Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to UniNotes. By accessing or using our website at uninotes.dev (the "Site") and our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and UniNotes ("we," "us," or "our").

If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use our services. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms.

These Terms should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy and Community Guidelines.

2. Description of Service

UniNotes is an academic note-sharing platform that enables students to upload, share, discover, and download educational materials including lecture notes, study guides, summaries, and other academic resources (collectively, "Notes" or "Content").

Our services include but are not limited to:

• Account creation and profile management
• Uploading and sharing academic notes and study materials
• Browsing, searching, and downloading content shared by other users
• Rating and reviewing notes
• Organizing notes by course, university, and subject
• Community interaction features
• Administrative review and approval of uploaded content

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the service at any time without prior notice.

3. User Accounts and Registration

3.1 Account Creation

To use certain features of UniNotes, you must create an account. You may register using your email address or through Google OAuth authentication. When creating an account, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain and promptly update your account information
• Keep your password secure and confidential
• Be at least 13 years of age (or legal age in your jurisdiction)
• Not create multiple accounts
• Not share your account with others

3.2 Account Security

You are solely responsible for all activities that occur under your account. You must immediately notify us of any unauthorized use of your account or any other security breach. We will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to protect your account credentials.

3.3 Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time for any reason, including but not limited to:

• Violation of these Terms or our policies
• Fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity
• Prolonged inactivity
• Requests by law enforcement or other government agencies

4. User Content and Intellectual Property

4.1 Content Ownership

You retain all ownership rights to the Content you upload to UniNotes. However, by uploading Content, you grant UniNotes a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, transferable license to use, reproduce, distribute, display, and perform your Content in connection with operating and promoting the platform.

4.2 Content Representations and Warranties

By uploading Content, you represent and warrant that:

• You own or have the necessary rights to upload and share the Content
• The Content does not infringe upon any third-party intellectual property rights
• The Content does not violate any applicable laws or regulations
• The Content was created by you or you have proper authorization to share it
• The Content is accurate to the best of your knowledge
• The Content does not contain malicious code, viruses, or harmful components

4.3 Copyright Infringement

We respect intellectual property rights. If you believe that Content on UniNotes infringes your copyright, please contact us at tabishbinishfaq1122@gmail.com with:

• Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed
• Identification of the infringing material and its location
• Your contact information
• A statement of good faith belief that use is not authorized
• A statement under penalty of perjury that the information is accurate
• Your physical or electronic signature

We will promptly investigate and remove infringing Content upon receiving proper notice.

4.4 Content Moderation

All uploaded Content is subject to review and approval by our administrators before being made publicly available. We reserve the right to reject, remove, or modify any Content that violates these Terms, our Community Guidelines, or is deemed inappropriate for any reason.

5. Prohibited Activities

When using UniNotes, you agree NOT to:

• Upload Content that you do not have the right to share
• Upload Content containing viruses, malware, or harmful code
• Infringe upon others' intellectual property rights
• Post false, misleading, or inaccurate information
• Impersonate any person or entity
• Engage in any fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activities
• Harass, threaten, or harm other users
• Spam or send unsolicited communications
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) without permission
• Manipulate ratings or reviews
• Sell or commercialize access to your account or Content
• Interfere with the proper functioning of the platform
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Share exam answers, solutions to graded assignments, or materials that facilitate academic dishonesty

Violation of these prohibitions may result in immediate account suspension or termination and potential legal action.

6. Academic Integrity

UniNotes is designed to support collaborative learning and help students study more effectively. However, you are responsible for using the platform in accordance with your institution's academic integrity policies.

Content on UniNotes should be used as study aids and reference materials, not as substitutes for original work. Submitting downloaded Content as your own work may constitute plagiarism or academic dishonesty.

We encourage you to:

• Use notes as study supplements, not replacements for attending class
• Understand and follow your institution's honor code
• Create your own original work for assignments
• Cite sources appropriately when referencing materials
• Report any content that facilitates academic dishonesty

7. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

7.1 "As Is" Service

UniNotes is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

7.2 Content Accuracy

We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or quality of any Content uploaded by users. Users are responsible for verifying information and using Content at their own risk. We are not liable for any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in user-generated Content.

7.3 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, UniNotes and its officers, directors, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses resulting from:

• Your use or inability to use the service
• Any unauthorized access to or use of our servers
• Any bugs, viruses, or harmful code transmitted through our service
• Any errors or omissions in Content
• Any conduct or content of any third party on the service

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless UniNotes and its officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, and suppliers from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms or your use of the service.

9. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which UniNotes operates, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or the service shall be resolved through binding arbitration, except that either party may seek injunctive or other equitable relief in court to prevent infringement of intellectual property rights.

You agree to waive any right to a jury trial or to participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration.

10. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We may also notify you through email or a notice on our website.

Your continued use of UniNotes after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms. If you do not agree to the modified Terms, you must stop using the service.

11. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, that provision shall be deemed severable and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions.

12. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Community Guidelines, constitute the entire agreement between you and UniNotes regarding the use of our service and supersede any prior agreements.

13. Contact Information

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