Terms of Service

Effective Date: 1 March 2025

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of Collective Science, operated by Decentralized Science, Inc. ("we", "us", or "our"). By using our platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

1. Services Provided

Collective Science provides AI-powered feedback and evaluations for academic manuscripts. The feedback is generated by artificial intelligence and is for informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for human peer review or editorial services.

2. User Responsibilities

• You agree not to upload content that is unlawful, offensive, or infringes on the rights of others.
• You are responsible for ensuring that you have the rights to upload and analyze any content you submit.
• You agree not to use our service for malicious purposes or to abuse the platform in any way.

3. Intellectual Property

All content generated by Collective Science, including summaries, evaluations, and suggestions, are the property of Decentralized Science, Inc. You are granted a limited, non-exclusive right to use this content for your personal, academic, or research purposes.

4. No Guarantee of Results

While we aim to provide useful feedback, we make no guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness, or outcome of any evaluation. We do not guarantee publication success, acceptance into journals, or any academic result.

5. Limitation of Liability

We are not liable for any damages or losses resulting from the use of our services. This includes, but is not limited to, direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.

6. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the platform at any time, with or without cause, including for violations of these Terms.

7. Subscription & Payments

Subscription payments are managed via Stripe. You are responsible for canceling your subscription before renewal. Refunds are handled in accordance with our billing provider's policies.

8. Privacy

Your use of the platform is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which outlines how we collect and use your data.

9. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms occasionally. Significant changes will be communicated on our website. Continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

10. Contact

If you have questions or concerns about these Terms, contact us at:

Decentralized Science, Inc

2261 Market Street STE 22858

San Francisco, CA 94114

Email: rabbit [at] collectivescience.xyz