Grade B+ — Fair terms (score 80/100)
The University of Washington terms are standard for an educational institution, though they include a shortened statute of limitations and broad termination rights.
Standard educational terms. No forced arbitration. Short claim window.
University of Washington reserves the right to refuse to offer access to this website and/or its content to anyone at any time without notice.
The University can change the terms or block your access at any time without providing any prior notice.
Any claim or cause of action arising out of or related to the website or these Website Terms and Conditions of Use must be filed within one year after such claim or cause of action arose.
You are forced to bring any legal claims within one year, which is significantly shorter than most standard statutes of limitations.
University of Washington may block, suspend, or terminate your use of the website at any time for any reason.
The University reserves the right to terminate your access to the website for any reason, at their sole discretion.
You agree that venue with respect to any dispute between you and University of Washington will rest exclusively in the state or federal courts located in King County, Washington.
Any legal disputes must be handled in King County, Washington, which may be inconvenient depending on your location.
Last reviewed 2026-07-27 under rubric v3.5.