Careerist Enrollment Agreement

Effective: 5/11/2026. Last Updated: 5/11/2026.

THIS IS A LEGALLY BINDING AGREEMENT
PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY

1. FINANCIAL AID & LOANS

1.1. Careerist does not participate in state or federal financial aid programs. If a student receives a loan to pay for the educational program, the student will have the responsibility to repay the full amount of the loan plus interest, less the amount of any refund. Careerist does not offer institutional loans to its students.

2. COST OF THE PROGRAM

2.1. Admission to the Careerist program is at Careerist’s sole discretion. Cost of the program is predetermined by program type and specified in the invoice. The additional services such as Career Coaching services or internship opportunity in the form of an internship or internship simulator (internal internship) depending on the program type (the “Additional Services”) are subject to eligibility criteria set forth in the Careerist Education Terms and included in the Total Cost in the following proportions: internship — 8 (eight) percent of the Total Cost and Career Coaching services — 2 (two) percent of the Total Cost.

The full payment of the Total Cost is due within 3 days of the invoice date.

3. REFUND CANCELLATION POLICY

3.1. Students may be entitled to a full or partial refund under the terms and conditions set forth in the Refund and Cancellation Policy as published on the Careerist website at https://www.careerist.com/legal/cancellation-policy. This Refund and Cancellation Policy is adopted and implemented by Careerist for more detailed regulation on refunds and can be reviewed by Careerist at its sole discretion. Notwithstanding the foregoing, for Students residing in California or New York, the cancellation and refund provisions of the Careerist Refund and Cancellation Policy, including any pro-rata refund schedule set forth therein, shall apply to the extent more favorable to the Student.

4. GRIEVANCE POLICY

4.1. Any student complaint may be directed to [email protected]; complaints relating to legal, privacy, or regulatory matters (including disputes under this Agreement, the Refund and Cancellation Policy, or applicable consumer-protection law) should be directed to [email protected]. This complaint must be in writing. Upon receiving a written complaint, Careerist support service will contact the Student within 5 business days to give the response to the Student’s complaint, clarify or demand additional information to address the complaint. Students can expect the final decision by email from Careerist within 30 days of submitting the required documents and clarifications.

5. EDUCATION TERMS AND STUDENT PERFORMANCE EVALUATION POLICY

5.1. Careerist adopts and implements Education Terms to better and more clearly regulate the educational process. These Careerist Education Terms form part of the educational process and can be reviewed by Careerist at its sole discretion. Student agrees to carefully read and follow these Careerist Education Terms which can be found on the Careerist website at https://www.careerist.com/legal/rules.

5.2. Careerist, including its instructors, may evaluate students’ performance in the Careerist program and assign a certain score or percentage to each student’s overall performance in comparison with other students in the same program. Careerist may choose the evaluation criteria at its sole discretion. Unless otherwise specified in the Agreement, Careerist does not restrict the access of all students to the program study materials, lectures, seminars, practice training during the program. Students are encouraged to improve their performance.
Student’s score is based, among other criteria, on performance on in-class and home assignments, viewing pre-recorded videos (if required by the Program), completion of practice assignments as applicable, and on program participation.

6. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

6.1. Each Party hereby represents and warrants to the other that: (i) it has full power and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement and perform its obligations hereunder; (ii) it has duly executed and delivered this Agreement; (iii) this Agreement constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligation of it, enforceable against it in accordance with the terms hereof; and (iv) its execution, delivery, and performance of this Agreement will not conflict with, result in the breach of, or constitute a default under any arrangement or agreement to which it is a party or by which it is bound.

6.2. Representations and Warranties of Careerist. Careerist represents and warrants to Student that it will perform the services in a professional and workmanlike manner.

6.3. Warranty Disclaimers. EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT, CAREERIST MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, THE COMPLETE ABSENCE OF SOFTWARE “BUGS”, OR ANY WARRANTIES ARISING AS A RESULT OF STUDENT USAGE IN THE TRADE OR BY COURSE OF DEALING, AND ALL SUCH WARRANTIES ARE HEREBY SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMED. FURTHERMORE, CAREERIST SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES OR GUARANTEES OF A SPECIFIC OUTCOME FOR STUDENT.

7. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

7.1. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW AND NOTWITHSTANDING ANY FAILURE OF ESSENTIAL PURPOSE OF ANY LIMITED REMEDY OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY, IN NO EVENT WILL EITHER PARTY (OR ITS LICENSORS, SUPPLIERS, SERVICE PROVIDERS, AND BUSINESS PARTNERS IN THEIR CAPACITY AS SUCH) BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY KIND OR LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF INCOME, LOSS OF USE OR DATA, OR INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS, UNDER ANY CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHER THEORY, ARISING FROM OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR ITS SUBJECT MATTER, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. CAREERIST’S AGGREGATE LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIMS RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT WILL BE LIMITED TO AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO THE TOTAL COST PAID BY STUDENT TO CAREERIST HEREUNDER. NOTHING IN THIS AGREEMENT SHALL EXCLUDE OR LIMIT ANY LIABILITY THAT CANNOT BE EXCLUDED OR LIMITED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW, INCLUDING LIABILITY FOR GROSS NEGLIGENCE, FRAUD, WILLFUL MISCONDUCT, OR ANY RIGHTS THAT MAY NOT BE WAIVED UNDER APPLICABLE CONSUMER-PROTECTION STATUTES.

7.2. THE PARTIES ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE ESSENTIAL PURPOSE OF THE LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY, WARRANTIES AND DAMAGES SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT IS TO QUANTIFY THE RISKS OF THE AGREEMENT AND ALLOCATE THEM BETWEEN THE PARTIES. THIS ALLOCATION IS REFLECTED IN THE PRICING OF THE SERVICES AND DELIVERABLES, AND CAREERIST WOULD NOT ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BUT FOR THAT ALLOCATION. THEREFORE, STUDENT AGREES THAT STUDENT WILL NOT ASSERT ANY CLAIM THAT THIS LIMITED REMEDY FAILED OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE WITH RESPECT TO A PARTICULAR EVENT OR CIRCUMSTANCES.

8. GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION

8.1. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of New York without regard to its conflict of law provisions; provided, however, that any non-waivable consumer-protection rights conferred on the Student by the law of the Student’s state of residence shall continue to apply.

8.2. MANDATORY BINDING ARBITRATION AND A CLASS ACTION WAIVER.

Before either party may seek arbitration, the party must first send to the other party a written Notice of Dispute describing the nature and basis of the claim or dispute, and the requested relief. A Notice to Careerist should be sent to: [email protected]. After the Notice is received, you and Careerist may attempt to resolve the claim or dispute informally. If you and Careerist do not resolve the claim or dispute within thirty (30) days after the Notice is received, either party may begin an arbitration proceeding. All claims and disputes (excluding claims for injunctive or other equitable relief as set forth below) in connection with the Agreement or the use of any product or service provided by Careerist that cannot be resolved informally or in small claims court shall be resolved by binding arbitration on an individual basis under the terms of this Arbitration Agreement. This Arbitration Agreement is governed by the Federal Arbitration Act, 9 U.S.C. §§ 1 et seq. Arbitration shall be administered by JAMS pursuant to the JAMS Consumer Arbitration Minimum Standards, and where applicable the JAMS Streamlined Arbitration Rules & Procedures for claims under US $25,000 or the JAMS Comprehensive Arbitration Rules & Procedures for claims of US $25,000 or more, all available at www.jamsadr.com. The arbitration shall be conducted by a single, neutral arbitrator. Any claims or disputes where the total amount of the award sought is less than Ten Thousand U.S. Dollars (US $10,000.00) may be resolved through binding non-appearance-based arbitration, at the option of the party seeking relief. For consumer arbitrations, Student’s share of arbitration filing fees shall not exceed US $250, with all remaining fees and arbitrator compensation paid by Careerist; provided that this fee allocation shall not apply where Student is found by the arbitrator to have brought a claim in bad faith or for an improper purpose. The provisions of this Section may be enforced by any Court of competent jurisdiction, and the Party seeking enforcement shall be entitled to an award of all costs, fees and expenses, including attorneys’ fees, to be paid by the party against whom enforcement is ordered. The seat of arbitration shall be New York County, New York, and the Parties expressly agree to venue and jurisdiction in the state and federal courts located in New York County, New York for any proceedings ancillary to such arbitration; provided that, where required by applicable consumer-protection law, Student may elect to arbitrate or litigate in the state and federal courts of Student’s state of residence. Nothing in this Arbitration Agreement shall preclude either party from seeking provisional relief from a court of competent jurisdiction in aid of arbitration.

PARTIES HEREBY KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY WAIVE THEIR RIGHT TO TRIAL, INCLUDING JURY TRIAL ON ANY CLAIM IN ANY COURT OF LAW OR EQUITY. CLASS ACTION WAIVER. STUDENT ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CLAIM YOU MAY HAVE AGAINST CAREERIST, INCLUDING CAREERIST’S PAST OR PRESENT EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS, SHALL BE BROUGHT INDIVIDUALLY AND YOU SHALL NOT JOIN SUCH CLAIM WITH CLAIMS OF ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY OR BRING, JOIN OR PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS ACTION AGAINST CAREERIST.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, the following claims shall not be subject to this Arbitration Agreement and may be brought by either party in a court of competent jurisdiction located in New York County, New York: (a) claims for injunctive or other equitable relief to prevent the actual or threatened infringement, misappropriation or violation of a party’s intellectual property, trade secrets, or confidentiality rights; (b) claims for defamation; (c) claims arising under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, 18 U.S.C. § 1030; and (d) Careerist’s claims for collection of unpaid amounts due under the Agreement.

9. MISCELLANEOUS

9.1. Careerist has the right to assign and grant participations in this Agreement to others, in which case, this Agreement, and the rights and obligations of the Parties hereunder, will be binding upon and inure to the benefit of Careerist’s successors and assigns. This Agreement is personal to Student and Student may not assign any rights, benefits or obligations under this Agreement, without Careerist’s prior written consent, and any such attempted assignment without such consent shall be null and void.

9.2. No third-party beneficiaries. This Agreement and the rights and obligations created under it shall be binding upon and inure solely to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and permitted assigns. Nothing in this Agreement, express or implied, is intended or should be construed to confer upon any other person any right, remedy, or claim under or by virtue of this Agreement.

9.3. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be unenforceable, such provision will be deemed modified and will be interpreted to accomplish the objectives of such provision to the greatest extent possible under applicable law and the remaining provisions of this Agreement will continue in full force and effect. The savings clauses in Sections 3.1 and 8.1 shall not be construed as Careerist’s admission or concession that any particular state law applies to or otherwise affects the validity of this Agreement.

9.4. Modifications. Careerist reserves the right to modify this Agreement at any time. Careerist will provide Student with advance notice by email to the address associated with Student’s account of any material changes that adversely affect Student’s rights or obligations under this Agreement before such changes take effect. Such material changes will not apply retroactively to claims arising before the effective date of the change. If Student does not agree to the modified Agreement, Student may terminate Student’s enrollment in the Program before the effective date of the change, subject to §3.1 and the Refund Policy.

9.5. This Agreement is executed by accepting by the Student its terms and conditions.

This agreement is a legally binding instrument. Do not accept this agreement before you have read it.

This agreement constitutes the entire agreement between You and Careerist.

STUDENT ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

By accepting this agreement You confirm that:

You are of legal age to execute this Enrollment Agreement and You have carefully read this Enrollment Agreement, Careerist Education Terms and Careerist Refund and Cancellation Policy.
You understand that Careerist Inc. does not guarantee job placement to graduates upon program completion. You also understand that courses offered by Careerist Inc. are not accredited or approved and Careerist Inc. does not guarantee transferability of credit. Credits or coursework are not likely to transfer to another institution.
You understand that Careerist Inc. does not guarantee job placement to graduates upon program completion. You also understand that if You are not able to find a job within certain time period after the program completion, Careerist may refund the total cost of this Program subject to terms, applicability and limitations set forth in the Careerist Guarantee located on the Careerist’s website at https://www.careerist.com/legal/guarantee. You further understand that this Guarantee is not available to everyone and if You are eligible, You would need to fully and continually comply with the terms of the Careerist Guarantee.

Careerist will not use Your contact details, LinkedIn profile link, name, likeness, photograph, voice, biography, or testimonials in public statements or for promotional or marketing purposes without Your prior, separate, affirmative written consent (which may be given electronically, including by checking a clearly labeled opt-in box). You may withdraw such consent at any time by written notice to Careerist, and Careerist will cease such use within a commercially reasonable period after receipt of Your notice (it being understood that withdrawal does not require Careerist to recall materials already distributed to third parties).

By accepting this agreement You acknowledge that You have read this Enrollment agreement, understand the terms and conditions, and agree to the conditions outlined in this Enrollment agreement. Execution of this Enrollment Agreement by clicking the check-box “I accept”, “I agree” or similar shall be deemed as effective as an original executed signature page.