Terms and Conditions
Last updated: September 8, 2025
Agreement to Terms
These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of Study Companion ("Service"), operated by Study Companion ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
If you disagree with any part of these Terms, then you may not access the Service. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Service.
Service Description
What We Provide
Study Companion is an AI-powered learning platform that offers:
- Document processing and analysis using artificial intelligence
- Text-to-speech functionality for educational content
- Intelligent summarization and key concept extraction
- Personalized learning recommendations and insights
- Multi-format document support (PDF, DOCX, images)
Service Availability
We strive to provide continuous service availability, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted access. The Service may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance, updates, or technical issues beyond our control.
User Accounts
Account Creation and Responsibility
When you create an account with us, you must provide accurate, complete, and current information. You are responsible for:
- Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
- All activities that occur under your account
- Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use
- Ensuring your account information remains accurate
Account Security
You are solely responsible for safeguarding your password and for any activities or actions under your account. We cannot and will not be liable for any loss or damage from your failure to comply with this security obligation.
Account Termination
We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your account at any time, without prior notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users, us, or third parties.
Acceptable Use Policy
You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to use the Service:
Prohibited Activities
- • Upload malicious software or content
- • Attempt to gain unauthorized access
- • Interfere with service operation
- • Violate intellectual property rights
- • Harass or harm other users
Content Restrictions
- • Illegal or harmful content
- • Copyrighted material without permission
- • Personal information of others
- • Spam or misleading content
- • Content that violates laws
Consequences: Violation of these terms may result in account suspension, termination, or legal action as appropriate.
User Content and Intellectual Property
Your Content
You retain ownership of the content you upload to our Service. By uploading content, you grant us a limited, non-exclusive license to:
- Process and analyze your documents using our AI technology
- Store your content securely on our platform
- Provide the services you request
- Improve our AI algorithms and service quality
Our Intellectual Property
The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by Study Companion and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.
AI-Generated Content
Content generated by our AI technology (summaries, analyses, etc.) is provided for educational purposes. While we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee the completeness or reliability of AI-generated content.
Privacy and Data Protection
Data Collection and Use
Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.
Data Processing
By using our Service, you consent to the processing of your data as described in our Privacy Policy. This includes the processing of your documents for AI analysis and service provision.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
Service Limitations and Disclaimers
⚠️ Important Disclaimers
The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind. We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
AI Accuracy
While we strive for accuracy, AI-generated content may contain errors or inaccuracies. Users should verify all information independently.
Service Interruptions
We do not guarantee uninterrupted service. The Service may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance, updates, or technical issues.
Third-Party Services
Our Service may integrate with third-party services. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party services.
Limitation of Liability
In no event shall Study Companion be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Service.
Subscription and Payment Terms
Free and Premium Plans
We currently offer a free plan with limited features. Premium subscription plans (Starter and Professional) are coming soon and will be subject to additional terms and pricing.
Free Plan Limitations
The free plan includes basic features with usage limitations. We reserve the right to modify free plan features or impose additional restrictions at any time.
Premium Features
Premium features will be available through paid subscriptions. Pricing, features, and terms for premium plans will be clearly communicated when they become available.
Payment Processing
When premium plans become available, payments will be processed through secure third-party payment processors. You agree to provide accurate payment information and authorize us to charge your payment method.
Termination
Termination by You
You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us or using the account deletion feature in your settings. Upon termination, your access to the Service will cease immediately.
Termination by Us
We may terminate or suspend your account immediately, without prior notice, for any reason, including breach of these Terms or for conduct that we believe violates our policies.
Effect of Termination
Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately. We will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.
Governing Law and Disputes
Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
Dispute Resolution
Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.
Class Action Waiver
You agree that any arbitration will be conducted on an individual basis and not in a class, consolidated, or representative action.
Miscellaneous
Entire Agreement
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Study Companion regarding the Service and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.
Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
Waiver
Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.
Assignment
You may not assign or transfer your rights or obligations under these Terms without our written consent.
Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days notice prior to any new terms taking effect.
Notification of Changes
We will notify users of any material changes by posting the new Terms on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We may also send email notifications for significant changes.
Continued Use
Your continued use of the Service after any changes to these Terms constitutes acceptance of the new terms. If you do not agree to the new terms, you should discontinue using the Service.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:
General Inquiries
Legal Matters
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