Terms of Use

These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Hakia website located at hakia.com (the "Site"), operated by Hakia ("we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use the Site.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Site. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of revised Terms constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

You may use the Site only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:

• Use the Site in any way that violates any applicable federal, state, local, or international law or regulation
• Use the Site for any unauthorized commercial purpose
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site, other accounts, computer systems, or networks connected to the Site
• Use any robot, spider, scraper, or other automated means to access the Site without our express written permission
• Interfere with or disrupt the Site or servers or networks connected to the Site
• Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with a person or entity
• Collect or store personal data about other users without their consent
• Use the Site to transmit any malware, viruses, or other harmful code

The Site and its entire contents, features, and functionality (including but not limited to all information, software, text, displays, images, graphics, and the design, selection, and arrangement thereof) are owned by Hakia or its licensors and are protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any of the material on our Site, except as follows:

• Your computer may temporarily store copies of such materials in RAM incidental to your accessing and viewing those materials
• You may store files that are automatically cached by your web browser for display enhancement purposes
• You may print or download one copy of a reasonable number of pages of the Site for your own personal, non-commercial use and not for further reproduction, publication, or distribution
• If we provide social media features with certain content, you may take such actions as are enabled by such features

The information provided on Hakia is for general informational and educational purposes only. We strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information about technology education, degree programs, careers, and related topics. However:

• Not Professional Advice: Our content does not constitute professional educational, career, financial, or legal advice. You should consult with appropriate professionals before making decisions based on information found on our Site.
• No Guarantees: We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any information on the Site. Information about programs, salaries, job markets, and other data may change frequently.
• Data Sources: Our rankings and data are based on publicly available information from sources such as IPEDS, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and other government and industry sources. We make reasonable efforts to ensure accuracy but cannot verify all information.
• Individual Results May Vary: Career outcomes, salaries, and educational experiences vary based on individual circumstances, location, effort, and many other factors.

The Site may contain links to third-party websites, including educational institutions, certification providers, and other resources. These links are provided for your convenience only.

We do not control and are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement by Hakia. We encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Some links on our Site are affiliate links, meaning we may earn a commission if you click on the link and complete a purchase or sign-up. This comes at no additional cost to you.

Our affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial content, rankings, or recommendations. Our rankings are based on objective data analysis and are not affected by compensation we may receive.

If you send us any communications, including feedback, suggestions, questions, or comments (collectively, "Communications"), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sublicensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such Communications throughout the world in any media.

You represent and warrant that you own or control all rights in and to the Communications and that use of your Communications does not violate any rights of any third party.

THE SITE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS, WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. NEITHER HAKIA NOR ANY PERSON ASSOCIATED WITH HAKIA MAKES ANY WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION WITH RESPECT TO THE COMPLETENESS, SECURITY, RELIABILITY, QUALITY, ACCURACY, OR AVAILABILITY OF THE SITE.

WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, NEITHER HAKIA NOR ANYONE ASSOCIATED WITH HAKIA REPRESENTS OR WARRANTS THAT THE SITE, ITS CONTENT, OR ANY SERVICES OBTAINED THROUGH THE SITE WILL BE ACCURATE, RELIABLE, ERROR-FREE, OR UNINTERRUPTED, THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED, THAT THE SITE OR THE SERVER THAT MAKES IT AVAILABLE ARE FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS, OR THAT THE SITE WILL OTHERWISE MEET YOUR NEEDS OR EXPECTATIONS.

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PROVIDED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL HAKIA, ITS AFFILIATES, OR THEIR LICENSORS, SERVICE PROVIDERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OFFICERS, OR DIRECTORS BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, UNDER ANY LEGAL THEORY, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE, OR INABILITY TO USE, THE SITE, ANY WEBSITES LINKED TO IT, ANY CONTENT ON THE SITE OR SUCH OTHER WEBSITES, INCLUDING ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PERSONAL INJURY, PAIN AND SUFFERING, EMOTIONAL DISTRESS, LOSS OF REVENUE, LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS OR ANTICIPATED SAVINGS, LOSS OF USE, LOSS OF GOODWILL, LOSS OF DATA, AND WHETHER CAUSED BY TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), BREACH OF CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF FORESEEABLE.

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Hakia and its affiliates, licensors, and service providers, and its and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, suppliers, successors, and assigns from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms or your use of the Site.

These Terms and any dispute or claim arising out of or related to them, their subject matter, or their formation shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any legal suit, action, or proceeding arising out of or related to these Terms or the Site shall be instituted exclusively in the federal courts of the United States or the courts of the State of Delaware. You waive any and all objections to the exercise of jurisdiction over you by such courts and to venue in such courts.

If any provision of these Terms is held by a court or other tribunal of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable for any reason, such provision shall be eliminated or limited to the minimum extent such that the remaining provisions of the Terms will continue in full force and effect.

These Terms and our Privacy Policy constitute the sole and entire agreement between you and Hakia regarding the Site and supersede all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties, both written and oral, regarding the Site.

No waiver by Hakia of any term or condition set out in these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or condition or a waiver of any other term or condition, and any failure of Hakia to assert a right or provision under these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us:

• Email: [email protected]
• Website: https://hakia.com/about/