Terms of Service

Last updated: October 14, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using JournalBriefs ("Service"), operated by Journal Briefs LLC ("Company", "we", "our", or "us"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

JournalBriefs provides AI-powered summaries of academic journal articles indexed on Pubmed, delivered via email and through our web platform. The Service allows users to:

  • Subscribe to academic journals of their choice
  • Receive daily, weekly, and monthly email digests containing article summaries
  • Access the publisher and Pubmed pages for any article from the summary (JournalBriefs does not provide subscriptions to any journals or full-text access - just links to the article pages)
  • Manage their journal subscriptions and preferences

3. Account Registration

To use the Service, you must create an account. You agree to:

  • Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
  • Maintain and promptly update your account information
  • Maintain the security of your password and account
  • Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account

You must be at least 18 years old to create an account. We reserve the right to refuse service or terminate accounts at our discretion.

4. Subscription and Billing

4.1 Free Trial

Paid subscription plans may include a free trial period. You will not be charged until the trial period ends. If you cancel during the trial, you will not be charged.

4.2 Subscription Fees

Subscription fees are billed in advance on a monthly basis. All fees are non-refundable except as required by law or as explicitly stated in these Terms.

4.3 Automatic Renewal

Your subscription will automatically renew at the end of each billing period unless you cancel before the renewal date. You authorize us to charge your payment method for the renewal fees.

4.4 Price Changes

We may change subscription prices at any time. Price changes will take effect at your next billing cycle after we notify you. If you do not agree with a price change, you may cancel your subscription.

4.5 Cancellation

You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings. Cancellation will take effect at the end of your current billing period. No refunds will be provided for partial subscription periods.

5. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

  • Use the Service for any illegal purpose or in violation of any laws
  • Share your account credentials with others
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Service
  • Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access the Service without permission
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
  • Copy, modify, or distribute content from the Service without authorization
  • Use the Service to send spam or unsolicited communications
  • Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation

6. Intellectual Property

6.1 Our Content

The Service, including all text, graphics, software, and AI-generated summaries, is owned by Journal Briefs LLC or our licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. Our AI-generated summaries are provided for your personal, non-commercial use.

6.2 Third-Party Content

Original journal articles and publications are owned by their respective publishers. We do not claim ownership of such content. Access to articles may be subject to the publishers' terms and copyright restrictions.

6.3 Fair Use

Our AI-generated summaries are created under the principles of fair use for educational and informational purposes. Users should consult original sources for complete information and proper citation.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

We do not warrant that:

  • The Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
  • The results or information obtained will be accurate or reliable
  • The quality of any products, services, or information will meet your expectations
  • AI-generated summaries will be complete, accurate, or suitable for academic citation

8. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, JOURNAL BRIEFS LLC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, OR GOODWILL, ARISING FROM:

  • Your access to or use of (or inability to access or use) the Service
  • Any conduct or content of third parties on the Service
  • Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your content
  • Reliance on any information obtained through the Service

IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100), WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Journal Briefs LLC, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, losses, damages, liabilities, and expenses (including attorneys' fees) arising from your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.

10. Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes via email or through the Service. Your continued use of the Service after such notification constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

11. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account and access to the Service immediately, without prior notice, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease.

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Arizona, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Arizona.

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

14. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

Journal Briefs LLC
Email: support@journalbriefs.com