Terms of Service

Last updated: December 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using PolicyDraft.org, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please do not use our services.

2. Description of Service

PolicyDraft.org is a platform for creating, managing, and visualizing policy knowledge graphs. We provide tools for creating nodes, connecting ideas, and generating publications.

3. User Accounts

To use certain features, you must create an account. You agree to:

  • Provide accurate and complete information
  • Maintain the security of your account credentials
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access
  • Be responsible for all activities under your account

4. User Content

You retain ownership of content you create. By posting content, you grant us a license to:

  • Store, display, and distribute your content on the platform
  • Use your content to provide and improve our services
  • Allow other users to view and interact with your content (as per your privacy settings)

You are responsible for ensuring your content does not violate any laws or infringe on others' rights.

5. Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations
  • Infringe on intellectual property rights
  • Post harmful, abusive, or offensive content
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the platform
  • Interfere with or disrupt the service
  • Use automated systems to access the platform without permission
  • Impersonate others or provide false information

6. Intellectual Property

The platform, including its design, features, and functionality, is owned by PolicyDraft.org and protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, or create derivative works without permission.

7. User Levels and Permissions

Access to certain features depends on your user level (Observer, Contributor, Moderator, Admin, Founder). We reserve the right to modify user levels and permissions at our discretion.

8. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your account if you violate these terms. You may delete your account at any time through your Account Settings.

9. Disclaimers

The service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee:

  • Uninterrupted or error-free service
  • Accuracy or completeness of content
  • Fitness for any particular purpose

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, PolicyDraft.org shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the service.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold PolicyDraft.org harmless from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the service or violation of these terms.

12. Changes to Terms

We may modify these terms at any time. We will notify you of significant changes. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

13. Governing Law

These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law principles.

14. Contact

If you have questions about these terms, please contact us through your account settings or via the platform.