Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using 280Bound (“the Service” or “280Bound”) at https://www.280bound.com, you agree to be legally bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”) and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, do not access or use the Service.

These Terms constitute a binding agreement between you (“User”) and 280Bound LLC, a Tennessee limited liability company (“we,” “us,” or “our”). We may update these Terms from time to time as described in Section 18.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years of age to use the Service. By using the Service, you represent that you are 18 or older and have the legal capacity to enter into a binding contract. The Service is intended for medical students, physicians, and other individuals preparing for the USMLE Step 2 CK examination. We do not verify enrollment in any medical program.

The Service is not available to individuals whose accounts have been previously terminated by us.

3. User Accounts

To access most features, you must create an account with a valid email address and password. You agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete registration information
• Maintain and promptly update your account information
• Keep your login credentials confidential and not share them with any third party
• Maintain one account per person — multiple accounts are prohibited
• Notify us immediately at support@280bound.com if you suspect unauthorized access to your account

You are responsible for all activity that occurs under your account. We are not liable for losses resulting from unauthorized account use caused by your failure to secure your credentials.

4. Description of Service

280Bound provides an AI-assisted USMLE Step 2 CK question bank and exam preparation platform, including practice questions with explanations and trap analysis, performance analytics, adaptive study recommendations, and a test-taking interface with reference tools.

280Bound is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected tothe National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME), the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB), or any official USMLE program. “USMLE,” “Step 2 CK,” and “NBME” are trademarks of their respective owners and are used solely for descriptive, informational purposes.

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Service at any time. We will provide reasonable notice of material changes where feasible.

5. Medical and Educational Disclaimer

All content on the Service — including questions, clinical vignettes, SOAP notes, explanations, strategy notes, and trap analyses — is provided exclusively for USMLE examination preparation and educational study. This content:

• Does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment recommendations
• Does not substitute for clinical training, medical education, or licensed professional judgment
• Contains simplified, modified, and hypothetical clinical scenarios for educational purposes
• May not reflect current clinical guidelines, drug dosages, or standard of care
• Should never be used to make decisions about actual patient care

IF YOU ARE FACING A CLINICAL EMERGENCY, CONTACT APPROPRIATE CLINICAL RESOURCES OR EMERGENCY SERVICES — NOT THIS PLATFORM.

We make no representations or guarantees regarding your performance on the USMLE Step 2 CK examination or any other licensing examination. Your exam outcome is not our responsibility.

6. AI-Generated Content

Questions and explanations on 280Bound are generated with artificial intelligence — specifically the Claude API provided by Anthropic, PBC — and reviewed for medical accuracy by the platform operator. Despite our review process, AI-generated content may contain errors, inaccuracies, outdated information, or oversimplifications.

We expressly disclaim any warranty as to the medical accuracy or completeness of AI-generated content. You assume all risk associated with reliance on any content provided by the Service. Always cross-reference with authoritative medical sources.

7. Subscriptions and Billing

7.1 Plans

280Bound offers a free tier and paid Pro subscriptions on a monthly ($29/month) or annual ($199/year) basis. All prices are in U.S. dollars.

7.2 Automatic Renewal

IMPORTANT: Pro subscriptions automatically renew at the end of each billing period (monthly or annually) at the then-current rate, unless you cancel before the renewal date. By subscribing, you authorize us to charge your payment method on file for each renewal period without further notice. You will receive a receipt from Stripe after each charge.

7.3 How to Cancel

You may cancel your subscription at any time by navigating to Account Settings → Manage Subscription (Stripe customer portal). Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current paid billing period; you retain Pro access through that date. Cancelling does not entitle you to a refund for the remainder of the current period.

7.4 Refund Policy

All subscription fees are generally non-refundable. If you believe you were charged in error, contact us at support@280bound.com within 7 days of the charge. We review refund requests on a case-by-case basis and reserve the right to issue or deny refunds at our sole discretion. Nothing in this section limits any rights you may have under applicable consumer protection law.

7.5 Price Changes

We reserve the right to change subscription prices with at least 30 days' advance notice sent to the email address on your account. Your continued subscription after a price change takes effect constitutes acceptance of the new price.

7.6 Payment Processing

All payments are processed by Stripe, Inc. We do not store credit card numbers or full payment credentials. By providing payment information, you agree to Stripe's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. You are responsible for any taxes applicable to your purchase.

7.7 Free Tier Limits

Free-tier users may access up to 10 questions per day, measured from midnight local time. We reserve the right to adjust free tier limits at any time.

8. Referral Program

We offer a referral program through which existing users may receive one additional week of Pro access when a person they referred creates a new account using their referral link. Referral rewards are subject to the following:

• The referred user must be a genuinely new account holder with no prior account under any email
• Referral rewards are non-transferable and have no cash value
• Rewards may not be combined with other promotions unless expressly stated
• We may modify or discontinue the referral program at any time without notice
• Abuse, gaming, or fraud of the referral program (including self-referrals or fake accounts) will result in immediate account termination and forfeiture of rewards

9. Intellectual Property

9.1 Our Content

All content on the Service — including questions, explanations, strategy notes, software, design, and graphics (“Content”) — is owned by or licensed to 280Bound and protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You receive a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use Content solely for personal, non-commercial exam preparation.

9.2 Prohibited Reproduction

You may not:

• Copy, screenshot, transcribe, or distribute questions or explanations in any form
• Post or share Content on forums, social media, messaging platforms, or any other channel
• Use Content to build or assist in building a competing product or service
• Sell, license, or sublicense access to any Content
• Remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or proprietary notices

9.3 Your Feedback

You retain ownership of data and feedback you submit. By submitting feedback on questions, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use that feedback to improve the Service without compensation to you.

10. Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

• Use the Service for any unlawful purpose or in violation of these Terms
• Share your account credentials or allow multiple users to access one account
• Use automated tools, bots, scrapers, or scripts to access or extract Content
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Service or its underlying systems
• Circumvent free-tier question limits, subscription gating, or any access restrictions
• Reverse-engineer, decompile, or attempt to access the source code of the Service
• Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Service or its servers
• Collect or harvest personal data about other users
• Impersonate any person or entity, including NBME, FSMB, or USMLE officials
• Use the Service in any manner that could expose us to legal liability

11. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your account and access to the Service at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including but not limited to: violation of these Terms, fraudulent activity, chargebacks, or extended inactivity.

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us at support@280bound.com. Upon termination, your license to use the Service immediately ceases. Subscription fees already paid are non-refundable upon termination for cause.

Sections 5 (Medical Disclaimer), 6 (AI Content), 9 (Intellectual Property), 12 (Disclaimer of Warranties), 13 (Limitation of Liability), 14 (Indemnification), 15 (Governing Law), and 16 (General Provisions) survive termination of these Terms.

12. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE 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, COMPLETENESS, NON-INFRINGEMENT, TITLE, OR UNINTERRUPTED ACCESS.

WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT: (A) THE SERVICE WILL BE AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES OR FREE FROM INTERRUPTIONS, ERRORS, OR SECURITY VULNERABILITIES; (B) ANY CONTENT IS MEDICALLY ACCURATE, COMPLETE, OR CURRENT; (C) THE SERVICE WILL MEET YOUR SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS; OR (D) YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE WILL RESULT IN ANY PARTICULAR EXAM SCORE OR OUTCOME.

13. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL 280BOUND, ITS OPERATOR, OR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF DATA, LOSS OF GOODWILL, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, OR ANY OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES AND EVEN IF A REMEDY FAILS OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE.

OUR TOTAL CUMULATIVE LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THESE TERMS OR THE SERVICE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF: (A) THE TOTAL FEES YOU PAID TO US IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE CLAIM; OR (B) FIFTY U.S. DOLLARS ($50.00).

SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN WARRANTIES OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL DAMAGES. IN THOSE JURISDICTIONS, OUR LIABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW.

14. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless 280Bound and its operator from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to: (a) your use of or access to the Service; (b) your violation of these Terms; (c) your violation of any third-party right, including intellectual property rights or privacy rights; or (d) any content or feedback you submit.

15. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

15.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Tennessee, without regard to conflict-of-law provisions. The UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods does not apply.

15.2 Informal Resolution

Before initiating any formal legal proceeding, you agree to contact us at support@280bound.com and make a good-faith effort to resolve the dispute informally for at least 30 days. Most issues can be resolved this way.

15.3 Binding Arbitration

If informal resolution fails, you and 280Bound agree to resolve any dispute through binding individual arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under its Consumer Arbitration Rules, except for claims that may be brought in small claims court. Arbitration is less formal than court — there is no judge or jury and court review is limited. The arbitrator's decision is final and binding. Either party may seek emergency injunctive relief in court to prevent irreparable harm while arbitration proceeds.

YOU ARE WAIVING YOUR RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY AND YOUR RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS ACTION. If a court finds the class action waiver in Section 15.4 unenforceable as to a particular claim, then that claim must proceed in court rather than arbitration, but all other claims shall remain subject to arbitration.

15.4 Venue for Non-Arbitrable Claims

For claims not subject to arbitration (including emergency injunctive relief and small claims), you agree that any legal action or proceeding shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Tennessee, and you irrevocably consent to personal jurisdiction and venue in those courts.

15.5 Class Action Waiver

TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, YOU WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO BRING CLAIMS AGAINST US AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY CLASS ACTION, COLLECTIVE ACTION, PRIVATE ATTORNEY GENERAL ACTION, OR OTHER REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING. ALL CLAIMS MUST BE BROUGHT ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS.

15.5 Limitation Period

Any claim arising from or related to these Terms or the Service must be filed within one (1) year after the claim arose. Claims not filed within this period are permanently barred.

16. General Provisions

16.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and 280Bound regarding the Service and supersede all prior agreements, representations, and understandings.

16.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, that provision will be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

16.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of that right or provision. Any waiver must be in writing and signed by an authorized representative to be effective.

16.4 Force Majeure

We are not liable for any failure or delay in performance of our obligations caused by circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, acts of government, internet outages, third-party service failures, cyberattacks, or pandemic conditions.

16.5 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or any rights under them without our prior written consent. We may freely assign these Terms in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

17. DMCA / Copyright Complaints

We respect intellectual property rights. If you believe that content on the Service infringes your copyright, please send a written notice to support@280bound.com with the subject line “DMCA Notice,” including:

• A description of the copyrighted work you claim is being infringed
• The URL or specific location of the allegedly infringing content
• Your contact information (name, address, email)
• A statement that you have a good-faith belief the use is unauthorized
• A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information is accurate and you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on their behalf
• Your physical or electronic signature

We will review and respond to valid DMCA notices in accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, 17 U.S.C. § 512. Repeat infringers' accounts may be terminated.

19. Third-Party Links and Services

The Service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of those third parties. Your use of third-party services is at your own risk and subject to their respective terms.

20. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. For material changes, we will notify you by email at least 14 days before the changes take effect. Non-material changes (such as clarifications or corrections) take effect upon posting.

Your continued use of the Service after the effective date of updated Terms constitutes your acceptance. If you do not agree to updated Terms, you must cancel your subscription and stop using the Service before the effective date.

21. Contact

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