Terms of Service
Last Updated: July 27, 2025
Acceptance
By using BetterSmarter.me (the "Service"), you agree to these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you don't agree, don't use the Service.
Content & Licensing
Our original content is © The Institute for the Future of Human Potential with all rights retained and reserved. You retain rights in your submissions; you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to host, display, distribute, and adapt for operating and improving the Service. You may specify a public license for your uploads; that license governs public reuse.
Preprints, Data & Code
You warrant you have rights to upload manuscripts, datasets, and code; that uploads don't violate confidentiality, export controls, or third-party rights; and that you'll label items with appropriate OSI/open data licenses where applicable.
Editorial & Research Integrity
Editorial decisions are independent of sponsors. We disclose peer-review status and conflicts. Corrections/retractions may be versioned and timestamped. Contributors must follow applicable ethics approvals and data-protection laws.
Acceptable Use
No unlawful, deceptive, harassing, or harmful activity; no malware or attempts to breach security; no unauthorized scraping, bulk downloading, or rate-limit evasion.
Automation, APIs & TDM
API use must follow documentation, authentication, and rate limits; keys may be revoked for abuse. Text/data mining is allowed only as permitted by content licenses and law, and must respect technical controls; contact privacy [at] bettersmarter.me for large-scale TDM.
Community & UGC
We may moderate, restrict, or remove content that violates these Terms or guidelines; repeated violations may result in suspension/termination. Post-publication commentary must be civil, evidence-based, and disclose relevant affiliations/funding.
Intellectual Property & Takedowns
Send infringement notices with your contact info, the work, the allegedly infringing material, and a sworn good-faith statement to our agent: privacy [at] bettersmarter.me. Counter-notices must include sufficient detail for review.
Disclaimers
Content is for informational purposes and may be preliminary or unreviewed; we provide no warranties (including accuracy, completeness, or fitness). No medical, legal, or investment advice. Third-party links/tools are used at your own risk.
Limitation of Liability & Indemnity
To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Institute for the Future of Human Potential isn't liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or lost data/profits. You agree to indemnify us for claims arising from your use or violations of these Terms.
Privacy
Your use is also governed by our Privacy Policy; you're responsible for lawful handling of personal data in your uploads and for avoiding sensitive data unless permitted and required.
Suspension & Termination
We may suspend or terminate access for violations, security risk, or legal requests. You may stop using the Service anytime. Sections on content, liability, and disputes survive termination.
Governing Law & Disputes
These Terms are governed by the laws of Canada, excluding conflict-of-laws rules. Exclusive venue for non-arbitrable claims is in Canada.
Arbitration (optional)
Disputes arising out of these Terms will be resolved by binding arbitration in [Venue], administered by [Body]; jury trial is waived. You may opt out by written notice within 30 days of first use.
Changes
We may update the Service or these Terms. Material changes will be announced on the Service or by email; continued use after the effective date means acceptance.
Miscellaneous
Entire agreement with referenced policies; severability; no waiver by inaction; no assignment by you without consent; we may assign as permitted by law.