1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Polygraph ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

Polygraph is an AI-powered fact-checking platform that analyzes content, extracts claims, and verifies them against authoritative sources. The Service provides credibility scores and verification reports ("Polygraphs") for submitted content.

3. User Accounts

To use certain features of the Service, you must create an account. You agree to:

Provide accurate and complete registration information
Maintain the security of your account credentials
Promptly update your information if it changes
Accept responsibility for all activities under your account

4. API Keys and Third-Party Services

You may provide API keys to enable enhanced functionality. By providing API keys, you:

Confirm you have the right to use those keys with our Service
Agree to comply with the terms of service of the respective API providers
Accept responsibility for any charges incurred through use of your keys
Understand that we store keys securely but cannot guarantee absolute security

Supported third-party services include Brave Search, Google AI (Gemini), and AssemblyAI.

5. Public Content

You acknowledge and agree that:

Polygraphs (fact-check reports) are publicly accessible
Individual claims and their verdicts are publicly accessible
Public content may be indexed by search engines
Public content may be shared and referenced by other users
You should not submit content containing sensitive information you wish to keep private

6. Acceptable Use

You agree not to use the Service to:

Violate any applicable laws or regulations
Infringe on the intellectual property rights of others
Submit content that is defamatory, obscene, or harmful
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service or its systems
Interfere with or disrupt the Service or its infrastructure
Use automated means to access the Service without permission
Reverse engineer or attempt to extract source code from the Service

7. Intellectual Property

The Service, including its design, features, and content (excluding user-submitted content), is owned by Polygraph and protected by intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works without our permission.

You retain ownership of content you submit. By submitting content, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute that content in connection with the Service.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT:

The Service will be uninterrupted or error-free
Fact-checks and credibility scores are 100% accurate
The Service will meet your specific requirements
Any errors in the Service will be corrected

Important: Polygraph uses AI-powered analysis which may produce errors. Our fact-checks are intended as informational tools and should not be the sole basis for important decisions. Always verify critical information through multiple sources.

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, POLYGRAPH SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR GOODWILL, ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.

Our total liability for any claims arising from or related to the Service shall not exceed the amount you paid us (if any) in the twelve months preceding the claim.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Polygraph, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of the Service, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any third-party rights.

11. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease. Provisions that by their nature should survive termination will survive.

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated Terms on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

13. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

14. Contact

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us at gregarious.narain@gmail.com.