Terms of Service

Last updated: October 9, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to StudyItems ("we," "our," or "us"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website studyitems.com and our AI-powered study tools and services (collectively, the "Service").

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

2. Description of Service

StudyItems provides AI-powered educational tools and services designed to enhance learning and study experiences. Our Service includes but is not limited to:

  • AI-generated study guides, flashcards, and quizzes
  • Document summarization and transcription tools
  • AI-powered homework checking and grading
  • Educational content generation and review
  • File processing and analysis tools

3. User Accounts and Registration

3.1 Account Creation

To access certain features of our Service, you may need to create an account. You agree to:

  • Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
  • Maintain and update your account information to keep it accurate
  • Maintain the security of your password and account
  • Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account

3.2 Account Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to use our Service. If you are under 18, you must have parental or guardian consent to use our Service.

4. Acceptable Use Policy

4.1 Permitted Uses

You may use our Service for lawful educational purposes, including:

  • Creating study materials for personal learning
  • Generating educational content for academic purposes
  • Processing documents for legitimate study needs
  • Using AI tools to enhance your learning experience

4.2 Prohibited Uses

You agree not to use our Service for any of the following purposes:

  • Illegal Activities: Any unlawful or fraudulent activities
  • Academic Dishonesty: Using our Service to cheat, plagiarize, or violate policies
  • Harmful Content: Processing content that is harmful, threatening, abusive, or defamatory
  • Copyright Infringement: Processing copyrighted materials without proper authorization
  • Commercial Misuse: Using our Service for commercial purposes without permission
  • System Abuse: Attempting to disrupt, damage, or interfere with our Service
  • Unauthorized Access: Attempting to gain unauthorized access to our systems

5. Content and Intellectual Property

5.1 Your Content

You retain ownership of any content you upload or provide to our Service. However, by using our Service, you grant us a limited license to:

  • Process your content to provide our AI services
  • Temporarily store your content for processing purposes
  • Generate study materials based on your content

Important: We do not store your original uploaded files on our servers. Files are only temporarily processed by AI services and then immediately deleted.

5.2 AI-Generated Content

Content generated by our AI tools is provided for educational purposes. You are responsible for:

  • Reviewing and verifying AI-generated content for accuracy
  • Ensuring compliance with academic integrity policies
  • Using generated content appropriately and ethically

5.3 Our Intellectual Property

The Service, including its design, functionality, and underlying technology, is owned by StudyItems and protected by intellectual property laws. You may not:

  • Copy, modify, or distribute our Service
  • Reverse engineer or attempt to extract source code
  • Use our trademarks or branding without permission

6. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of your information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

Key Privacy Points:

  • We do not store your uploaded files on our servers
  • All file processing is temporary and files are immediately deleted
  • Only AI-generated study materials are stored locally on your device
  • We use minimal cookies only for essential functionality

7. Payment Terms

7.1 Subscription Services

Some features of our Service may require a paid subscription. By subscribing, you agree to:

  • Pay all applicable fees as described in our pricing
  • Provide accurate billing information
  • Authorize us to charge your payment method

7.2 Billing and Renewal

Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled before the renewal date. You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings.

7.3 Refunds

Refund policies are outlined in our pricing terms. Generally, we offer refunds within 30 days of purchase for unused subscriptions.

8. Service Availability and Modifications

8.1 Service Availability

We strive to maintain high service availability but cannot guarantee uninterrupted access. We may experience downtime for maintenance, updates, or technical issues.

8.2 Service Modifications

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of our Service at any time. We will provide reasonable notice of significant changes when possible.

9. User Responsibilities

As a user of our Service, you are responsible for:

  • Academic Integrity: Using our tools ethically and in compliance with your institution's policies
  • Content Accuracy: Verifying the accuracy of AI-generated content
  • Legal Compliance: Ensuring your use of our Service complies with applicable laws
  • Account Security: Maintaining the security of your account credentials
  • Appropriate Use: Using our Service only for legitimate educational purposes

10. Disclaimers and Limitations

10.1 Service Disclaimers

Our Service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to:

  • Warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose
  • Warranties regarding accuracy, reliability, or completeness
  • Warranties of uninterrupted or error-free service

10.2 AI Content Disclaimers

AI-generated content may contain errors or inaccuracies. You acknowledge that:

  • AI-generated content should be reviewed for accuracy
  • We are not responsible for errors in AI-generated materials
  • You should verify important information independently

10.3 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, StudyItems shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of our Service.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless StudyItems from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from:

  • Your use of our Service in violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any third-party rights
  • Your violation of applicable laws or regulations
  • Content you upload or process through our Service

12. Termination

12.1 Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us or using account deletion features in your settings.

12.2 Termination by Us

We may terminate or suspend your account if you violate these Terms or engage in prohibited activities. We will provide notice when reasonably possible.

12.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to use our Service ceases immediately. We may delete your account data in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

13. Dispute Resolution

13.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of New South Wales, without regard to conflict of law principles.

13.2 Dispute Resolution Process

Before pursuing legal action, we encourage users to contact us to resolve disputes informally. If informal resolution fails, disputes may be resolved through binding arbitration.

14. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by:

  • Posting the updated Terms on our website
  • Updating the "Last updated" date
  • Sending email notifications for material changes

Continued use of our Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

15. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us:

16. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

17. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and StudyItems regarding your use of our Service.

These Terms of Service are effective as of October 9, 2025, and will remain in effect except with respect to any changes in their provisions in the future, which will be in effect immediately after being posted on this page.