Terms of Service

Effective Date: January 1, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using any of our USMLE Study Tools and Apps (“Services”), including but not limited to Basic Science Crammer, VignetteForge, and any future applications, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Services.

2. Description of Services

We provide digital educational tools and applications designed to assist medical students in preparing for USMLE examinations. Our Services include:

• Interactive study materials and flashcards
• AI-generated clinical vignettes and practice questions
• Performance analytics and progress tracking
• Spaced repetition learning systems
• Other educational resources and tools

3. Account Registration

To access certain features of our Services, you may need to create an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain the security of your password and account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account

4. Subscription and Payment

4.1 Free and Paid Services

We offer both free and paid tiers of our Services. Paid subscriptions may include monthly or annual plans with varying features and access levels.

4.2 Payment Processing

All payments are processed securely through Stripe. By providing payment information, you authorize us to charge the applicable fees to your payment method.

4.3 Billing

Subscription fees are billed in advance on a recurring basis according to your chosen plan. We will automatically renew your subscription unless you cancel before the renewal date.

4.4 Refund Policy

We offer a 7-day money-back guarantee for new subscribers. After this period, subscriptions are non-refundable but can be canceled at any time to prevent future charges.

5. User Conduct

You agree not to:

• Share account credentials with others
• Use the Services for any unlawful purpose
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Copy, distribute, or modify our content without permission
• Interfere with or disrupt the Services
• Use automated systems to access the Services without permission

6. Intellectual Property

6.1 Our Content

All content provided through our Services, including text, graphics, logos, and software, is our property or licensed to us and is protected by intellectual property laws.

6.2 User Content

Any content you submit through our Services remains your property. However, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive license to use, reproduce, and display such content for the purpose of providing and improving our Services.

7. Privacy

Your use of our Services is subject to our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

8. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR USE, ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF OUR SERVICES.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims, losses, or damages arising from your use of the Services, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any third-party rights.

10. Modifications to Services and Terms

We reserve the right to modify or discontinue our Services at any time with reasonable notice. We may also update these Terms periodically. Continued use of the Services after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

11. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account at any time for violation of these Terms or for any other reason at our discretion. You may cancel your account at any time through your account settings.

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

13. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of our Services shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms shall otherwise remain in full force and effect.