Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to śyāma paṭṭaḥ ("we," "our," or "us"). By accessing or using our website at syamapattah.com and our AI-powered homework question generation service (collectively, the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms").

If you are using the Service on behalf of a school, educational institution, or organization, you represent that you have the authority to bind that entity to these Terms.

If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Service.

2. Description of Service

śyāma paṭṭaḥ provides an AI-powered platform that generates educational homework questions and practice sheets for children in grades 1-5, aligned with Indian school curricula (CBSE and ICSE boards). Our Service includes:

• Generation of Mathematics and Science (EVS) questions
• Customization options for grade level, board, topics, and question types
• PDF download functionality for printing
• Optional user accounts for saving templates and history

3. User Eligibility

The Service is intended for use by:

• Parents and guardians creating practice materials for their children
• Teachers and educators preparing classroom materials
• Educational institutions supplementing their curriculum

You must be at least 18 years of age to create an account. The generated content is designed for children in grades 1-5 (approximately ages 6-11), but children should use the Service only under adult supervision.

4. User Accounts

While basic question generation is available without an account, certain features require registration:

• Saving question templates for reuse
• Viewing generation history
• Managing child profiles

When creating an account, you agree to:

• Provide accurate and complete information
• Maintain the security of your password
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account

5. Acceptable Use

You agree to use the Service only for lawful, educational purposes. You shall NOT:

• Use generated content for any commercial purpose without our written consent
• Attempt to reverse-engineer, decompile, or extract our AI models or algorithms
• Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access the Service excessively
• Circumvent any rate limits or access controls
• Misrepresent the source of generated content
• Use the Service to generate content that is harmful, offensive, or inappropriate for children
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations

6. AI-Generated Content

Important: All questions and educational content are generated using artificial intelligence. While we strive for accuracy and curriculum alignment:

• AI-generated content may occasionally contain errors, inaccuracies, or inappropriate material
• We strongly recommend that parents and teachers review all generated content before presenting it to children
• The Service is a supplementary educational tool and should not replace professional educational judgment
• We do not guarantee that content will be suitable for any specific child's learning needs

7. Intellectual Property

Our Rights

The Service, including its design, features, AI models, and underlying technology, is owned by śyāma paṭṭaḥ and protected by intellectual property laws. Our trademarks, logos, and branding may not be used without written permission.

Your Rights to Generated Content

You are granted a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, print, and distribute the questions and worksheets generated through the Service for personal, non-commercial educational purposes. This includes:

• Printing worksheets for your children or students
• Sharing with other parents or teachers for educational use
• Using in classroom settings

8. Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using the Service, you consent to our data practices as described in the Privacy Policy.

9. Advertising

Our Service displays advertisements to support free access to educational tools. By using the Service, you acknowledge and agree that:

• Non-Personalized Ads: We display contextual, non-personalized advertisements in compliance with COPPA guidelines for child-directed content
• Third-Party Ad Networks: Advertisements are served by Google AdSense and may include cookies for ad delivery and measurement
• Ad Content: While we filter ads for family-friendly content, we do not control the specific ads displayed and are not responsible for third-party ad content
• Ad-Free Option: Premium subscribers may access an ad-free experience

You may manage your ad preferences through our cookie consent settings or by visiting Google Ads Settings.

10. Third-Party Services

Our Service may integrate with third-party services, including:

• Google Sign-In: For authentication (governed by Google's Terms of Service)
• Google AdSense: For displaying advertisements (governed by Google's Terms)
• AI/ML Services: For content generation
• Analytics: For improving our Service

We are not responsible for the practices of third-party services. Please review their respective terms and privacy policies.

11. Service Availability

We strive to maintain reliable service but do not guarantee uninterrupted access. We may:

• Modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service at any time
• Impose limits on usage or features
• Perform maintenance that may temporarily affect availability

We will make reasonable efforts to notify users of significant changes.

12. Disclaimer of Warranties

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

• MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
• ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, or COMPLETENESS of generated content
• CURRICULUM ALIGNMENT or EDUCATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS
• UNINTERRUPTED or ERROR-FREE operation

13. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, śyāma paṭṭaḥ AND ITS AFFILIATES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

• Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
• Any loss of profits, data, or goodwill
• Any damages arising from use of AI-generated content
• Any educational outcomes or learning results

Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim, or ₹1,000 (INR), whichever is greater.

14. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless śyāma paṭṭaḥ, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

• Your use of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights

15. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. Upon termination:

• Your right to use the Service immediately ceases
• We may delete your account and associated data
• Provisions that by their nature should survive will remain in effect

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us or using account settings.

16. Governing Law & Disputes

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of India. Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Bangalore, Karnataka, India.

Before initiating any legal action, you agree to attempt to resolve disputes informally by contacting us at legal@syamapattah.com.

17. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify users of material changes by:

• Posting the updated Terms on this page
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Sending email notification for significant changes (if you have an account)

Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

18. Miscellaneous

• Entire Agreement: These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and śyāma paṭṭaḥ.
• Severability: If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in effect.
• Waiver: Failure to enforce any right does not waive that right.
• Assignment: You may not assign your rights under these Terms. We may assign our rights freely.

19. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us: