Terms of Service

Last updated: December 2024

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to MinimaxAI UPSC. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website, applications, and services (collectively, the "Service") operated by MinimaxAI UPSC ("we," "us," or "our").

By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these terms, then you may not access the Service.

2. Description of Service

MinimaxAI UPSC provides AI-powered tools and resources designed to assist UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) aspirants in their exam preparation. Our services include but are not limited to:

  • Document search and analysis tools
  • AI-powered topic identification and categorization
  • Study material organization and management
  • Educational content and blog articles
  • Future features including AI-powered summaries

3. User Accounts and Registration

3.1 Account Creation

Some features of our Service may require you to create an account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.

3.2 Account Information

You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process and to update such information to keep it accurate, current, and complete.

3.3 Account Security

You are responsible for safeguarding your password and for all activities that happen under your account. You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.

4. Acceptable Use Policy

4.1 Permitted Uses

You may use our Service for lawful purposes only, including:

  • Personal UPSC exam preparation and study
  • Educational research and learning
  • Accessing and sharing educational content appropriately
  • Providing feedback to improve our services

4.2 Prohibited Uses

You agree not to use the Service:

  • For any unlawful purpose or to solicit others to perform unlawful acts
  • To violate any international, federal, provincial, or state regulations, rules, laws, or local ordinances
  • To infringe upon or violate our intellectual property rights or the intellectual property rights of others
  • To harass, abuse, insult, harm, defame, slander, disparage, intimidate, or discriminate
  • To submit false or misleading information
  • To upload or transmit viruses or any other type of malicious code
  • To spam, phish, pharm, pretext, spider, crawl, or scrape
  • For any obscene or immoral purpose
  • To interfere with or circumvent the security features of the Service

5. Content and Intellectual Property

5.1 Our Content

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of MinimaxAI UPSC and its licensors. The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws.

5.2 User Content

Our Service may allow you to post, link, store, share and otherwise make available certain information, text, graphics, videos, or other material ("Content"). You are responsible for the Content that you post to the Service.

5.3 Content License

By posting Content to the Service, you grant us the right and license to use, modify, publicly perform, publicly display, reproduce, and distribute such Content on and through the Service for the purpose of providing and improving our services.

5.4 Educational Use Disclaimer

Our tools and content are designed to supplement, not replace, official UPSC study materials and preparation methods. We are not affiliated with the Union Public Service Commission or any government entity.

6. AI Tools and Accuracy

6.1 AI-Generated Content

Our Service uses artificial intelligence to analyze documents, identify topics, and generate summaries. While we strive for accuracy, AI-generated content may contain errors or inaccuracies.

6.2 User Responsibility

You acknowledge that AI tools are assistive technologies and should not be solely relied upon for exam preparation. You are responsible for verifying information and cross-referencing with authoritative sources.

6.3 No Guarantee of Results

We do not guarantee that use of our Service will result in passing UPSC examinations or achieving any specific academic or professional outcomes.

7. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which also governs your use of the Service, to understand our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of your information.

By using our Service, you consent to the collection and use of your information as outlined in our Privacy Policy.

8. Advertising and Third-Party Content

8.1 Google AdSense

Our Service displays advertisements through Google AdSense. These advertisements are provided by third parties and we do not endorse or take responsibility for the content of such advertisements.

8.2 Third-Party Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by MinimaxAI UPSC. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.

9. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

9.1 Service Availability

We strive to maintain the availability of our Service, but we do not guarantee that the Service will be available at all times or that it will be free from errors, viruses, or other harmful components.

9.2 Disclaimer of Warranties

The information on this Service is provided on an "as is" basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we exclude all representations, warranties, and conditions relating to our Service and the use of this Service.

9.3 Limitation of Liability

In no event shall MinimaxAI UPSC, nor its directors, employees, partners, agents, suppliers, or affiliates, be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from your use of the Service.

10. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless MinimaxAI UPSC and its licensee and licensors, and their employees, contractors, agents, officers and directors, from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs or debt, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees).

11. Termination

11.1 Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us or by discontinuing your use of the Service.

11.2 Termination by Us

We may terminate or suspend your account and bar access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, under our sole discretion, for any reason whatsoever and without limitation, including but not limited to a breach of the Terms.

11.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately. If you wish to terminate your account, you may simply discontinue using the Service.

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be interpreted and governed by the laws of India, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.

13. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days notice prior to any new terms taking effect.

What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion. By continuing to access or use our Service after any revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be unenforceable or invalid, such provision will be changed and interpreted to accomplish the objectives of such provision to the greatest extent possible under applicable law and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

15. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

MinimaxAI UPSC

Email: legal@minimaxai.in.com

General Contact: contact@minimaxai.in.com

Contact Form: Visit our Contact Page

16. Acknowledgment

By using our Service, you acknowledge that you have read these Terms of Service and agree to be bound by them. These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and MinimaxAI UPSC regarding the use of the Service.