Terms of Service

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing and using Foci AI Study Platform ("the Service") at fociai.co.uk, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not access the Service.

2. Description of Service

Foci AI Study Platform is an AI-powered educational tool that helps students:

• Upload and process study materials (PDFs, documents, presentations)
• Generate AI-powered flashcards, quizzes, and summaries
• Create interactive study sessions and notes
• Access personalized tutoring and exam preparation tools
• Collaborate in study groups and share materials

3. User Accounts

3.1 Account Creation

• You must provide accurate and complete information
• You are responsible for maintaining account security
• You must be at least 13 years old to create an account
• One account per person; multiple accounts are prohibited

3.2 Account Responsibilities

• Keep your login credentials secure and confidential
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access
• You are responsible for all activities under your account
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date account information

4. Acceptable Use Policy

4.1 Permitted Uses

• Personal educational and study purposes
• Creating study materials for legitimate academic work
• Collaborating with classmates on group projects
• Using AI-generated content for learning and revision

4.2 Prohibited Uses

• Upload copyrighted material without permission
• Use the Service for commercial purposes without authorization
• Attempt to reverse engineer or hack our systems
• Upload malicious software or harmful content
• Share inappropriate, offensive, or illegal content
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Impersonate others or provide false information
• Spam or abuse other users
• Use automated tools to access the Service

5. Content and Intellectual Property

5.1 Your Content

• You retain ownership of content you upload
• You grant us license to process and store your content
• You are responsible for ensuring you have rights to upload content
• We may remove content that violates these Terms

5.2 AI-Generated Content

• AI-generated content (flashcards, quizzes, summaries) is provided for educational use
• We do not guarantee accuracy of AI-generated content
• You should verify important information independently
• AI content is not a substitute for professional academic guidance

5.3 Our Intellectual Property

• Our platform, software, and algorithms are protected by copyright
• You may not copy, modify, or distribute our proprietary technology
• The "Foci" trademark and branding are our property

6. Subscription and Payment

6.1 Free Plan

• Limited to 3 study hubs
• Basic AI study tools
• Limited AI interactions per month

6.2 Pro Plan

• Unlimited study hubs and AI interactions
• Advanced features and analytics
• Priority support
• 7-day free trial, then £5.99/month

6.3 Payment Terms

• Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled
• Payments processed securely through Stripe
• 30-day money-back guarantee for Pro subscriptions
• Prices may change with 30 days' notice

7. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which complies with UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018.

8. Service Availability

• We strive for 99.9% uptime but cannot guarantee uninterrupted service
• We may perform maintenance that temporarily affects availability
• We reserve the right to modify or discontinue features
• We will provide reasonable notice of significant changes

9. Limitation of Liability

• Our Service is provided "as is" without warranties
• We are not liable for academic performance or exam results
• Our liability is limited to the amount you paid for the Service
• We are not responsible for third-party content or services
• We exclude liability for indirect or consequential damages

10. Indemnification

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

• Your use of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Content you upload or share

11. Termination

11.1 By You

• You may cancel your account at any time
• Pro subscriptions can be cancelled through account settings
• No refunds for partial months (except within 30-day guarantee)

11.2 By Us

• We may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms
• We will provide reasonable notice when possible
• We may terminate inactive accounts after 12 months

12. Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by English law. Any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts.

13. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify users of material changes via email or platform notification. Continued use constitutes acceptance of updated Terms.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

15. Contact Information

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Foci AI regarding the use of our Service.