Terms of Service

Your agreement with UniPlanner

Effective: July 28, 2025
Last Updated: July 28, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to UniPlanner! These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the UniPlanner website, platform, and associated services ("Service"), operated by UniPlanner, Inc. ("we," "us," or "our"). By using UniPlanner, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Service.

2. Eligibility

To use UniPlanner, you must be:

At least 13 years old
A student, advisor, coach, or administrator with authorized access to academic data
Capable of entering into a binding legal agreement

By using our Service, you represent and warrant that you meet these eligibility requirements.

3. User Accounts

3.1 Registration

You may need to create an account to access some features. You agree to provide accurate, complete, and up-to-date information when registering.

3.2 Account Security

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials. You must notify us immediately if you suspect any unauthorized use of your account.

4. Acceptable Use

You agree to use UniPlanner only for lawful academic and organizational purposes. You may not:

  • Upload content that violates FERPA, GDPR, copyright law, or other regulations
  • Access or attempt to access another user's data without permission
  • Use the Service to send spam or unsolicited messages
  • Reverse-engineer, scrape, or exploit the platform for commercial gain

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account for any violation of these Terms.

5. Academic Data & FERPA/GDPR Compliance

5.1 Student Records

UniPlanner may process academic data such as assignment schedules, course info, instructor details, and syllabi. This data is considered FERPA-protected when linked to student users. We act as a school official under FERPA when authorized by institutions.

5.2 Consent

If you're a student uploading syllabi or assignments, you affirm that you have the right to do so. If you're an advisor or institution administrator, you agree to use academic data solely for educational purposes in accordance with FERPA or applicable law.

5.3 GDPR Rights

Users in the EU/UK have the right to access, rectify, delete, or restrict the use of their personal data under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). For details, see our Privacy Policy.

6. Google OAuth Integration

6.1 Google Calendar Integration

UniPlanner offers optional integration with Google Calendar to help users manage their academic schedules more efficiently. By connecting your Google Calendar account, you agree to the following:

6.1.1 Authorization and Permissions

  • UniPlanner requests permission to create new calendar events via the Google Calendar API
  • We do not read, access, or modify existing events in your calendar
  • You can revoke access at any time through your Google Account settings

6.1.2 Limited Use Compliance

We comply fully with Google's Limited Use requirements:

  • We do not use Google user data for advertising or analytics purposes
  • No human accesses your Google user data unless required for security or legal compliance
  • We do not share Google user data with third parties
  • We use Google user data only to add events to your calendar based on your assignments in UniPlanner

6.1.3 Data Usage

UniPlanner uses the Google Calendar scope only to create calendar events that reflect assignments and deadlines entered in the platform.

  • We do not access or read existing calendar data
  • We do not use your Google Calendar to detect scheduling conflicts or availability

7. Intellectual Property

7.1 Ownership

UniPlanner retains all intellectual property rights to the Service, including the website, dashboard, tools, analytics, design, and branding. These Terms do not grant you any right to use our trademarks or logos.

7.2 User Content

You retain ownership of content you upload (e.g., syllabi, course documents), but you grant us a limited license to use, store, and process it for the purposes of providing the Service.

8. Preorder & Payment Terms

8.1 Preorder Agreement

By placing a preorder for UniPlanner, you agree to the following terms:

  • Preorder Payment: You agree to pay the full preorder amount at the time of purchase
  • Early Access: You will receive early access to UniPlanner starting August 15, 2025
  • Service Commitment: We commit to providing the full UniPlanner service as described
  • Refund Policy: No questions asked refunds available until August 15, 2025 if unsatisfied
  • Payment Processing: Payments processed securely through Stripe
  • Account Creation: Account will be created automatically upon successful payment

8.2 Refund Policy

No Questions Asked Refund Policy: If you are unsatisfied with early access to UniPlanner, you may request a full refund until August 15, 2025. No questions asked.

  • Contact support@uniplanner.ai to request a refund
  • Refunds will be processed within 5-7 business days
  • After August 15, 2025, standard subscription terms apply

8.3 Payment Processing

All payments are processed securely through Stripe. We do not store your payment information.

  • Payment data is encrypted and processed by Stripe
  • We only store payment confirmation and account creation data
  • Stripe's privacy policy applies to payment data processing

9. Third-Party Services

UniPlanner may integrate with third-party services (e.g., Google Calendar, Canvas LMS). Your use of these services is subject to their own terms and policies. We are not liable for issues that arise from third-party integrations.

10. Disclaimers

The Service is provided "as is" and "as available." We do not guarantee that:

The platform will be error-free, uninterrupted, or fully secure
Academic insights or recommendations will be accurate or complete
Uploaded data will remain permanently available

You use the Service at your own risk.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

We are not liable for indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
Our total liability to you for any claim will not exceed the amount you paid (if any) in the past 12 months
Some jurisdictions do not allow certain exclusions—these limits may not apply to you.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless UniPlanner, its officers, employees, and affiliates from any claims, losses, damages, or legal fees arising from:

Your use of the Service
Your violation of these Terms
Your infringement of third-party rights

13. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time for:

Violating these Terms
Causing harm to the platform, other users, or our reputation
Legal or security risks

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting support@uniplanner.ai.

14. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms periodically. When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated" date and, where required, notify users via email or in-app notification. Continued use after the changes implies acceptance of the new Terms.

15. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of North Carolina, USA, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Durham County, North Carolina.

16. Contact

For questions about these Terms, contact: support@uniplanner.ai