Terms and Conditions

1. Platform Purpose

This platform is designed for thesis management, group collaboration, progress tracking, and instructor feedback. Paper Trail serves as an academic tool to facilitate the thesis development process between students, advisers, and academic institutions.

2. User Responsibilities

You are responsible for the originality and accuracy of any content you share on the platform. You must ensure that:

• All uploaded materials are original or properly cited
• Content does not violate copyright laws
• Academic integrity standards are maintained
• The rights of others are respected
• You do not upload inappropriate, offensive, or harmful content

3. Content Ownership and Usage

Your content remains your property. However, by using Paper Trail, you grant us permission to store and share your content with your group members and instructors for academic purposes. This includes thesis documents, progress reports, comments, and any other materials uploaded to the platform.

4. Data Collection and Privacy

We collect only the information needed to provide our services, including:

• Account details (name, email, institutional affiliation)
• Thesis files and documents
• Progress updates and communications
• Usage data to improve platform functionality

This data is used only within the platform and is not shared with third parties unless required by law or with your explicit consent.

5. Security

We use reasonable security measures to protect your data, including encryption and secure access controls. However, we cannot guarantee complete protection against all security threats. You are responsible for keeping your login credentials secure and notifying us immediately of any unauthorized access to your account.

6. Limitation of Liability

Paper Trail is not liable for service interruptions, data loss, or reliance on feedback provided through the platform. While we strive to maintain reliable service, users should maintain backup copies of important documents and understand that the platform is provided "as is" without warranties.

7. Updates to Terms

We may update these terms from time to time to reflect changes in our services or legal requirements. Continued use of the platform means you accept any updates to these terms. We will notify users of significant changes through the platform or via email.

8. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms and Conditions or our Privacy Policy, please contact us at: papertrail@gmail.com