Last updated: December 2024
Please read these Terms of Service carefully before using AcademicPro's academic editing services.
1. Service Description
AcademicPro provides professional proofreading and editing services for academic documents. Our services include:
- Proofreading (grammar, spelling, punctuation)
- Academic editing (style, clarity, flow)
- Premium editing (structure, detailed feedback)
- AI content checking
Important: We provide editing services only. We do not write, rewrite, or create content for clients.
2. Academic Integrity Disclaimer
We provide editing services only. Clients must submit original work and bear full responsibility for academic integrity.
By using our services, you confirm that:
- The document you submit is your own original work
- You have the right to submit this document for editing
- You understand that editing does not constitute authorship
- You will comply with your institution's academic integrity policies
- You take full responsibility for how you use our edited documents
3. Client Responsibilities
You agree to:
- Submit only your own original work
- Provide accurate information about your requirements
- Review edited documents before submission
- Comply with all applicable academic integrity policies
- Not misrepresent edited work as entirely your own writing
4. Service Limitations
Our editors will:
- Correct grammatical, spelling, and punctuation errors
- Improve sentence structure and clarity
- Enhance academic tone and style
- Provide comments and suggestions
Our editors will NOT:
- Write new content
- Conduct research
- Add citations or references
- Change the meaning of your arguments
- Guarantee any specific grade or outcome
5. Pricing and Payment
- Prices are calculated based on word count and service level
- Payment is required before editing begins
- All prices are in USD unless otherwise stated
- We accept major credit cards and PayPal
6. Turnaround Times
- Turnaround times are estimates, not guarantees
- Rush orders may be available for additional fees
- We will notify you of any delays
7. Revisions and Refunds
- Free revisions are included based on your service tier
- Revision requests must be made within 7 days of delivery
- Refunds may be issued at our discretion for quality issues
- No refunds for change of mind or academic policy violations
8. Confidentiality
- All documents are treated as confidential
- We do not share your work with third parties
- Documents are deleted within 30 days of project completion
- Editors sign confidentiality agreements
9. Intellectual Property
- You retain all rights to your original content
- Edits and suggestions become part of your document upon delivery
- We may use anonymized data for service improvement
10. Limitation of Liability
AcademicPro is not liable for:
- Academic consequences of using our services
- Grades or outcomes on submitted work
- Decisions made by academic institutions
- Indirect or consequential damages
Our maximum liability is limited to the amount paid for the specific service.
11. Prohibited Uses
You may not use our services to:
- Submit work that is not your own
- Violate academic integrity policies
- Engage in plagiarism or academic fraud
- Any illegal purpose
12. Termination
We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone for any reason, including suspected academic dishonesty.
13. Changes to Terms
We may update these terms at any time. Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of updated terms.
14. Governing Law
These terms are governed by applicable laws. Any disputes will be resolved through arbitration.
15. Contact
For questions about these terms, contact: [email protected]
By using our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms of Service.