Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to College Tutor AI. By accessing or using our platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms") and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our services.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Your continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

2. Content Ownership & Third-Party Content

2.1 Third-Party Educational Content

College Tutor AI provides access to educational materials including study notes, handwritten notes, PDF documents, and other learning resources. We do not claim ownership of third-party content available on our platform.

• Legacy/Drive Notes: These materials belong to their respective owners and original creators
• Handwritten Notes: These notes are contributed by various sources and belong to their respective owners
• Educational Purpose: All third-party content is provided strictly for educational purposes
• No Commercial Use: Users may not redistribute, sell, or commercially exploit content from our platform

2.2 Content Removal Requests

If you are the owner of content on our platform and would like it removed, please contact us at collegeprotutor@gmail.com with:

• Your contact information and proof of ownership
• Identification of the specific content to be removed
• URL or location of the content on our platform
• A statement of good faith that you are the rightful owner

We will process valid removal requests promptly, typically within 7 business days.

2.3 Platform-Created Content

Content created directly by College Tutor AI (including original topic notes, practice questions, explanations, and platform features) remains the intellectual property of College Tutor AI. You may use this content for personal, non-commercial educational purposes only.

3. Intellectual Property & Copyright

3.1 Copyright Policy

We respect intellectual property rights and expect our users to do the same. We comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and other applicable copyright laws.

3.2 DMCA Takedown Notice

If you believe your copyrighted work has been used on our platform without authorization, please send a DMCA notice to collegeprotutor@gmail.com containing:

• A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or authorized agent
• Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed
• Identification of the infringing material and its location on our platform
• Your contact information (address, phone, email)
• A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use is not authorized
• A statement under penalty of perjury that the information is accurate and you are authorized to act

3.3 Counter-Notice

If you believe content was removed in error, you may submit a counter-notice to the same email address with the required information as specified by the DMCA.

4. User-Generated Content

4.1 Your Content

When you post questions, answers, comments, or other content on our platform:

• You retain ownership of your content
• You grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute your content on our platform
• You represent that you have the right to post the content and it does not violate any laws or third-party rights
• You agree that your content may be visible to other users and search engines

4.2 Content Standards

You agree NOT to post content that:

• Is illegal, harmful, threatening, or abusive
• Infringes on intellectual property rights
• Contains malware, viruses, or harmful code
• Is spam, advertising, or solicitation
• Impersonates others or misrepresents your affiliation
• Violates others' privacy or safety
• Is off-topic, disruptive, or contrary to educational purposes

5. Account Terms

5.1 Account Creation

• You must be at least 13 years old to use our services
• You must provide accurate and complete information
• You are responsible for maintaining account security
• You must not share your account with others
• One person may not maintain multiple accounts

5.2 Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time for violations of these Terms, fraudulent activity, or any other reason at our sole discretion. You may delete your account at any time through your profile settings.

6. Acceptable Use

You agree to use College Tutor AI only for lawful, educational purposes. You may NOT:

• Scrape, crawl, or systematically download content from our platform
• Use automated tools (bots, scripts) without our express permission
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or other users' accounts
• Interfere with or disrupt our services
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or hack our platform
• Sell, rent, or commercialize access to our platform or its content
• Remove or modify any copyright notices or watermarks
• Use our platform for any illegal activities

7. Disclaimers & Limitations of Liability

7.1 No Warranty

College Tutor AI is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:

• Accuracy, completeness, or reliability of content
• Fitness for a particular purpose
• Uninterrupted or error-free operation
• Security or freedom from viruses

7.2 Educational Content Disclaimer

Important: Study materials, notes, and practice questions on College Tutor AI are provided for educational and reference purposes only. We do not guarantee:

• Accuracy of content or answers
• Alignment with your specific curriculum or exam syllabus
• That content is up-to-date or reflects current standards
• Success in examinations or academic achievement

Students are responsible for verifying information with official sources and instructors.

7.3 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, College Tutor AI and its operators shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, use, or other intangible losses resulting from:

• Your use or inability to use our services
• Unauthorized access to your account or data
• Errors, mistakes, or inaccuracies in content
• Third-party content, links, or services accessed through our platform
• Service interruptions or downtime

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless College Tutor AI, its operators, employees, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any laws or third-party rights
• Content you post or share on our platform
• Your use or misuse of our services

9. Third-Party Links & Services

Our platform may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources (including YouTube videos, Google Drive files, external study materials). We do not control or endorse these third-party services and are not responsible for their content, privacy practices, or terms. Use them at your own risk.

10. Service Modifications

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of our services at any time without notice. We are not liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation.

11. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of our services shall be resolved through good faith negotiation. If negotiation fails, disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in [Your City/State], India.

12. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

13. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and College Tutor AI regarding your use of our services.

14. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms, content removal requests, or DMCA notices, please contact us:

15. Acknowledgment

By using College Tutor AI, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, you must stop using our platform immediately.