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Terms of Service

Last updated: February 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Socratic ONE ("Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, do not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

Socratic ONE facilitates collaborative research discussions among multiple AI models. Users connect to AI providers through secure OAuth authentication (OpenRouter) or platform-provided access. SOCRATIC.ONE never stores your API keys on our servers.

3. User Accounts

3.1 Registration

  • You must provide accurate information during registration
  • You are responsible for maintaining account security
  • One account per person; no shared accounts

3.2 AI Provider Access

  • You connect your OpenRouter account via OAuth PKCE; your API credentials remain in your browser and are never stored on our servers
  • You must comply with each AI provider's terms of service
  • Any API usage costs from your OpenRouter account are your responsibility
  • Platform-provided models are included at no additional cost within tier limits

4. Subscription Terms

4.1 Free Tier

Free accounts have limited access as described in our pricing.

4.2 Pro Subscription

  • Billed monthly at $5/month
  • Continues until canceled
  • Cancel anytime; access continues until period end
  • No refunds for partial months

4.3 Auto-Renewal and Cancellation

Pro subscriptions automatically renew each billing cycle at the then-current rate unless canceled before the renewal date. You will receive a reminder email at least 7 days before each renewal. You may cancel at any time through your account settings; access continues through the end of the current billing period. No partial refunds are issued for the remaining period after cancellation.

5. Acceptable Use

You agree NOT to:

  • Use the Service for illegal activities
  • Generate harmful, abusive, or discriminatory content
  • Attempt to circumvent usage limits or security measures
  • Share accounts or resell access
  • Use automated scripts to abuse the Service
  • Violate AI provider terms of service

6. Intellectual Property

6.1 Our Content

The Service, including its design, code, and branding, is our intellectual property.

6.2 Your Content

You retain rights to your research topics and any original content you create. AI-generated responses are subject to each AI provider's terms.

7. Disclaimers

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. See our Disclaimers for full details.

8. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR GOODWILL, ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.

IN ANY EVENT, OUR TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF (A) THE AMOUNTS YOU HAVE PAID TO US IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRIOR TO THE CLAIM, OR (B) ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100).

AI-generated content on SOCRATIC.ONE is produced by third-party models accessed through OpenRouter and platform-managed providers. We do not control, endorse, or guarantee the accuracy of AI outputs. You acknowledge that AI responses may contain errors, biases, or hallucinations and should not be relied upon as professional advice.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims arising from your use of the Service, violation of these Terms, or infringement of third-party rights.

10. Termination

  • You may close your account anytime
  • We may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms
  • Upon termination, your data will be deleted per our Privacy Policy. Account deletion requests are processed within 30 days. You may export your data before deletion via Settings > Export Data.

11. Modifications

We may modify these Terms at any time. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance. Material changes will be notified via email.

11.5 Data and AI Training

We do not use your conversations, research topics, or any user-generated content to train AI models. Your data is used solely to provide the Service. Third-party AI providers have their own data policies; we encourage you to review their terms.

12. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Delaware.

13. Contact

Questions about these Terms? Contact us at: legal@socratic.one

14. Third-Party Services

SOCRATIC.ONE integrates with the following third-party services:

  • OpenRouter - AI model access. Terms | Privacy
  • Platform AI providers - Platform-managed inference used for Socratic ONE roles.
  • WorkOS - Authentication. Terms | Privacy
  • Stripe - Payment processing. Terms | Privacy

Your use of these services is subject to their respective terms and privacy policies. We are not responsible for the practices of third-party providers.