1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using ManuscriptMind ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

ManuscriptMind provides AI-powered peer review feedback for academic manuscripts. Our service analyzes uploaded documents and generates structured feedback including identified issues, strengths, and revision suggestions.

The Service is intended to assist researchers in improving their manuscripts and is not a substitute for formal peer review by human experts or journal review processes.

3. Account Registration

To use the Service, you must create an account. You agree to:

Provide accurate and complete registration information
Maintain the security of your account credentials
Promptly update your information if it changes
Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access

4. Credits and Usage

The Service operates on a credit-based system:

New accounts receive a set number of free credits
Each manuscript review consumes one credit
Additional credits may be earned by providing feedback on reviews
Credits are non-transferable and have no cash value
We reserve the right to modify the credit system with notice

5. User Content

5.1 Your Manuscripts

You retain all ownership rights to manuscripts you upload. By uploading content, you grant us a limited license to process your manuscripts solely for the purpose of providing the Service.

5.2 Content Restrictions

You agree not to upload content that:

Infringes on intellectual property rights of others
Contains malicious code or harmful content
Violates any applicable laws or regulations
Contains content you do not have the right to share

6. AI-Generated Feedback

You acknowledge and agree that:

Reviews are generated by artificial intelligence systems
AI feedback may contain errors, inaccuracies, or omissions
The Service does not guarantee acceptance by journals or reviewers
You should exercise independent judgment when using feedback
AI reviews do not constitute professional academic advice

7. Prohibited Uses

You agree not to:

Use the Service for any unlawful purpose
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
Reverse engineer or attempt to extract source code
Use automated systems to access the Service without permission
Resell or redistribute the Service without authorization
Misrepresent AI-generated feedback as human peer review

8. Intellectual Property

The Service, including its design, features, and content (excluding user content), is owned by ManuscriptMind and protected by intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, or distribute our proprietary content without permission.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR FREE OF HARMFUL COMPONENTS.

WE MAKE NO GUARANTEES REGARDING THE ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, OR USEFULNESS OF AI-GENERATED REVIEWS OR THEIR SUITABILITY FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, MANUSCRIPTMIND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF DATA, REVENUE, OR ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITIES, ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless ManuscriptMind and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.

12. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time for any reason, including violation of these Terms. You may also terminate your account at any time. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease.

13. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting notice on the Service or sending you an email. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

14. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which ManuscriptMind is incorporated, without regard to conflict of law principles.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]