Terms & Conditions

These Terms and Conditions of Use govern your use of the company website Americangc.com (referred to as "Website" or "Site") and the services provided by the Company, which specializes in the Diversity Visa Lottery Program ("DV Program"). These services include registration and submission of Green Card applications.

The brand American GC, Website, and the products offered are owned by the “American GC” ("Company" or "us" or "we" or "our"). These Terms of Use constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("Customer" or "you" or "your") and the Company.

By visiting or using any of the Company Websites or the offered products, you acknowledge that the Company brand, Website, and offered products are owned by the Company. It is imperative to acknowledge that The Company is not an official entity of the United States Government, nor does it maintain any affiliation with the United States Government. Furthermore, The Company is not associated with immigration authorities or any legal firms. The Company does not offer legal counsel or remedies for personal issues.

Please be aware that the United States Government has the authority to cancel or modify various immigration terms and programs, including the DV Program, at any time with government or legislative approval. In the event of such cancellation, suspension, prohibition, or prevention of the immigration terms, programs, or the offered products, the Company will not be held responsible and will not provide refunds for payments made prior to any such announcement. Additionally, you acknowledge that participation in the DV Program is based on a lottery, and the use of the offered products does not guarantee an increased chance of winning.

You acknowledge that the DV Program operates as a lottery, and consequently, winning is not guaranteed. All submitted applications, whether through this site or otherwise, have an equal opportunity in the lottery. Eligible entrants are randomly selected by a governmental computer, and The Company plays no role in the winner selection process. Opting for our services does not assure or enhance the likelihood of winning the lottery.

Furthermore, the Company is a privately-owned entity and is not affiliated with the United States Government or the USCIS. You can enter the U.S. Diversity Visa Lottery for free at: www.state.gov.

It is important to clarify that our engagement is non-exclusive, and either Party has the right to terminate this engagement at any time subject to the provisions of this Terms. If you choose to terminate your engagement, all your obligations as detailed in the Terms and Conditions must be fulfilled.

By visiting The Company Websites or using any of the services and offered products, you declare that you have read, agreed to, and accepted all the terms and conditions outlined in the Terms of Use, including those expressly stated below and those incorporated by reference. It is your sole responsibility to read the Terms of Use, as well as any other relevant information and policies provided by the Company.

If any limitation imposed by applicable law prevents or restricts your ability to be bound by the Terms of Use or any part thereof, you may not visit or use The Company Websites or offered products. By accessing or utilizing The Company Websites or their provided products, you affirmatively declare your complete adherence to all relevant laws, including those that might impose restrictions based on age or other limitations, affecting your capacity to engage in agreements or access The Company Websites or their offered products.

Private Entity

Please be advised that The Company is a private entity and neither claims nor purports to be an official organization of the U.S. Government or to have any connection with the U.S. Government. The Company is not affiliated with the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) or the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS), nor is it a law firm. The Company does not intend or claim to provide legal advice or solutions for individual-specific issues.

Additionally, please be aware that at any time, and with the approval of the U.S. Congress, the U.S. Government holds the authority to cancel the Diversity Visa (DV) Program. The Company and this Site shall not be held liable in the event that the U.S. Congress or the U.S. Government (or one of its Agencies) cancels, suspends, prohibits, or otherwise prevents (the "Prevention Announcement") the Lottery Visa Program or the Service, for reasons beyond The Company’s control. Moreover, The Company will not provide a refund for payments made prior to any such Prevention Announcement.

Our Services

(1) The Offered Products include a variety of professional services and products, such as:

• Registration for the DV Program, assisting you in preparing your application and photos according to the U.S. Government regulations; submitting the DV Program applications to the U.S. State Department on your behalf during the brief registration period; Informing you if you were selected.
• providing customer service, assisting in answering the application questions correctly, etc.
• reviewing and providing customer support to ensure the application is compliant with the DV program.
• additional services that are directly related to your application and immigration process.

(2) It is explicitly clarified that The Company is not affiliated with the United States government or immigration authorities and does not participate in issuing immigration visas.

(3) You explicitly acknowledge that using our services or selecting the Offered Products does not guarantee improved or expedited handling or increase the chance of winning.

Your Obligations

You are required to provide us with accurate data and promptly notify us of any changes. You are not authorized to submit multiple applications using different names or addresses. We will not verify the content-related accuracy of the information provided by you.

You must supply all necessary information and materials (e.g., photographs) in the form and quality requested by us, before the stipulated deadline, to participate in the official Green Card Lottery. You will be informed of the current deadline for the submission of all required data during the ordering process.

By submitting photographs to us, you transfer all rights of use to us and assure that these rights do not infringe upon the rights of third parties (e.g., copyright laws). In the event that a third party asserts a claim for user infringement due to the unauthorized use of a photograph, you are required to indemnify us against such third-party claims. This indemnity obligation includes covering the full costs of our legal defense (e.g., court and attorney fees).

We explicitly state that customers who win and accept their win must submit additional forms to the United States authorities in a timely manner to apply for the Green Card. You are also obligated to assist us by collecting and sending all necessary forms and paperwork in an orderly and timely manner for the application process.

Should you violate these obligations, we reserve the right to withdraw from the contract and/or claim compensation for breach of contract.

Fees and Payments

(1) You are responsible for any applicable government fees, if applicable. Certain services provided by us require payment, either directly to us or to our third-party service providers. Please note that fees and payments are generally non-refundable, except as described in section 2 and the Refund Policy below.

(2) In accordance with applicable consumer law, you are entitled to a grace period of fourteen (14) days from the date of purchase of the Offered Product ("Grace Period"). However, if you utilize our services in any way, such as filling out an application, using our assessment services, or any other services, you agree to waive the right to cancel during the Grace Period and acknowledge that no refund will be provided.

(3) All fees and charges to the Company, if applicable, must be paid using a valid credit or charge card or other accepted payment methods as specified on the Website.

(4) The Company reserves the right to use third-party electronic payment processors or financial institutions to process payments made by you.

(5) By using our services, you acknowledge and agree that the Company has the right to conduct credit checks on all users through third-party credit agencies based on the information provided by you in your application or any other means.

(6) In the event of suspected fraudulent payments, including the use of stolen credit cards or any other fraudulent activity, the Company reserves the right to block a user's account and reverse any refunds issued, if applicable. The Company may also inform relevant authorities or entities, including credit reference agencies, about any payment fraud or unlawful activity. Additionally, the Company may employ collection services to recover payments.

(7) If you encounter any issues, including matters related to financial reimbursement, please contact our Customer Service Department. If you unilaterally resolve the issue by canceling a transaction through your bank or credit card company, we reserve the right to contact the bank and submit a re-presentment letter to reclaim the funds. We may, at our discretion, discontinue providing the Offered Products to specific users or users who use certain credit cards.

Fees & Refund/Cancellation Policy

Refunds will be given at the sole discretion of The Company management. No refunds will be given after the applicant's green card lottery application has been submitted to the U.S. State Department, as the service the applicant paid for has been rendered completely at that time. Fees paid are not recoverable if the filing of the lottery registration is made impossible by any events beyond the control of The Company (for example, including but not limited to acts of war, acts of nature, changes in DV program instructions such as eligibility, required details, or other changes, technological limitations, submission of incorrect data, legislative or procedural change, and/or State Action). By submitting your application and payment to The Company, you understand and agree to the refund policy specified herein.

License and Access

(1) The Company grants you a limited, revocable, and non-exclusive license to access and use the Websites and Offered Products for personal use.

(2) You are prohibited from:

• Downloading or modifying the Websites or any portion of them, except for page caching purposes.
• Reselling or commercially using the Websites or Offered Products or their contents.
• Creating derivative works of the Websites or Offered Products or their contents.
• Using data mining, robots, or similar data gathering and extraction tools.
• Reproducing, duplicating, copying, selling, reselling, visiting, or exploiting the Websites or Offered Products or any portion of them for any commercial purpose.
• Framing the Websites or utilizing framing techniques to enclose any trademark, logo, or other proprietary information (including images, text, page layout, or form) of the Websites or Offered Products without express written permission from the Company.
• Using the Company's logo or other proprietary graphics or trademarks (including The Company's name) without the express written permission of the Company.
• Intercepting, monitoring, damaging, or modifying any communication that is not intended for you.
• Using any type of spider, virus, worm, Trojan horse, time bomb, or any other codes or instructions designed to distort, delete, damage, or disassemble any part of the Company Websites, Offered Products, or the communication.
• Sending unsolicited commercial communications that are not permitted by applicable law.
• Exposing other users to offensive, harmful to minors, indecent, unlawful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, profane, hateful, racially, ethnically, or otherwise objectionable material, including material that encourages criminal offenses, violates the rights of others, or otherwise violates any applicable laws.
• Using the Offered Products, or Websites as a money transfer system for unlawful or fraudulent activities or prohibited transactions, including money laundering, under any law.

Support Provided

(1) We will provide you with reasonable support at our sole discretion. The support will be available to you through various means, including phone support.

(2) You acknowledge that phone support may be provided through a call center that is not necessarily operated from the United States. Therefore, the phone calls may originate from U.S. phone numbers located outside the USA.

(3) Despite our commitment to providing support, it is important to note that we cannot guarantee a conclusive resolution of the matter for which our assistance was requested. Additionally, accessibility to our support services may vary in different cases. While we strive to deliver effective solutions, the outcome and availability of our support are contingent on the unique circumstances surrounding each situation. We encourage users to reach out to us with any concerns, but we acknowledge that individual results may vary, and our ability to address all cases is not guaranteed.

Privacy Policy

We value your privacy and are committed to protecting the information you share with us. Our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy describes our practices, policies, and the type of information we collect.

Proprietary Information

(1) The Websites, Offered Products, and any part thereof, including logos, text graphics, buttons, icons, images, videos, sounds, names, 'look and feel', source code, and any other intellectual property, are considered our trade secrets, proprietary information, and intellectual property protected by applicable laws and regulations. This includes copyrights, patents, trademarks, titles, techniques, algorithms, methods, and processes developed by the Company.

(2) You are not granted any license or approval to use the Company's proprietary information, and nothing in the Terms of Use should be interpreted as such.

(3) You are prohibited from modifying, creating derivative works, translating, reverse engineering, decompiling, disassembling, or hacking any part of the Websites, or the offered Products.

(4) This Terms of Use does not limit any rights that the Company may have under trade secret, copyright, patent, or other laws. Our employees are not authorized to make modifications to the Terms of Use or any additional representations, commitments, or warranties unless they are made in writing and signed by an authorized officer of the Company. If any provision of the Terms of Use is found to be invalid or unenforceable under applicable law, it will be deemed omitted to the minimal extent possible, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

(5) The information provided on The Company Websites is protected by copyright.

Modifications and Updates

(1) The Company reserves the right to modify or discontinue any aspect or feature of the Company Websites or Offered Products, including content, functionality, availability, and pricing, at any time and for any reason.

(2) You acknowledge and agree that the Company is not obligated to make previous or subsequent versions of the Websites, or offered Products, available to you.

No Warranties

(1) The Company Website, Offered Products, are provided "as-is." The Company cannot guarantee uninterrupted communication or flawless delivery of your communication when using the Websites or offered Products. The Company shall not be held liable for disruptions, delays, or other communication-related issues experienced while using the Websites and offered Products.

(2) The Company is not responsible for any disturbances or malfunctions that the Company Websites, or offered Products, may cause to other applications, computer hardware systems, or data contained therein.

(3) The Company may suspend or terminate any of the The Company Websites, or Offered Products, or parts thereof, for maintenance, updates, or other reasons, at its sole discretion and without prior notice. The Company shall not be liable or responsible for any consequences arising from such suspension or termination.

Disclaimer of Warranties

(1) The warranties stipulated in the Terms of Use, constitute the sole warranties of the Company and any of its owners, subsidiaries, divisions, affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, representatives, suppliers or licensors. Any warranties, expressed or implied, including without limitation, any warranty of merchantability or fitness for particular use or the legality of any of the Company Websites or offered Products, not expressly granted by the Company are hereby disclaimed.

(2) ANY OF THE COMPANY WEBSITES OR OFFERED PRODUCTS ARE PROVIDED ‘AS IS’, WITH NO WARRANTIES WHATSOEVER; THE COMPANY AND ANY OF ITS OWNERS, SUBSIDIARIES, DIVISIONS, AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, REPRESENTATIVES, SUPPLIERS OR LICENSORS DO NOT, EITHER EXPRESSED, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, MAKE ANY WARRANTIES, CLAIMS OR REPRESENTATIONS WITH RESPECT TO ANY OF THE COMPANY WEBSITES OR OFFERED PRODUCTS, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, WARRANTIES OF QUALITY, PERFORMANCE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR USE OR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE COMPANY AND ANY OF ITS OWNERS, SUBSIDIARIES, DIVISIONS, AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, REPRESENTATIVES, SUPPLIERS OR LICENSORS FURTHER DO NOT REPRESENT OR WARRANT THAT THE COMPANY'S WEBSITES OR OFFERED PRODUCTS WILL ALWAYS BE AVAILABLE, ACCESSIBLE, UNINTERRUPTED, TIMELY, SECURE, ACCURATE, COMPLETE AND ERROR-FREE OR WILL OPERATE WITHOUT PACKET LOSS, NOR DO THE COMPANY AND ANY OF ITS OWNERS, SUBSIDIARIES, DIVISIONS, AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, REPRESENTATIVES, SUPPLIERS OR LICENSORS WARRANT ANY SUCCESS OR ACCEPTANCE OF A VISA THROUGH ANY OF THE COMPANY WEBSITES OR OFFERED PRODUCTS.

(3) The Company Websites may allow you to access third party websites. Your access to and use of any third-party websites, including any goods, services or information made available from such websites, is governed by the terms and conditions found at each third-party website, if any.

Limitation of Liability

(1) YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT THE COMPANY, ITS OWNERS, SUBSIDIARIES, DIVISIONS, AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, REPRESENTATIVES, SUPPLIERS OR LICENSORS SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH OR ARISING FROM YOUR USE OR VISIT OF ANY OF THE COMPANY WEBSITES OR OFFERED PRODUCTS.

(2) IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COMPANY, ITS OWNERS, SUBSIDIARIES, DIVISIONS, AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, REPRESENTATIVES, SUPPLIERS OR LICENSORS BE LIABLE, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, WARRANTY, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), PRODUCT LIABILITY OR ANY OTHER FORM OF LIABILITY, FOR ANY INJURIES, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY LOSS OF DATA, INTERRUPTION, COMPUTER FAILURE OR PECUNIARY LOSS) ARISING OUT OF THE VISIT OR USE OF ANY OF THE COMPANY WEBSITES OR OFFERED PRODUCTS OR INABILITY TO USE SUCH, EVEN IF THE COMPANY, ITS OWNERS, SUBSIDIARIES, DIVISIONS, AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, REPRESENTATIVES, SUPPLIERS OR LICENSORS HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

(3) YOUR ONLY RIGHT OR REMEDY WITH RESPECT TO ANY DAMAGE, PROBLEMS OR DISSATISFACTION IN CONNECTION WITH ANY OF THE COMPANY WEBSITES OR OFFERED PRODUCTS OR THE USE OR VISIT THEREOF IS TO CEASE USE OF SUCH WEBSITES OR OFFERED PRODUCTS.

(4) If, despite the other provisions of this Agreement, The Company is found liable to you for any damages or loss arising from or connected with the use of this Site or the offered Products, the Company's liability shall not exceed the lesser of (a) the amount paid by you; or (b) $50.00 (U.S. Dollars). As some jurisdictions do not allow certain exclusions or limitations, some of these exclusions or limitations may not apply to you. In such cases, liability will be limited to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law. Additionally, all warranties or guarantees provided by the Company regarding the Offered Product (a) benefit only registered users who comply with the Terms of Use and are non-transferable, and (b) will be null and void if you breach any terms or conditions of the Terms of Use.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Company, its owners, subsidiaries, divisions, affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, representatives, suppliers, and licensors from any and all demands, losses, expenses, damages, and costs, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of or in connection with your use of any of the Company Websites or Offered Products.

You agree to defend, hold harmless, and indemnify the Company from any and all liabilities, damages, actions, costs, and expenses, including attorneys' fees, resulting from any third-party claims, including those brought by you.

Please note that in some jurisdictions, certain exclusions or limitations may not be permitted. In such cases, the liability will be limited to the extent allowed by applicable law.

Governing Law

Any disputes arising from your access to or use of the Site and Offered Products, including all disputes, will be governed by the laws of the United Kingdom, without regard to its conflict of laws provisions. You consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue of the District Court in London, United Kingdom, and waive any objection to such jurisdiction or venue. Any claim under this Agreement must be filed within one (1) year after the cause of action arises, or it will be barred.

In the event of a dispute between the Company and you arising from your use of the Site and Offered Products, the parties will make a good faith effort to promptly resolve the dispute. If the parties are unable to resolve the dispute within a reasonable time (not exceeding thirty (30) days), either party may submit the dispute to mediation. Should the dispute remain unresolved through mediation, the parties are free to pursue any available rights or remedies under applicable law.

Headings

Our failure to act in response to a violation of the Terms of Use does not waive our right to address future or similar violations. Our decision not to take immediate action in specific instances does not affect our ability to enforce the terms later. We reserve the right to take appropriate measures as needed to maintain consistent enforcement of the Terms of Use.

Updates to Terms

We may make changes to these Terms from time to time, and if we do, we will notify you by revising the date at the top of the Terms. Unless otherwise noted, the amended Terms will be effective immediately, and your continued use of our Service will confirm your acceptance of the changes. If you do not agree to the amended Terms, you must stop using our Service.

Force Majeure

Neither party will be liable for delays in processing or other non-performance caused by such events as fires, telecommunications, utility, or power failures, equipment failures, labor strife, riots, war, non-performance of our vendors or suppliers, acts of God, pandemics, or other causes over which the respective party has no reasonable control; provided that the party has procedures reasonably suited to avoid the effects of such acts.

English Version

The Terms of Use may have translations in other languages. If there is any inconsistency or discrepancy between the English version and a translated version, the English version will take precedence.

Acknowledgment and Consent

(1) You expressly acknowledge that you have read the Terms of Use and understand the rights, obligations, terms, and conditions stated herein.

(2) By using any of the Company websites or offered Products, you expressly consent to be bound by the terms and conditions and grant the Company the rights described herein.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or comments regarding this Agreement, please feel free to contact us using the information provided on the "Contact Us" webpage on the Site.