Terms of Service

1. Agreement and Parties

These Terms constitute a legally binding contract between you ("User," "you," or "your") and Lecture Summariser Pty Ltd, a company registered in Victoria, Australia ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"). This Agreement governs your access to and use of our website www.lecturesummarise.com.au, browser extension, mobile applications, and all related services (collectively, the "Services").

By accessing, downloading, or using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be legally bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, you are not authorised to use our Services.

2. Definitions

"Authorised User" means an individual who has created a valid account and is authorised to use the Services.
"Content" means any text, audio, video, images, or other materials.
"Input Content" means any Content you submit to our Services for processing.
"Output Content" means AI-generated summaries, analyses, or other materials produced by our Services.
"User Content" means Input Content and Output Content collectively.

3. Service Description and Availability

3.1 Service Description

Our Services provide AI-powered summarisation of educational content, such as lectures, videos, and academic materials. The Services may be delivered through a website and browser extension.

3.2 Service Availability

While we aim for high availability, our Services may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance, updates, or technical issues. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Services. As outlined in Section 17.1, we will provide at least 30 days' notice for any material changes that adversely affect the Service.

3.3 Beta and Experimental Features

We may offer features that are in a beta, preview, or experimental phase ("Beta Features"). These are provided "as is" and may be unstable, incomplete, or subject to change. Your use of Beta Features is at your own risk.

3.4 Limitations of Summarisation

While we strive to summarise all supported lectures, we cannot guarantee that every lecture will be compatible with the Services. Some lectures or content types may not be summarised correctly or at all. You acknowledge and accept that results are provided "as is" and may vary depending on the source content.

4. User Accounts and Eligibility

4.1 Eligibility Requirements

To use our Services, you must have the legal capacity to enter into this Agreement. By creating an account and using our Services, you represent and warrant that you are:

• (a) at least 18 years of age; or
• (b) between the ages of 13 and 17, and your parent or legal guardian has read and agreed to these Terms on your behalf.

This Service is not intended for individuals under the age of 13.

4.2 Account Registration

You must provide accurate and complete information during registration. You are responsible for keeping your account credentials confidential and for all activity that occurs under your account. You must notify us immediately of any unauthorised use.

4.3 Account Suspension and Termination

We may suspend or terminate your account immediately if we reasonably believe you have violated these Terms, engaged in fraudulent activity, or pose a risk to the integrity of our Services.

5. Content Rights and Responsibilities

5.1 Ownership of Content

You retain all ownership rights to your Input Content. Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we hereby assign to you all our rights, title, and interest in and to the Output Content you generate. This means you can use the Output Content for any purpose, including commercial purposes, provided that such use complies with these Terms and applicable laws. You acknowledge that due to the nature of AI, similar Output Content may be generated for other users who provide similar inputs.

5.2 Content License to Us

You grant us a limited, royalty-free license to process your Input Content solely to provide the Services to you. We **do not store, retain, or use your Input Content for training our AI models** or for any purpose beyond providing the immediate service you requested.

5.3 Your Responsibilities and Warranties

You confirm and warrant that: (a) you have the necessary rights to submit all Input Content; (b) your Input Content does not infringe on any third-party rights; and (c) your use of our Services complies with all applicable copyright laws and third-party platform terms of service.

5.4 Prohibited Content

You may not submit Content that is illegal, infringes on intellectual property rights, contains viruses or other harmful code, or includes private information of others without their consent.

6. Subscription and Payment

6.1 Subscription Plans

Our Services are offered on a subscription basis. Details, pricing, and features are listed on our website and may change over time.

6.2 Payment Terms

Subscription fees are billed in advance. All fees are exclusive of any applicable taxes. We use third-party payment providers (currently Stripe Inc.) to process all payments.

6.3 Automatic Renewal and Cancellation

Your subscription will automatically renew at the end of each billing period unless you cancel it. You can cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings, and the cancellation will take effect at the end of your current billing period.

6.4 Refund Policy

Except as required by Australian Consumer Law, all fees are non-refundable. We may, at our sole discretion, offer refunds or credits on a case-by-case basis.

6.5 Price Changes

We may change our subscription prices by giving you at least 30 days' notice. If you do not agree to the new price, you can cancel your subscription before the new price takes effect.

7. Intellectual Property

7.1 Our Intellectual Property

All intellectual property in the Services, including our software, user interfaces, designs, and content, belongs to us or our licensors. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or reverse engineer any part of our Services without our written permission.

7.2 Your Use of Our IP

The "Lecture Summariser" name and logo are our trademarks. You may not use them without our prior written consent.

8. Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of our Services is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is part of this Agreement. We take measures to protect your personal information in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

9. Acceptable Use Policy

9.1 General Conduct

You agree to use the Services only for lawful purposes. You will not:

• Violate any local, state, or federal laws.
• Infringe on anyone's intellectual property rights.
• Submit Content that contains malware or viruses.
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to our systems.
• Interfere with the operation of our Services.
• Share your account credentials.

9.2 Academic and Educational Use

Our Services are designed to be a supplementary educational aid for comprehension and revision, not a substitute for your own learning and critical thinking. You are solely responsible for ensuring your use complies with your educational institution's academic integrity policies.

Output Content should be used as a starting point for your own work and must not be submitted as your own original thought. You agree not to use our Services to engage in plagiarism, cheating, or any form of academic dishonesty. We strongly advise you to consult your institution's specific policies on the use of AI tools in academic work and to properly cite all sources.

9.3 Restrictions on Distribution

The Services are provided to you as a personal study and educational tool. You acknowledge that the lecture content you summarise may be proprietary or copyrighted material belonging to your educational institution or lecturer.

Accordingly, you agree that you will not distribute, publish, share, sell, or otherwise make available any Output Content (summaries) generated from materials to which you have private or restricted access. You are solely responsible for complying with the intellectual property and content use policies of your institution.

9.4 Fair Use Policy

To ensure a stable and reliable service for all users, we apply a Fair Use Policy. A &quote;submission&quote; is defined as any single instance of you providing content (e.g., one video, one audio file, or one block of text) to the Service for processing.

While you have access to unlimited summarisation, individual user accounts may be temporarily throttled to a maximum of 7 submissions per hour to prevent abuse and maintain system stability. This limit applies regardless of whether a submission results in a successful summary and resets every hour. We reserve the right to adjust this limit to maintain service quality, and repeated attempts to circumvent throttling may result in account suspension or termination of your account.

10. Third-Party Services

Our Services may integrate with or rely on third-party services, such as payment processors and AI providers. We are not responsible for the functionality or terms of these third-party services. Your use of them is subject to their respective terms and policies.

11. Disclaimers

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE," WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES. WE DO NOT GUARANTEE THAT THE SERVICES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR COMPLETELY SECURE.

Important: Nothing in this Agreement excludes or limits any rights or guarantees that cannot be excluded under Australian Consumer Law.

12. Limitation of Liability

12.1 Non-Excludable Rights

Nothing in these Terms excludes, restricts, or modifies any rights, remedies, guarantees, or obligations you may have under the Australian Consumer Law or any other applicable law which cannot lawfully be excluded, restricted, or modified (“Non-Excludable Rights”).

12.2 Liability Cap

Subject to your Non-Excludable Rights, and to the maximum extent permitted by law, our total liability to you for any claims arising out of or in connection with these Terms or the Services is limited to the greater of: (a) the amount you paid to us for the Services in the 12 months preceding the claim; or (b) AUD $100.

12.3 Excluded Damages

To the extent permitted by law, we are not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential loss or damage, or any loss of profits, revenue, data, goodwill, or business opportunities, whether arising in contract, tort (including negligence), equity, statute, or otherwise, even if we were aware of the possibility of such loss or damage.

12.4 Australian Consumer Law

Our liability for any breach is subject to the Australian Consumer Law. Where our liability for breach of a consumer guarantee can be limited, our liability is limited, at our option, to either resupplying the Services or paying the cost of having the Services resupplied.

13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims, damages, costs, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from: (a) your use of the Services; (b) your violation of these Terms; or (c) your Input Content.

14. Dispute Resolution

14.1 Governing Law

This Agreement is governed by the laws of Victoria, Australia, and you agree to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Victoria, Australia.

14.2 Informal Dispute Resolution

Before initiating formal legal action, you and we agree to first attempt to resolve any dispute, claim, or controversy informally. You can start this process by emailing us at the address in Section 18 with a detailed description of your claim. We will try to resolve the dispute through good-faith discussion and negotiation within sixty (60) days.

14.3 Jurisdiction for Disputes

If we are unable to resolve a dispute through the informal process described above, you and we agree that any legal action or proceeding arising out of this Agreement will be brought exclusively in the courts of Victoria, Australia.

CLASS ACTION WAIVER: To the extent permitted by law, all disputes must be brought in an individual capacity and not as a plaintiff or class member in any purported class, collective action, or representative proceeding.

This arbitration provision does not apply to the extent that it conflicts with any non-excludable rights you may have under Australian Consumer Law.

15. AI-Generated Content Disclaimers

15.1 Accuracy Disclaimer

AI-GENERATED CONTENT IS NOT GUARANTEED TO BE ACCURATE OR COMPLETE. The Output Content is generated by artificial intelligence and may contain errors, omissions, or inaccuracies. You must independently verify all Output Content before relying on it for any purpose.

15.2 Educational Use Notice

Our Services are intended as educational aids only. Output Content is not a substitute for your own learning and critical thinking.

16. Copyright Infringement Policy

We respect intellectual property rights and comply with the Australian Copyright Act 1968. You may not use our Services to process material that infringes on copyright. If you are a copyright owner and believe that material on our service infringes your copyright, please send a written takedown notice to our designated Copyright Agent (contact details in Section 18) containing:

• Your contact information.
• A description of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed.
• Information reasonably sufficient to permit us to locate the material.
• A statement that you have a good faith belief that use of the material is not authorised by the copyright owner.
• A statement that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorised to act on their behalf.

17. General Provisions

17.1 Service Modifications and Termination

We may change or discontinue any part of the Services at any time. We will provide at least 30 days' notice for any material changes. You can terminate this Agreement at any time by closing your account. We may also terminate your account immediately if you violate these Terms.

17.2 Entire Agreement and Severability

These Terms, along with our Privacy Policy, represent the entire agreement between you and us. If any part of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in effect.

17.3 Assignment

You may not transfer your rights or obligations under this Agreement without our written consent. We may transfer this Agreement in the event of a merger or acquisition.

17.4 Survival

Sections related to intellectual property, disclaimers, liability, indemnification, and dispute resolution will survive the termination of this Agreement.

18. Contact Information

Support: support@lecturesummarise.com.au