Welcome to learnintool.org ("we", "our", "us", or the "Platform"). By accessing or using our website, services, tools, AI features, or any content provided through the Platform (collectively, the "Services"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree, please do not use the Services.

1. Purpose of the Platform

learnintool.org is an educational platform that:

• Curates and indexes publicly available learning materials such as textbooks, past examination papers, guides, and other academic resources;
• Provides user-uploaded educational materials;
• Offers AI-generated practice tests, explanations, summaries, and study support;
• Features publicly available YouTube video content through embedded or linked videos.

Our goal is to support learning, not replace formal education or encourage academic dishonesty.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to use our Services. If you are under 18, you represent that you have permission from a parent or legal guardian.

3. Use of Third-Party Materials

3.1 Publicly Available Documents

The Platform may reference, index, or link to materials (including PDFs, textbooks, or past papers) that are publicly available elsewhere on the internet. We do not claim ownership of any third-party materials.

3.2 Copyright and DMCA Compliance

If you believe that any material on the Platform infringes copyright, please contact us and we will remove it promptly. We comply with all valid copyright takedown requests.

3.3 YouTube and Other External Content

We feature educational YouTube content by embedding or linking to official videos. We do not host, download, store, or re-upload YouTube videos. All such content remains owned by the original creators and is subject to YouTube's own Terms of Service.

4. User-Uploaded Content

Users may upload textbooks, notes, or learning materials, subject to the following rules:

• You must have the legal right to upload the content.
• You grant us a non-exclusive license to store, display, and use the content solely to provide the Services.
• You agree not to upload copyrighted material unless you have permission.
• You agree not to upload harmful, illegal, or inappropriate content.
• We reserve the right to remove any content at our discretion.

5. AI-Generated Content

Our platform provides AI-generated study assistance, which may include summaries, quizzes, explanations, or practice tests.

5.1 No Guarantee of Accuracy

AI content may contain errors, outdated information, incorrect explanations, or misleading interpretations. You agree that you use AI-generated responses at your own risk.

5.2 Not Professional or Academic Advice

AI outputs are for educational support only and should not be treated as professional, legal, academic, or exam advice. We are not responsible for failure in exams, incorrect homework responses, misunderstanding of material, or decisions made based on AI content.

6. Academic Integrity

learnintool.org is designed to support learning, not cheating. You agree that you will NOT use the Platform to:

• Submit AI content as your own schoolwork,
• Obtain unfair academic advantage,
• Bypass learning or testing processes.

We disclaim any responsibility for misuse and may restrict access to users who violate these guidelines.

7. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree not to:

• Attempt to hack, scrape, or reverse engineer the Platform,
• Use the Services in any unlawful manner,
• Upload malicious software,
• Violate copyright laws,
• Harass or harm other users.

We may suspend or terminate accounts violating this policy.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Platform and all content are provided "as is" and "as available." We make no warranties, whether express or implied, regarding accuracy, reliability, availability, or suitability for academic or professional purposes. Use of the Platform is entirely at your own risk.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, learnintool.org and its operators are not liable for any direct or indirect damages, loss of data, poor academic performance, issues arising from inaccurate AI outputs, or misuse of third-party or user-uploaded content. Your sole remedy is to stop using the Platform.

10. Account Management

We may suspend accounts, delete accounts, remove uploaded content, or restrict features at our discretion, especially if we believe the Terms have been violated.

11. Privacy

Your use of the Platform is also governed by our Privacy Policy. By using the Platform, you consent to the collection and use of information as described there.

12. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Platform after changes means you accept the updated Terms.

13. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate your access to the Platform at any time, with or without cause.

14. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of South Africa, unless otherwise stated.

15. Contact Information

For questions, concerns, or copyright requests, please contact us at:

Email: contact@learnintool.org

Website: learnintool.org