Please read these terms carefully before using The Scholar platform.
Last updated: February 7, 2026
Effective for all users worldwide
By accessing or using The Scholar platform ("Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to all the terms and conditions of this agreement, you may not access or use the Service.
These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and The Scholar. By using our Service, you represent that you are at least 18 years old and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.
Age Requirement: The Scholar is an 18+ platform. Accounts for users under 18 are not permitted.
Important: These Terms incorporate our Privacy & Safety Policy by reference. Please review our Privacy & Safety Policy, which also governs your use of the Service.
The Scholar is a collaborative platform that provides tools for real-time document creation, editing, and sharing among teams and individuals. Our Service includes:
Academic & Professional Focus: The Scholar supports adult researchers, educators, and teams with collaborative tools tailored for modern knowledge work.
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable laws.
To use our Service, you must:
The Scholar is an 18+ platform intended for adult users. Accounts for users under 18 are not permitted.
Organizations may establish accounts for their adult members and staff:
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You must immediately notify us of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security.
You agree to use the Service in accordance with applicable laws and these Terms. You are solely responsible for your conduct and any content you create, upload, or share.
You agree not to:
All content must comply with our community guidelines and applicable laws, including but not limited to: copyright laws, defamation laws, and regulations prohibiting hate speech, harassment, and illegal content.
The Scholar supports adult professional and academic collaboration within organizations:
Organizations are responsible for ensuring their members meet eligibility requirements and comply with applicable policies:
We enforce content standards and reporting mechanisms to maintain a professional environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations.
The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by The Scholar and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.
You retain ownership of content you create or upload to the Service. By using the Service, you grant us a limited, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to:
We respect intellectual property rights and respond to valid DMCA takedown notices. If you believe your copyright has been infringed, please contact us at copyright@thescholar.net.
Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy & Safety Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.
For users in the United Kingdom, we comply with the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018. You have rights including access, rectification, erasure, and data portability.
For users in the United States, we comply with applicable federal and state privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) where applicable.
By using our Service, you consent to our data practices as described in our Privacy & Safety Policy.
Some features of our Service may require payment. If you purchase any paid services:
Payment processing is handled by third-party providers. We do not store your payment information.
You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us or using the account deletion feature. Upon termination, your right to use the Service ceases immediately.
We may terminate or suspend your account immediately, without prior notice, for:
Upon termination, we may delete your account and content in accordance with our data retention policies.
The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind. We disclaim all warranties, whether express or implied, including:
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, The Scholar shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Service. Our total liability shall not exceed the amount paid by you for the Service in the 12 months preceding the claim.
Section 230 Compliance: Under US law (47 U.S.C. § 230), we are not liable for user-generated content. We do not monitor or control user content but reserve the right to remove content that violates these Terms.
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless The Scholar, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, damages, losses, costs, and expenses arising out of or relating to:
We reserve the right to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification by you.
For users in the United Kingdom, these Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
For users in the United States, these Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes shall be resolved in the federal or state courts of Delaware.
For users outside the UK and US, these Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales, and you agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts.
Notwithstanding the above, you may also bring proceedings in your local jurisdiction if required by applicable law.
We encourage you to contact us first to resolve any disputes informally. If we cannot resolve a dispute, it will be resolved through binding arbitration or court proceedings as follows:
For disputes over $10,000, we agree to resolve the dispute through binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association or similar organization, under the rules applicable in your jurisdiction.
You agree to resolve disputes individually and waive any right to participate in class actions or representative proceedings.
This dispute resolution provision survives termination of these Terms.
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. When we make material changes, we will:
Your continued use of the Service after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. If you do not agree to the changes, you must stop using the Service.
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
These Terms, together with our Privacy & Safety Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and The Scholar regarding your use of the Service and supersede all prior agreements.
Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:
Email: legal@thescholar.net
General Support: support@thescholar.net
We aim to respond to all inquiries within 48 hours.