OPTA Terms & Conditions

1. Platform Status & Ongoing Development

OPTA is an educational platform that is actively under development and continuous improvement. Features, content, functionality, and availability may change at any time without notice. You acknowledge that:

• The Platform may contain bugs, errors, or temporary interruptions.
• Content may be updated, revised, or removed.
• New features may be added or existing features modified.
• Your continued use of the Platform constitutes acceptance of these changes.

2. Eligibility & Agreement to Use

You must be at least 18 years old (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction) to use OPTA. By using the Platform, you represent that you are legally capable of entering into a binding agreement.

3. Subscriptions, Access & Content Authenticity

OPTA provides high-fidelity preparatory materials for the NBEO® Part I exam.

• Expert-Authored Content: All practice questions and explanations are authored and vetted by human experts to ensure accuracy for NBEO® standards.
• AI Integrated Features: Artificial Intelligence is utilized exclusively for user analytics and performance feedback.

Access Tiers:

• Free Trial: Limited access to select questions and basic analytics.
• 3-Month "Sprint" Plan: $195.00 for full access to all questions, mock exams, and AI-driven feedback.
• 6-Month "Comprehensive" Plan: $245.00 for full access to all questions, mock exams, and AI-driven feedback.

Terms of Access: Subscriptions are non-transferable, and login credentials may not be shared. OPTA reserves the right to modify pricing or features at any time.

4. Refund & Cancellation Policy

Because OPTA provides immediate access to digital content:

• Refunds are generally not available.
• A refund may be requested within 7 days of purchase only if no meaningful access or usage has occurred.
• Payments processed through third-party providers are subject to their respective refund policies.
• OPTA reserves sole discretion in refund determinations.

5. Educational Purpose & No Score Guarantee

OPTA is intended solely as a supplemental educational study tool for the NBEO®.

• We do not guarantee exam scores, passing results, licensure, or academic outcomes.
• Success depends on multiple factors beyond OPTA's control, including individual effort and exam conditions.
• Any analytics, predictions, or AI performance indicators are informational only.

OPTA is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or partnered with the National Board of Examiners in Optometry (NBEO®).

6. Medical & Professional Disclaimer

OPTA is not a medical provider and does not offer medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Content is for educational purposes only and should not replace professional medical judgment or consultation with licensed healthcare providers.

7. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on OPTA—including but not limited to human-authored questions, explanations, analytics, software, and designs—is owned by or licensed to OPTA.

You may not:

• Copy, distribute, sell, or publicly display content.
• "Mirror" content on any other server or "screen scrape" the Platform.
• Reverse-engineer or use automation/bots to extract Platform Data.

8. User Responsibilities & Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to share account credentials, use automated tools (spiders/scraping), or attempt to disrupt the Platform's infrastructure. Violation may result in immediate termination without refund.

9. Community & Collaboration Features

If OPTA provides study rooms or collaborative tools:

• You must remain respectful and professional.
• You may not post copyrighted materials from other exam prep companies (e.g., KMK or OptoPrep).
• By posting content, you grant OPTA a non-exclusive license to display it for educational purposes.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, OPTA is provided "as is". OPTA and its developers shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages. The total aggregate liability of OPTA for all claims shall not exceed the amount paid by you to the Platform during the six (6) months preceding the claim.

11. Indemnification & Termination

You agree to indemnify OPTA against claims arising from your misuse of the Platform or violation of these Terms. OPTA may suspend or terminate access at any time for such violations, with no refunds issued.

12. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States and the State of New York, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

13. Contact Information

For questions or support, please visit the “Support” form available at the bottom of the website.

Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We may collect account information (name, email, school, graduation year, NBEO® exam date), usage data (study progress, performance metrics), secure payment metadata, and technical data (IP address, browser type).

2. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used to provide and personalize the Platform, track progress via AI analytics, manage subscriptions, and communicate updates. Aggregated and anonymized data may be used for research purposes.

3. Disclosure & Security

We share information only with trusted third-party providers (payment processors/hosting) or to comply with legal obligations. We do not sell your personal information. We implement reasonable safeguards, including HTTPS and restricted access controls, though no system is 100% secure.