Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using LitWiz, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not access the service.

2. Description of Service

LitWiz is an AI-powered research platform that provides:

• PDF literature processing and analysis
• Automated citation extraction and management
• Data integration from public databases (IMF, World Bank, OECD, etc.)
• AI-generated literature reviews and research drafts
• Data visualization and chart generation
• Report export in multiple formats (Word, Markdown, PowerPoint)

3. User Accounts and Eligibility

• You must be at least 16 years old to use LitWiz
• You must provide accurate and complete information when creating an account
• You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials
• You may not share your account with others or create multiple accounts
• We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms

4. Acceptable Use

You agree to use LitWiz only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these terms. You may not:

• Upload copyrighted materials without proper authorization
• Use the service to generate plagiarized or fraudulent research
• Attempt to reverse engineer or compromise our AI systems
• Share or distribute content that violates intellectual property rights
• Use the platform for illegal activities or to harm others
• Overload our systems or attempt unauthorized access

5. Content and Intellectual Property

Your Content

• You retain ownership of research materials you upload
• You grant us a license to process your content to provide our services
• You are responsible for ensuring you have rights to upload and process all materials
• Generated reports and analyses remain your intellectual property

Our Platform

• LitWiz platform, AI models, and technology are our proprietary property
• You may not copy, modify, or distribute our software or algorithms
• Our brand, logos, and trademarks are protected intellectual property

6. AI-Generated Content

• AI-generated content is provided as research assistance, not final academic work
• You are responsible for reviewing, fact-checking, and validating all AI outputs
• Citations and references should be independently verified
• We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of AI-generated content
• Final research integrity and academic standards remain your responsibility

7. Subscription and Payment

• Subscription fees are billed in advance on a monthly or annual basis
• All fees are non-refundable except as required by law
• We may change pricing with 30 days' notice to existing subscribers
• Failure to pay may result in service suspension or termination
• You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings

8. Service Availability

• We strive for high availability but do not guarantee uninterrupted service
• Scheduled maintenance will be announced in advance when possible
• We are not liable for service interruptions or data loss
• Regular backups are performed, but you should maintain your own copies of important work

9. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our data practices are detailed in our Privacy Policy, which forms part of these terms. Key points:

• We protect your research data with industry-standard security measures
• Your projects and documents remain private to your account
• We do not share your research content with other users
• You can export and delete your data at any time

10. Disclaimers and Limitations

LitWiz is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including:

• Accuracy or completeness of AI-generated content
• Fitness for a particular purpose
• Non-infringement of third-party rights
• Uninterrupted or error-free operation

Our liability is limited to the amount you paid for the service in the 12 months preceding any claim.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless LitWiz from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from:

• Your use of the service
• Content you upload or generate
• Violation of these terms
• Infringement of third-party rights

12. Termination

• Either party may terminate the agreement at any time
• We may suspend or terminate accounts for terms violations
• Upon termination, your access to the service will cease
• You may export your data before termination
• Certain provisions survive termination (intellectual property, disclaimers, etc.)

13. Changes to Terms

We may modify these terms at any time. Significant changes will be communicated via email or platform notification. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of new terms.

14. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of the jurisdiction where LitWiz operates. Any disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration or in the courts of that jurisdiction.

15. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms of Service, contact us at:

Email: info@litwiz.ai

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