Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how elixiv.org ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and safeguards your information when you use our service ("the Service"). By using our Service, you agree to the data practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

  • Name and Email Address: Collected via Google OAuth when you choose to connect your Google profile. This information helps us provide personalized service.
  • Stripe Customer ID: For managing your subscription and payment details, we store a unique identifier from Stripe, not the full payment details.

2.2 Usage Data

We collect server logs including:

  • IP addresses
  • Browser type
  • Referring/exit pages and URLs
  • Number of clicks
  • Domain names
  • Pages viewed

This data helps in maintaining the functionality and security of our Service.

3. How We Use Your Information

  • To Provide and Maintain the Service: Ensuring you can use our features effectively.
  • Subscription Management: Handling your subscription and payment processing through Stripe.
  • Service Improvement: Monitoring server health and enhancing user experience based on usage patterns.

4. Data Sharing

4.1 Third Parties

We share information with:

  • Google OAuth: For authentication purposes.
  • Stripe: For secure payment processing.

4.2 No Selling of Data

We do not sell or share your personal data with any other third parties.

5. Data Security

We use encryption and follow industry best practices to protect your data. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. User Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of your data.
  • Correction: Ask for corrections to your data.
  • Deletion: Request to have your data deleted.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at contact@luisg.net.

7. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on this page. Your continued use of our Service after changes signifies your acceptance of the new terms.

8. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at contact@luisg.net.

Terms of Service

1. Introduction

Welcome to elixiv.org ("the App" or "our Service"). By using the App, you agree to these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the App.

2. Description of Service

The App offers functionality to process publicly available arXiv PDFs and provide simplified explanations using OpenAI's ChatGPT API.

3. User Accounts

3.1 Authentication

We use Google OAuth for user authentication. By signing in, you authorize the App to access your name and email address.

3.2 Subscription Plans

Our Service offers different subscription plans which may be subject to change.

4. Refunds and Cancellations

Refunds and cancellations are handled on a case-by-case basis. To request a refund or cancel your subscription, please contact us at contact@luisg.net.

5. Content Ownership

5.1 User-Processed Content

The App processes publicly available documents from arXiv. Users should not upload private or sensitive documents.

5.2 Copyright

We do not claim ownership of the content processed or the summaries generated. Users are responsible for ensuring that their use of the processed content complies with copyright laws.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

The App is provided "as is" with all faults. We make no warranties, express or implied, about the accuracy, reliability, or timeliness of the service or the information provided by the App.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, we are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential or exemplary damages, including but not limited to, damages for loss of profits, goodwill, use, data or other intangible losses (even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages), resulting from your use of the Service.

8. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. By continuing to use the App after changes are posted, you agree to be bound by the revised Terms.

9. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at contact@luisg.net.