:

  • Provide accurate, current, and complete information

  • Keep your account information updated

  • Maintain the confidentiality of your login credentials

  • Accept responsibility for all activity under your account

4.2 Account Security

You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account. If you believe your account has been compromised or accessed without authorization, notify us immediately at arik@spectroomz.com.

5. Age Requirements

You must be 18 years or older to use our Services. If you are under 18, please do not use the Services.

6. Payment Terms

6.1 Paid Services

We offer both free and paid resources, including courses and premium content. Payments are processed through third-party payment processors, and we do not receive or store your full payment card details.

6.2 Subscriptions and Billing

If you purchase a subscription:

  • Charges are billed in advance on a recurring cycle (monthly or yearly) based on your selected plan

  • Subscriptions renew automatically unless you cancel before the renewal date

  • Access to paid features continues until the end of your current billing period

6.3 Cancellations and Refunds

  • You may cancel your subscription at any time; cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing period

  • Some purchases may be non-refundable

  • Refunds may be available in limited situations (such as duplicate charges or billing errors)

  • Contact us at arik@spectroomz.com for refund requests

6.4 Price Changes

Prices are displayed in the currency shown at checkout. Applicable taxes may be added where required. We may change prices or available plans; if a change affects your active subscription, we will provide notice before it takes effect.

7. Permitted Use

7.1 Acceptable Use

You may use our Services for lawful purposes to:

  • Access our content, articles, and resources

  • Participate in courses you've enrolled in

  • Engage with our Discord community

  • Subscribe to and read our newsletter

Commercial use of our content requires our written permission.

7.2 Your Responsibilities

When using our Services, you agree to:

  • Use the Services lawfully and ethically

  • Respect other users and community members

  • Follow community guidelines in our Discord server

  • Respect intellectual property rights

  • Provide accurate information when required

8. Prohibited Activities

8.1 Restricted Conduct

You may not use our Services to:

  • Engage in illegal, fraudulent, or harmful activities

  • Harass, threaten, abuse, or impersonate other users

  • Post or share content that infringes intellectual property rights

  • Send spam or unauthorized commercial communications

  • Use automated tools to scrape, copy, or download content without permission

  • Attempt to disrupt, reverse engineer, or compromise our systems or security

  • Share account credentials or allow unauthorized access to your account

  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations

8.2 Enforcement

We may review activity for compliance with these rules and may remove content, suspend access, or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.

9. Disputes Between Users

9.1 User Interactions

Our Services include community features where users interact with each other, including our Discord community. Any interaction with other users or community members is at your own responsibility.

9.2 Dispute Resolution Between Users

Spectroomz is not responsible for disputes between users. You agree to:

  • Resolve disputes directly with other users

  • Hold Spectroomz harmless from any claims arising from user-to-user disputes

  • Report serious violations of community guidelines to us, but understand we are not obligated to mediate personal disputes

10. Intellectual Property Rights

10.1 Our Content Ownership

We own all content, text, images, graphics, logos, course materials, and other materials on spectroomz.com unless otherwise noted. This includes our articles, design elements, and the overall look and feel of our platform.

Our content is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. The Spectroomz name and logo are our trademarks.

10.2 Limited License to You

You may access and use our content for personal, non-commercial purposes. This means you can:

  • Read and browse our articles and resources

  • Complete courses you've enrolled in

  • Share links to our content on social media

  • Print pages for personal reference

  • Quote brief portions with proper attribution to Spectroomz

10.3 Restrictions

You may not, without our written permission:

  • Copy, reproduce, or distribute our content

  • Republish our articles on other websites

  • Use our images, logos, or course materials in your own projects

  • Create derivative works from our content

  • Use our content to train AI or machine learning models

10.4 DMCA and Copyright Claims

We respect intellectual property rights and respond to valid copyright infringement claims. If you believe your copyrighted work appears on our Services without permission, contact us at arik@spectroomz.com with:

  • Identification of the copyrighted work

  • Location of the allegedly infringing material on our site

  • Your contact information

  • A statement of good faith belief and accuracy

Repeat copyright violations may result in account termination.

11. Third-Party Services and Links

11.1 External Services

Our Services may link to websites, tools, job listings, or services operated by third parties. These third parties control their own content and practices, and we are not responsible for:

  • Their content, accuracy, or reliability

  • Their privacy practices or security

  • Any transactions or interactions you have with them

11.2 Job Listings

Job listings featured in our newsletter or on our platform link to external employer websites or job boards. We do not control these listings and are not responsible for their accuracy or the hiring practices of any employer. We try to assess if they are “autistic friendly” but can’t and don’t guarantee accuracy. We haven’t verified or conducted any checks directly with the hiring companies.

11.3 Your Responsibility

When you follow external links or interact with third-party services, their terms and policies apply. Review their terms before sharing information or applying for positions.

12. Disclaimers

12.1 "As Is" Service

We provide spectroomz.com and all Services on an "as is" and "as available" basis. The Services may change over time, and features may be updated, modified, or discontinued.

12.2 No Warranties

We do not guarantee that:

  • The Services will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free

  • Content will be complete, accurate, or current

  • Job listings are verified, legitimate, or still available

  • The Services will meet your specific needs or expectations

12.3 Not Professional Advice

Content on spectroomz.com is for general educational and informational purposes only. It is not professional advice—including legal, medical, financial, career, or therapeutic advice. You should use your own judgment and seek professional guidance when needed.

12.4 Employment Outcomes

We do not guarantee any employment outcomes. Our resources and job listings are provided to assist your job search, but success depends on many factors beyond our control.

13. Limitation of Liability

13.1 Liability Cap

To the maximum extent permitted by law, our total liability for any claims related to your use of our Services is limited to the greater of:

  • The amount you paid us in the twelve (12) months before the claim arose, or

  • One hundred dollars ($100)

13.2 Excluded Damages

We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages, including:

  • Lost profits, revenue, or business opportunities

  • Loss of data or information

  • Damage to reputation

  • Costs of substitute services

13.3 Exceptions

These limitations do not apply to:

  • Our gross negligence or willful misconduct

  • Death or personal injury caused by our negligence

  • Fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation

  • Any liability that cannot be excluded under applicable law

13.4 Jurisdictional Variations

Some jurisdictions do not allow certain liability exclusions. In those cases, our liability is limited to the minimum extent permitted by applicable law.

14. Indemnification

14.1 Your Responsibility

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold Spectroomz harmless from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from:

  • Your use of the Services

  • Content you post or share

  • Your violation of these Terms

  • Your violation of any third party's rights

  • Your interactions with other users

  • Any misrepresentation you make

14.2 Cooperation

We will notify you of any such claims and may request your cooperation in the defense. This indemnification obligation survives termination of your account.

15. Termination

15.1 Our Right to Terminate

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Services if we believe you have:

  • Violated these Terms

  • Misused the Services

  • Engaged in conduct harmful to other users, our community, or our operations

When practical, we will provide notice, but we may act immediately in urgent situations.

15.2 Your Right to Terminate

You may stop using the Services at any time. If you have an account, you may close it by contacting us at arik@spectroomz.com.

15.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

  • Your access to account-based features will end

  • Your license to use our content terminates

  • Sections that by their nature should survive (including intellectual property, disclaimers, limitation of liability, indemnification, and dispute resolution) will continue to apply

16. Privacy

16.1 Privacy Policy

Your use of the Services is subject to our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect your information.

16.2 California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have certain rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

  • Right to Know: You may request information about the categories of personal information we collect, the purposes for which we use it, and the categories of third parties with whom we share it.

  • Right to Delete: You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.

  • Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt out of the sale of your personal information.

We do not sell personal information. If this policy changes, we will update these Terms and notify you.

To exercise your California privacy rights, contact us at arik@spectroomz.com.

17. Changes to Services

We may change, update, add, remove, or discontinue any part of our Services at any time. This includes features, content, courses, community offerings, and the newsletter. If we discontinue a paid service you've purchased, we will provide appropriate notice and, where applicable, refunds or credits.

18. Changes to Terms

18.1 Updates

We may update these Terms from time to time for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes, we will:

  • Post the updated Terms on spectroomz.com

  • Update the "Last Updated" date

18.2 Your Acceptance

Your continued use of our Services after changes are posted means you accept the updated Terms. If you do not agree with the changes, please stop using the Services.

19. Assignment

Spectroomz may assign or transfer its rights and obligations under these Terms to another party at any time, including in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets. You may not assign your rights under these Terms without our written consent.

20. Governing Law and Disputes

20.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

20.2 Informal Resolution

We encourage you to contact us first at arik@spectroomz.com so we can try to resolve any concerns informally before initiating formal proceedings.

20.3 Jurisdiction

Any legal disputes that cannot be resolved informally will be handled in courts located in the United States. Depending on where you live, you may have additional rights under local law that we cannot limit.

20.4 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in effect.

21. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other policies referenced herein, constitute the entire agreement between you and Spectroomz regarding your use of the Services.

Questions? Contact us at arik@spectroomz.com