Terms of Service

Last updated: July 18, 2025

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of Abroaducate, an academic application platform that helps students create compelling application documents and find opportunities abroad.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Abroaducate, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our services.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Abroaducate. You must be at least 16 years old to use our services.

2. Description of Service

Abroaducate provides:

  • Document Generation: AI-powered creation of SOPs, cover letters, personal statements
  • University Matching: Personalized recommendations based on your academic profile
  • Academic Analysis: Transcript evaluation and academic profile assessment
  • Scholarship Database: Access to scholarship opportunities and application tracking
  • Test Preparation: IELTS practice materials and mock tests
  • Document Management: Version control, checklists, and deadline tracking
  • AI-Enhanced Tools: Document review, enhancement, and optimization features

3. Account Registration and Security

Account Creation

  • You must provide accurate and complete information
  • You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
  • You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized access
  • One account per person; sharing accounts is prohibited

Account Security

You are solely responsible for all activities that occur under your account. We recommend using strong passwords and enabling two-factor authentication when available.

4. Subscription Plans and Payment

Available Plans

  • Free Plan: Basic access with limited features
  • Professional Plan: Enhanced features with monthly usage limits
  • Elite Plan: Unlimited access to all features and priority support

Payment Terms

  • Subscriptions are billed monthly or annually in advance
  • All payments are processed securely through Stripe
  • Prices are subject to change with 30 days notice
  • No refunds for partial months, except as required by law
  • Failed payments may result in service suspension

Cancellation

You may cancel your subscription at any time. Your access will continue until the end of your current billing period. Cancellation does not entitle you to a refund for the current period.

5. Acceptable Use Policy

Permitted Uses

  • Creating original academic application documents
  • Researching universities and scholarship opportunities
  • Using AI tools to enhance your own written content
  • Practicing for standardized tests and interviews

Prohibited Uses

You may NOT use our service to:

  • Submit completely AI-generated content as your own original work
  • Create documents for other people without disclosure
  • Violate any university's academic integrity policies
  • Upload malicious content or attempt to harm our systems
  • Share account credentials or circumvent usage limits
  • Reverse engineer or attempt to extract our AI models
  • Use automated tools to scrape our data or content
  • Create multiple accounts to exceed usage limits

6. Academic Integrity and Responsible Use

🎓 Our Commitment to Academic Ethics

Abroaducate is designed to help you express your authentic self more effectively, not to replace your original thoughts and experiences.

Responsible AI Use

  • Use AI suggestions as starting points, not final submissions
  • Always personalize generated content with your own experiences
  • Ensure all statements in your documents are truthful
  • Review and understand all content before submission
  • Comply with your target institution's AI usage policies

Document Authenticity

While our AI helps with structure, grammar, and expression, the core content, experiences, and achievements must be authentically yours. You are responsible for ensuring all information is accurate and truthful.

7. Intellectual Property Rights

Your Content

  • You retain ownership of all documents you create using our platform
  • You grant us a limited license to process your content to provide our services
  • We do not claim ownership of your personal experiences or achievements
  • You can delete your content at any time

Our Content

  • Abroaducate platform, features, and technology are our property
  • University data and scholarship information are licensed from third parties
  • You may not copy, modify, or redistribute our platform
  • Our brand, logos, and trademarks are protected

AI-Generated Content

Content generated by our AI tools is provided "as-is" and becomes part of your document when you accept it. We do not claim ownership of AI-generated suggestions, but you are responsible for reviewing and validating all content.

8. Data Usage and Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy for detailed information about how we collect, use, and protect your data.

Data Security: We use industry-standard encryption and security measures

AI Processing: Your documents are processed securely and not used to train AI models

Data Retention: We retain your data according to our Privacy Policy

Your Rights: You can access, correct, or delete your data at any time

9. Service Availability and Limitations

Service Level

  • We strive for 99.9% uptime but cannot guarantee uninterrupted service
  • Planned maintenance will be announced in advance when possible
  • Emergency maintenance may occur without notice
  • Some features may have usage limits based on your plan

Third-Party Dependencies

Our service relies on third-party providers (AI services, payment processors, hosting). While we work to minimize disruptions, we cannot control third-party availability.

10. Disclaimers and Limitations

Important Disclaimers

No Admission Guarantees

We do not guarantee admission to any university or award of any scholarship. Success depends on many factors beyond our control.

AI Accuracy

AI-generated content may contain errors or inaccuracies. You must review and verify all content before use.

University Information

University data and requirements change frequently. Always verify information with official sources.

Service "As-Is"

Our service is provided "as-is" without warranties of any kind, express or implied.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

  • Our total liability to you is limited to the amount you paid in the 12 months preceding the claim
  • We are not liable for indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
  • We are not responsible for failed applications, missed deadlines, or lost opportunities
  • You assume all risks associated with using AI-generated content

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Abroaducate from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of our service, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any rights.

13. Termination

Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time through your account settings or by contacting support.

Termination by Us

We may terminate or suspend your account for:

  • Violation of these Terms
  • Non-payment of fees
  • Fraudulent or harmful activity
  • Extended period of inactivity (with notice)

Effect of Termination

  • Your access to the service will cease immediately
  • You can export your documents before termination
  • We will delete your data according to our Privacy Policy
  • No refund for prepaid periods unless required by law

14. Governing Law and Disputes

Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to conflict of law principles.

Dispute Resolution

We encourage resolving disputes through:

  1. Direct communication with our support team
  2. Good faith negotiation
  3. Mediation, if necessary
  4. Binding arbitration for claims exceeding $10,000

15. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms periodically. When we make material changes:

  • We will update the "Last updated" date at the top
  • We will notify you via email if you have an account
  • We will post a notice on our platform
  • Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance

16. Contact Information

Questions about these Terms?

Email: legal@abroaducate.com

Support: support@abroaducate.com

Response Time: We aim to respond within 72 hours

Legal Address: [Your Company Address]
Business Registration: [Your Registration Number]

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