Terms and Conditions

    Terms and Conditions

    These General Terms and Conditions ("GTC") govern the use of StudySlides.ai, operated by Acadeo GmbH ("we", "us", or "StudySlides"). Deviating terms and conditions of the customer will not be recognized unless we expressly agree to their validity in writing.

    1. General Provisions

    1.1 Scope of Application

    These GTC apply to all contracts and services between Acadeo GmbH, Rathausstraße 43, 57537 Wissen ("Seller" or "we"), and the user ("You" or "Customer"), concerning the use of our AI system for creating drafts for academic works. Deviating terms and conditions of the customer will not be recognized unless we expressly agree to their validity in writing.

    1.2 Acceptance of the GTC

    By utilizing a service, the customer declares to have read and accepted the GTC.

    1.3 Non-binding Nature of Offers

    Offers are non-binding with regard to price, quantity, delivery time, and delivery capability until accepted. All information regarding prices published on our website or on the websites of our affiliates is non-binding and serves as an example only.

    2. Subject Matter of the Contract

    2.1 Service Description

    The subject matter of the contract is the creation of a draft for a complete presentation by the StudySlides AI ("Presentation"). The presentation is created exclusively on the basis of the information and specifications provided by the customer.

    2.2 Order Form

    Prior to placing the order, the questionnaire is already displayed on the website and filling it out is begun. The StudySlides AI starts creating the presentation only after receipt of the completed questionnaire.

    2.3 Quality and Accuracy

    • No Guarantee: The works created by the AI are not subject to human review after completion. We assume no guarantee for accuracy, completeness, or suitability.
    • Sample Works / Sample Presentations: Sample works and sample presentations are published on our website, serving as guidance for structure, average quality, and general parameters.
    • Deviations in Format: Special assignment formats that deviate from the sample works do not constitute grounds for return. The structure is based on the basic format as presented at https://studyslides.ai/.

    2.4 Obligations of the Customer

    • Own Creation of the Work: No passing off as one's own academic work and no submission.
    • Use: Content serves exclusively for inspiration and personal elaboration of an own textual concept.
    • Citations: Citations follow common standards; as indirect citations optionally with/without page numbers according to customer request.
    • Source Attribution: The authorization to use the sources lies with the customer.
    • Formatting/Specifications: Requirements must be noted in the questionnaire; external additional instructions will not be considered.

    3. Access and Use

    3.1 Requirements

    • Minimum Age: Use only from 18 years of age.
    • Customer Account: Required for certain functions; truthful information, confidential treatment of access data, no transfer to third parties.

    3.2 Protection of Minors

    We reserve the right to implement appropriate mechanisms to ensure that minors do not gain access.

    4. Conclusion of Contract and Ordering Process

    4.1 Offer and Acceptance

    • Presentation of Services: Not a legally binding offer, but an invitatio ad offerendum.
    • Order: By clicking "Secure Now", entering the email address, and selecting the payment method, you submit a binding offer.
    • Review: Entries can be checked and corrected before submission.
    • Order Confirmation: Email following "Order with obligation to pay" – not yet an acceptance.
    • Acceptance of the Offer: Only by separate email (order form).

    4.2 Storage of the Contract Text

    The contract text is not saved. You can secure the terms and conditions before placing the order.

    4.3 Contract Language

    German.

    4.4 Questionnaire and Delivery

    After placing the order, you will receive the link to the questionnaire by email. Provision of the work takes place after receipt of the questionnaire and receipt of payment within 2 to 4 hours; in exceptional cases up to 2 business days.

    5. Scope of Services

    5.1 Creation of Drafts

    The StudySlides AI creates drafts for presentations of academic works. These drafts must be carefully reviewed, adapted, and used in accordance with the guidelines of your institution.

    5.2 Intended Purpose

    The drafts serve exclusively as inspiration and as a basis for your own elaboration. They must be carefully reviewed, adapted, and used in accordance with the guidelines of your institution. Our services are an AI tool; the content is not a final end product.

    6. Obligations of the User

    6.1 Compliance with Laws and Guidelines

    You agree to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines of your educational institution when using our service.

    6.2 Responsibility for Use

    You are responsible for checking the content received for accuracy and for not using it uncritically. It is prohibited to pass off or submit the content provided by StudySlides as your own work. In the event of non-compliance with this rule, Acadeo GmbH (StudySlides.ai) assumes no liability for any legal consequences. The customer is solely responsible for the correct use of the texts received.

    6.3 Prohibited Actions

    • Bypassing or compromising security systems.
    • Copying, reproducing, or distributing content for commercial purposes.
    • Engaging in actions that violate applicable law or this agreement.

    6.4 Protection of Access Data

    Your access data must be treated confidentially. Transfer to third parties is not permitted.

    7. Rights of Use and Intellectual Property

    7.1 License

    Upon full payment, we grant you a non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, and temporally unlimited right of use in the drafts created by the AI, exclusively for personal use and for inspiration within the scope of your own academic works. Any commercial use, reproduction, distribution, or public performance of the content without our prior written consent is prohibited.

    7.2 Intellectual Property

    All rights to the services, content, and trademarks of StudySlides (including logos, business names, texts, images, software, etc.) are held by us or our licensors.

    7.3 Violations of Terms of Use

    In case of violations, we reserve the right to initiate appropriate legal action, including claims for damages.

    7.4 Retention of Title

    All rights to the delivered content remain with us until full settlement of the purchase price.

    8. Prices and Payment

    8.1 Price Quotations

    All prices are stated in Euro (€) including statutory value-added tax (VAT). The prices stated on our website represent final prices.

    8.2 Payment Methods

    We accept the following payment methods: PayPal, Klarna, Credit Card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express).

    8.3 Terms of Payment

    Payment is due immediately upon conclusion of the contract. Payment is made in advance.

    8.4 Invoicing

    Following successful payment, you will receive a proper invoice showing the value-added tax sent by email.

    8.5 Additional Costs

    No additional costs arise unless expressly stated otherwise.

    8.6 Price Changes

    We reserve the right to change prices at any time. Changes do not affect contracts that have already been concluded.

    9. Delivery

    9.1 Delivery Time

    Provision usually within 2–4 hours after receipt of payment and receipt of the completed order form; in exceptional cases up to 2 business days.

    9.2 Form of Delivery

    Provision by email as PDF and Word files.

    9.3 Technical Requirements

    The customer provides suitable software for opening and editing.

    9.4 Duration of Provision and Deletion

    • Digital provision (currently via download link) usually 28 days from delivery; files may be deleted thereafter.
    • The customer secures content independently within this period.
    • Warranty rights remain unaffected; supplementary performance as far as possible.

    10. Right of Withdrawal and Right of Cancellation

    10.1 Right of Withdrawal

    A right of withdrawal generally does not exist (§§ 312b ff., § 312g para. 2 BGB). Digital content is not suitable for return; services are performed according to customer specifications.

    10.2 Right of Cancellation of the Seller

    We may withdraw within one week for scheduling, personnel, or technical reasons; amounts already paid will be fully refunded.

    10.3 Consequences of Withdrawal and Cancellation

    Refunds promptly, at the latest within 14 days, using the payment method originally used, unless agreed otherwise.

    10.4 Exclusion of Withdrawal

    The focus is on literature-based works; special formats (e.g., empirical works, case analyses, expert opinions) are currently not possible and can only be processed in the theoretical-literature-based part. Since each work is created individually, a refund is excluded.

    11. Warranty and Liability

    11.1 No Guarantee of Accuracy

    No warranty for content accuracy/completeness/timeliness; design freedom is deemed agreed upon. No liability for legal permissibility; indemnification by the customer.

    11.2 Limitation of Liability

    • Unlimited: in case of injury to life, body, health as well as intent/gross negligence.
    • Simple negligence: only in case of breach of essential contractual obligations (cardinal obligation), limited to foreseeable damage.
    • No 100% Success Guarantee: Refund only if < 80% working source links.
    • Disclaimer: no liability for abusive/breach of contract use, especially academic misconduct.
    • No liability for data loss in the absence of data backup by the customer.

    11.3 Customer Responsibility

    Correct use and review of the content is the responsibility of the customer; delays due to payment default/feedback are at the customer's expense.

    11.4 Disclaimer for Third-Party Tools

    Check reports via GPTZero.me; results from other tools do not establish any warranty claim.

    11.5 Notice of Defects and Supplementary Performance

    • Report defects immediately.
    • In case of a justified complaint: voucher for re-creation.
    • No entitlement to permanent storage; re-provision after 28 days only within the scope of warranty or as a gesture of goodwill.

    12. Changes to Services and Availability

    12.1 Changes to Services

    We may modify/discontinue services or offer new ones at any time; existing contracts remain unaffected.

    12.2 Availability

    We strive for business-day availability; outages due to maintenance/updates/technical issues are possible.

    12.3 Liability for Outages

    No liability for continuous/uninterrupted availability.

    13. Changes to the Terms of Use

    Changes will be published on the website and communicated by email. Objection possible within 14 days; without objection, changes are deemed accepted. Written form required.

    14. Final Provisions

    14.1 Contract Documentation

    Contractual terms including GTC will be sent by email; no further storage by us.

    14.2 Applicable Law

    German law applies, UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods excluded.

    14.3 Contract Language

    German.

    14.4 Place of Jurisdiction

    For merchants, the place of jurisdiction is our registered office; for consumers, statutory regulations apply.

    14.5 Assignment of Rights

    We may transfer rights/obligations to third parties; objection possible within two weeks.

    14.6 No Implied Waiver

    Failure to enforce shall not constitute a waiver.

    14.7 Notices

    Notices are sent by email unless specified otherwise.

    14.8 Dispute Resolution Proceedings

    ODR platform: https://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr/. No participation in dispute resolution proceedings.

    14.9 Severability Clause

    Invalidity of individual provisions does not affect the remainder.

    14.10 References to Statutory Provisions

    BGB, TMG, UrhG, MarkenG, GDPR.

    15. Customer Service and Support

    15.1 Contact Options

    Email: info@studyslides.ai | Telephone: 02742‑7292777 (no active support; inquiries are recorded and forwarded). Emails are processed with priority.

    15.2 Support Hours

    Business days 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM; deviations due to maintenance/technical issues possible.

    16. Handling Complaints – Complaint Procedure

    We strive for prompt processing and generally respond within 48 hours.

    17. Status and Changes

    As of: 20.05.2025. GTC are regularly reviewed and updated as necessary.