Welcome to Research Bunny! These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website, mobile application, and services (collectively, the "Services"). By accessing or using the Services, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms. Please read them carefully. If you do not agree with these Terms, you may not access or use the Services.

For any inquiries, you can contact us at:

• Email: [email protected]
• Address: Research Bunny, 2315 Bromsgrove Road, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
• Phone: +1 (416) 857-1458

1. Changes to Terms

We may revise these Terms at any time to reflect changes to our Services or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. If we make changes, we will notify you through email, an update on the website, or through other means. Continued use of the Services following such updates signifies your acceptance of the revised Terms.

2. Eligibility

To access or use Research Bunny, you must be at least 16 years old. By using the Services, you represent that you are legally capable of entering into a binding contract. If you are using the Services on behalf of a company or organization, you represent that you have the authority to bind such entity to these Terms.

3. Account Registration

To use certain features of the Services, you may need to register for an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process and to update such information to keep it accurate. You may not impersonate someone else or create an account for anyone other than yourself without their permission. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account information and password.

4. Privacy

Your use of the Services is also governed by our Privacy Policy. Please review it to understand how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. We are committed to safeguarding the privacy of our users in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

5. Use of Services

You agree to use the Services in a lawful manner and for your personal or professional use only. You must not:

• Engage in any unlawful or fraudulent activity.
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Services or related systems.
• Share your account credentials with others.
• Scrape, crawl, or otherwise collect information from our Services for competitive purposes or any other unauthorized use.

If you breach any of these obligations, we may terminate your access to the Services immediately.

6. Subscription Plans and Fees

Research Bunny offers various subscription plans, including a Free Plan, Listener Plan, Enthusiast Plan, and Enterprise Plan. Each plan offers different features, including but not limited to the ability to upload research papers, unlimited listening time, and more. For full details, refer to our Subscription Plans page.

You agree to pay all applicable subscription fees for any paid plan you select. If your payment method fails, you will be responsible for any outstanding amounts owed. Subscription fees are non-refundable unless otherwise stated in these Terms.

7. Intellectual Property

All content and materials provided through the Services, including but not limited to text, graphics, audio content, logos, and software, are the intellectual property of Research Bunny or its licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may access and use the content for personal or professional purposes only. You may not copy, distribute, reproduce, or create derivative works based on our content without our express written permission.

8. User Contributions

You may submit, upload, or post content (e.g., research papers, comments, reviews) through the Services ("User Contributions"). By providing User Contributions, you grant Research Bunny a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, reproduce, modify, and display such content for the operation of the Services.

You represent and warrant that:

• You own or have the necessary rights to submit your User Contributions.
• Your User Contributions do not infringe on the intellectual property rights or privacy rights of any third party.
• Your content does not violate any applicable law.

We reserve the right to remove any content that violates these Terms or is otherwise objectionable.

9. Prohibited Activities

You agree not to use the Services in any way that:

• Violates any local, national, or international law.
• Exploits minors or depicts unlawful acts.
• Harasses, threatens, or defames any individual or entity.
• Introduces viruses, malware, or harmful code into our systems.
• Attempts to reverse-engineer, decompile, or extract the source code of our Services.
• Engages in fraudulent schemes or promotes illegal activity.

10. Artificial Intelligence and Data Usage

Research Bunny may use AI-based functionalities to generate podcast summaries or insights from research papers. You acknowledge that AI outputs may contain biases or inaccuracies, and Research Bunny is not liable for any reliance on such outputs. You are responsible for reviewing and validating any AI-generated content before using it for professional or academic purposes.

11. Paid Services and Billing

Certain features of the Services are available only through a paid subscription. By signing up for a paid subscription, you agree to the billing and payment terms presented at the time of purchase. Paid services are billed in advance on a recurring basis. You may cancel your subscription at any time, but we do not offer refunds for partially used subscription periods.

Auto-renewal: Your subscription will automatically renew unless you cancel before the renewal date. You may manage your billing preferences through your account settings.

12. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your account at any time if we suspect that you are in breach of these Terms or engaging in any unlawful activity. Upon termination, you will lose access to your account and any data associated with it.

13. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Research Bunny, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents, will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to lost profits, loss of data, or business interruption arising out of your use of or inability to use the Services.

In no event will Research Bunny’s total liability to you exceed the amount paid by you, if any, for using the Services during the twelve months preceding the claim.

14. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Research Bunny, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, damages, losses, or liabilities arising out of your use of the Services, your User Contributions, or your violation of these Terms.

15. Dispute Resolution and Arbitration

Any disputes arising from or related to these Terms or the Services shall be resolved through binding arbitration under the rules of the Arbitration Act of Ontario. You waive your right to participate in a class action or class-wide arbitration. Any arbitration will take place in Mississauga, Ontario, and will be conducted in English.

16. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Ontario, Canada, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes not resolved through arbitration will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Ontario.

17. Miscellaneous

• Severability: If any provision of these Terms is deemed invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
• Assignment: You may not transfer or assign your rights or obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms at any time.
• No Waiver: Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms will not be deemed a waiver of our right to enforce such provision.