1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to EB5 Community. By accessing or using our website and services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). Please read these Terms carefully before using our platform.

If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use our services. Your continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of these Terms and any future modifications.

2. Service Description

EB5 Community is a free platform that provides:

• EB-5 investor profile management and tracking
• Application status monitoring (I-526, I-485, I-765, I-131, I-829)
• Educational resources about the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program
• Fee calculators and planning tools
• Aggregated statistics and processing time insights
• Attorney directory references

Important: EB5 Community is an informational and tracking platform only. We do not provide legal advice, immigration services, or investment advice.

3. Free Service

• No subscription fees
• No hidden charges
• No premium tiers or paid features
• No monetization of your personal data
• No advertisements

We are committed to keeping this service free to help EB-5 investors navigate their immigration journey.

4. Eligibility and Age Requirements

To use EB5 Community, you must:

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Have the legal capacity to enter into binding contracts
• Not be prohibited from using the service under applicable laws
• Provide accurate and truthful information during registration

No Minor Children: We do not knowingly collect information from individuals under 18 years of age. If we discover that a minor has created an account, we will delete it immediately.

5. Account Registration and Security

5.1 Account Creation

To access certain features, you must create an account by providing:

• Valid email address
• Secure password (or use OAuth social login)
• Acceptance of these Terms and our Privacy Policy

5.2 Account Security

You are responsible for:

• Maintaining the confidentiality of your password
• All activities that occur under your account
• Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized access
• Ensuring your account information is accurate and up-to-date

5.3 Account Termination

You may delete your account at any time. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.

6. User Responsibilities and Prohibited Conduct

6.1 Acceptable Use

You agree to use EB5 Community only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree NOT to:

• Provide false, inaccurate, or misleading information
• Impersonate any person or entity
• Use the service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Interfere with or disrupt the service or servers
• Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) without permission
• Transmit viruses, malware, or harmful code
• Harass, abuse, or harm other users
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations

6.2 Data Accuracy

You are responsible for ensuring that all information you enter into your EB-5 profile is accurate and up-to-date. We are not responsible for any consequences resulting from inaccurate data.

7. Intellectual Property Rights

7.1 Our Content

All content on EB5 Community, including text, graphics, logos, software, and design, is owned by us or our licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

7.2 Your Content

You retain ownership of all data you enter into your EB-5 profile. By using our service, you grant us a limited license to:

• Store and process your data to provide the service
• Create aggregated, anonymized statistics (no personal identification)
• Backup your data for security and recovery purposes

8. Disclaimers and Limitations

8.1 No Legal or Immigration Advice

EB5 Community does NOT provide:

• Legal advice or immigration consulting services
• Investment advice or financial planning
• Representation before USCIS or any government agency
• Guarantees regarding visa approval or processing times

You should consult with a qualified immigration attorney for legal advice regarding your EB-5 application.

8.2 Information Accuracy

While we strive to provide accurate information:

• We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any information
• Immigration laws and USCIS policies change frequently
• Processing times and statistics are estimates based on available data
• We are not responsible for errors or omissions in content

8.3 "AS IS" Service

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
• Warranties of uninterrupted or error-free service
• Warranties regarding security or data loss prevention

8.4 Third-Party Links

Our platform contains links to third-party websites (USCIS, attorney directories, etc.). We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or availability of these external sites.

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, EB5community.com SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

• Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
• Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
• Damages resulting from visa denials or immigration delays
• Damages from unauthorized access to your account
• Damages from service interruptions or data loss
• Damages from reliance on information provided on the platform

IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY EXCEED $100 USD OR THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (WHICH IS $0 FOR A FREE SERVICE).

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless EB5 Community, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including attorney fees) arising from:

• Your use of the service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of another party
• Your violation of applicable laws or regulations

11. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy.

Key privacy commitments:

• We never sell or share your personal information
• No collection of information from minors

12. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes by:

• Posting the updated Terms on this page
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Sending email notifications to registered users
• Displaying a prominent notice on the platform

Your continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms. If you do not agree to the changes, you must stop using the service and delete your account.

13. Termination

13.1 By You

You may terminate your account at any time by:

• Using the account deletion feature in your profile settings
• Contacting us at support@eb5investors.com

Upon termination, all your personal data will be permanently deleted within 30 days.

13.2 By Us

We may suspend or terminate your account if:

• You violate these Terms
• You engage in fraudulent or illegal activity
• Your account has been inactive for more than 2 years
• We are required to do so by law

14. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

14.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the State of California, without regard to conflict of law principles.

14.2 Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the service shall be resolved through:

1. Good faith negotiation between the parties
2. Mediation, if negotiation fails
3. Binding arbitration in accordance with the American Arbitration Association rules

15. Miscellaneous

15.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and EB5 Community.

15.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

15.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.

15.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations without restriction.

16. Contact Information

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