Terms of Service

Last Updated: January 2025

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using ScholarSail, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you are prohibited from using this platform.

2. Description of Service

ScholarSail is an educational platform that provides:

  • Flashcard creation and spaced repetition learning tools
  • 3D memory palace environments for spatial learning
  • AI-powered study tools (mindmap, study guide, and flashcard generators)
  • Interactive learning activities and games
  • Progress tracking and analytics

ScholarSail is an experimental platform. Features may change, and we make no guarantees about service availability or performance.

3. Account Registration

To use certain features, you must create an account. You agree to:

  • Provide accurate and complete information
  • Maintain the security of your password
  • Be responsible for all activities under your account
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access
  • Be at least 13 years old to create an account

You may not transfer your account to another person without our written permission.

4. Subscriptions and Payment

ScholarSail offers a free base plan and optional paid modules:

  • Free Plan: 10 decks max, 100 cards per deck, 3 prebuilt palaces, 3 mappings
  • Unlimited Decks ($5/month): Unlimited decks and memory palace mappings
  • Custom Palaces ($5/month): Create custom 3D memory palaces
  • AI Study Suite ($10/month): Mindmap, study guide, flashcard generators + 100 AI credits
  • AI Credits ($5/month): 100 additional AI credits

Billing: Subscriptions are billed monthly. You may cancel at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period.

Price Changes: We reserve the right to change pricing with 30 days' notice.

5. Refund Policy

General Policy: ScholarSail operates on a no-refund policy for subscription fees. All sales are final.

Why No Refunds: We offer a generous free tier (10 decks, 10 mindmaps, 100 cards per deck) so you can fully test our platform before subscribing. Paid modules are priced affordably at $5-10/month and can be canceled anytime.

Exceptions

We may provide refunds at our sole discretion in the following cases:

  • Billing errors: If you were charged incorrectly due to a system error
  • Technical failures: If the service was completely unavailable for an extended period
  • Duplicate charges: If you were accidentally charged multiple times
  • Unauthorized charges: If your account was compromised and charges were made without your consent

Requesting a Refund

If you believe you qualify for an exception, contact support@scholarsail.com within 7 days of the charge with:

  • Your account email address
  • Transaction date and amount
  • Detailed explanation of the issue

Refund requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Decisions are final. Processing approved refunds may take 5-10 business days.

Cancellations

You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings. Upon cancellation:

  • You retain access to paid features until the end of your current billing period
  • No further charges will be made
  • Your account reverts to the free plan automatically
  • No partial refunds are provided for unused time

AI Credits

AI credits from the AI Study Suite subscription roll over monthly while your subscription is active. If you cancel, unused credits from that month are forfeited. One-time AI Credit purchases never expire and are non-refundable.

6. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree NOT to:

  • Violate any laws or regulations
  • Upload harmful, offensive, or illegal content
  • Attempt to hack, reverse engineer, or compromise our systems
  • Use bots, scrapers, or automated tools without permission
  • Impersonate others or provide false information
  • Abuse our AI features by generating inappropriate content
  • Share your account credentials with others
  • Resell or redistribute our services
  • Interfere with other users' access to the platform

Violation of these terms may result in account suspension or termination.

7. User Content

You retain ownership of content you create (flashcards, decks, study materials). By using ScholarSail, you grant us a license to:

  • Store and display your content to provide our services
  • Back up your data for reliability and recovery
  • Use anonymized, aggregated data for analytics and improvements

You are responsible for your content and must have the right to use any materials you upload. We may remove content that violates these terms.

8. AI-Generated Content

Our AI features generate content based on your inputs. While we strive for accuracy, AI-generated content may contain errors or inaccuracies. You are responsible for reviewing and verifying all AI-generated study materials. We are not liable for errors in AI-generated content.

9. Intellectual Property

ScholarSail's platform, including its design, code, features, logos, and prebuilt memory palaces, is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works without our written permission.

10. Third-Party Services

ScholarSail uses third-party services (Firebase, AI providers, payment processors). Your use of these services is subject to their respective terms. We are not responsible for third-party service interruptions or policies.

11. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

AS IS: ScholarSail is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We do not guarantee uninterrupted service, error-free operation, or specific learning outcomes.

Educational Tool: ScholarSail is a study aid, not a replacement for traditional education. We are not responsible for academic performance or exam results.

Limitation of Liability: To the fullest extent permitted by law, ScholarSail shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages. Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid in the past 12 months.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless ScholarSail from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the platform, violation of these terms, or infringement of any rights.

13. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your account at any time for violation of these terms, fraudulent activity, or at our discretion. You may delete your account at any time through the settings page. Upon termination, you lose access to your data, though we may retain backups as required by law.

14. Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms of Service at any time. We will notify you of material changes via email or platform notice. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

15. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of the United States. Any disputes shall be resolved in the appropriate courts, and you consent to such jurisdiction.

16. Contact Information

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

Email: legal@scholarsail.com

Support: support@scholarsail.com

By using ScholarSail, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.

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