By accessing or using Akọ̀wé ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Service. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time, and your continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of any modifications.
Akọ̀wé is an academic writing platform that provides tools for research paper writing, citation management, AI-assisted writing, and plagiarism checking. The Service is designed to assist users in creating original academic work while maintaining academic integrity.
To use certain features of the Service, you must create an account. You agree to:
You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree NOT to:
Akọ̀wé is designed to support legitimate academic work. By using the Service, you acknowledge and agree that:
You retain ownership of all content you create using the Service. By using the Service, you grant us a limited license to store, process, and display your content as necessary to provide the Service. We will not claim ownership of your academic work.
The Service, including its original content, features, and functionality, is owned by Akọ̀wé and protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works based on the Service without our express written permission.
The Service offers both free and paid subscription plans. Free plans have usage limitations, while paid plans provide additional features and higher usage limits.
Paid subscriptions are billed in advance on a monthly or annual basis. All fees are non-refundable except as required by law or as explicitly stated in these Terms.
You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings. Upon cancellation, you will continue to have access to paid features until the end of your current billing period.
We reserve the right to modify our pricing. Any price changes will be communicated in advance and will apply to subsequent billing periods.
The Service includes AI-powered features for writing assistance. You acknowledge that:
The Service may integrate with or contain links to third-party services. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party services. Your use of third-party services is at your own risk.
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE.
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL AKỌWÉ, ITS DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, PARTNERS, OR SUPPLIERS 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 ACCESS TO OR USE OF OR INABILITY TO ACCESS OR USE THE SERVICE.
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Akọ̀wé and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including attorneys' fees) arising from your use of the Service, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of another.
We may terminate or suspend your account and access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease. You may request export of your data before account termination.
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which Akọ̀wé operates, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service shall be resolved in the courts of that jurisdiction.
We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will 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. By continuing to access or use the Service after revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms will otherwise remain in full force and effect.
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Akọ̀wé regarding the use of the Service and supersede any prior agreements between you and Akọ̀wé relating to your use of the Service.
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
Email: legal@akowe.io