Terms of Service
Last updated: May 2026
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using StudyCCS, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our services.
2. Description of Service
StudyCCS provides educational content and practice tools for medical licensing examinations. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of our service at any time without liability.
3. Trademark Disclaimer
USMLE®, “United States Medical Licensing Examination,” Step 3, and “CCS” (Computer-based Case Simulations) are registered trademarks and/or service marks of the National Board of Medical Examiners® (NBME®) and the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB). StudyCCS is an independent study resource and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by NBME, FSMB, or any official USMLE program. Use of these terms on this site is purely descriptive and for educational reference only.
4. No Medical Advice & Educational Use Only
All content on StudyCCS — including case simulations, practice questions, guides, articles, and any other materials — is provided solely for educational and exam-preparation purposes. Nothing on this site constitutes medical advice, clinical guidance, or professional recommendations of any kind. You should not rely on any content from this site for actual patient care, clinical decision-making, or any medical purpose. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for medical advice.
5. Disclaimer of Warranties
Our service is provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy, or non-infringement. StudyCCS does not guarantee that the content is accurate, complete, up to date, or representative of actual exam content. We do not guarantee any specific exam score or outcome.
6. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, StudyCCS and its owners, officers, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, our service or content — including but not limited to reliance on any information provided, errors or omissions in content, or any exam outcome. Your sole remedy is to discontinue use of the service.
7. User Accounts
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You must provide accurate and complete information when creating an account.
8. Acceptable Use
You agree not to use our service for any unlawful purpose or in any way that could damage, disable, or impair the service. You may not share your account credentials, redistribute or resell our content without permission, or attempt to circumvent any access restrictions.
9. Intellectual Property
All original content, features, and functionality created by StudyCCS are owned by us and are protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, or distribute our content without express written permission. Third-party names, trademarks, and logos referenced on this site remain the property of their respective owners.
10. Payment and Refunds
Fees for paid services are charged at the time of purchase. We offer a refund policy as described at the time of purchase. Contact us for refund requests.
11. Changes to Terms
We may modify these terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated terms on this page and updating the “Last updated” date. Your continued use of the service after such changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.
12. Contact Us
For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at info@studyccs.com.