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This Disclaimer forms part of the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy governing your use of IELTS Understood Pro. By using the Platform, you agree to the terms outlined in this Disclaimer as well as our full Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Please read all three documents carefully before using the Platform.

1. Trademark Disclaimer

IELTS is a registered trademark of The British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia Pty Ltd and Cambridge English, which is part of Cambridge University Press and Assessment. IELTS Understood Pro and English Understood and IELTS Understood are completely independent and are not associated with, affiliated with, approved by or endorsed by the IELTS Partners including but not limited to the British Council, IDP Education Australia and Cambridge English in any way whatsoever.

Any references to IELTS trademarks, materials, tests, scoring systems or services on this Platform are for informational and educational purposes only. This Platform does not claim to represent the official IELTS test, its administrators, its owners or any affiliated organisations. All content, views, opinions, feedback and resources provided on this Platform are solely those of English Understood and are not intended to substitute official advice, guidance, assessment or services from the IELTS Partners or any affiliated organisations. Users are strongly encouraged to consult official sources for the most accurate and up to date information regarding the IELTS test, its format, its scoring and its administration.

2. Use of "IELTS" in Platform Name

While the word "IELTS" appears in the name of this Platform and associated resources this use is purely descriptive and is intended solely to indicate the subject matter of the services provided. This Platform and its owner make no claim of ownership over the IELTS trademark or any associated intellectual property owned by the IELTS Partners.

This use is in compliance with the principles of nominative fair use which permits the use of a registered trademark for purely descriptive purposes without implying endorsement, affiliation or sponsorship. IELTS Understood Pro and English Understood are not sponsored by, affiliated with or endorsed by the IELTS Partners in any way.

3. Educational Content Disclaimer

All content provided on this Platform including but not limited to video lessons, practice questions, grammar exercises, vocabulary content, writing feedback, speaking feedback and AI generated feedback is provided for general educational purposes only. The content is intended to assist students in preparing for the IELTS examination and is not a substitute for official IELTS preparation materials, official practice tests or advice from the IELTS Partners.

While we take every reasonable effort to ensure the accuracy and quality of our content we make no representation or warranty of any kind regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, suitability or availability of any content on the Platform. Content may become outdated if the IELTS test format or marking criteria changes and we accept no liability for any loss or damage arising from reliance on outdated content.

4. AI Generated Content Disclaimer

This Platform uses artificial intelligence to generate personalised feedback and educational content. AI generated content is produced by automated systems and may contain errors, inaccuracies or omissions. AI generated band score estimates and feedback are for indicative and educational purposes only and must not be relied upon as an accurate prediction of your performance in the official IELTS examination.

The official IELTS examination, at the time of writing, is assessed by trained and certified human examiners. AI generated feedback cannot replicate the official IELTS marking criteria with complete accuracy and there may be a significant difference between an AI generated estimate and your actual official IELTS result. By using the AI powered features of this Platform you acknowledge and accept these limitations entirely.

5. No Guarantee of Results

IELTS Understood Pro does not guarantee any specific IELTS band score or any improvement in your score as a result of using the Platform. Your results depend entirely on factors including but not limited to your starting level, effort, consistency, study habits, application of feedback and performance on the day of your test. We cannot guarantee that you will achieve any particular score or that you will see any improvement in your score or English level whatsoever as a result of using this Platform.

6. Liability Disclaimer

The information, materials and resources provided on this Platform are for educational purposes only. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law English Understood and IELTS Understood Pro disclaim all liability for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special or punitive damages arising from or related to your use of the Platform including but not limited to:

• Errors or Omissions: We are not responsible for any errors, omissions or inaccuracies in any content provided on the Platform
• Test Outcomes: We do not guarantee specific results including achieving a desired IELTS band score as success depends on various individual factors
• AI Inaccuracies: We are not liable for any errors, inaccuracies or omissions in AI generated feedback or band score estimates
• Technical Issues: We are not liable for any interruptions, delays or malfunctions in Platform operation including those caused by third party services, software or hardware failures
• Security Risks: Although we strive to protect your data we are not responsible for any unauthorised access, data breaches or malicious attacks affecting the Platform or its users
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• Outdated Content: We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from content that does not reflect the most current IELTS test format or marking criteria

By using this Platform you agree to indemnify and hold English Understood and IELTS Understood Pro harmless from any claims, liabilities, damages or expenses arising from your use of the Platform or your reliance on its content. Nothing in this Disclaimer excludes or limits our liability for matters which cannot be excluded or limited under applicable Australian law.

7. Independent Platform

IELTS Understood Pro is an independent educational platform created and operated by English Understood. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by or connected to any official IELTS testing organisation, university, government body or educational institution. All opinions, feedback, recommendations and content provided on this Platform represent the views of English Understood only.

8. Changes to This Disclaimer

We may update or amend this Disclaimer at any time without prior notice. Any updates will come into effect from the time they are published on the Platform. Your continued use of the Platform after any amendments constitutes your acceptance of the updated Disclaimer.

9. Contact Us

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