Terms of Service
1. Acceptance of Terms
These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of Learn by Bits ("we," "us," or "our") website, services, and applications (collectively, the "Service"). By accessing or using the Service, you ("User" or "you") agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Service.
2. Service Description
The Service allows users to upload study materials, which our AI processes into bite-sized concepts ("bits") stored in a database. Users can study these bits, track progress, and pay per use. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service at any time without notice or liability.
3. Eligibility
You must be at least 13 years old to use the Service. By using the Service, you represent that you meet this age requirement and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.
4. Account and Payment
To use the Service, you must follow these account and payment terms:
- Account: You must create an account to use the Service. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and all activities under your account.
- Pay-as-You-Go: The Service operates on a pay-as-you-go model. Costs are deducted from your account balance based on usage (e.g., AI processing, database operations). See our Cost Explanation page for details.
- Auto-Refill: If enabled, we may charge your payment method $9.99 when your balance falls below $2.00. You may disable this in your account settings.
- No Refunds: All payments are non-refundable, even if you discontinue use or encounter service interruptions.
5. User Content
You retain ownership of content you upload ("User Content"). By uploading, you grant us a worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free license to use, modify, reproduce, and process User Content to provide and improve the Service. You represent that you have all rights to upload User Content and that it does not violate any laws or third-party rights.
6. Intellectual Property
We own all rights, title, and interest in the Service, including the AI-generated "bits," algorithms, and software. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or reverse-engineer any part of the Service without our prior written consent.
7. Acceptable Use
You agree not to:
- Use the Service for illegal purposes or to upload harmful content (e.g., malware, obscene material).
- Interfere with the Service’s operation (e.g., hacking, overloading).
- Share your account credentials with others.
- Upload content that you do not own or have full rights to upload.
We may suspend or terminate your access for violations at our sole discretion.
8. Termination
We may terminate or suspend your account at any time, with or without cause or notice, without liability. Upon termination, your access ceases, but we may retain your data as permitted by law or these Terms.
9. Disclaimers
The Service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including fitness for a particular purpose or uninterrupted access. We do not guarantee the accuracy of AI-generated content or the security of your data.
10. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, we are not liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Service, even if advised of the possibility. Our total liability is limited to the amount you paid us in the past 12 months.
11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims, damages, or losses arising from your use of the Service, User Content, or violation of these Terms.
12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms are governed by Utah law. Any disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration in Utah, except for small claims, with each party bearing its own costs. You waive any right to class actions.
13. Changes to Terms
We may modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted here, and continued use constitutes acceptance. Check back periodically.
14. Contact Us
For questions, contact us at: support@learnbybits.com.