Terms & Conditions

Terms & Conditions

Effective Date: August 23, 2025

Welcome to NoteArch, an AI-powered Intelligent Academic Lifecycle Management System (IALMS) designed to support students, teachers, parents, guardians, tutors, educational institutions, administrators, employers, financial supporters, and other authorized stakeholders throughout the Intelligent Academic Lifecycle (IAL).

These Terms & Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the NoteArch platform, including its web applications, mobile applications, APIs, AI-powered services, and related products (collectively, the "Services").

By creating an account, accessing, or using NoteArch, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, you must not use the Services.


1. Acceptance of Terms

These Terms apply to every user of NoteArch, including but not limited to:

  • Students

  • Parents or legal guardians

  • Teachers and faculty members

  • Educational institutions

  • Administrators

  • Academic staff

  • Private tutors

  • Employers

  • Internship providers

  • Financial supporters

  • Authorized third parties

Your use of NoteArch is also subject to our:

  • System Privacy Policy

  • Student & Parent Privacy Policy

  • Teacher & Staff Privacy Policy

Together, these documents form the complete agreement between you and NoteArch regarding your use of the Services.


2. Eligibility

To use NoteArch, you must:

  • Be at least the minimum legal age required in your jurisdiction to create an account.

  • Obtain parental or guardian consent if required by applicable law.

  • Have the legal authority to accept these Terms.

  • Use the platform on behalf of yourself or an authorized educational institution.

  • Provide accurate and complete registration information.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that do not meet these requirements.


3. User Accounts

To access certain Services, you must create a NoteArch account.

You agree to:

  • Provide accurate and current information.

  • Keep your account credentials secure.

  • Maintain the confidentiality of your password.

  • Notify NoteArch immediately of any unauthorized account access.

  • Accept responsibility for all activities conducted under your account.

Accounts are personal unless specifically authorized for institutional or shared administrative use.


4. Acceptable Use

You agree to use NoteArch only for lawful educational, academic, research, or administrative purposes.

You must not:

  • Upload unlawful, harmful, defamatory, or offensive content.

  • Violate another person's intellectual property rights.

  • Attempt unauthorized access to systems or data.

  • Circumvent security measures.

  • Introduce malware, viruses, or malicious code.

  • Interfere with platform performance.

  • Use NoteArch for spam, advertising, or unauthorized commercial activities.

  • Misrepresent your identity or affiliation.

  • Use automated tools that disrupt normal platform operations.

Violation of these Terms may result in suspension or permanent termination of your account.


5. Intellectual Property

NoteArch Property

All software, source code, designs, interfaces, trademarks, logos, AI technologies, documentation, graphics, and platform content are owned by NoteArch or its licensors and are protected under applicable intellectual property laws.

Except where expressly permitted, you may not:

  • Copy

  • Modify

  • Reverse engineer

  • Distribute

  • Sell

  • License

  • Reproduce

  • Create derivative works

without prior written permission.

User Content

You retain ownership of the content you upload, including:

  • Notes

  • Assignments

  • Research

  • Documents

  • Educational resources

By uploading content, you grant NoteArch a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to host, process, store, display, and transmit your content solely for the purpose of providing and improving the Services.

You represent that you have the legal right to upload all submitted content.


6. Privacy & Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us.

By using NoteArch, you acknowledge that your information will be processed in accordance with our applicable Privacy Policies.

Our privacy practices include:

  • Industry-standard encryption

  • Role-based access control

  • Secure authentication

  • Compliance with applicable privacy regulations

  • Responsible AI data processing

Please review our Privacy Policies for complete details.


7. AI-Powered Features

NoteArch uses Artificial Intelligence to enhance educational experiences through features such as:

  • Intelligent note organization

  • Learning recommendations

  • Automated grading assistance

  • Academic analytics

  • Curriculum insights

  • Career recommendations

  • Administrative automation

You acknowledge that:

  • AI-generated content is intended to assist-not replace-professional or academic judgment.

  • AI outputs may occasionally contain inaccuracies.

  • Users remain responsible for reviewing and validating AI-generated recommendations.

  • Optional AI-powered features may be disabled where available.


8. Third-Party Services

NoteArch may integrate with trusted third-party services, including:

  • Cloud infrastructure providers

  • Authentication providers

  • Email services

  • Learning management systems

  • Institutional software

  • Payment providers

  • Analytics services

These providers operate under contractual obligations requiring appropriate security and privacy protections.

NoteArch is not responsible for the content or practices of third-party websites or services that are outside our control.


9. Service Availability

We strive to provide reliable and uninterrupted Services.

However, NoteArch does not guarantee that the platform will always be:

  • Available without interruption

  • Error-free

  • Free from delays

  • Compatible with every device or browser

Maintenance, updates, security improvements, and unforeseen technical issues may temporarily affect service availability.


10. Account Suspension & Termination

By You

You may stop using NoteArch at any time and request account closure through the appropriate support channels.

Certain information may be retained where required by law or institutional policy.

By NoteArch

We may suspend or terminate access if you:

  • Violate these Terms

  • Misuse the Services

  • Compromise platform security

  • Engage in fraudulent or illegal activities

  • Violate institutional policies

  • Infringe intellectual property rights

Termination does not remove obligations that survive termination, including confidentiality and intellectual property protections.


11. Disclaimers

The Services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, NoteArch disclaims all warranties, including:

  • Merchantability

  • Fitness for a particular purpose

  • Non-infringement

  • Accuracy

  • Reliability

  • Continuous availability

Educational institutions and users remain responsible for academic decisions and the verification of important information.


12. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, NoteArch and its affiliates shall not be liable for:

  • Indirect damages

  • Incidental damages

  • Special damages

  • Consequential damages

  • Lost profits

  • Lost educational opportunities

  • Data loss

  • Business interruption

Our total liability shall not exceed the amount paid by you for the applicable Services during the twelve (12) months preceding the claim, unless otherwise required by law.


13. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless NoteArch, its affiliates, employees, officers, partners, licensors, and service providers from any claims, damages, liabilities, costs, or expenses arising from:

  • Your use of the Services

  • Your violation of these Terms

  • Your uploaded content

  • Your infringement of third-party rights

  • Your unlawful conduct


14. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by the laws applicable to the jurisdiction in which the NoteArch service agreement or institutional contract is executed, unless otherwise required by applicable law.

Before initiating legal proceedings, both parties agree to make reasonable efforts to resolve disputes through good-faith discussions.

Where permitted by law, unresolved disputes may be submitted to mediation or binding arbitration before pursuing court proceedings.

Nothing in these Terms limits any legal rights that cannot be waived under applicable consumer protection laws.


15. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms periodically to reflect:

  • Legal requirements

  • Platform enhancements

  • New features

  • Security improvements

  • Institutional requirements

Material updates will be communicated through email, in-platform notifications, or our website before they become effective.

Your continued use of NoteArch after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.


16. Contact Us

If you have questions regarding these Terms, please contact:

NoteArch Support

Email: support@notearch.com

Website: https://notearch.com

Address: NoteArch Headquarters (Official address to be updated)

For privacy-related inquiries, please contact:

Privacy Office Email: privacy@notearch.com


17. General Provisions

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with all applicable Privacy Policies and institutional agreements, constitute the complete agreement between you and NoteArch regarding the Services.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

No Waiver

Failure by NoteArch to enforce any provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of that provision or any other rights.

Assignment

You may not assign or transfer your rights under these Terms without prior written consent from NoteArch.

NoteArch may assign or transfer its rights or obligations as part of a merger, acquisition, corporate restructuring, or sale of assets.


Our Commitment

By accessing or using NoteArch, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms & Conditions.

We are committed to providing a secure, reliable, and AI-powered academic platform that supports learning, teaching, institutional excellence, and the complete Intelligent Academic Lifecycle while respecting the rights and responsibilities of every user.