Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using EduCompanionAI ("the Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our service.
These terms apply to all users of the Service, including educators, students, parents, and any other visitors or users of our platform.
Description of Service
EduCompanionAI is an AI-powered educational platform that provides:
- Interactive AI tutoring sessions across multiple subjects including mathematics, science, language, history, coding, and economics
- Personalized learning experiences tailored to individual student needs
- Real-time voice interaction with AI educational companions
- Progress tracking and educational analytics
- Community features for learners and educators
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Service at any time with reasonable notice.
User Accounts and Registration
To access certain features of our Service, you must create an account. You agree to:
- Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
- Maintain and update your account information to keep it accurate and current
- Maintain the security and confidentiality of your account credentials
- Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account
- Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms or engage in inappropriate behavior.
Acceptable Use Policy
You agree to use our Service responsibly and not to:
- Use the Service for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable laws
- Harass, abuse, or harm other users or our AI systems
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or other users' accounts
- Share inappropriate, offensive, or harmful content
- Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
- Use automated systems to access the Service without permission
- Reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to extract source code
Educational use should always be constructive, respectful, and aligned with learning objectives.
Privacy and Data Protection
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.
We are committed to protecting student privacy and comply with applicable education privacy laws, including FERPA and COPPA where applicable.
Educational data is used solely to improve learning outcomes and is never sold to third parties for commercial purposes.
Subscription and Payment Terms
Our Service offers both free and premium subscription plans:
- Free plan includes limited access to basic features
- Premium subscriptions are billed monthly or annually
- All fees are non-refundable except as required by law
- Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled
- You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings
- Price changes will be communicated with 30 days advance notice
Educational institutions may be eligible for special pricing and volume discounts.
Intellectual Property
The Service and its content, including but not limited to text, graphics, images, logos, button icons, software, and audio clips, are owned by EduCompanionAI or its licensors and are protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.
You retain ownership of any original content you create or upload to the Service, but grant us a license to use such content to provide the Service.
You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works of our content without explicit written permission.
AI and Machine Learning
Our AI systems are designed to enhance learning experiences, but you acknowledge that:
- AI responses are generated algorithmically and may not always be accurate
- AI should supplement, not replace, human guidance and critical thinking
- Educational content should be verified through multiple sources
- We continuously improve our AI systems using anonymized interaction data
- AI personalities are fictional and for educational purposes only
Always use your own judgment and consult with qualified educators for important educational decisions.
Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, EduCompanionAI shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or goodwill.
Our total liability for any claims arising from your use of the Service shall not exceed the amount you paid for the Service in the 12 months preceding the claim.
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or limitation of liability, so some of the above limitations may not apply to you.
Termination
Either party may terminate this agreement at any time:
- You may delete your account at any time through your account settings
- We may suspend or terminate your access for violation of these terms
- We may discontinue the Service with 30 days notice
- Upon termination, your access to the Service will cease immediately
- We will retain your data according to our Privacy Policy and applicable laws
Termination does not affect any rights or obligations that accrued before termination.
Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. When we make changes:
- We will notify users via email or through the Service
- Changes will be effective 30 days after notification
- Continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of new terms
- If you disagree with changes, you may terminate your account
We encourage you to review these terms periodically to stay informed of any updates.
Contact Information
If you have questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:
Email: legal@educompanionai.com
Support: support@educompanionai.com
Address: EduCompanionAI Legal Department
123 Education Drive
Learning City, LC 12345
We are committed to addressing your concerns promptly and fairly.
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