Terms of Service

Welcome to Real World Careers. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our platform and services operated by Advanced Learning Academy. By accessing or using Real World Careers, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use our platform.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By creating an account, purchasing a membership, or using any feature of Real World Careers, you represent that:

• You are at least 16 years of age
• You have the legal capacity to enter into this agreement
• You will comply with all applicable laws and regulations
• All information you provide is accurate and truthful

2. Service Description

Real World Careers provides:

• Cognitive Job Matching: Cognitive-domain job recommendations using the Parker Cognitive Fit Index (behavioral assessment; not a medical or neurological exam)
• Career Fit: A 50-question work-fit assessment. Not an IQ test and not a Real World IQ login.
• Job Search Platform: Access to aggregated job listings from multiple sources
• Employer Credentials: Verified Cognitive Profile Summaries for Full Package members
• Career Intelligence: Personalized recommendations based on cognitive profile

3. Membership Tiers and Pricing

Career Fit

• Price: $199 (one-time). There is no separate $99 public price.
• Includes: Fifty questions, unlimited matches, a report, and two years of ZIP jobs. Not an IQ score. Not a hire decision.

Office rates

• Prices: $50 a person for the work-fit and the ZIP job list, or $95 a person with one practice exam. No minimum. One to 500 people on a card. A person who pays alone is $199 and does not get the practice exam.
• Includes: A code for each person and a one-page work-fit PDF for the office. The office does not pay $199.

4. Real World IQ Assessment

Career Fit does not include a Real World IQ assessment, and Real World IQ is not sold here for $99.

• Career Fit is about 45–60 minutes and 50 questions
• Results are a work-fit profile, not an IQ score
• ZIP jobs are included for two years
• There is no public $49 refresh on this site

Assessment Integrity: You agree to complete the assessment honestly and without assistance. Results obtained through dishonest means may result in account termination without refund.

5. Refund Policy

7-Day Money-Back Guarantee

You may request a full refund within seven calendar days of purchase if you have not completed the included assessment or downloaded/shared the resulting Verified Cognitive Profile Summary. This limitation protects the integrity of fully consumed digital services.

To Request a Refund: Email team@advancedlearning.academy within seven days with the purchase email and Stripe receipt or order number. Approved refunds are returned to the original payment method; bank posting times vary.

For employer seat packages and federal procurement refund terms, see the full Refund Policy.

6. User Account Responsibilities

You are responsible for:

• Maintaining the confidentiality of your password
• All activities that occur under your account
• Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized access
• Providing accurate and up-to-date information

Account Sharing: Your account is for personal use only. Sharing login credentials or transferring access to others is prohibited and may result in account termination.

7. Prohibited Uses

You may not use Real World Careers to:

• Violate any laws or regulations
• Scrape, harvest, or collect data from our platform using automated means
• Reverse engineer or attempt to extract our algorithms
• Share or resell access to other users
• Submit false or misleading information
• Interfere with the platform's operation or security
• Use the service for any fraudulent or illegal purpose
• Impersonate others or misrepresent your affiliation

8. Job Listings Disclaimer

Third-Party Content: Job listings are aggregated from external sources (USAJobs, Jooble, CareerJet, and Adzuna). We do not:

• Guarantee the accuracy, availability, or legitimacy of job postings
• Control hiring decisions or employment outcomes
• Represent employers or endorse specific companies
• Guarantee interviews, offers, or employment

Due Diligence: Always research employers independently before applying. Report suspicious listings to team@advancedlearning.academy

9. Cognitive Matching Accuracy

Our Parker Cognitive Fit Index uses scientifically validated methods, but:

• Brain match scores are predictive, not guaranteed outcomes
• Cognitive fit is one factor among many in job success
• Results should be used as guidance, not absolute determinations
• Individual results may vary based on assessment performance

No Employment Guarantee: Real World Careers does not guarantee employment, interviews, job offers, or specific salary outcomes.

10. Employer Credentials

Full Package and Upgrade members receive Verified Cognitive Profile Summaries:

• Credentials are valid for the duration of your membership
• Employers can verify your cognitive match through our secure portal
• Credentials cannot be transferred or shared
• We do not guarantee that employers will use or accept credentials
• Misrepresenting credential information may result in account termination

11. Intellectual Property

All content, algorithms, and materials on Real World Careers are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws:

• Parker Cognitive Fit Index: Proprietary algorithm owned by Advanced Learning Academy
• Real World Careers: Trademark of Advanced Learning Academy
• Platform Content: Designs, text, graphics, logos owned by us or licensors

You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without written permission.

12. Membership Duration and Renewal

Upgrade (6 Months Unlimited)

Access ends 6 months after purchase. No automatic renewal. You must repurchase to continue access.

Full Package (6 Months Unlimited)

Access ends 6 months after purchase. No automatic renewal. Verified Cognitive Profile Summaries remain verifiable for membership duration only.

Grace Period: We provide a 7-day grace period after expiration to renew without losing your Real World IQ data.

13. Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if:

• You violate these Terms of Service
• You engage in fraudulent activity
• You abuse our platform or support resources
• You share your account with others
• We detect suspicious or automated activity

No Refund: Terminations for Terms violations do not qualify for refunds.

14. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

• Real World Careers is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind
• We are not liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages
• Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid for the service
• We are not responsible for third-party job listings or employer actions
• We do not guarantee platform availability or error-free operation

15. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Advanced Learning Academy from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from:

• Your use of Real World Careers
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Any misrepresentation of your credentials to employers

16. Dispute Resolution and Arbitration

Binding Arbitration: Any disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the American Arbitration Association rules, not in court.

Class Action Waiver: You agree to resolve disputes individually, not as part of a class action.

Governing Law: These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States and the state in which Advanced Learning Academy is registered.

17. Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective:

• Immediately for new users
• 30 days after notification for existing users

Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance. If you disagree with changes, you may cancel your membership and request a prorated refund.

18. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full effect.

19. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms:

Email: team@advancedlearning.academy
Company: Advanced Learning Academy
Response Time: Within 48 hours

20. Entire Agreement

These Terms, along with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Advanced Learning Academy regarding your use of Real World Careers.