These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of SEVISMate (“we,” “us,” or “our”) and our website, sevismate.com, including all related services that facilitate the U.S. SEVIS I-901 fee payment process. By using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you must stop using the Site and Services immediately.
1. Overview of Services
SEVISMate is a payment facilitation service operated by Graymont Group. We assist users by paying the U.S. SEVIS I-901 fee on their behalf. We are not a payment aggregator, money remitter, or financial institution. We are an independent entity and are not affiliated with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), SEVP, or any U.S. government agency.
2. User Accounts
To use certain features, you may need to create an account. You agree to:
- Provide accurate and up-to-date information
- Keep your password secure
- Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that provide false information or misuse the platform.
3. Fees and Payments
A. Service Scope and Charges
We charge a service fee for our payment processing services, which is separate from the U.S. government’s SEVIS I-901 fee. All applicable fees are displayed clearly before you confirm your payment.
B. Payment for Our Services
All payments for our services and the SEVIS fee are handled through secure, third-party payment providers. We do not store your full card or bank details. You are responsible for ensuring your payment details are correct and your payment method has sufficient funds.
C. Refund Policy
- The U.S. SEVIS I-901 fee is generally non-refundable per DHS rules.
- Our service fee is non-refundable once we have initiated the payment process on your behalf.
- If you cancel your request before we have processed the payment, we may, at our discretion, refund our service fee.
- In the event of a verifiable error on our part that prevents your SEVIS fee payment, we will refund our service fee in full.
4. Your Responsibilities
By using SEVISMate, you confirm that:
- All information provided is complete and accurate
- You are not under the age of 13, or the applicable minimum in your jurisdiction
- You are using the service for lawful purposes
- You understand that incorrect information may lead to delays or rejection of your SEVIS fee payment by the U.S. government
We are not responsible for issues caused by inaccurate data you provide.
5. Prohibited Uses
You agree not to:
- Use the Services for unauthorized or illegal purposes
- Attempt to reverse engineer or interfere with the Site’s functionality
- Use bots, scripts, or other automated tools to access the platform
- Impersonate any person or misrepresent your identity
We reserve the right to suspend accounts or deny access to users who violate these rules.
6. Intellectual Property
All content on the Site, including text, code, logos, images, and graphics, is owned by or licensed to us. You may not copy, reproduce, or use any of this content without our written permission.
7. Disclaimer
SEVISMate is provided “as is.” We do not guarantee that the Site will be error-free or uninterrupted, or that your use will lead to visa approval or entry into the U.S. You use the Services at your own risk.
We are not immigration advisors and cannot guarantee outcomes related to your visa process.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent allowed by law, SEVISMate and its team will not be liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Services. If we are found liable, our total responsibility will not exceed the service fee you paid for the affected transaction.
9. Indemnity
You agree to indemnify and hold SEVISMate, its team, and partners harmless from any claims, damages, or losses related to your use of the Services or your violation of these Terms.
10. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of Ghana, without regard to conflict of law principles. By using the Services, you agree that any disputes arising in connection with these Terms or your use of the Services will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts in Ghana, regardless of your location.
11. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms at any time. If changes are material, we will notify you in advance. Continued use of the Services means you accept the new Terms.
12. Contact
For questions or support, contact us at:
Email: support@sevismate.com