Terms of Service
Effective Date: November 26, 2025
Last Updated: November 26, 2025
1. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS
By accessing or using the StudyCrush AI website, any related mobile applications, subdomains, or services (collectively, the "Services"), creating an account, or clicking on a button/checkbox for agreement, you ("User," "you," or "your") acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (the "Terms") and all other applicable policies or guidelines incorporated herein by reference, including our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with these Terms, you must not use or access the Services.
Additional Policies: These Terms incorporate by reference any additional guidelines, rules, or policies posted in connection with specific features of the Services.
Electronic Communications: By using the Services, you consent to receiving electronic communications from us (e.g., via email, notices within the Services).
Jurisdiction: You are responsible for ensuring that your use of the Services is in compliance with all laws, regulations, and customs applicable in your jurisdiction.
2. ELIGIBILITY
You must be at least 18 years old to use the Services in a legally binding manner. If you are under 18, you may only use the Services with the permission and involvement of a parent or legal guardian who agrees to be bound by these Terms.
3. USER ACCOUNTS
Registration: To access certain features, you may need to create an account. You agree to provide truthful, accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process and to update such information as necessary.
Security: You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your username, password, and any other credentials used to access the Services. You are fully responsible for all activities that occur under your account.
Multiple Accounts: Creating multiple accounts for the same individual, entity, or for deceptive or fraudulent purposes is prohibited and may result in immediate termination of all related accounts.
Account Termination: We reserve the right to suspend, restrict, or terminate your account for any reason, including but not limited to violations of these Terms, at our sole discretion.
4. DESCRIPTION OF THE SERVICES
StudyCrush AI is an educational technology platform designed to help learners study more efficiently by leveraging artificial intelligence. Key features include (but are not limited to):
Study Sets: Users can create "Study Sets" by uploading or inputting content in formats such as PDF, Word, PowerPoint, text, YouTube URLs, or website links. The AI then generates flashcards, quizzes, written tests, and more.
Personal Tutor: An AI-powered tutor that engages in conversational learning, answers questions, and provides explanations based on user-provided content.
Progress Tracking: A four-level system (Unfamiliar, Learning, Familiar, Mastered) to monitor your evolving understanding of the materials.
File Conversion & Import: Automated ingestion of external content to generate study materials, potentially including transcriptions or text extractions.
Paper Grading: Automated grading functionality (where offered) to provide feedback on written submissions.
The Services may continue to evolve, and we reserve the right to modify or discontinue, temporarily or permanently, any feature without notice.
5. USER CONTENT AND CONDUCT
You may upload or submit textual, audio, visual, or other materials ("User Content") to the Services. You agree to the following:
License Grant: By submitting User Content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, sublicensable, and transferable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, translate, distribute, publicly display, publicly perform, and create derivative works from such content for the purpose of operating and improving the Services. This license terminates when you delete your content or account, except where content has been shared with others and they have not deleted it.
Ownership & Permissions: You represent and warrant that you own or have all necessary rights to upload your User Content and that doing so does not violate the rights of any third party or any applicable law or regulation.
Prohibited Content: You agree not to upload or share any content that:
- (a) is unlawful, threatening, harmful, harassing, defamatory, obscene, or otherwise objectionable
- (b) infringes upon any intellectual property or privacy rights
- (c) contains viruses or other harmful code
- (d) contains personal data of yourself or third parties - The Services are intended exclusively for study materials and are not designed for storing or processing personal data
Monitoring & Removal: We reserve the right to monitor or review User Content at our discretion and to remove or disable access to any content for any reason, including violation of these Terms.
6. AI-GENERATED CONTENT DISCLAIMER
The Services include AI-generated materials (e.g., flashcards, quiz questions, tutor responses). You acknowledge that:
Informational Use Only: AI-generated content is provided "as is" for educational or informational purposes. We do not guarantee its accuracy, reliability, or completeness.
User Verification: You are responsible for verifying the correctness and applicability of AI-generated content. We are not liable for any errors or omissions that may arise from reliance on such information.
No Professional Advice: AI-generated content should not be construed as professional, legal, medical, or other specialized advice.
7. PAYMENTS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS
Certain features or functionalities of the Services may require payment of fees:
Subscription Plans: We may offer free and paid subscription tiers. Details about each plan, including pricing and usage limits, are described on our website or within the Services.
Payment Processor: We use Polar as our payment processor. By subscribing, you agree to Polar's terms and conditions.
Billing Cycle: Subscription fees are billed at the start of each billing cycle. You authorize us to charge your payment method automatically for any renewal periods.
Cancellation: You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings or the Polar customer portal. Cancellation will take effect at the end of your current billing period.
Refund Policy: All fees are generally non-refundable unless explicitly stated otherwise or required by applicable consumer protection law (e.g., EU Consumer Rights Directive, German BGB § 312g). If you are an EU consumer, you have a 14-day right of withdrawal for distance contracts, subject to legal exceptions.
Taxes: Polar automatically calculates and collects applicable taxes (VAT, sales tax) based on your location. The displayed price is exclusive of taxes unless otherwise stated.
Price Changes: We reserve the right to modify subscription fees at any time, with reasonable notice (at least 30 days) provided to you. Changes will apply to subsequent billing periods.
8. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
Except for User Content, all content, materials, and features available through the Services—such as text, graphics, logos, icons, images, code, designs, and software—are the proprietary property of the Company or its licensors and are protected by intellectual property laws including German copyright law (UrhG) and EU regulations.
Trademarks: "StudyCrush AI" and associated logos are trademarks or service marks of the Company. You may not use these marks without our prior written permission.
Feedback: If you provide suggestions, ideas, or feedback about the Services, you grant us the right to use such feedback without restriction or compensation.
9. PRIVACY AND DATA PROTECTION
We collect, use, and share personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy, which complies with the GDPR and German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG). By using the Services, you consent to our collection and use of your data as described therein.
International Transfers: Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA), including the United States. We ensure such transfers comply with GDPR requirements through Standard Contractual Clauses and other appropriate safeguards.
10. THIRD-PARTY LINKS AND SERVICES
The Services may contain links to third-party websites or integrate with third-party services (e.g., Polar for payments, YouTube for videos, Google for authentication). We do not endorse or assume responsibility for any third-party content, products, or services. Your interactions with third parties are governed by their respective terms and privacy policies.
11. TERMINATION
Termination by You: You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us at [email protected] or following the account deletion process in your profile settings.
Termination by Us: We may suspend or terminate your account or access to the Services at any time, with or without notice, if we believe you have violated these Terms or engaged in fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity.
Effect of Termination: Upon termination, your right to access and use the Services will immediately cease. We will delete your personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable law, except where retention is required for legal, accounting, or dispute resolution purposes.
12. DISCLAIMERS OF WARRANTIES
AS-IS AND AS AVAILABLE: Your use of the Services is at your sole risk. The Services are provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
We do not warrant that the Services will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, error-free, or free from viruses or other harmful code. We do not guarantee that the results of using the Services will meet your expectations or requirements.
Note: Statutory rights under German consumer protection law (BGB) and EU consumer law remain unaffected by these disclaimers.
13. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall we (or our affiliates, directors, officers, employees, agents, suppliers, or licensors) be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages, including loss of profits, data, or goodwill, arising from or relating to your use of the Services.
Our total liability for any claim related to the Services shall not exceed the amount you paid us (if any) in the twelve (12) months immediately preceding the event giving rise to the claim.
Mandatory Liability: Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits our liability for:
- Death or personal injury caused by our negligence
- Fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation
- Any other liability that cannot be excluded or limited under German law or EU law
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages, so some of these limitations may not apply to you.
14. INDEMNIFICATION
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless StudyCrush AI, its affiliates, and their respective directors, officers, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to:
- (a) your use or misuse of the Services
- (b) your breach of these Terms
- (c) your violation of any third-party right, including intellectual property or privacy rights
- (d) your User Content
15. DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Informal Resolution: You agree to contact us first at [email protected] to attempt to resolve any dispute arising from or related to these Terms or the Services informally.
Mediation: If the dispute cannot be resolved within 30 days, both parties agree to attempt mediation before pursuing litigation.
Jurisdiction: For users in the EU/EEA, any legal disputes shall be resolved in accordance with the laws of Germany. You may bring legal proceedings in the courts of your country of residence if you are a consumer.
ODR Platform: EU consumers can use the European Commission's Online Dispute Resolution platform: https://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr
16. GOVERNING LAW
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Germany, without regard to conflict of laws principles. For consumers in the EU, mandatory consumer protection laws of your country of residence also apply.
17. CHANGES TO THE TERMS
We reserve the right to modify or update these Terms at any time in our sole discretion. We will provide notice of any significant changes by:
- Posting an updated version on our website at least 30 days before changes take effect
- Sending an email notification to your registered email address
- Displaying a prominent notice within the Services
Your continued use of the Services after any changes to these Terms signifies your acceptance of such changes. If you do not agree to the revised Terms, you must stop using the Services and may terminate your account.
18. MISCELLANEOUS
Entire Agreement: These Terms, along with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published by the Company, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the Services.
Severability: If any provision of these Terms is held invalid or unenforceable, that provision shall be enforced to the maximum extent permissible, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
No Waiver: No failure or delay in exercising any right, power, or remedy under these Terms operates as a waiver. Any waiver must be in writing and signed by the party granting it.
Assignment: You may not assign or transfer these Terms or any rights or obligations herein without our prior written consent. We may freely assign or transfer these Terms.
Force Majeure: We shall not be liable for any delay or failure to perform resulting from causes outside our reasonable control, including acts of God, terrorism, war, pandemics, strikes, or governmental actions.
Relationship of Parties: Nothing in these Terms creates a partnership, joint venture, agency, or employment relationship between you and us.
Language: These Terms may be provided in multiple languages. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency, the English version shall prevail.
19. COMMUNICATIONS AND PROMOTIONAL EMAILS
By creating an account and using the Services, you may receive communications from StudyCrush AI:
Consent: Under GDPR, we will only send you promotional and marketing communications if you have given explicit consent (opt-in) or where permitted by law.
Opt-Out: You may opt out of receiving promotional communications at any time by:
- Following the unsubscribe instructions provided in the emails
- Adjusting your communication preferences in your account settings
- Contacting us directly at [email protected]
Service Communications: Even if you opt out of promotional emails, we may still send you important service-related communications, such as those about your account, security updates, or changes to our Terms. These are necessary for the performance of our contract with you.
20. CONTACT US
If you have any questions, concerns, or notices regarding these Terms, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://studycrush.ai
Company Information:
StudyCrush AI
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://studycrush.ai
Last Updated: November 26, 2025