Terms of Service
Last updated: January 2025
At DocuStudy, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our AI-powered study platform.
Recording and Content Upload Policy
At DocuStudy, we emphasize the importance of adhering to both legal and institutional regulations when recording and sharing content. We ask all users to follow these guidelines to ensure compliance with applicable policies and laws:
Compliance with Institutional Policies
Users are responsible for ensuring that any recording or uploaded material aligns with the policies of their school, university, workplace, or instructor. It is the user's obligation to familiarize themselves with and adhere to their institution's rules concerning the recording and sharing of lectures or educational content.
Respecting Copyright Law
Users must not record or upload content that is protected by copyright unless they have obtained explicit permission from the copyright holder. This includes materials like texts, images, videos, or other forms of copyrighted media.
Respect for Privacy and Confidentiality
Users are prohibited from recording or sharing sensitive conversations or information that would violate U.S. privacy laws. This includes confidential communications, private discussions, or any other exchanges legally protected from unauthorized recording or disclosure.
Important: DocuStudy does not condone and cannot be held liable for any unauthorized recording or uploading of content that violates institutional policies, copyright law, or privacy laws. Users are fully responsible for ensuring their activities on the platform comply with all applicable legal and institutional requirements.
By using our platform, you agree to indemnify DocuStudy against any legal consequences resulting from the unauthorized recording or distribution of material. We trust our users to respect intellectual property, privacy, and institutional policies while using DocuStudy.
License to View DocuStudy Content
Provided you comply with these Terms of Use, DocuStudy grants you a limited, personal, non-exclusive, non-commercial, revocable, and non-transferable license to access and use the content on our platform. This is strictly for personal, non-commercial, educational use.
Usage Restrictions
- You agree not to copy, record, or access content via automated means (e.g., scripts, bots, or data extraction tools) unless authorized by DocuStudy in writing.
- If you purchase a subscription or license to access DocuStudy content, it is for individual use only and cannot be shared with others.
- We may enforce reasonable limits on access to protect against unauthorized use, including limits on time, device usage, or the quantity of materials accessed.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
When you create an account or use our services, we may collect:
- Name and email address
- Profile information and preferences
- Payment and billing information
- Educational institution and academic level
Study Content
To provide our AI-powered study tools, we process:
- Documents, PDFs, and files you upload
- Audio recordings and transcriptions you submit
- Notes and study materials you create
- Quiz responses and flashcard interactions
- Learning progress and performance data
Technical Information
We automatically collect certain technical data:
- IP address and location data
- Browser type and version
- Device information and operating system
- Usage patterns and feature interactions
How We Use Your Information
Service Provision
- Generate AI-powered study materials from your content
- Create personalized quizzes and flashcards
- Process and transcribe audio recordings
- Provide study progress tracking and analytics
- Deliver customer support and technical assistance
Service Improvement
- Analyze usage patterns to improve our AI algorithms
- Develop new features and functionality
- Conduct research to enhance learning outcomes
- Ensure platform security and prevent fraud
Communication
- Send important service updates and notifications
- Respond to your inquiries and support requests
- Share educational content and study tips (with consent)
- Notify you about new features and improvements
Data Security and Storage
Security Measures
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:
- End-to-end encryption for data transmission
- Secure storage with encryption at rest
- Regular security audits and penetration testing
- Access controls and employee training
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. Study content and progress data are kept for the duration of your account plus a reasonable period thereafter for service continuity.
Data Location
Your data is stored on secure servers in the United States and may be transferred to other countries where we or our service providers operate, in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
Refund Policy for DocuStudy
No Refund Policy
All sales are final. Due to the nature of our AI-powered service, which incurs immediate processing costs through Large Language Models (LLMs) upon usage, we do not offer refunds for any subscription plans or services.
Why No Refunds?
DocuStudy operates on AI technology that processes your content using advanced Large Language Models. These services incur real costs that are consumed immediately when you:
- Upload and process documents with our AI
- Generate study materials, quizzes, and flashcards
- Transcribe audio recordings
- Create personalized learning content
- Interact with our AI-powered features
Once these AI processing costs are incurred, they cannot be recovered, making refunds economically unfeasible.
Subscription Management
While we cannot offer refunds, you can:
- Cancel your subscription at any time to prevent future charges
- Continue using the service until your current billing period ends
- Downgrade to a lower-tier plan for your next billing cycle
- Manage your subscription settings in your account dashboard
Exceptional Circumstances
In very rare cases, we may consider account credits for:
- Technical issues caused by DocuStudy that prevent service access for extended periods
- Billing errors or duplicate charges
- Account security breaches on our end
Such credits are at our sole discretion and will be applied to your account rather than refunded as cash.
Contact Support
If you have concerns about billing or service issues, please contact our support team at vanthanh12195@gmail.com. While we cannot offer refunds, we're committed to helping resolve any legitimate service problems.
Agreement to Terms
By purchasing a subscription to DocuStudy, you acknowledge and agree to this no-refund policy. We encourage you to try our free features before committing to a paid plan.
Your Rights and Choices
Access and Control
You have the right to:
- Access and review your personal information
- Update or correct inaccurate data
- Delete your account and associated data
- Export your study materials and progress data
Communication Preferences
You can control email notifications and marketing communications through your account settings or by using the unsubscribe links in our emails.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
Email: vanthanh12195@gmail.com
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