Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to ResidencyMatch.AI ("we," "our," or "us"). By accessing or using our platform and services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our services.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and ResidencyMatch.AI. We may update these Terms from time to time, and your continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of any changes.

2. Description of Services

ResidencyMatch.AI is an AI-powered platform designed to assist medical students and graduates in identifying residency programs that align with their qualifications and preferences. Our services include:

• AI-powered residency program matching and recommendations
• Program database and search functionality
• Competitiveness analysis and assessment tools
• Educational resources and guidance
• Premium subscription features and content

Important Disclaimer: Use of ResidencyMatch.AI does not guarantee acceptance into any residency program, interview invitations, or any particular outcome. All decisions regarding residency applications, interviews, matches, and offers are made solely by the respective programs and institutions.

3. User Accounts and Registration

To access certain features of our services, you must create an account. When registering, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain and update your account information
• Keep your login credentials secure and confidential
• Be responsible for all activities under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use

You must be at least 18 years old to create an account and use our services.

4. Subscription Plans and Payments

Subscription Tiers

We offer various subscription plans with different features and access levels. Subscription details, pricing, and features are outlined on our pricing page.

Payment Terms

• Subscriptions are billed in advance on a recurring basis
• Payment must be made through our designated payment processors
• You authorize us to charge your payment method for applicable fees
• Failed payments may result in service suspension or termination

Cancellation and Refunds

• You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings
• Cancellations take effect at the end of the current billing period
• Refunds are generally not provided for unused portions of subscription periods
• We may offer refunds at our sole discretion for specific circumstances

5. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree to use our services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You may not:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Share your account credentials with others
• Use automated tools to scrape or download content
• Attempt to reverse engineer or hack our platform
• Upload malicious code or engage in harmful activities
• Impersonate others or provide false information
• Harass, threaten, or abuse other users or our staff
• Use our services for commercial purposes without authorization

6. Intellectual Property Rights

All content, software, databases, designs, and other materials provided through our services are owned by us or our licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to:

• Access and use our services for personal, non-commercial purposes
• View and print materials for your personal use

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works without our express written permission.

7. User-Generated Content

When you submit feedback, reviews, suggestions, or other content ("User Content"), you grant us a worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, modify, and distribute such content for any lawful purpose.

You represent and warrant that your User Content:

• Is accurate and not misleading
• Does not violate any third-party rights
• Does not contain harmful or offensive material
• Complies with all applicable laws

8. 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 by reference.

By using our services, you consent to our data practices as described in our Privacy Policy, including the transfer and processing of your data in the United States.

9. Third-Party Services and Links

Our platform may integrate with or link to third-party services, websites, or content. We do not control these third parties and are not responsible for their content, policies, or practices. Your use of third-party services is subject to their respective terms and conditions.

10. Disclaimers and Limitations

Our services are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind. We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including:

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

11. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, ResidencyMatch.AI shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or use.

Our total liability for any claims arising from these Terms or your use of our services shall not exceed the amount you paid to us in the three (3) months preceding the claim, or $100, whichever is greater.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless ResidencyMatch.AI and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from:

• Your use of our services
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Any User Content you submit

13. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to our services at any time, with or without cause, including for violations of these Terms. Upon termination:

• Your right to use our services immediately ceases
• We may delete your account and associated data
• Certain provisions of these Terms will survive termination

14. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of our services shall be resolved through:

1. Informal Resolution: We encourage you to contact us first to resolve any disputes informally
2. Binding Arbitration: If informal resolution fails, disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the American Arbitration Association rules
3. Jurisdiction: Any court proceedings will be conducted in San Francisco County, California

15. Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated Terms on our website and updating the "Effective Date." Your continued use of our services after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

16. Miscellaneous

• Entire Agreement: These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and ResidencyMatch.AI
• Severability: If any provision is deemed unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in effect
• Assignment: We may assign these Terms; you may not assign them without our consent
• Waiver: Our failure to enforce any provision does not waive our right to do so later

17. Contact Information

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