End User License Agreement

1. License Grant

1.1 Grant of License

Subject to your compliance with this EULA, Scholar Sync Ltd grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to:

• Download, install, and use the Scholar Sync browser extension on devices you own or control
• Access and use the Scholar Sync web dashboard and related services
• Use the Software for your personal academic and research purposes

1.2 License Restrictions

You may NOT:

• Copy, modify, or create derivative works of the Software
• Reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or attempt to derive the source code of the Software
• Remove, alter, or obscure any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary rights notices
• Rent, lease, lend, sell, redistribute, or sublicense the Software
• Use the Software for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
• Use the Software in any manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair our servers or networks
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Software or its related systems
• Use automated tools or bots to access the Software without express written permission

1.3 Academic Use

This Software is designed for academic and research purposes. Commercial use requires a separate commercial license. Please contact us at info@scholar-sync.com for commercial licensing inquiries.

2. Intellectual Property Rights

2.1 Ownership

The Software is licensed, not sold. Scholar Sync Ltd and its licensors retain all right, title, and interest in and to the Software, including all intellectual property rights. This EULA does not grant you any rights to trademarks, service marks, or trade names of Scholar Sync Ltd.

2.2 Your Content

You retain all ownership rights to the content you create, upload, or store through the Software ("Your Content"), including:

• Research papers you save and organize
• Personal notes and annotations
• Reading lists and organizational structures
• Ratings and reviews

By using the Software, you grant Scholar Sync Ltd a limited license to store, process, and transmit Your Content solely for the purpose of providing the Software services to you.

2.3 Feedback

If you provide feedback, suggestions, or ideas about the Software ("Feedback"), you grant Scholar Sync Ltd a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, modify, and incorporate such Feedback into the Software without any obligation to you.

3. Privacy and Data Collection

Your use of the Software is also governed by our Privacy Policy, available at scholar-sync.com/privacy-policy. By using the Software, you consent to the data collection and use practices described in our Privacy Policy.

3.1 Data We Collect

The Software collects and processes:

• Personal information (email address, institutional affiliation)
• Academic content (paper metadata, notes, ratings)
• Usage data (timestamps, feature interactions)
• Technical data (browser version, device information, error logs)

3.2 Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including encryption in transit (HTTPS/TLS) and secure storage practices. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

3.3 Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting support@scholar-sync.com.

4. Third-Party Services and Content

4.1 Third-Party Websites

The Software accesses and extracts metadata from third-party academic websites and databases (including PubMed, arXiv, ScienceDirect, and others). Your access to these third-party services is subject to their respective terms of service and privacy policies.

4.2 Third-Party Components

The Software may contain or use third-party software components subject to separate license terms. These third-party licenses are available upon request.

4.3 No Responsibility

Scholar Sync Ltd is not responsible for:

• The availability, accuracy, or content of third-party websites
• Any loss or damage resulting from your use of third-party services
• Any violations of third-party terms of service by you

5. Updates and Modifications

5.1 Software Updates

Scholar Sync Ltd may from time to time provide updates, patches, bug fixes, or new versions of the Software. Updates may:

• Add, modify, or remove features
• Be installed automatically or require manual installation
• Include changes to this EULA

Your continued use of the Software following an update constitutes acceptance of any modified terms.

5.2 Service Modifications

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Software (or any part thereof) at any time with or without notice. We shall not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuance of the Software.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, SCHOLAR SYNC LTD DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement
• That the Software will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free
• That defects will be corrected
• That the Software or servers are free of viruses or other harmful components
• The accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any content or information provided through the Software

6.1 Academic Integrity

The Software is a tool to assist with research management. You are solely responsible for:

• Ensuring proper citation and attribution of sources
• Complying with your institution's academic integrity policies
• Verifying the accuracy of all information
• Your own academic and research work

7. Limitation of Liability

7.1 Exclusions

Scholar Sync Ltd shall not be liable for any damages arising from:

• Your use or inability to use the Software
• Loss of data, papers, notes, or other content
• Loss of profits, revenue, or business opportunities
• Errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the Software
• Unauthorized access to your data
• Third-party conduct or content
• Service interruptions or outages

7.2 Liability Cap

IN NO EVENT SHALL SCHOLAR SYNC LTD'S TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL DAMAGES EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU (IF ANY) FOR THE SOFTWARE IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.

7.3 Exceptions

Nothing in this EULA excludes or limits our liability for:

• Death or personal injury caused by our negligence
• Fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation
• Any liability that cannot be excluded or limited by law

8. Term and Termination

8.1 Term

This EULA is effective from the date you first install or use the Software and continues until terminated.

8.2 Termination by You

You may terminate this EULA at any time by:

• Uninstalling the Software from all your devices
• Ceasing all use of the Software and services
• Requesting account deletion via support@scholar-sync.com

8.3 Termination by Us

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Software immediately, without prior notice or liability, if:

• You breach any term of this EULA
• We suspect fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity
• We discontinue the Software or pilot program
• Required by law or regulatory authorities

8.4 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

• Your license to use the Software immediately terminates
• You must uninstall the Software and cease all use
• We may delete Your Content after a reasonable period (typically 30 days)
• Sections 2, 6, 7, 9, 10, and 11 of this EULA shall survive termination

9. Export Compliance

The Software may be subject to export control laws and regulations. You agree to comply with all applicable export and import laws and regulations. You represent and warrant that:

• You are not located in a country subject to a U.S. Government embargo or designated as a "terrorist supporting" country
• You are not listed on any U.S. Government list of prohibited or restricted parties
• You will not use the Software for any purposes prohibited by law

10. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

10.1 Governing Law

This EULA shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

10.2 Jurisdiction

Any legal action or proceeding arising under this EULA shall be brought exclusively in the courts of England and Wales, and you hereby irrevocably consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue of such courts.

10.3 Dispute Resolution

Before initiating any legal proceedings, you agree to first attempt to resolve any dispute informally by contacting us at legal@scholar-sync.com. We will attempt to resolve the dispute informally within 60 days.

11. General Provisions

11.1 Entire Agreement

This EULA, together with our Privacy Policy and any other referenced policies, constitutes the entire agreement between you and Scholar Sync Ltd regarding the Software and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings.

11.2 Amendments

We reserve the right to modify this EULA at any time. We will notify you of material changes by:

• Updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this EULA
• Providing notice within the Software
• Sending email notification (if applicable)

Your continued use of the Software after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the modified EULA.

11.3 Severability

If any provision of this EULA is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that the remainder of this EULA shall remain in full force and effect.

11.4 Waiver

No waiver of any term of this EULA shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term, and our failure to assert any right or provision under this EULA shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

11.5 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer this EULA or any rights granted hereunder, by operation of law or otherwise, without our prior written consent. We may assign this EULA at any time without restriction. Any attempted assignment in violation of this section shall be null and void.

11.6 No Third-Party Beneficiaries

This EULA does not create any third-party beneficiary rights.

11.7 Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including acts of God, war, terrorism, riots, embargoes, acts of civil or military authorities, fire, floods, accidents, pandemics, strikes, or shortages of transportation facilities, fuel, energy, labor, or materials.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this EULA, please contact us: