1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using BriefScholar, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our service.

2. Description of Service

BriefScholar is an AI-powered research assistant that helps users analyze academic papers and generate study materials including summaries, flashcards, and quiz questions. We offer both free and paid subscription plans with varying features and limits.

3. User Accounts

To use certain features of BriefScholar, you must create an account. You agree to:

Provide accurate and complete information
Maintain the security of your account credentials
Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access
Be responsible for all activities under your account

4. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

Upload content that infringes on intellectual property rights
Use the service for any illegal purpose
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
Interfere with or disrupt the service
Share your account with others or create multiple free accounts
Use automated systems to access the service without permission
Upload malicious files or content

5. Content Ownership

You retain ownership of the documents you upload to BriefScholar. By uploading content, you grant us a limited license to process your documents for the purpose of providing our services. AI-generated study materials (summaries, flashcards, quizzes) derived from your documents are provided for your personal educational use.

6. Subscriptions and Payments

BriefScholar offers subscription plans with the following terms:

Subscriptions are billed in advance on a monthly or annual basis
You may cancel your subscription at any time
Refunds are provided in accordance with our refund policy
We reserve the right to change pricing with notice to subscribers
Free plan users are subject to usage limits as described on our pricing page

7. AI-Generated Content

BriefScholar uses artificial intelligence to generate study materials. While we strive for accuracy, AI-generated content may contain errors or inaccuracies. You should verify important information and not rely solely on AI-generated summaries for critical decisions. We are not responsible for any errors in AI-generated content.

8. Intellectual Property

The BriefScholar service, including its design, features, and content (excluding user-uploaded materials), is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, or distribute our service without permission.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

BriefScholar is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee that the service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure. We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, BriefScholar shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from your use of the service. Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the past 12 months.

11. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your account if you violate these terms. You may delete your account at any time through your account settings. Upon termination, your right to use the service will cease immediately.

12. Changes to Terms

We may modify these terms at any time. We will notify users of significant changes via email or through the service. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

13. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of the jurisdiction in which BriefScholar operates. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of that jurisdiction.

14. Contact

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:

Email: contact@briefscholar.com