Terms of Service

About MeritCanvas

MeritCanvas is an AI-assisted tool that helps students prepare applications for BS/MD direct-entry medical programs and pre-med pathways. By using MeritCanvas, you agree to these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, do not use the service.

AI disclaimer — no admission guarantee

MeritCanvas does not guarantee admission to any program.All AI-generated analysis, school matches, tier classifications (“reach,” “target,” “safety”), essay feedback, and interview coaching are probabilistic estimates based on available data. Admissions decisions are made solely by each institution based on criteria that may not be fully reflected in our data. Do not rely on any output from MeritCanvas as a definitive prediction of your admission outcome.

Pilot / beta status

MeritCanvas is currently in a private pilot. Access is by invitation only. The platform may have bugs, incomplete data, or service interruptions. Features and data may change without notice. We are not liable for decisions made based on information provided during the pilot period.

Acceptable use

You agree to use MeritCanvas only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You must not:

• Use the service to generate content that misrepresents your academic record, experiences, or identity in applications — doing so may constitute application fraud.
• Attempt to reverse-engineer, scrape, or systematically extract data from the platform.
• Share your account credentials with others.
• Use the service if you are under 13 years of age.
• Attempt to circumvent rate limits, authentication, or other security controls.

Essay drafts generated by MeritCanvas are starting points for your own writing. You are responsible for reviewing, editing, and ensuring the accuracy of any content you submit to programs. Submitting AI-generated text verbatim to programs that prohibit AI assistance may violate their policies — review each program's requirements.

Account access and approval

Access to MeritCanvas requires administrator approval. We reserve the right to approve, deny, or revoke access at any time without explanation, particularly during the pilot period.

Intellectual property

Content you enter into MeritCanvas (profile data, essay text) remains yours. You grant us a limited license to process it solely to provide the service. The MeritCanvas platform, AI models, and program database are our property and may not be copied or redistributed.

Program data accuracy

Our program database is built from publicly available sources including official program websites. Program requirements (GPA cutoffs, MCAT ranges, interview formats, deadlines) change frequently. Always verify current requirements directly with each program before applying. We make no warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of program data.

Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, MeritCanvas and its operators are not liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the service, including but not limited to admission decisions, application outcomes, or reliance on AI-generated advice. Our total liability for any claim shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the 12 months preceding the claim (which during the pilot period is $0).

Changes to these terms

We may update these Terms at any time. Continued use of MeritCanvas after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. We will notify users of material changes via email.

Governing law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Texas, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.