Terms of Service - ResearchGate.in

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of ResearchGate.in ("we", "us", or "our") and the services offered through our website. By accessing or using ResearchGate.in, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these Terms, you may not access the service.

1. Description of Service

ResearchGate.in is an AI-powered research assistant that helps users with academic and research queries. We provide a chat interface where users can submit research questions, and we deliver responses based on available information.

2. Use of the Service

By using ResearchGate.in, you agree to the following:

To provide accurate and current information when submitting research queries.
To use the service for lawful and appropriate purposes only.
Not to use the service to submit content that is illegal, offensive, or harmful.
Not to attempt to interfere with, compromise, or disrupt the service or its servers.
Not to use automated systems or software to extract data from the website ("scraping").
To respect our rate limits of 10 queries per hour per user.

3. Email Communications

When you submit a research query through our platform, you provide your email address for the purpose of receiving a response to your query. You agree to receive emails from us at info@researchgate.in related to your research queries.

We will only use your email address to:

Send you responses to your research queries.
Provide additional information related to your specific query, if necessary.
Respond to your direct inquiries or support requests.

We will not use your email address for marketing purposes or sell it to third parties.

4. Intellectual Property

The content, features, and functionality of ResearchGate.in, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, and software, are owned by ResearchGate.in and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Responses provided to your research queries are for your personal, non-commercial use. You may use these responses for educational and research purposes, but you may not republish, distribute, or sell them without our permission.

5. Disclaimers

ResearchGate.in provides information that is intended to be accurate and helpful, but we make no guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information provided. The service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

We recommend verifying any critical information provided by our service through additional sources, especially for academic citations or professional use.

6. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall ResearchGate.in, its operators, directors, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from:

Your access to or use of or inability to access or use the service.
Any conduct or content of any third party on the service.
Any content obtained from the service.
Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content.

7. Privacy

Your use of ResearchGate.in is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which can be found at Privacy Policy. By using our service, you consent to the terms of our Privacy Policy.

8. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion.

By continuing to access or use our service after any revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms. If you do not agree to the new terms, you are no longer authorized to use the service.

9. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at info@researchgate.in.