Terms of Service

Agreement to Terms

By accessing and using CiteWise, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you disagree with any part of these terms, please do not use our service.

Service Description

CiteWise is a free academic citation tool that helps students and researchers create properly formatted citations in various styles (APA, MLA, Chicago, Harvard, IEEE).

"As-Is" Service Disclaimer

Citation Accuracy

You are responsible for verifying all citations.

• Always review generated citations for accuracy
• Check citations against your institution's style guide
• Consult official style manuals (APA, MLA, etc.) when in doubt
• Verify that all source information is correct

CiteWise is a tool to assist you, not replace your judgment.

Academic Integrity

You are solely responsible for using citations properly and maintaining academic integrity.

• Properly cite all sources you use in your work
• Give credit to original authors
• Follow your institution's academic honesty policies
• Do not use this tool to facilitate plagiarism

CiteWise helps you create citations; you are responsible for using them ethically.

No Liability for Incorrect Citations

We are not liable for:

• Errors or inaccuracies in generated citations
• Academic penalties resulting from citation errors
• Grade reductions due to formatting issues
• Any consequences of relying solely on auto-generated citations

Always verify citations before submitting academic work.

User Copyright Retention

You retain full copyright and ownership of:

• All citations you create
• All notes and research summaries
• All bibliographies you generate
• Any content you input into the tool

Since all data is stored locally in your browser, we never have access to your work.

Acceptable Use

You agree to:

• Use the service for lawful academic purposes only
• Not attempt to hack, disrupt, or abuse the service
• Not use the service to violate any academic integrity policies
• Not misrepresent auto-generated citations as manually verified

Service Availability

We strive to keep CiteWise available 24/7, but we make no guarantees:

• Service may be interrupted for maintenance
• Features may change or be discontinued
• We are not liable for any downtime or data loss

Always keep backups of your important citations.

AI-Generated Content

When using the Smart Source Summarizer:

• Summaries are AI-generated and may contain errors
• Always verify summarized content against the original source
• Do not rely solely on AI summaries for academic work
• You are responsible for ensuring accuracy of any AI-generated content you use

Third-Party Services

CiteWise integrates with third-party services (CrossRef, Open Library, OpenAI) for enhanced features. We are not responsible for:

• Availability of third-party APIs
• Accuracy of data from third-party sources
• Privacy practices of third-party services

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

CiteWise and its creators are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the service, including but not limited to academic penalties, grade reductions, or any other harm.

No Warranty

CiteWise is provided "as-is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of accuracy, reliability, or fitness for a particular purpose.

Changes to Terms

We may update these terms at any time. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

Governing Law

These terms are governed by applicable laws. Any disputes shall be resolved in accordance with such laws.

Contact

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