Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Verbalyx ("the Platform"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use the Platform.

2. Eligibility and Age Restrictions

• Age 13+: Users must be at least 13 years old to create an account independently
• Under 13: Users under 13 may use Verbalyx only with verifiable parental or guardian consent and under educator supervision in an educational setting
• Educational Context: For users under 18, we recommend use under educator or parent supervision
• Account Creation: You must provide accurate information during registration

3. Educational Purpose

Verbalyx is an educational technology platform designed to:

• Improve writing and communication skills
• Provide AI-powered writing coaching and feedback
• Support academic and professional writing development
• Preserve and enhance your authentic voice

4. Account Responsibilities

You are responsible for:

• Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
• All activities that occur under your account
• Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized access
• Providing accurate and current information
• Complying with all applicable laws and regulations

5. Acceptable Use Policy

5.1 Permitted Uses

• Educational writing and skill development
• Personal academic or professional use
• Ethical AI-assisted writing coaching

5.2 Prohibited Uses

You may NOT use Verbalyx to:

• Generate, share, or request inappropriate, harmful, or illegal content
• Harass, bully, or threaten others
• Impersonate any person or entity
• Violate intellectual property rights
• Attempt to hack, reverse engineer, or compromise platform security
• Create fake accounts or automate account creation
• Use the platform for commercial purposes without authorization
• Generate content that violates academic integrity policies (plagiarism)

6. Subscription and Payment

• Tiers: Verbalyx offers Basic (Free), Standard, and Premium subscription tiers
• Billing: Premium subscriptions are billed monthly or annually as selected
• Cancellation: You may cancel your subscription at any time; access continues until the end of the billing period
• Refunds: Refunds are provided on a case-by-case basis per our refund policy
• Price Changes: We reserve the right to change pricing with 30 days' notice

7. Intellectual Property

7.1 Your Content

You retain ownership of all writing, recordings, and content you create on Verbalyx. By using the Platform, you grant us a limited license to:

• Store and process your content to provide services
• Use AI to analyze and provide feedback on your writing
• Improve our AI models (only with aggregated, anonymized data)

7.2 Platform Content

All platform features, design, code, and materials are owned by Verbalyx and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

8. AI-Generated Content

• Coaching Tool: Our AI is designed as a coaching tool, not a content generator
• Educational Use: AI suggestions should be used for learning, not verbatim submission
• Academic Integrity: Users are responsible for complying with academic integrity policies
• No Guarantees: AI outputs may contain errors; always review and verify
• Ethical Guidelines: Use AI assistance transparently and ethically

9. Privacy and Data

Your use of Verbalyx is governed by our Privacy Policy. Key points:

• We collect only necessary educational data
• Your writing and conversations are private
• We comply with COPPA, FERPA, and privacy regulations
• We never sell your personal information

10. Termination

10.1 By You

You may terminate your account at any time through account settings or by contacting support.

10.2 By Us

We may suspend or terminate your account if you:

• Violate these Terms of Service
• Engage in prohibited activities
• Provide false information
• Fail to pay subscription fees

11. Disclaimers and Limitations

11.1 Service Availability

Verbalyx is provided "as is" without warranties. We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free service.

11.2 AI Limitations

AI-generated suggestions may contain errors, biases, or inaccuracies. Use professional judgment.

11.3 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Verbalyx shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Platform.

12. CIPA Compliance

Verbalyx is designed to comply with the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA). See our CIPA Compliance Statement for details on:

• Content filtering and safety measures
• Educational focus and monitoring
• Protection of minors online

13. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms periodically. Material changes will be communicated via email or platform notification. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

14. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States and the State of [Your State], without regard to conflict of law principles.

15. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms of Service: