Terms and Conditions

2.1 Age Requirements

Step2Solve is designed for educational purposes and may be used by individuals of all ages. However, users under 13 years of age must have parental or guardian consent to use the Service. By using Step2Solve, you represent that you are either:

• • At least 13 years old, OR
• • Using the Service with the permission and supervision of a parent or legal guardian

2.2 Account Requirements

Currently, Step2Solve does not require account creation. The Service can be used anonymously. If we introduce accounts in the future, you will be responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials.

2.3 Compliance with Laws

You agree to use Step2Solve in compliance with all applicable local, state, national, and international laws and regulations. You are solely responsible for ensuring your use of the Service is lawful in your jurisdiction.

3.1 Grant of License

Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to:

• • Access and use Step2Solve for personal, non-commercial, educational purposes
• • Input mathematical problems and receive AI-generated solutions
• • Use the Service's features as intended and documented

3.2 License Restrictions

You may NOT:

• • Copy, modify, distribute, sell, or lease any part of the Service
• • Reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to extract the source code
• • Remove, alter, or obscure any copyright, trademark, or proprietary notices
• • Use the Service to create a competing product or service
• • Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access the Service without permission
• • Sublicense, rent, or lend your access to the Service to others

4.1 Academic Integrity

4.2 Acceptable Use

You agree to use the Service only for lawful, educational purposes. You will NOT:

• • Submit content that is illegal, harmful, threatening, abusive, or offensive
• • Use the Service to harass, intimidate, or harm others
• • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or other users' data
• • Transmit viruses, malware, or other malicious code
• • Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
• • Impersonate any person or entity
• • Collect or harvest user data without permission

4.3 Your Content and Input

When you submit mathematical problems to Step2Solve, you retain ownership of that input. However, by submitting input, you grant us a limited license to process it through our AI services (Google Gemini) to provide you with solutions. We do not store your problems permanently (see our Privacy Policy for details).

5.1 Our Intellectual Property

All Content, features, functionality, and materials available through Step2Solve (including but not limited to software code, user interface design, graphics, logos, text, and algorithms) are the exclusive property of Step2Solve or its licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, patent, and other intellectual property laws.

5.2 Trademarks

"Step2Solve", the Step2Solve logo, and any other product or service names, logos, or slogans that may appear on the Service are trademarks of Step2Solve and may not be copied, imitated, or used (in whole or in part) without our prior written consent.

5.3 Third-Party Intellectual Property

Step2Solve uses third-party services (such as Google AI/Gemini) that are subject to their own intellectual property rights. All third-party trademarks, service marks, logos, and trade names mentioned in the Service are the property of their respective owners.

5.4 AI-Generated Solutions

6.1 No Guarantee of Accuracy

We do NOT guarantee that solutions provided by Step2Solve are 100% accurate, complete, or error-free. Solutions are generated by AI and should be treated as educational guidance, not definitive answers.

• • AI may misinterpret complex or ambiguously stated problems
• • Solutions may contain computational errors or logical flaws
• • Explanations may not cover all edge cases or alternative methods
• • Notation, formatting, or terminology may vary from your textbook or curriculum

6.2 Verification Responsibility

6.3 Educational Purpose Only

Step2Solve is a supplementary learning tool, NOT a substitute for:

• • Professional mathematical advice or tutoring
• • Academic instruction from qualified educators
• • Critical calculations in engineering, science, finance, or other professional contexts
• • Homework completion without understanding (which violates academic integrity)

8.1 No Warranties

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to:

• • Accuracy: We do not warrant that solutions are accurate, complete, or error-free
• • Availability: We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free access to the Service
• • Fitness for Purpose: We do not warrant that the Service meets your specific needs
• • Security: We do not warrant that the Service is free from viruses or malicious code
• • Merchantability: We make no warranties regarding merchantability or quality

8.2 Third-Party Services

Step2Solve relies on third-party services (Google AI/Gemini, Vercel hosting). We are not responsible for the performance, availability, accuracy, or reliability of these third-party services. Any issues with third-party services are subject to their own terms and conditions.

8.3 User Responsibility

You acknowledge that you use Step2Solve at your own risk. You are solely responsible for:

• • Verifying the accuracy of solutions before using them
• • Complying with your institution's academic integrity policies
• • Ensuring your use of the Service is appropriate for your circumstances
• • Any consequences resulting from your use of the Service

8.4 No Professional Advice

9.1 Types of Damages Excluded

We are NOT liable for damages including, but not limited to:

• • Loss of profits, revenue, or business opportunities
• • Loss of data or information
• • Academic consequences (e.g., failing grades, honor code violations)
• • Costs of substitute services or goods
• • Personal injury or property damage (except as required by law)
• • Errors or omissions in AI-generated solutions
• • Interruptions or delays in service
• • Unauthorized access to your data

9.2 Cap on Liability

9.3 Exceptions

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages. In such jurisdictions, our liability will be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

9.4 Basis of the Bargain

These limitations reflect the allocation of risk between you and us. The Service pricing (currently free) reflects these risk allocations and limitations of liability, which form an essential basis of our agreement.

11.1 Termination by You

You may stop using Step2Solve at any time. Since we do not currently require accounts, simply discontinuing use constitutes termination.

11.2 Termination by Us

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including:

• • Violation of these Terms
• • Suspected fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity
• • Extended periods of inactivity (if accounts are introduced)
• • Requests by law enforcement or other government agencies
• • Discontinuation or material modification of the Service
• • Unexpected technical or security issues

11.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease. Sections of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination (including disclaimers, limitations of liability, indemnification) will remain in effect.

11.4 No Refunds

Since Step2Solve is currently free, no refunds are applicable. If we introduce paid features in the future, refund policies will be clearly stated before purchase.

Review Responsibility

It is your responsibility to check these Terms periodically for changes. We recommend reviewing this page each time you use the Service to stay informed of any updates.

13.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which Step2Solve operates, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

13.2 Dispute Resolution

If you have any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service, we encourage you to first contact us at adotennyson@gmail.com to attempt to resolve the matter informally.

13.3 Jurisdiction and Venue

Any legal action or proceeding arising out of or related to these Terms or the Service shall be brought exclusively in the appropriate courts having jurisdiction. You consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts and waive any objection to venue in such courts.

13.4 Waiver of Class Actions

13.5 Time Limitation

You agree that any claim or cause of action arising out of or related to the Service or these Terms must be filed within one (1) year after such claim or cause of action arose, or it will be forever barred.

14.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Step2Solve regarding the Service and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

14.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, that provision shall be enforced to the maximum extent permissible, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

14.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights. Any waiver of any provision of these Terms will be effective only if in writing and signed by Step2Solve.

14.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights under these Terms, in whole or in part, without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms at any time without notice to you.

14.5 Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to causes beyond our reasonable control, including acts of God, war, terrorism, riots, embargoes, acts of civil or military authorities, fire, floods, accidents, network infrastructure failures, strikes, or shortages of transportation, facilities, fuel, energy, labor, or materials.

14.6 Headings

The headings and subheadings used in these Terms are for convenience only and shall not affect the interpretation of these Terms.

14.7 Language

These Terms are provided in English. Any translations are provided for convenience only. In the event of any conflict between the English version and a translated version, the English version shall prevail.

14.8 Survival

All provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive termination, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.