Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using 1Draft's services, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provisions of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.

2. Service Description

1Draft provides AI-powered academic writing assistance through our proprietary eight-stage pipeline. Our services include:

• Assignment requirement analysis and planning
• Research assistance and source gathering
• Writing guidance and content enhancement
• Citation formatting and academic compliance
• Progress tracking and delivery management

3. User Responsibilities

By using 1Draft, you agree to:

• Use our services for legitimate academic purposes only
• Provide accurate information when creating your account
• Comply with your educational institution's academic integrity policies
• Use generated content as a reference and learning tool
• Not share your account credentials with others
• Respect intellectual property rights

4. Academic Integrity

1Draft is an academic writing assistance tool intended to support your research and writing process. It is designed to help you plan, research, and produce an initial draft for your own review and refinement. You are solely responsible for ensuring that your use of 1Draft complies with your institution’s academic integrity policies and applicable laws.

• Generated content is provided as a first draft and reference only
• You must critically review, edit, cite, and verify all outputs
• Do not submit output as final work without proper review and attribution
• You remain responsible for originality, citations, and compliance with course rules

5. AI Content and Accuracy

1Draft uses artificial intelligence and third‑party data sources. Although we strive for high quality and accurate outputs, AI systems can produce errors, omissions, or misleading information. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of any output. You are responsible for verifying facts, citations, and compliance with your assignment requirements.

• AI outputs may contain inaccuracies or hallucinations
• Sources and citations may require verification or replacement
• Use professional judgment and independent research before relying on outputs

6. Payment and Billing

Subscription fees are billed in advance on a monthly or annual basis. By subscribing, you agree to:

• Pay all fees associated with your subscription plan
• Automatic renewal unless cancelled before the billing cycle
• No refunds for partial months of service
• Price changes with 30 days advance notice
• Immediate account suspension for failed payments

7. Content and Intellectual Property

You retain ownership of your original academic assignments and content. 1Draft retains rights to our AI models, software, and generated suggestions. Content generated through our service is provided for your use in accordance with academic integrity guidelines.

8. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these terms by reference. We implement appropriate security measures to protect your academic content and personal data.

9. Service Availability

While we strive for 99.9% uptime, we do not guarantee uninterrupted service. We may temporarily suspend service for maintenance, updates, or due to circumstances beyond our control. We will provide advance notice when possible.

10. Limitation of Liability

1Draft's liability is limited to the amount paid for the service in the preceding 12 months. We are not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages. Users are responsible for backing up their academic work and meeting assignment deadlines. You agree to hold 1Draft harmless for any academic, institutional, contractual, or policy violations arising from your use of the service, including but not limited to plagiarism, improper citation, or unauthorized use of AI tools.

11. Termination

Either party may terminate this agreement at any time. Upon termination, your access to the service will cease, though you may retain copies of your original work. We reserve the right to terminate accounts that violate these terms.

12. Cookie Policy

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and improve our services. Types of cookies we use:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality and security
• Performance Cookies: Help us analyze site usage and improve performance
• Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
• Analytics Cookies: Track usage patterns to enhance user experience

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Disabling certain cookies may limit some features of our service.

13. Changes to Terms

We may modify these terms at any time. Material changes will be communicated via email or through our service. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

14. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:

Email: legal@1draft.io
Address: 1Draft Legal Team
[Company Address]