Terms of Use

Last Updated: November 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to AIPapers.ai. By accessing or using our website and services (collectively, the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Service.

2. Description of Service

AIPapers.ai is a research intelligence platform that:

Aggregates publicly available AI research papers from sources like ArXiv
Uses AI to analyze, categorize, and summarize research content
Provides daily briefings and newsletters tailored to different audiences
Offers a searchable archive of analyzed research papers

3. User Accounts and Registration

You may be required to create an account to access certain features of the Service. When creating an account, you agree to:

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

4. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree NOT to:

Use the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
Violate any local, state, national, or international law
Infringe on intellectual property rights of others
Transmit any harmful code, viruses, or malicious software
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks
Use automated tools (bots, scrapers) without our written permission
Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
Impersonate any person or entity
Collect or harvest information about other users
Use the Service to spam or send unsolicited communications

5. Intellectual Property Rights

AIPapers.ai Content

All content on AIPapers.ai, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, software, and AI-generated summaries ("Our Content"), is owned by or licensed to AIPapers.ai and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Research Paper Content

Research papers and academic content remain the property of their original authors and institutions. AIPapers.ai provides:

Links to original papers (we do not host papers)
Metadata and bibliographic information
AI-generated summaries and analysis (fair use)
Proper attribution to original authors

Your License to Use

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to:

Access and use the Service for personal, non-commercial purposes
View and download content for personal reference
Share links to our platform on social media

6. Fair Use and Academic Citations

Our AI-generated summaries and analyses constitute fair use under copyright law for purposes of:

Criticism and commentary
News reporting
Research and scholarship
Educational purposes

We always attribute content to original authors and provide links to source papers.

7. Newsletter Service

By subscribing to our newsletter, you agree to:

Receive daily research briefings via email
Provide a valid email address
Our use of your email as described in our Privacy Policy

You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND.

We disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to:

Accuracy or completeness of content
Availability or uninterrupted access
Fitness for a particular purpose
Non-infringement

While we strive for accuracy in our AI-generated summaries, we cannot guarantee that they are error-free. Users should always refer to original research papers for authoritative information.

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:

AIPapers.ai and its affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to:

Loss of profits or revenue
Loss of data
Business interruption
Loss of opportunity

Our total liability to you for any claims shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the past 12 months (or $100 if you have not paid us anything).

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless AIPapers.ai and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

Your use of the Service
Your violation of these Terms
Your violation of any third-party rights
Any content you submit or transmit through the Service

11. Third-Party Services and Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites and services, including:

ArXiv.org (research papers)
Semantic Scholar (author data)
Social media platforms
Research institutions

We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party sites. Your use of third-party services is at your own risk.

12. AI-Generated Content

Our summaries and analyses are generated using Google's Gemini AI. While we strive for accuracy:

AI-generated content may contain errors or misinterpretations
Summaries are for informational purposes only
Users should verify important information with original sources
We do not guarantee the accuracy of AI-generated insights

13. Copyright Infringement Claims (DMCA)

If you believe that content on our platform infringes your copyright, please contact us with:

Identification of the copyrighted work
Identification of the infringing material
Your contact information
A statement of good faith belief
A statement under penalty of perjury
Your physical or electronic signature

Send DMCA notices to: dmca@aipapers.ai

14. Termination

We reserve the right to:

Suspend or terminate your access to the Service
Remove or disable any content
Refuse service to anyone

We may do so at any time, without notice, for any reason, including but not limited to violation of these Terms.

15. Modifications to Service and Terms

We reserve the right to:

Modify or discontinue the Service at any time
Update these Terms from time to time
Change features or pricing

Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of new Terms. Material changes will be communicated via email to newsletter subscribers.

16. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the State of [Your State], without regard to conflict of law provisions.

Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in [Your County/State].

17. Dispute Resolution

Before filing a lawsuit, you agree to try to resolve disputes informally by contacting us at: legal@aipapers.ai

If we cannot resolve the dispute within 30 days, either party may pursue legal remedies.

18. Class Action Waiver

You agree to bring claims against us only in your individual capacity and not as a class member or representative in any class, consolidated, or representative proceeding.

19. Severability

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

20. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and AIPapers.ai regarding the use of our Service.

21. No Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.

22. Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights under these Terms without our written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.

23. Academic and Research Use

If you are using our Service for academic or research purposes:

You must cite original authors and papers
Our summaries are supplementary - not primary sources
Always verify information with original research papers
Respect copyright and fair use principles

24. Commercial Use

Commercial use of our Service requires a separate written agreement. Contact us at business@aipapers.ai for commercial licensing.

25. Export Control

You agree to comply with all applicable export and import control laws and regulations in your use of the Service.

26. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, please contact us:

General: info@aipapers.ai
Legal: legal@aipapers.ai
Copyright/DMCA: dmca@aipapers.ai