Terms of Service
Last Updated: October 8, 2025
Welcome to Scholar Bench! These Terms of Service (βTermsβ) govern your use of our website, applications, and related services. By using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.
1. Overview
Scholar Bench is an AI-driven research intelligence platform. These Terms outline the conditions for using the platform, whether as an individual or part of an organization.
2. Eligibility
To use Scholar Bench, you must:
- Be at least 18 years old, or have parental/guardian consent.
- Have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement.
- Use the Services in compliance with all applicable laws.
We reserve the right to terminate access for anyone who violates these conditions.
3. User Accounts
- You must register for an account to access certain features.
- You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials.
- Notify us immediately of any unauthorized account use.
4. Acceptable Use
You agree not to:
- Use the Services for unlawful or misleading purposes.
- Upload content that infringes on intellectual property or privacy rights.
- Attempt to reverse engineer or interfere with our systems.
- Use the platform to generate or disseminate false or plagiarized content.
5. Intellectual Property Rights
All content, tools, and algorithms on Scholar Bench are owned by or licensed to us. You are granted a limited, non-exclusive license for research and educational purposes only. Reproduction or resale is strictly prohibited.
6. Subscription, Payments, and Refunds
- Access to premium features requires a paid subscription.
- Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled.
- Refunds are issued only where required by law or at our discretion.
7. Data and Privacy
Your use of the platform is governed by our Privacy Policy. You retain ownership of your content but grant us a license to process and display it for providing the Services.
8. AI-Generated and Uploaded Content
AI-generated insights are for informational purposes only. You are responsible for validating all outputs. Uploaded materials must comply with copyright and ethical guidelines.
9. Third-Party Integrations
We are not responsible for third-party tools or content linked from our platform. Their use is governed by their respective terms and policies.
10. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Scholar Bench is not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Services. Your sole remedy for dissatisfaction is to stop using the platform.
11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Scholar Bench from any claims or damages resulting from your misuse of the Services or breach of these Terms.
12. Termination
We may suspend or terminate your account at any time for violating these Terms. You may terminate your account by contacting our support team.
13. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms are governed by the laws of India. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Hyderabad, Telangana.
14. Updates to These Terms
We may update these Terms periodically. We will notify users of significant changes. Continued use of the platform after updates constitutes acceptance.
15. Contact Us
For questions, concerns, or support, please contact us:
Email: contact@scholarbench.com
Website: www.scholarbench.com
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