Terms of Service

Last updated: January 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Research AI ("the Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provisions of this agreement.

2. Description of Service

Research AI is an artificial intelligence-powered platform that helps researchers analyze academic papers and documents. The Service includes:

  • AI-powered document analysis and insights
  • Conversational interface for research assistance
  • Citation and source highlighting capabilities
  • Web search integration for additional context
  • Multi-model AI support (GPT-4, Claude, Gemini)

3. User Account and Registration

To use Research AI, you must:

  • Provide accurate and complete registration information
  • Maintain the security of your account credentials
  • Be responsible for all activities under your account
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use
  • Be at least 16 years old or have parental consent

4. User Responsibilities

When using Research AI, you agree to:

  • Use the Service only for lawful research and educational purposes
  • Upload only documents you have the right to use
  • Respect intellectual property and copyright laws
  • Not attempt to reverse engineer or copy our technology
  • Verify and cite sources appropriately in your research
  • Not share copyrighted materials without proper authorization

5. Document Upload and Processing

Regarding documents you upload to Research AI:

  • You must have the legal right to upload and process the documents
  • You retain ownership of your uploaded documents
  • Documents are processed by our AI models to provide insights
  • We do not claim ownership of your research or documents
  • You are responsible for ensuring compliance with any applicable licenses

6. AI-Generated Content and Insights

Regarding AI-generated responses and analysis:

  • AI responses are generated based on your documents and training data
  • You should verify all AI-generated insights and citations
  • We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of AI responses
  • AI insights should supplement, not replace, your own research judgment
  • Always cite original sources, not AI-generated summaries

7. Prohibited Uses

You may not use Research AI to:

  • Process documents you don't have rights to use
  • Generate content for plagiarism or academic dishonesty
  • Infringe on intellectual property or copyright
  • Upload malicious files or attempt to damage our systems
  • Share accounts or access credentials with others
  • Use the service for commercial purposes without authorization

8. Academic Integrity

Research AI is designed to assist, not replace, proper research practices:

  • Always verify AI-generated insights against original sources
  • Properly cite all sources, including those suggested by our AI
  • Use our service as a research aid, not a substitute for critical thinking
  • Comply with your institution's academic integrity policies
  • Disclose the use of AI tools when required by your institution

9. Service Availability and Modifications

We reserve the right to:

  • Modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service at any time
  • Update our AI models and capabilities
  • Change pricing or usage limits with reasonable notice
  • Implement new features or remove existing ones
  • Perform maintenance that may temporarily interrupt service

10. Disclaimers and Limitations

Research AI is provided "as is" without warranties. We do not guarantee:

  • Continuous or error-free operation
  • Accuracy of AI-generated insights or citations
  • Compatibility with all document formats
  • Preservation of uploaded documents indefinitely
  • That the service will meet your specific research needs

11. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall Research AI be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from:

  • Use or inability to use the service
  • Inaccurate AI-generated content or analysis
  • Loss of documents or research data
  • Academic or professional consequences from service use
  • Third-party actions or service interruptions

12. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which governs how we collect, use, and protect your information and research documents.

13. Intellectual Property

Research AI and its technology are protected by intellectual property laws:

  • We retain all rights to our software, algorithms, and AI models
  • You may not copy, modify, or distribute our technology
  • Our trademarks and branding remain our property
  • User-generated content and uploaded documents remain yours

14. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to Research AI:

  • For violation of these terms
  • For suspicious or fraudulent activity
  • If required by law or legal process
  • At our discretion with reasonable notice

15. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. We will notify users of significant changes via email or through the Service interface.

16. Contact Information

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

Email: support@research-ai.app