Terms of Service

Educational Content Only

The Margam provides general educational content about the F-1 visa process and United States immigration system. Nothing on this platform constitutes immigration advice, legal advice, or a guarantee of any immigration outcome. The Margam is not a law firm and is not a substitute for advice from a licensed immigration attorney or your Designated School Official. Always consult your DSO and a licensed immigration attorney for decisions specific to your situation.

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using The Margam platform at themargamusa.com (the “Platform”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use the Platform. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and The Margam.

2. Description of Service

The Margam is an educational platform that provides structured coursework, quizzes, and resources designed to help international students on F-1 visas understand their rights, responsibilities, and key immigration processes. The Platform includes video lessons, knowledge assessments, progress tracking, personalized roadmaps, and a certificate of completion.

3. Not Legal Advice

The content provided on The Margam is for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice, immigration consulting, or any form of professional counsel. You should always consult your Designated School Official (DSO) or a qualified immigration attorney for guidance specific to your situation. The Margam is not a law firm, immigration consultancy, or government agency.

4. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years of age or have the consent of a parent or legal guardian to use the Platform. By creating an account, you represent and warrant that you meet this eligibility requirement. Accounts created by automated means or on behalf of others without authorization are prohibited.

5. Account Registration

To access course content, you must create an account using a valid email address and password or through a supported authentication provider. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activity that occurs under your account. You agree to notify us immediately at hello@themargamusa.com if you suspect unauthorized access to your account.

6. Payment and Course Access

The one-time $200 payment includes 30 days of course video access. It also includes discounted pricing on webinars and priority access to future cohorts and scholarships for the same 30-day period. These course-purchase benefits are separate from paid membership ($10/month or $100/year) and do not include access to the private LinkedIn community. Course video access and these included benefits begin on the date of purchase, or the course launch date, whichever is later, and expire together at day 30.

At the end of the 30-day period, your video access ends permanently, with no exceptions or extensions. Once this period has ended, video access cannot be restored or repurchased, and maintaining or starting a membership does not restore video access. Pricing is displayed on the Platform at the time of purchase, and all payments are in U.S. dollars unless otherwise stated.

7. Membership

Membership is a separate, optional, auto-renewing subscription. Membership is offered in two plans: $10 per month, billed monthly, or $100 per year, billed once annually (equivalent to ten months of the monthly price). You may start, restart, or change a membership plan at any time.

Membership provides access to our private LinkedIn community, discounts on webinars, workshops, and events, and priority access to future cohorts and scholarships. Both the monthly and annual plans renew automatically until you cancel. Membership does not include video access: video access is governed solely by Section 6 and ends permanently at day 30 regardless of whether you hold an active membership. If your membership is cancelled or lapses, your membership benefits, including private LinkedIn community access and event discounts, end.

8. Automatic Renewal Disclosure

9. Refund Policy

Refunds are available within 7 days of purchase if you have completed less than 20% of the course content. To request a refund, contact us at hello@themargamusa.com with your account email and reason for the request. Refunds are processed to the original payment method within 5 to 10 business days. For full details, please review our Refund Policy.

10. Intellectual Property

All content on the Platform, including but not limited to video lessons, written materials, quiz questions, graphics, logos, and the course structure, is the intellectual property of The Margam and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works from, publicly display, or commercially exploit any content from the Platform without prior written permission from The Margam.

11. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

• Share your account credentials with others or allow others to access your account
• Record, download, or redistribute course videos or materials
• Use the Platform for any unlawful purpose
• Attempt to reverse-engineer, decompile, or interfere with the Platform's functionality
• Upload or transmit malicious code, spam, or any harmful content
• Misrepresent your identity or affiliation

Violation of these terms may result in immediate termination of your account without refund.

12. Certificate of Completion

Upon completing the full course and post-course quiz, you will receive a certificate of completion. This certificate acknowledges your participation in The Margam's educational program. It does not represent a professional certification, academic credit, legal qualification, or government endorsement.

13. Privacy

Your use of the Platform is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using the Platform, you consent to the practices described in the Privacy Policy.

14. Disclaimers

The Platform is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. The Margam makes no warranties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or suitability of any content. Immigration rules and policies change frequently. While we make reasonable efforts to keep content current, we cannot guarantee that every detail reflects the latest regulatory changes. You are responsible for verifying any information with your DSO or legal counsel.

15. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Margam, its founders, team members, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Platform, including but not limited to immigration decisions made based on course content. Our total liability for any claim related to the Platform shall not exceed the amount you paid for access.

16. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time for violation of these Terms or for any conduct that we determine, in our sole discretion, to be harmful to the Platform, other users, or third parties. You may also terminate your account at any time by contacting us at hello@themargamusa.com.

17. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. When we do, we will revise the effective date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Platform after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

18. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of the State of California. Any disputes will be resolved in California courts.

19. Contact

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us at hello@themargamusa.com.