Terms of Service

Last updated: 8/20/2025

Agreement to Terms

By accessing and using Arty.Science (https://arty.science, the "Service"), a research platform powered by the ARTEMIS project and operated by ResearchHub Foundation ("we," "our," or "us"), 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.

These Terms are governed by United States federal and applicable state laws.

Description of Service

Arty.Science is an AI-powered research platform powered by the ARTEMIS project that provides tools for academic research, document analysis, collaboration, and knowledge discovery. Our services include but are not limited to research assistance, document processing, peer review tools, collaborative research environments, and AI-powered research analysis tools.

User Accounts

Account Creation

  • You must provide accurate and complete information when creating an account
  • You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
  • You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
  • You must be at least 13 years old to create an account

Account Responsibilities

  • You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account
  • You must keep your account information up to date
  • You may not share your account with others
  • You may not create multiple accounts for fraudulent purposes

Acceptable Use

Permitted Uses

  • Academic and scientific research
  • Educational purposes
  • Collaborative research projects
  • Literature review and analysis
  • Peer review and academic evaluation

Prohibited Uses

  • Uploading copyrighted material without permission
  • Using the service for commercial purposes without authorization
  • Attempting to reverse engineer or compromise our systems
  • Harassing or threatening other users
  • Violating any applicable laws or regulations
  • Spreading misinformation or false research claims
  • Using the service to generate plagiarized content

Content and Intellectual Property

Your Content

You retain ownership of the content you upload to our platform. By uploading content, you grant us a license to use, process, and analyze your content solely for the purpose of providing our services.

Our Content

Our platform, including its design, features, and underlying technology, is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, or distribute our platform without permission.

AI-Generated Content

Content generated by our AI tools is provided for research assistance purposes. You are responsible for verifying the accuracy and appropriateness of any AI-generated content before use in your research.

Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect your information. By using our service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

Subscription and Payment

Subscription Plans

We offer various subscription plans with different features and usage limits. Subscription fees are charged in advance and are generally non-refundable except as required by applicable law or our refund policy.

Payment Terms

  • Subscription fees are billed in advance on a recurring basis
  • We may change our pricing with at least 30 days advance written notice
  • You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings
  • Automatic renewal can be disabled in your account settings
  • Refunds are provided according to our refund policy and applicable law
  • All prices are in US dollars unless otherwise specified

Refund Policy

We offer refunds within 30 days of purchase for annual subscriptions if you have not significantly used the service. Monthly subscriptions are generally not refundable but may be subject to prorated refunds as required by applicable state law.

Disclaimers and Limitations

Service Availability

We strive to maintain high availability but cannot guarantee uninterrupted service. We may temporarily suspend service for maintenance or updates.

Accuracy of Information

While we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee that all information provided through our service is accurate, complete, or current. Users should verify important information independently.

Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, RESEARCHHUB FOUNDATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THE SERVICE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation may not apply to you.

Research Ethics and Academic Integrity

  • You must follow ethical research practices and institutional guidelines
  • You are responsible for proper citation and attribution of sources
  • You must not use our service to facilitate academic misconduct
  • You should disclose the use of AI assistance in your research as appropriate
  • You must respect confidentiality and privacy in collaborative research

Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms.

Upon termination, your right to use the service will cease immediately. You may download your data within 30 days of termination, after which it may be permanently deleted.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of any material changes by posting the new Terms on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the service after such modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be interpreted and governed by the laws of the State of California and the United States, without regard to conflict of law provisions.

Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms will be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts located in California, and you hereby consent to personal jurisdiction and venue therein.

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remainder shall continue in full force and effect.

Contact Information

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

Acknowledgment

By using Arty.Science, you acknowledge that you have read these Terms of Service, understand them, and agree to be bound by them. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use our service.