Terms of Service

Effective Date: October 30, 2025
Last Updated: October 30, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Cake College Consulting (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of our website, https://www.cakecollegeconsulting.com (the “Site”), and any related consulting, advising, or communication services we provide (collectively, the “Services”).

By using our Site or Services, you agree to these Terms and to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our Site immediately.

2. Company Information

Cake College Consulting
Austin, Texas, United States
Email: cakecollegeconsulting@gmail.com

3. Services

Cake College Consulting provides independent educational consulting services, including college admissions guidance, essay review, and related academic advising.
All services are advisory in nature and do not guarantee admission, scholarship awards, or acceptance outcomes. You are solely responsible for any educational or application decisions made using our advice or materials.

4. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old, or have parental/guardian consent, to use our Services. By using the Site, you confirm that you meet this requirement and that all information you provide is accurate and truthful.

5. Use of the Website

You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and not to:

Misuse or interfere with the Site’s operation or security;
Upload or transmit malicious code or spam;
Impersonate another individual or misrepresent your affiliation;
Reproduce, copy, or distribute content without written permission.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access if these Terms are violated.

6. Intellectual Property

All materials on the Site—including logos, graphics, written content, and designs—are the intellectual property of Cake College Consulting unless otherwise noted.
You may not copy, reproduce, modify, or redistribute our materials without prior written consent.
You retain ownership of any materials you submit (such as essays or personal statements), but grant us a limited license to review and provide consulting feedback.

7. Payment and Future Services

At this time, payments for Services are handled offline through direct invoicing or personal agreement.
If Cake College Consulting enables online booking or payment processing in the future (e.g., via Stripe, PayPal, or similar services), you agree that:

Prices and fees will be clearly displayed before checkout;
You authorize the processing of payment information in compliance with applicable data protection laws;
Refund and cancellation policies will be disclosed prior to payment.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Cake College Consulting is not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of our Services or Site.
Our total liability under these Terms shall not exceed the total amount paid by you for the specific Service in question, if any.

9. No Guarantee of Outcomes

All Services are based on professional expertise and industry best practices. However, admissions results depend on many factors outside our control. No guarantee is made or implied regarding acceptance, scholarship awards, or institutional outcomes.

10. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us.

Cake College Consulting complies with the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA) and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
We process personal data (such as contact information and academic history) only as necessary to provide our Services.

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR): We process personal data under one or more lawful bases: consent, contract performance, legal obligation, or legitimate interest.
Data Rights: You have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of your data. EU and UK users may also exercise the right to data portability and to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
Retention: Data is retained only for as long as necessary to provide Services and meet legal obligations.
Cross-Border Transfers: Data may be stored on servers located in the United States. Where applicable, we implement appropriate safeguards consistent with GDPR Article 46.

For full details, see our Privacy Policy.

11. Cookies and Analytics

The Site may use cookies or similar technologies to improve user experience, measure traffic, and support analytics. Users in the EU and states covered by privacy laws will see a cookie banner requesting consent before non-essential cookies are set.

12. Third-Party Links

Our Site may include links to external websites. These are provided for convenience only, and Cake College Consulting is not responsible for their content, accuracy, or privacy practices.

13. Dispute Resolution and Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to its conflict-of-law provisions.
Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Travis County, Texas, unless otherwise required by law.
If any provision is deemed invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

14. Changes to These Terms

We may update or modify these Terms from time to time to reflect operational, legal, or regulatory changes.
The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of any modifications.

15. Contact

For questions about these Terms or our policies, please contact:
Cake College Consulting
Email: cakecollegeconsulting@gmail.com
Austin, Texas, United States