TERMS OF SERVICE

Mindara

Last Updated: February 21, 2026

1. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS

Welcome to Mindara. These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you," or "your") and Mindara, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("Mindara," "we," "us," or "our"), governing your access to and use of the Mindara platform, including our website, mobile applications, and related services (collectively, the "Service").

By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use the Service.

2. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE

Mindara is an AI-powered self-directed learning platform that creates personalized educational curricula based on your selected topics and time commitments. The Service utilizes multiple artificial intelligence models (including Claude, ChatGPT, and Gemini) to generate adaptive lessons and learning content.

2.1 Service Features:

  • Topic selection and curriculum generation
  • Personalized adaptive lessons
  • Progress tracking
  • Multiple simultaneous curricula management
  • "Surprise Me" feature for exploratory learning

2.2 Beta Status:

The Service is currently offered in invitation-only beta. Features, functionality, and availability may change without notice. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Service at any time.

3. ELIGIBILITY AND ACCOUNT REGISTRATION

3.1 Eligibility:

You must be at least 13 years of age to use the Service. Users between 13 and 18 years of age must have parental or guardian consent. By using the Service, you represent and warrant that you meet these eligibility requirements.

3.2 Account Creation:

To access certain features, you must create an account by providing:

  • Email address (required)
  • Name (optional)
  • Learning preferences and topic selections

3.3 Account Security:

You are responsible for:

  • Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
  • All activities that occur under your account
  • Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized access or security breach

3.4 Account Accuracy:

You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information and to update such information to maintain its accuracy.

4. USER CONDUCT AND PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES

4.1 Acceptable Use:

You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms.

4.2 Prohibited Activities:

You may not:

  • Use the Service for any illegal purpose or in violation of any laws
  • Impersonate any person or entity or falsely represent your affiliation with any person or entity
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers or networks connected to the Service
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Service or any systems or networks
  • Use automated systems (bots, scrapers, etc.) to access the Service without our express written permission
  • Reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to extract source code from the Service
  • Upload, transmit, or distribute any harmful code, viruses, or malicious software
  • Harass, abuse, or harm another person through the Service
  • Use the Service to distribute spam or unsolicited communications
  • Collect or harvest any personally identifiable information from the Service
  • Use the Service in any manner that could damage, disable, or impair the Service

4.3 Content Standards:

Any content you submit or interact with must not:

  • Violate any intellectual property rights
  • Contain defamatory, obscene, or offensive material
  • Promote violence, discrimination, or illegal activities
  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations

5. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

5.1 Mindara Content:

The Service and its entire contents, features, and functionality (including but not limited to all information, software, code, text, displays, graphics, photographs, video, audio, design, presentation, selection, and arrangement) are owned by Mindara, its licensors, or other providers of such material and are protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws.

5.2 Limited License to Users:

Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, revocable license to access and use the Service for your personal, non-commercial use.

5.3 User Content:

You retain ownership of any content you submit to the Service ("User Content"). By submitting User Content, you grant Mindara a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such content in connection with operating and providing the Service.

5.4 AI-Generated Content:

Content generated by the Service's AI models ("AI Content") is provided for educational purposes. While you may use AI Content for personal learning, Mindara makes no representations regarding ownership or intellectual property rights in AI Content. You are solely responsible for how you use AI Content.

5.5 Feedback:

If you provide feedback, suggestions, or ideas about the Service ("Feedback"), you grant Mindara a perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, modify, and incorporate such Feedback without any obligation to you.

6. PAYMENT AND BILLING

6.1 Current Beta Access:

During the invitation-only beta period, the Service is provided free of charge to invited users.

6.2 Future Paid Services:

We reserve the right to introduce paid subscription plans, premium features, or other fee-based services. Prior to charging any fees, we will:

  • Provide advance notice of pricing and payment terms
  • Obtain your affirmative consent to any charges
  • Clearly describe what features are included in paid tiers

6.3 Payment Processing:

When payment features are introduced:

  • Payment processing will be handled by third-party payment processors
  • You authorize us to charge your provided payment method
  • All fees are non-refundable unless otherwise specified
  • Subscriptions will automatically renew unless cancelled

6.4 Price Changes:

We reserve the right to modify pricing with 30 days' advance notice to existing subscribers.

7. AI-GENERATED CONTENT AND EDUCATIONAL DISCLAIMERS

7.1 Nature of AI Content:

The Service uses artificial intelligence to generate educational content. AI-generated content may contain:

  • Inaccuracies or errors
  • Outdated information
  • Incomplete explanations
  • Biases inherent in the training data of AI models

7.2 No Warranty of Accuracy:

We do not warrant that:

  • AI-generated content is accurate, complete, or current
  • The Service will meet your specific learning objectives
  • Content is suitable for any particular purpose

7.3 Not Professional Advice:

The Service provides educational content only. It does not constitute:

  • Professional advice (medical, legal, financial, etc.)
  • Accredited education or certification
  • Academic credit or official credentials
  • A substitute for formal education or professional consultation

7.4 User Responsibility:

You are solely responsible for:

  • Verifying the accuracy of information provided by the Service
  • Evaluating whether content meets your learning needs
  • Any decisions made based on AI-generated content
  • Supplementing Service content with additional resources as needed

8. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES AND LINKS

8.1 Third-Party AI Providers:

The Service utilizes AI models from third parties, including but not limited to:

  • Anthropic (Claude)
  • OpenAI (ChatGPT)
  • Google (Gemini)

Your use of the Service constitutes acknowledgment that your content may be processed by these third-party AI providers in accordance with their respective terms and privacy policies.

8.2 Third-Party Links:

The Service may contain links to third-party websites or resources. We are not responsible for:

  • The availability or accuracy of such websites or resources
  • The content, products, or services available from such websites
  • Any damages or losses caused by use of third-party websites

8.3 No Endorsement:

Inclusion of third-party links does not imply endorsement, sponsorship, or recommendation by Mindara.

9. PRIVACY AND DATA PROTECTION

Your privacy is important to us. Our Privacy Policy, incorporated into these Terms by reference, explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using the Service, you consent to our data practices as described in the Privacy Policy.

10. DISCLAIMERS AND LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY

10.1 Service "As Is":

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

  • IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
  • FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
  • NON-INFRINGEMENT
  • TITLE
  • ACCURACY
  • RELIABILITY
  • AVAILABILITY

10.2 No Guarantee:

WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT:

  • The Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
  • Defects will be corrected
  • The Service is free from viruses or harmful components
  • Results obtained from the Service will be accurate or reliable

10.3 Limitation of Liability:

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, MINDARA, ITS AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AND LICENSORS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

  • ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES
  • LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, OR USE
  • BUSINESS INTERRUPTION
  • COST OF SUBSTITUTE SERVICES

ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THESE TERMS OR YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE, WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

10.4 Maximum Liability Cap:

IN NO EVENT SHALL MINDARA'S TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL DAMAGES, LOSSES, AND CAUSES OF ACTION EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU TO MINDARA IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRIOR TO THE CLAIM, OR ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100), WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

10.5 Basis of Bargain:

You acknowledge that these limitations of liability are fundamental elements of the agreement between you and Mindara, and that the Service would not be provided without such limitations.

11. INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Mindara, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, and service providers from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to:

  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your use or misuse of the Service
  • Your violation of any rights of another party
  • Your violation of any applicable laws or regulations
  • Any content you submit or transmit through the Service

12. TERMINATION

12.1 Termination by User:

You may terminate your account at any time by:

  • Contacting us at support@meetmindara.com
  • Following the account deletion process in your account settings

12.2 Termination by Mindara:

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service, with or without notice, for:

  • Violation of these Terms
  • Fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity
  • Extended periods of inactivity
  • Any reason at our sole discretion during beta period

12.3 Effect of Termination:

Upon termination:

  • Your right to access and use the Service immediately ceases
  • We may delete your account and associated data in accordance with our Data Retention Policy
  • Provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive (including indemnification, disclaimers, and limitations of liability)

12.4 No Refunds:

Termination does not entitle you to any refund of fees paid (when applicable).

13. DISPUTE RESOLUTION

13.1 Governing Law:

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

13.2 Jurisdiction and Venue:

You agree that any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Delaware. You consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue of such courts and waive any objection to jurisdiction or venue.

13.3 Informal Resolution:

Before initiating any legal proceeding, you agree to first contact us at legal@meetmindara.com to attempt to resolve the dispute informally.

13.4 Time Limitation:

Any claim arising out of or related to these Terms or the Service must be filed within one (1) year after the claim arose, or be permanently barred.

13.5 Class Action Waiver:

To the extent permitted by law, you agree that any dispute resolution proceedings will be conducted on an individual basis and not in a class, consolidated, or representative action.

14. MODIFICATIONS TO TERMS

14.1 Right to Modify:

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of material changes by:

  • Posting the updated Terms on the Service
  • Updating the "Last Updated" date
  • Sending email notification to registered users (for material changes)

14.2 Acceptance of Changes:

Your continued use of the Service after the effective date of any modifications constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms. If you do not agree to the modified Terms, you must discontinue use of the Service.

14.3 Version History:

Previous versions of these Terms will be archived and available upon request.

15. GENERAL PROVISIONS

15.1 Entire Agreement:

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other policies referenced herein, constitute the entire agreement between you and Mindara regarding the Service and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

15.2 Waiver:

No waiver of any term or condition of these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term. Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

15.3 Severability:

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

15.4 Assignment:

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights and obligations hereunder without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.

15.5 Force Majeure:

We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to causes beyond our reasonable control, including acts of God, war, terrorism, riots, embargoes, acts of civil or military authorities, fire, floods, accidents, strikes, or fuel crises.

15.6 Headings:

Section headings are for convenience only and shall not affect the interpretation of these Terms.

15.7 Export Control:

The Service may be subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations. You agree to comply with all applicable export and re-export control laws and regulations.

15.8 U.S. Government Rights:

If you are a U.S. government entity, the Service is a "commercial item" as defined in FAR 2.101, and is provided with only those rights as are granted to all other users under these Terms.

16. CONTACT INFORMATION

For questions, concerns, or notices regarding these Terms, please contact us at:

Email: legal@meetmindara.com

For support inquiries: support@meetmindara.com

For privacy inquiries: privacy@meetmindara.com

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

BY USING THE SERVICE, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS OF SERVICE.

NOTES FOR ATTORNEY REVIEW:

Priority areas for legal review:

  1. AI Liability Disclaimers: Sections 7 and 10 - verify sufficiency given educational AI context
  2. COPPA Compliance: Age restrictions in Section 3 - current minimum is 13+
  3. Payment Terms: Section 6 - structure for future monetization
  4. International Users: Consider adding specific GDPR compliance provisions if targeting EU users
  5. Class Action Waiver: Section 13.5 - enforceability varies by jurisdiction
  6. Third-Party AI Processing: Section 8.1 - ensure alignment with AI provider terms

Suggested additions:

  • Arbitration provisions if preferred over litigation
  • DMCA takedown procedures if user-generated content increases
  • Specific provisions for educational institution partnerships
  • Additional export control restrictions if applicable
  • Beta tester feedback/reporting obligations
  • Feature-specific terms (e.g., "Surprise Me" functionality)

Integration notes:

  • Ensure consistency with Privacy Policy data collection statements
  • Verify Data Retention Policy aligns with termination provisions
  • Cross-reference any future commercial terms with payment section
  • Update contact information before publication