Last Updated: December 2024
1. Acceptance of Terms
By creating an account and using VeraCita ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Service.
2. Service Description
VeraCita provides citation verification services that help users verify the accuracy and authenticity of citations and sources in documents. The Service processes publicly available sources while keeping your documents private on your device.
3. Privacy & Data Protection
Your privacy is paramount to us. VeraCita operates on a zero-knowledge architecture:
- Your documents remain on your device and are never uploaded to our servers
- Only publicly available source URLs are processed server-side
- We comply with GDPR and applicable data protection regulations
- We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties
4. User Accounts
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You must provide accurate and complete information when creating an account.
5. Credits & Payments
VeraCita operates on a credit-based system. Credits are non-refundable except in cases where source extraction fails, in which case credits are automatically refunded. Pricing is transparent with no hidden fees.
6. Acceptable Use
You agree not to:
- Use the Service for any unlawful purpose
- Attempt to circumvent security measures
- Upload malicious content or files
- Resell or redistribute the Service without authorization
7. Intellectual Property
All content, features, and functionality of the Service are owned by VeraCita and are protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
8. Limitation of Liability
VeraCita provides verification services on an "as is" basis. While we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee that all verification results will be error-free. Users should exercise their own judgment when relying on verification results.
9. Modifications
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Users will be notified of significant changes. Continued use of the Service after modifications constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.
10. Contact
For questions about these Terms, please contact us at support@veracita.com