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for the use of the SaaS platform Academly.ai
Effective: 15 January 2026, last amended May 2026
The provider of the platform available under the domain academly.ai (hereinafter the "Platform" or "Service") is:
Academly (Dominik Dunst)
Contact: contact@academly.ai
Academly.ai is currently intended exclusively for consumers (B2C). Use for commercial or business purposes is only permitted if the Provider expressly agrees to this on a case-by-case basis.
These Terms of Service govern the contractual relationship between the Provider and users of the Platform ("Users"). They apply to all functions offered via the Platform, in particular AI-assisted processing, document processing, quota/credit models ("Student Points"), as well as export and storage functions.
Any deviating, conflicting, or additional terms of the User shall not become part of the contract unless the Provider expressly agrees to them in writing.
The Provider may amend these Terms with effect for the future if there are objective reasons for doing so (e.g., changes in law, technical developments, adjustments to the Service). Changes that are not merely insignificant for Users will be announced at least four (4) weeks before they take effect by email to the address stored in the User account. If the User does not object within that period, the changes will be deemed accepted. The User will be explicitly informed of this consequence in the change notice.
If the User objects in due time, the Provider may terminate the contract as of the date the new Terms would take effect.
The Platform is an AI-supported, web-based software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution designed to support academic workflows. In particular, it enables the uploading and processing of documents, the generation of summaries, outlines and text drafts, as well as additional functions for structuring academic content.
Which features are available in detail depends on the plan selected by the User and may change as the product evolves.
Academly.ai provides AI-assisted features that may vary depending on the selected plan. These include in particular:
Important: All AI outputs are working drafts. They do not replace the User's own academic work. Outputs may contain errors, omissions, or outdated information and must be reviewed independently by the User.
To provide AI features, the Provider may use technical subcontractors (e.g., AI models via API providers). Details on service providers, data categories, and any transfers to third countries (if applicable) are set out in the Privacy Policy.
Users may upload documents (e.g., PDF and other supported formats) to the Platform. Supported formats and any upload limits (e.g., file size, number of uploads, quotas) depend on the selected plan and are displayed within the Platform and/or on the pricing page. The Provider may adjust such limits for technical or security reasons.
The User represents that they are entitled to use and upload the respective documents and that no third-party rights are infringed.
Uploaded documents are stored and processed in order to provide Platform functionality. Details on data processing and service providers are governed by the Privacy Policy.
Users may export generated content—especially summaries, outlines, and drafts—in common formats (e.g., DOCX, TXT) and store it locally.
The Platform may provide features for exporting/transferring User-related content. The Provider recommends regularly creating exports of your content. The Provider does not guarantee permanent storage of all User data beyond the term of the contract.
The Services are not intended for use in jurisdictions where providing or using the Services would violate applicable laws or regulations or would subject the Provider to special registration, licensing, or supervisory requirements. Users accessing the Platform from outside Austria do so on their own initiative and are solely responsible for complying with local legal requirements to the extent applicable.
The Provider is entitled to develop, change, supplement, or restrict the Platform and individual functions, insofar as (i) this is necessary to improve the Service, maintain security, or ensure legal compliance, or (ii) it is reasonable for the User and does not materially impair the purpose of the contract. Obvious errors (e.g., in displays, descriptions, or calculations) may be corrected at any time.
To the extent the Platform contains links to websites or content of third parties, these are provided for informational purposes only. The respective third party is solely responsible for the content, availability, and data protection practices. The Provider only reviews such content to the extent required by law.
Use of the Platform is only permitted for persons who have reached the age of 18. By registering, the User confirms that they are of legal age.
The User must provide truthful and complete information during registration. As a rule, only one account per User is permitted. Access credentials must not be shared.
The User must keep their password confidential and take appropriate measures to prevent unauthorized access. Activities carried out using the account will generally be attributed to the User to the extent the User is responsible for the misuse.
If misuse or security incidents are suspected, the Provider must be informed without undue delay at contact@academly.ai.
The User may terminate their account at any time—either via available account functions or by notifying contact@academly.ai. Personal data will be deleted in accordance with the GDPR unless statutory retention obligations or legitimate interests (e.g., legal enforcement) require further storage.
The Provider may block or delete accounts in the event of violations of these Terms. As a rule, the User will receive a prior warning. In the case of serious violations, immediate suspension may be carried out.
The Platform offers plans that differ in particular with respect to quotas (e.g., Student Points), feature scope, support level, and usage limits. Current plans and details are displayed within the Platform and on the pricing page and form part of the service description.
Prices are stated inclusive of VAT where applicable, or plus any taxes that may apply depending on the User's country of residence/billing location.
The Provider may adjust prices and plan details for future billing periods. Changes will be announced before becoming effective; ongoing subscriptions are only affected from the next renewal.
Payments are processed via Stripe. For processing, necessary payment data is transmitted to Stripe. The Provider does not store full payment details (e.g., credit card numbers). In the event of payment default or failed charges, the Provider may suspend access to paid features until outstanding amounts are settled.
Consumers generally have a statutory right of withdrawal. The withdrawal period is fourteen (14) days from the conclusion of the contract unless otherwise provided by law.
To exercise the right of withdrawal, the User must inform the Provider of the decision to withdraw by an unequivocal statement (e.g., by email or post). Withdrawal notices should be sent to: Email: contact@academly.ai
Consequences of withdrawal: In the event of an effective withdrawal, services received shall be returned/refunded in accordance with statutory provisions.
Early expiry of the right of withdrawal: For digital content and digital services, the right of withdrawal may expire early if the User expressly requests that the Provider begin performance before the withdrawal period ends and the User confirms that they thereby lose the right of withdrawal once the service has been provided or made available.
The Provider grants the User a non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable right to use the Platform during the term of the contract within the scope of the booked plan. Use is limited to personal, academic purposes. Any commercial use requires prior written consent of the Provider.
In particular, it is prohibited to use the Platform to create unlawful content or to infringe third-party rights. It is also prohibited to bypass security mechanisms, conduct automated mass access without permission, share accounts, or distribute malware or spam.
The Platform must not be used to present AI outputs as the User's own academic work without appropriate own contribution and without proper labeling/citation work.
In particular, the following is also prohibited:
The Provider may restrict use if abusive or excessive usage is identified, in particular in cases of systematic mass processing, circumvention of plan limits, or usage by multiple persons via one account. Where possible, the User will be informed in advance, unless immediate action is necessary to prevent harm.
All rights in the Platform (software, design, logos, texts, trademarks) remain with the Provider or its licensors. The User receives no rights beyond the granted usage right.
Trademark notice: "Academly.ai" is currently used as a product/project name. To the best of the Provider's knowledge, no registered trademark exists at this time.
The User retains all rights in content uploaded to the Platform ("User Content"). By uploading, the User grants the Provider the right to store and process such content insofar as necessary to provide the Services.
AI-generated content may be used by the User within the scope of Platform usage. The User acknowledges that AI outputs may not constitute works protected by copyright and that third-party rights cannot be excluded in individual cases. The User is responsible for review, use, and proper citation.
If the User voluntarily submits feedback, ideas, or improvement suggestions to the Provider, the Provider may use them free of charge, worldwide and without time limitation, to improve the Platform. Personal data will only be processed in accordance with the Privacy Policy.
Academly.ai is a tool. The Provider does not guarantee academic success. Users are required to independently review content, cite sources correctly, and comply with the rules of their university/institution. The Provider assumes no liability for consequences arising from plagiarism, violations of academic rules, or improper use of the content.
The Provider uses reasonable efforts to ensure high availability of the Platform within technical and operational possibilities ("best effort"). There is no entitlement to uninterrupted availability at all times. In particular, maintenance, further development, security measures, technical issues, or force majeure events may lead to temporary restrictions.
Planned maintenance will be announced in advance where possible and, where feasible, carried out during times of lower usage. The Provider is not liable for outages or restrictions caused by circumstances outside its control, in particular issues with third-party providers and subcontractors (e.g., hosting, database, payment, or AI providers) or general network failures.
The Provider takes reasonable measures for data backup but does not guarantee full recoverability in all cases. Users should regularly create exports/backups of their content.
In cases of slight negligence, the Provider is only liable if essential contractual obligations (cardinal obligations) are breached, and then only for foreseeable, typical damage. To the extent legally permissible, the Provider's total liability is limited in amount to the fees actually paid by the User to the Provider during the last twelve (12) months before the damaging event occurred.
These limitations do not apply in cases of intent or gross negligence, injury to life, body or health, or mandatory statutory liability provisions.
Austrian law applies, excluding the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG). Mandatory consumer protection provisions of the User's country of residence remain unaffected.
For consumers, the statutory places of jurisdiction apply. The Provider is neither obliged nor willing to participate in dispute resolution proceedings before a consumer arbitration board. The EU Online Dispute Resolution platform is available at: https://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr
If any provision of these Terms is or becomes invalid, the remainder of the agreement remains effective. An effective provision that most closely reflects the economic purpose of the invalid provision shall be deemed agreed.
Questions or complaints may be sent to contact@academly.ai.
The User agrees that contractual notices and declarations by the Provider may generally be made electronically (e.g., by email or within the Platform), to the extent legally permissible.