About
Three things you should know before you trust us with a .edu email.
Who built this
RivalU is built by a small team that believes school pride still belongs in college, just on a phone instead of a stadium.
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How .edu verification actually works
- We send a magic-link / 6-digit code to your .edu email. You have to receive it and enter the code — proving you control the inbox.
- We check the email's domain against a maintained list of accredited US universities, not just any string ending in .edu. Random .edu domains (or self-registered ones) don't pass.
- One verified email = one account. Duplicates are blocked at signup, so you can't farm school points with multiple identities.
- We never store your password — there isn't one. The 6-digit code is the only way in.
- If your school's domain isn't on our list yet, you go on the unlock waitlist. Your school launches once 25 students from that domain sign up.
What we do with your data
- We collect: your .edu email, your school (derived from the email), and your gameplay records (matches, scores, timing).
- We don't collect: your real name (unless you give it), your contacts, your location, or anything from your phone outside the app.
- Delete your account any time from settings — one click removes your profile and anonymizes your past matches in the leaderboard.
Questions? hello@rivalu.app