Terms of Service

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using Fervae (the “Service”), available at fervae.com (the “Site”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use the Service.

The Service is operated by Fervae (“we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Fervae.

2. Description of the Service

Fervae is a web-based social media management and content creation platform designed for knowledge sharers, including scientists, educators, researchers, creators, and professionals. The Service provides tools for content planning, drafting, scheduling, publishing to third-party social media platforms, source verification, citation generation, analytics, and business management.

3. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years of age to use the Service. By using the Service, you represent and warrant that you are at least 13 years old. If you are between the ages of 13 and 18 (or the age of legal majority in your jurisdiction), you may only use the Service with the consent of a parent or legal guardian who agrees to be bound by these Terms.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

4. Account Registration and Security

4.1 Creating an Account

To use certain features of the Service, you must create an account by signing in with Google (“Google Sign-In”). By doing so, you authorize us to access certain information from your Google account as described in our Privacy Policy.

4.2 Account Responsibility

You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized access to or use of your account. We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to protect your account credentials.

4.3 Account Accuracy

You agree that all information you provide through Google Sign-In or otherwise is accurate and current. You may not impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity.

5. Acceptable Use

5.1 You Agree Not To:

• Use the Service for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable law or regulation.
• Share, publish, or distribute content that is defamatory, obscene, abusive, harassing, threatening, or that promotes violence or discrimination.
• Intentionally spread misinformation, fabricated research, or falsified sources through the Service’s content tools.
• Misuse the Source Verify or Citations features to create a false appearance of credibility for unverified claims.
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service, other users’ accounts, or any systems or networks connected to the Service.
• Use the Service to send spam, unsolicited messages, or bulk communications through connected platforms.
• Reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or otherwise attempt to derive the source code of the Service.
• Use automated scripts, bots, or scraping tools to access the Service without our prior written consent.
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service, its servers, or networks connected to the Service.
• Resell, sublicense, or commercially exploit the Service without our prior written consent.

5.2 Enforcement

We reserve the right to investigate and take appropriate action against anyone who, in our sole discretion, violates these Terms, including suspending or terminating their account and reporting them to law enforcement authorities.

6. Content

6.1 Your Content

You retain all ownership rights to the content you create, upload, or publish through the Service (“User Content”). By using the Service, you grant us a limited, non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to store, display, and process your User Content solely for the purpose of providing and improving the Service.

This license terminates when you delete your User Content or your account, except where your content has been shared with others and they have not deleted it, or where we are required by law to retain it.

6.2 Content Responsibility

You are solely responsible for your User Content and the consequences of publishing it through the Service. You represent and warrant that you own or have the necessary rights, licenses, and permissions to use and authorize us to use your User Content as described in these Terms.

6.3 Content Removal

We reserve the right, but are not obligated, to remove or disable access to any User Content that we determine, in our sole discretion, violates these Terms or is otherwise objectionable. We are not responsible for monitoring all User Content, and we make no guarantees about the accuracy, integrity, or quality of any User Content.

7. Third-Party Platform Connections

7.1 Connected Platforms

The Service allows you to connect third-party social media platforms (such as Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and LinkedIn) for the purpose of scheduling and publishing content. When you connect a third-party platform, you authorize us to access your account on that platform to the extent necessary to provide the Service.

7.2 Third-Party Terms

Your use of third-party platforms is governed by their respective terms of service and privacy policies. We are not responsible for the practices, content, or availability of any third-party platform. You agree to comply with the terms of service of each platform you connect through the Service.

7.3 Platform Changes

Third-party platforms may change their APIs, terms, or policies at any time, which may affect the functionality of the Service. We are not liable for any loss of functionality resulting from changes made by third-party platforms.

8. AI-Powered Features

8.1 AI Assist

The Service includes AI-powered features that assist with content drafting, post summaries, fact-checking suggestions, and other content creation tasks (“AI Features”). AI-generated content is provided as a starting point and suggestion only.

8.2 Your Responsibility

You are solely responsible for reviewing, editing, and verifying all AI-generated content before publishing. AI Features may produce inaccurate, incomplete, or inappropriate output. We do not guarantee the accuracy, reliability, or suitability of any AI-generated content.

8.3 No AI Training on User Data

We do not use your personal data or User Content to train AI models. AI Features are used solely to provide in-product functionality such as content generation, summaries, and suggestions.

9. Source Verification and Citations

9.1 Tools, Not Guarantees

The Source Verify and Citations features are tools designed to assist you in verifying claims and generating citations. These tools are provided for convenience and do not constitute a guarantee of accuracy, completeness, or validity of any source, citation, or claim.

9.2 User Responsibility

You are solely responsible for verifying the accuracy and appropriateness of all sources and citations before publishing content. We are not liable for any errors, omissions, or consequences resulting from reliance on the Source Verify or Citations features.

10. Business Tools

10.1 Tracking and Management

The Service includes business management tools such as invoicing templates, sponsorship tracking, and revenue dashboards (“Business Tools”). These tools are designed to help you organize and track your business activities.

10.2 Not Financial Services

Fervae does not process payments, handle funds, or act as a financial intermediary. The Business Tools are organizational aids only. We are not a payment processor, financial institution, or accounting service.

10.3 No Financial Advice

Nothing in the Service constitutes financial, tax, legal, or accounting advice. You are responsible for your own financial and tax obligations. We recommend consulting with qualified professionals for financial, tax, and legal matters.

11. Subscription Plans and Billing

11.1 Plans

The Service offers Free, Pro, and Team subscription plans as described on the Site. Features, pricing, and plan details are subject to change. We will provide notice of material changes to pricing for existing subscribers.

11.2 Billing

Paid subscriptions are billed on a monthly or annual basis as selected by you. No credit card is required for the Free plan. Payment is processed through our third-party payment processor. You agree to provide accurate and complete billing information.

11.3 Cancellation

You may cancel your subscription at any time. Upon cancellation, you will retain access to paid features through the end of your current billing period. After that, your account will revert to the Free plan.

11.4 Refunds

We offer a 14-day refund policy from the date of purchase for paid plans. Refund requests made after 14 days will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis at our sole discretion.

11.5 Free Features

Source verification tools are available on all plans, including the Free plan, and will not be placed behind a paywall.

12. Intellectual Property

12.1 Our Intellectual Property

The Service, including its design, features, code, graphics, logos, trademarks, and content (excluding User Content), is owned by Fervae and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works based on any part of the Service without our prior written consent.

12.2 Feedback

If you provide feedback, suggestions, or ideas about the Service (“Feedback”), you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free license to use, modify, and incorporate that Feedback into the Service without any obligation to you.

13. Disclaimers

13.1 “As Is” Service

The Service is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis, without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, and accuracy.

13.2 No Guarantees

We do not guarantee that the Service will be uninterrupted, secure, error-free, or free of harmful components. We do not guarantee any specific results from using the Service, including audience growth, engagement, or revenue.

14. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Fervae and its officers, directors, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, use, or goodwill, arising out of or related to your use of the Service, whether based on warranty, contract, tort (including negligence), or any other legal theory, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Our total liability to you for all claims arising out of or related to these Terms or the Service shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim, or one hundred dollars ($100), whichever is greater.

15. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Fervae and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to your use of the Service, your User Content, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of a third party.

16. Termination

16.1 By You

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us or using the account deletion feature in the Service.

16.2 By Us

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. Reasons for termination may include, but are not limited to, violation of these Terms, fraudulent or illegal activity, or extended periods of inactivity.

16.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to use the Service ceases immediately. We may delete your account and User Content after termination, subject to any legal obligations to retain data. Provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination will survive, including but not limited to Sections 6.1, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 18.

17. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. If we make material changes, we will notify you by posting the updated Terms on the Site and updating the “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms. If you do not agree to the changes, you must stop using the Service.

18. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

18.1 Governing Law

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

18.2 Dispute Resolution

Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service shall first be attempted to be resolved through good-faith negotiation. If the dispute cannot be resolved through negotiation within thirty (30) days, either party may pursue resolution through binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association under its Commercial Arbitration Rules. The arbitration shall take place in the State of Delaware.

18.3 Class Action Waiver

You agree that any dispute resolution proceedings will be conducted only on an individual basis and not in a class, consolidated, or representative action.

19. General Provisions

19.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Fervae regarding the Service and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

19.2 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, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

19.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of that right or provision.

19.4 Assignment

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

20. Contact Us

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

Fervae
Email: hello@fervae.com