Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Aquila ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Acceptable Use Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

Aquila is an academic writing tool that helps users format documents according to APA style guidelines. The Service converts plain-text input into formatted PDF documents using LaTeX compilation.

3. Account Standing & Subscription Access

Access to Aquila, including any paid subscription features, is granted only while your account remains in good standing. "Good standing" means compliance with these Terms of Service and the Acceptable Use Policy below.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Service—including paid subscriptions—immediately and without refund if you violate these Terms or our Acceptable Use Policy. Payment for a subscription does not guarantee continued access if your account is not in good standing.

4. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree NOT to use Aquila to create, store, transmit, or process any content that:

4.1 Hate Speech & Discrimination

• Promotes hatred, violence, or discrimination against individuals or groups based on race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic
• Contains slurs, derogatory language, or dehumanizing content targeting protected groups

4.2 Harassment & Threats

• Harasses, bullies, intimidates, or threatens any individual
• Contains personal attacks, doxxing, or invasion of privacy
• Encourages or incites violence against any person or group

4.3 Extremism & Dangerous Content

• Promotes terrorism, extremist ideologies, or radicalization
• Contains instructions for creating weapons, explosives, or other dangerous materials
• Glorifies or promotes mass violence or acts of terror

4.4 Illegal Content

• Violates any applicable local, state, national, or international law
• Infringes on intellectual property rights, including copyright, trademark, or trade secrets
• Contains or distributes child sexual abuse material (CSAM) or any content sexualizing minors
• Facilitates fraud, identity theft, or other criminal activities

4.5 System Abuse

• Attempts to bypass, disable, or circumvent any security features or access controls
• Uses automated systems, bots, or scripts to access the Service in unauthorized ways
• Deliberately overloads, disrupts, or interferes with the Service or its infrastructure
• Attempts to access accounts, data, or systems without authorization
• Reverse engineers, decompiles, or attempts to extract source code from the Service

4.6 Safeguard Circumvention

• Attempts to manipulate or bypass content moderation, filtering, or safety measures
• Uses the Service in ways designed to produce outputs that would otherwise be blocked
• Shares methods or techniques for circumventing Service safeguards

5. Enforcement & Consequences

Violations of the Acceptable Use Policy may result in:

• Warning: For minor or first-time violations
• Temporary Suspension: Restricted access for a specified period
• Permanent Termination: Complete and irreversible removal of access
• Legal Action: Referral to law enforcement for illegal activity

We determine the appropriate response at our sole discretion based on the severity and nature of the violation. Termination of access due to policy violations does not entitle you to any refund of subscription fees.

6. User Responsibilities

You agree to:

• Use the Service only for lawful purposes in compliance with this Agreement
• Not submit content that infringes on intellectual property rights
• Not attempt to interfere with or disrupt the Service
• Take responsibility for all content you create using the Service
• Maintain the security of your account credentials

7. Academic Integrity

Aquila is a formatting tool, not a content generation tool. You are solely responsible for the academic content of your documents. The Service does not modify your text content—it only applies formatting. Users must comply with their institution's academic integrity policies.

8. Intellectual Property

You retain all rights to the content you create using Aquila. We do not claim ownership of your documents. The Aquila software, branding, and related materials are owned by us and protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

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

• The Service will meet your specific requirements
• The Service will be uninterrupted or error-free
• Output documents will perfectly match all APA guidelines in all cases

Important: Aquila is a formatting aid, not a substitute for understanding APA style guidelines. Always review your final documents before submission.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Service, including but not limited to academic penalties, rejected submissions, or lost data.

11. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend access to the Service at any time, without prior notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users or the Service. This right exists regardless of any payment made for subscription services.

12. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

13. Contact

If you have questions about these Terms or wish to report a violation, please contact us through our support page.