Terms of Services
Last updated: 10Sep 2025
Welcome to Paperika! These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website(https://paperika.io/), browser extension, and services (collectively, the "Service"). By using Paperika, you agree to comply with these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Service.
Note
Our services are designed for personal and professional use, subject to reasonable limits outlined in our Plans.
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Account Registration & Responsibilities
• You must provide accurate, up-to-date information when creating an account.
• Paperika accounts are intended for individual use only. Sharing, reselling, or redistributing access is prohibited.
• Excessive usage across multiple browser instances or devices may cause technical issues, as the service is optimized for a single-user experience.
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Use Policy
To ensure a high-quality experience for all users:
• Unlimited Plans Have Limits: Our unlimited plan provides generous access, but extreme usage that results in excessive operational costs beyond reasonable thresholds may require review.
• Prohibited Activities:
o Using scripts, bots, or automation to artificially generate excessive usage.
o Exploiting the system to incur extreme costs beyond normal usage patterns.
o Sharing, reselling, or redistributing account access to others.
• Enforcement: If we determine a user exceeds fair usage, we may:
o Temporarily pause the subscription for review.
o Recommend a tailored usage plan to align with service costs.
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Payments, Refunds & Subscription Terms
• Billing:
o Subscriptions are billed in advance on a recurring basis (monthly). Any upgrade/downgrade across the plans shall be adjusted in the following billing cycle on pro rata basis.
o Users must provide valid and authorized payment details at the time of purchase.
o Any use of fraudulent, unauthorized, or fake payment details will result in immediate suspension of the account.
• Refund Policy:
o We offer a 10-day refund policy for new users.
o If we determine that you have abused the system within those 10 days (e.g., excessive usage, automation, account sharing), we reserve the right to deny a refund.
• Cancellations: You can cancel your subscription at any time, but refunds are only provided within the first 10 days of service.
• Plan Changes: We may adjust pricing and features periodically. Any changes will be communicated in advance.
• Liability for Fraudulent Payments:
o Paperika is not responsible for any losses, service disruptions, or damages resulting from the use of fraudulent or unauthorized payment methods.
o If a payment dispute or chargeback is initiated under fraudulent circumstances, Paperika reserves the right to permanently ban the user.
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User Content & Privacy
• Your Uploaded Content: You retain full ownership of any PDF documents, notes, or other content you personally upload to Paperika. We do not claim any rights to your uploaded materials.
• User Data Security: All user-uploaded PDFs and personal notes are stored securely and are only accessible by you through your account.
• arXiv Content Distinction: Content sourced from arXiv.org remains subject to arXiv's terms and the original authors' rights. We make no ownership claims over such academic content.
• Privacy Protection: We are committed to protecting your privacy. Our Privacy Policy outlines how we handle user data.
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arXiv Content and Acknowledgments
Paperika provides access to research papers from arXiv.org, and we deeply respect the rights of authors and arXiv's policies:
• Content Source: Research papers displayed on Paperika are sourced from arXiv.org, a free distribution service and open-access archive for scholarly articles.
• No Storage of arXiv PDFs: We do not store arXiv PDF files on our servers or platform. All papers are accessed directly through arXiv's official links and repositories.
• Author Rights: All research papers retain their original copyright and licensing as determined by their respective authors and arXiv's policies. Authors maintain full ownership and control over their work.
• arXiv License Compliance: We acknowledge that arXiv operates under specific terms allowing redistribution and access to academic content for educational and research purposes. We fully comply with arXiv's terms of use.
• No Sale of Academic Content: Paperika does not sell, redistribute, or claim ownership of any academic papers from arXiv. Our subscription fees are exclusively for:
- AI assistant services and analysis tools
- Personal PDF upload and processing capabilities
- Enhanced research and note-taking features
- Platform infrastructure and maintenance
• Respect for Academic Community: We are committed to supporting the open-access academic community and encourage users to cite original authors appropriately in their research.
• Direct arXiv Access: Users can always access papers directly through arXiv.org links provided on our platform.
Acceptable Use & Restrictions
By using Paperika, you agree not to:
• Use the Service for illegal, harmful, or abusive activities.
• Attempt to reverse-engineer, copy, or exploit Paperika's proprietary technology.
• Violate intellectual property rights of Paperika or any third parties.
• Misuse or redistribute academic content in violation of author rights or arXiv policies.
• Use the platform in ways that could harm the academic community or violate research ethics.
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Service Availability & Modifications
• We strive for high uptime, but service interruptions may occur due to maintenance or unforeseen issues including our hosting partner’s availability.
• We reserve the right to modify or discontinue features at any time.
• Violate intellectual property rights of Paperika
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Termination & Suspension
We may suspend or terminate accounts that:
• Violate these Terms & Conditions
• Engage in fraudulent or abusive behavior.
• Attempt to manipulate or exploit the system.
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Disclaimer of Warranties
Paperika is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee uninterrupted, error-free service.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Paperika is not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Service.
Governing Law & Disputes
• These Terms are governed by the laws of the Ontario, Canada.
• Any disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration in Kingston, ON, unless an alternative method is mutually agreed upon.
• You agree that any claims related to these Terms must be filed within one year of the event giving rise to the claim.
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Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms, contact us at support@paperika.io