1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Kingpin Plagiarism services ("Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not access the Service. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Service.

2. Description of Service

Kingpin Plagiarism provides AI-powered services including:

• Plagiarism Detection: Turnitin-powered technology to detect content similarity and potential plagiarism
• AI Content Detection: GPTZero analysis to identify AI-generated content
• Grammar Checking: Professional grammar and writing analysis
• Citation Analysis: Comprehensive reference checking and validation

3. User Accounts

To access certain features, you must create an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate and complete information during registration
• Maintain the security and confidentiality of your account credentials
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account

4. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree NOT to use the Service to:

• Upload, transmit, or distribute any illegal, harmful, or offensive content
• Violate any laws, regulations, or third-party rights
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or other users' accounts
• Use automated tools to scrape, harvest, or extract data from the Service
• Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Service
• Create fake accounts or impersonate others
• Use the Service for any commercial purposes without proper authorization

5. Pricing and Payment

Our Service operates on a credit-based system with the following terms:

• Payment Processing: All payments are processed securely through third-party providers
• Refund Policy: Refunds are considered on a case-by-case basis for unused credits
• Price Changes: We reserve the right to modify pricing with 30 days advance notice
• Billing: Credits are deducted based on usage according to published rates

6. Intellectual Property Rights

Service Ownership: The Service, including all technology, software, and algorithms, is owned by PlagCheck and protected by intellectual property laws.

User Content: You retain ownership of content you submit. By using the Service, you grant us a limited license to process your content for service delivery and improvement.

Feedback: Any feedback, suggestions, or improvements you provide may be used by us without compensation or acknowledgment.

7. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our data practices.

8. Service Availability and Modifications

We strive to maintain high service availability but cannot guarantee uninterrupted access. We reserve the right to:

• Modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service at any time
• Perform maintenance and updates as needed
• Impose usage limits or restrictions
• Update these Terms with reasonable notice

9. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

Service "As Is": The Service is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, express or implied.

AI Accuracy: While our AI technology is advanced, we do not guarantee 100% accuracy in plagiarism detection or content analysis results.

Limitation of Liability: To the maximum extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Service.

10. User Responsibilities

You are responsible for:

• Ensuring you have the right to submit content for analysis
• Complying with all applicable laws and regulations
• Respecting intellectual property rights of others
• Using the Service in accordance with academic and professional integrity standards
• Maintaining appropriate backups of your important content

11. Termination

Either party may terminate this agreement at any time. We may suspend or terminate your access immediately if you violate these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Service ceases, and we may delete your account and data in accordance with our data retention policy.

12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Kenya. Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Nairobi, Kenya.

13. Contact Information

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

14. Updates to Terms

We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of material changes through email or prominent notices on our platform. Your continued use of the Service after such modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.