Terms of Use
Effective Date: 1/12/2026
Welcome to the website of the Advanced Mathematics and Science Foundation (“AMS Foundation,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). By accessing or using our website, programs, competitions, or services, you agree to these Terms of Use.
If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use our website or services.
1. Purpose of the Website
The AMS Foundation website is provided to:
Share information about our mission, programs, and competitions
Facilitate school partnerships and student participation
Accept donations and provide educational resources
The website is intended for students, parents or guardians, educators, partner schools, and supporters.
2. Eligibility and Participation
Participation in AMS Foundation competitions and programs may be subject to:
Eligibility criteria (such as grade level or school membership)
Registration deadlines
Program-specific rules and guidelines
Schools are responsible for ensuring that student participation complies with applicable school policies and parental consent requirements.
3. Acceptable Use
You agree to use our website and services only for lawful and appropriate purposes. You may not:
Misrepresent your identity or affiliation
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to systems or data
Interfere with the operation or security of the website
Use the website to distribute harmful, misleading, or unlawful content
4. Intellectual Property
All content on this website—including text, graphics, logos, problem sets, and materials—is the property of AMS Foundation or its licensors and is protected by intellectual property laws.
You may not reproduce, distribute, or modify any content without prior written permission, except for personal, non-commercial educational use.
5. Competition Materials and Results
Competition questions, formats, scoring methodologies, and results are determined solely by AMS Foundation.
AMS Foundation reserves the right to:
Modify competition rules or schedules
Disqualify participants for violations of integrity or fairness
Publish aggregate or anonymized results for educational or promotional purposes
6. Donations and Payments
All donations made through our website are voluntary and non-refundable unless otherwise stated.
AMS Foundation makes reasonable efforts to ensure secure payment processing but does not store full credit card or banking information on its servers.
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites for convenience or reference. AMS Foundation is not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of those external sites.
8. Disclaimer of Warranties
The website and its content are provided “as is” without warranties of any kind. While we strive for accuracy, AMS Foundation does not guarantee that all information is complete or error-free.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the extent permitted by law, AMS Foundation shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use of our website or participation in our programs.
10. Governing Law
These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the United States and the State of Maryland, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.
11. Contact
If you have questions about these Terms of Use, please contact:
Email: info@advmathsci.org
