Terms of Service

Effective Date: 14.05.2024

Welcome to Paperbuddy. By accessing or using our software as a service (the “Service”), located at paperbuddy.ai, you are agreeing to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you disagree with any part of the terms, then you may not access the Service.

1. Service Description

Paperbuddy is a web-based Software as a Service (SaaS) platform that allows users to upload PDF documents to chat with them, take notes, and view a concept graph of the documents. Our AI assistant aids in grammar correction, text improvement, and content generation, ensuring a coherent continuation of thoughts and ideas.

2. User Registration and Account Management

To access Paperbuddy, you must create an account either by registering directly using an email and password or via third-party login services such as GitHub. When creating your account, you must provide accurate and complete information. You are solely responsible for the activity that occurs on your account, and you must keep your account password secure. You must notify us immediately of any breach of security or unauthorized use of your account.

3. Privacy and Data Protection

Our data hosting servers are located in Germany, and we comply with applicable data protection laws. We collect usage metadata to bill users and prevent abuse. We also collect personal data such as your email, first name, and last name. We take your privacy seriously and will only share your data with third parties where necessary and with your consent. For more detailed information, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

4. Payment

Use of the Service may be subject to payments now or in the future. Payment for the services provided by Paperbuddy is processed via Stripe, an external payment service provider. By agreeing to these terms, you agree to be bound by Stripe’s own terms of service and privacy policy.

5. Intellectual Property

All services provided by Paperbuddy are original works protected by copyright laws. The intellectual property rights in the services and all materials provided through the services are owned by us or our licensors. You agree not to copy, reproduce, redistribute, transmit, sell, license, or otherwise exploit any of our services or any portion of the services without the prior written permission of Paperbuddy. Content generated by you through the use of the service is not included under Paperbuddy’s copyright claims.

6. User Conduct

You agree not to use Paperbuddy to:

  • Upload, transmit, or distribute any form of virus or other harmful code.
  • Upload, transmit, or distribute any form of illegal or harmful content.
  • Infringe the copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property of any third party.
  • Harvest or collect data from our services without express permission.

7. Termination

We may terminate or suspend access to our Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including, without limitation, if you breach the Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease.

8. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. By continuing to access or use our Service after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.

9. Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability

Paperbuddy is provided on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis. We do not warrant that the service will meet your requirements or be available uninterrupted. We shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from your access to or use of, or inability to access or use the services.

10. Governing Law

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

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at: [email protected]