Terms of Service

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the website summitadvisor.pro and the services provided by SummitAdvisor Lda. ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.

Company Information

Description of Services

SummitAdvisor provides academic writing tool comparison services, including:

• Comprehensive analysis and comparison of academic writing tools
• Expert reviews and recommendations for educational software
• Personalised consultation services for academic tool selection
• Educational content and resources related to academic writing tools
• Support and guidance for tool implementation and usage

User Obligations

By using our services, you agree to:

• Provide accurate and complete information when requested
• Use our services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these terms
• Not attempt to gain unauthorised access to our systems or networks
• Not use our services to transmit harmful, offensive, or illegal content
• Respect the intellectual property rights of SummitAdvisor and third parties
• Not reproduce, distribute, or commercially exploit our content without permission
• Maintain the confidentiality of any account credentials

Intellectual Property

All content, materials, and intellectual property on our website and in our services, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, software, and data compilations, are the property of SummitAdvisor or its content suppliers and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not modify, copy, distribute, transmit, display, reproduce, or create derivative works from our content without our express written permission. Any unauthorised use of our intellectual property may result in termination of your access to our services and legal action.

Service Availability and Modifications

We strive to provide continuous access to our services, but we cannot guarantee uninterrupted availability. We reserve the right to:

• Modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our services at any time
• Update our website content, features, and functionality
• Perform maintenance that may temporarily affect service availability
• Change our pricing, service offerings, or terms with appropriate notice

Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection, use, and protection of your personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms of Service by reference. By using our services, you consent to the collection and use of your information as outlined in our Privacy Policy.

Payment Terms

For paid services:

• Payment is due according to the agreed terms for each service
• All prices are in Euros (EUR) and include applicable VAT
• We reserve the right to suspend services for non-payment
• Refunds may be provided at our discretion based on the circumstances
• You are responsible for any bank charges or transaction fees

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, SummitAdvisor shall not 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 or inability to use our services
• Any unauthorised access to or use of our servers and/or personal information
• Any interruption or cessation of transmission to or from our services
• Any bugs, viruses, or similar harmful code transmitted through our services
• Any errors or omissions in content or for any loss or damage incurred from use of content

Our total liability to you for all claims arising from or related to our services shall not exceed the amount paid by you to us in the twelve months preceding the claim.

Disclaimers

Our services and content are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to:

• Warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement
• Warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of our content
• Warranties that our services will meet your requirements or be uninterrupted or error-free

Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless SummitAdvisor, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or debt, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees) arising from your use of our services, your violation of these Terms of Service, or your violation of any third-party rights.

Governing Law

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Portugal, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising under or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Portugal.

Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to our services immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach the Terms of Service.

You may terminate your use of our services at any time by discontinuing use of our website and services. Upon termination, your right to use our services will cease immediately, but all provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Service is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court, the remaining provisions will remain in effect. The invalid or unenforceable provision will be replaced with a valid provision that most closely matches the intent of the original provision.

Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published by us on our website, constitute the entire agreement between you and SummitAdvisor concerning our services and supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms of Service at any time. If a revision is material, we will try to 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. Your continued use of our services after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms of Service.

Contact Information

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