By using ResearchBuddy AI, you confirm that: • You are at least 18 years old (or have parental consent) • You accept these Terms along with the Privacy Policy • You will comply with all applicable laws ResearchBuddy reserves the right to update these terms periodically. Continued use of the service indicates your acceptance of changes.

ResearchBuddy AI provides a virtual lab where researchers can connect, collaborate, and leverage AI tools to enhance research productivity. The platform offers features including: • Data analysis and visualization • Paper drafting assistance • Community networking • AI-powered research tools We focus on empowering global researchers, particularly in resource-limited regions.

• Users must be 18 years or older • Minors must have legal guardian consent • Registration affirms your authority to enter this agreement • You must comply with applicable laws, including Bangladesh's ICT Act 2006

• Users must create accounts to access full features • You are responsible for maintaining secure login credentials • You are responsible for all account activities • You must notify support immediately if you suspect unauthorized access • ResearchBuddy reserves the right to terminate accounts for Terms violations Support Contact: support@researchbuddy.tech

• Ownership: You retain ownership of your uploaded research data • License Grant: You grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide license to use, display, and process your content • Compliance: Your content must comply with all laws and not infringe on others' rights • Removal: We may remove content violating these Terms or cybersecurity regulations • Liability: We are not liable for content accuracy unless negligence occurs on our part

• Certain features require payment processed securely • Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled through your account settings • Refunds are subject to our Refund Policy and consumer protection laws • See our Refund and Returns Policy for complete details

ResearchBuddy AI retains all intellectual property rights in the platform and its features. You may only use the Service as permitted and cannot: • Reverse-engineer or decompile software • Distribute or resell platform access • Create derivative works without permission

Users must not: • Engage in illegal activities • Harass or threaten other users • Upload malware or harmful code • Violate data protection regulations • Attempt unauthorized platform access • Violate others' intellectual property rights Violations may result in account termination and legal action under cybersecurity legislation.

The Service is provided "as is" with disclaimers to the fullest legal extent. ResearchBuddy is not liable for: • Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages • Loss of data or profits Liability is capped at amounts you paid within the preceding 12 months.

• By ResearchBuddy: We may terminate access for Terms breaches • By You: You may discontinue anytime through account deletion • Effect: Termination ends your Service rights, but prior obligations persist

These Terms are governed by the laws of Bangladesh with dispute resolution in Dhaka courts. The agreement respects the ICT Act 2006 and applicable regulations.

ResearchBuddy may modify or discontinue features with notification via email or website updates.

Email: support@researchbuddy.tech Address: IT Business Incubator, CUET Chittagong, Bangladesh

• These Terms constitute the entire agreement between parties • If any provision is invalid, remaining terms remain enforceable • Non-enforcement of any right does not constitute waiver of that right