Website Terms

Terms
of Use.

These plain-language terms explain how the Smile Mods website, inquiries, academy information, and research content should be used.

Informational use
Project inquiries
Academy terms
Research concepts

Last updated August 7, 2026

Using This Website

These terms are practical website terms for Smile Mods and are not legal advice.

Acceptance of terms

By using this website, submitting an inquiry, or applying to the Coding Academy, you agree to use the website in a lawful and respectful way and to follow these terms.

Website informational use

The website describes Smile Mods, its services, projects, research interests, and educational programs. Content is provided for general information and may change.

Project inquiries

Submitting a project inquiry starts a conversation. It does not create a client relationship, guarantee availability, or guarantee that Smile Mods will accept the work.

Estimates and proposals

Any estimate or proposal depends on the requested scope, timing, complexity, integrations, and support needs. A project begins only when both sides agree to specific written terms.

Intellectual property

The Smile Mods name, website design, copy, graphics, project descriptions, and other website materials belong to Smile Mods or their respective owners unless stated otherwise. Do not copy, reuse, or present them as your own without permission.

User-submitted information

You are responsible for the accuracy of information you submit. Do not submit confidential, sensitive, unlawful, or third-party information unless you have the right to share it.

Coding Academy

Coding Academy information describes educational opportunities and the application process. Submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance, enrollment, a specific learning outcome, or future availability.

No employment guarantee

The Coding Academy and any educational content do not guarantee employment, promotion, income, certification, or placement.

Experimental and research content

Innovation Lab concepts such as BENI, Project NovaPaw, and Project BlueCurrent may be research, concepts, prototypes, or in development. Research content is informational and does not guarantee commercial availability, performance, future release, or final product behavior.

Third-party services and links

The website may reference or use third-party services such as Firebase, SendGrid, Zoom, hosting providers, email services, or external websites. Smile Mods is not responsible for third-party sites, services, policies, or availability.

Availability and changes

Smile Mods may update, remove, or change website content, forms, links, services, research descriptions, or program information at any time.

Disclaimer of warranties

The website is provided as-is for informational use. Smile Mods makes reasonable efforts to keep content accurate, but does not promise that the website will be error-free, uninterrupted, or suitable for every purpose.

Limitation of liability

To the extent allowed by law, Smile Mods is not responsible for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from use of the website or reliance on website content.

Governing law

These terms are intended to be governed by the laws of Illinois, without adding unusual or oppressive venue requirements.

Contact information

Questions about these terms may be directed to Brandi Jimmar at brandi@smilemods.com or 312-772-3540. Smile Mods is based in Chicago, Illinois.