Privacy Policy & Terms of Service

Your privacy and rights are important to us

Effective Date: January 1, 2025

Terms of Service for PaperPool

Welcome to PaperPool! By accessing or using the PaperPool platform, you agree to abide by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the platform.

1. Platform Overview

PaperPool is a student-first platform designed to allow students to upload, share, and access school test papers. Users can earn credits by uploading papers and use those credits to access others' papers.

2. User Obligations

Eligibility: You must be a student or an authorized individual to access the platform.
Account Security: You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your PaperPool account and any activity that occurs under your account.
Content Submission: By uploading any test papers to PaperPool, you confirm that you have the necessary rights to the content. You agree that your submissions must not violate any intellectual property rights or contain harmful or illegal material.

3. Paper Removal

📄 Paper Removal Request

If you wish to have a paper removed from PaperPool, especially if it belongs to an institution or is protected by intellectual property rights, you can request its removal by sending an email to legal@paperpool.in.

Response Time: We will take action within 6 hours of receiving the request.

Required Information: Please provide a clear reason for the removal request.

4. Prohibited Uses

You agree not to use PaperPool for:

Uploading any content that is illegal, obscene, or violates any intellectual property rights.
Harassing, abusing, or impersonating other users.
Engaging in activities that could damage, disable, or overburden the platform.

5. Ownership

PaperPool retains ownership of the platform and all associated intellectual property rights. By uploading content, you grant PaperPool a non-exclusive, worldwide license to display and distribute your content.

6. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at our discretion if we find any violations of these terms.

7. Limitation of Liability

PaperPool is not responsible for any loss, damage, or harm arising from the use of our platform, including the loss of data or content.

8. Changes to Terms

PaperPool may update these terms from time to time. You will be notified of any significant changes through email or a notification on our platform.

Privacy Policy for PaperPool

Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how PaperPool collects, uses, and protects your personal information.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information: When you sign up for PaperPool, we collect personal information such as your name, email address, and school details.
Usage Data: We collect information on how you interact with the platform, such as your search queries, paper uploads, and the papers you access.

2. How We Use Your Information

To provide and maintain the PaperPool platform.
To communicate with you regarding your account, updates, and other services.
To analyze and improve the platform's functionality and user experience.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who help operate our platform, such as hosting services, analytics tools, and payment processors.

4. Security

We use industry-standard encryption to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access, update, or delete your personal information.
Request to delete any paper you have uploaded.
Opt out of receiving marketing communications from us.

6. Paper Removal Request

🔒 Privacy & Paper Removal

If you wish to have a paper removed from PaperPool, please email us at legal@paperpool.in with your request and the reason for the removal.

Response Time: We will remove the paper within 6 hours of receiving your request.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information and uploaded papers as long as your account is active or as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy.

8. Changes to the Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and you will be notified via email or through the platform.

📧 Contact Us

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

Email: legal@paperpool.in
For Paper Removal Requests: legal@paperpool.in
Response Time: Within 6 hours for paper removal requests

Note: This is a general template. It's recommended to have a legal professional review these documents to ensure compliance with applicable laws, including GDPR, CCPA, or other data protection regulations based on your region and target audience.