Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the Paper2Gal service ("Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our Paper2Gal AI-powered service that transforms academic papers into interactive visual novels using Gemini AI technology.

2. Service Description

Paper2Gal is an AI-powered service that transforms academic papers into engaging visual novels using Gemini AI technology. The service includes:

• AI-powered paper analysis and content extraction using Gemini AI
• Transformation of academic content into interactive visual novel format (paper2galgame)
• Personalized AI academic companions (Sherry and Murasame) for enhanced learning
• PDF paper upload and processing capabilities
• User account management and subscription services

3. User Accounts and Authentication

To use Paper2Gal, you must create an account using Google OAuth authentication. You are responsible for:

• Maintaining the security of your Google account
• All activities that occur under your account
• Providing accurate and current information
• Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized account access

4. Acceptable Use Policy

When using Paper2Gal, you agree not to:

• Upload content that is illegal, harmful, or violates others' rights
• Use the service to create content that is sexually explicit, violent, or promotes harmful activities
• Use the service to harass, threaten, or harm others
• Attempt to reverse engineer or exploit our Paper2Gal technology or Gemini AI integration
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Share your account credentials with others
• Use the service for commercial purposes without proper licensing
• Upload content that infringes on intellectual property rights

5. Content and Intellectual Property

Your Content: You retain ownership of the academic papers you upload to Paper2Gal. However, you grant us a license to process these papers using Gemini AI to generate visual novel content.

Generated Content: Visual novels generated by Paper2Gal are provided for your personal educational use. The underlying AI technology (Gemini AI) and our Paper2Gal platform remain our intellectual property.

Our Service: All rights, title, and interest in Paper2Gal, including our software, algorithms, AI companions (Sherry, Murasame), and Gemini AI integration, are owned by us or our licensors.

6. Subscription and Payments

• Subscription fees for Paper2Gal are billed in advance through Stripe
• You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings
• Refunds are provided according to our refund policy
• We may change subscription prices with 30 days advance notice
• Credits for Paper2Gal transformations are consumed upon successful visual novel generation
• Unused credits may expire according to your subscription plan

7. Service Availability and Performance

We strive to maintain high availability of Paper2Gal, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted access. We may temporarily suspend the service for:

• Scheduled maintenance and updates
• Gemini AI model improvements and optimizations
• Security patches and system upgrades
• Compliance with legal requirements

8. AI-Generated Content Disclaimer

The visual novels created by Paper2Gal are generated automatically using Gemini AI based on your uploaded papers. While we strive for high quality and educational value:

• Generated content is for educational and creative purposes
• Results may vary based on paper complexity and content
• We do not guarantee specific transformation outcomes
• AI-generated visual novels should be reviewed before academic use
• We are not responsible for the accuracy of AI-interpreted academic content

9. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection, use, and protection of your personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy. By using Paper2Gal, you consent to the practices described in our Privacy Policy.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from:

• Your use of Paper2Gal
• Any AI-generated visual novel content or its educational effects
• Service interruptions or technical issues
• Loss of data or generated content
• Third-party actions or content

11. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account immediately for any violation of these Terms, including:

• Violation of our Acceptable Use Policy
• Non-payment of subscription fees
• Fraudulent or illegal activity
• Abuse of Paper2Gal service

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

12. Third-Party Services

Paper2Gal integrates with third-party services including Google (for OAuth authentication), Stripe (for payments), and Gemini AI (for content transformation). Your use of these services is subject to their respective terms of service and privacy policies.

13. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of significant changes via email or website notice. Your continued use of Paper2Gal constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

14. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction where our company is registered, without regard to conflict of law provisions.