1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using Explain Like I'm Five ("ELI5", "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.
2. Description of Service
ELI5 is a web platform that uses artificial intelligence to generate simplified explanations of complex topics. The Service allows users to submit questions and receive easy-to-understand explanations.
3. User Accounts
3.1 Registration
You may use limited features without an account. To access additional features, you must register for an account by providing accurate and complete information.
3.2 Account Security
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.
4. Acceptable Use
You agree NOT to:
- Use the Service for any illegal purpose
- Submit content that is offensive, harmful, or inappropriate
- Attempt to bypass usage limits or security measures
- Use automated tools to access the Service without permission
- Interfere with or disrupt the Service
- Impersonate others or provide false information
- Use the Service to generate harmful or misleading content
5. Content
5.1 User Content
You retain ownership of the questions you submit. However, by submitting content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, store, and display that content as part of operating the Service.
5.2 Generated Content
Explanations generated by the Service are owned by ELI5. Generated content is made publicly available and may be used for SEO and informational purposes. We grant you a non-exclusive license to use generated content for personal, non-commercial purposes.
5.3 Content Moderation
We employ NSFW filters and reserve the right to remove or refuse to generate content that violates these Terms or is otherwise inappropriate.
6. Usage Limits
The Service implements daily usage limits. These limits may vary based on account type and may be changed at our discretion. Attempting to circumvent these limits may result in account suspension or termination.
7. Disclaimer of Warranties
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. We do not guarantee that:
- Generated explanations are accurate, complete, or error-free
- The Service will be uninterrupted or secure
- Any errors will be corrected
AI-generated content should not be relied upon for professional, medical, legal, or financial advice.
8. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ELI5 SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.
9. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless ELI5 and its operators from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from your violation of these Terms or your use of the Service.
10. Modifications to Service
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service at any time without notice. We may also modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.
11. Termination
We may terminate or suspend your account at any time for violations of these Terms or for any other reason at our discretion. You may delete your account at any time.
12. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law principles.
13. Contact
For questions about these Terms, please contact us at: contact@explainlikefive.com