Terms of Service

Educational Purpose Only

• All content is provided solely for educational and informational purposes
• Our platform is designed for exam preparation and medical knowledge assessment
• Content should be used in conjunction with standard medical education and training
• Our services do not replace formal medical education, residency training, or continuing medical education requirements

No Medical Advice

• We do not provide medical advice, diagnosis, treatment recommendations, or clinical guidance
• Content should never be used as a substitute for professional medical judgment or patient care decisions
• Always consult with qualified healthcare professionals for medical advice and patient care
• Our Consult feature provides educational information only, not clinical recommendations

No Guarantees

• We make no guarantees regarding exam success, board certification, or professional competency
• Individual results may vary based on study habits, prior knowledge, and other factors
• Our content reflects current medical knowledge but may not be complete or current in all areas
• Users are responsible for verifying information through authoritative medical sources

Account Creation and Maintenance

When creating and maintaining your account, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, complete, and current registration information
• Promptly update your account information when changes occur
• Maintain one account per individual (no multiple or shared accounts)
• Use your real name and professional credentials
• Verify your email address and maintain access to your registered email

Account Security

• Create a strong, unique password and keep it confidential
• Enable two-factor authentication when available
• Never share your login credentials with any third party
• Log out from shared or public devices after use
• Immediately notify us of any unauthorized access or security breaches
• Accept full responsibility for all activities under your account

Acceptable Use

• Use the platform solely for legitimate educational and professional development purposes
• Comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and professional standards
• Respect the intellectual property rights of Subspecialty and third parties
• Maintain professional conduct in all interactions with our platform and other users
• Use the Consult feature responsibly and for educational purposes only

Our Intellectual Property

All content and materials on our platform are protected by intellectual property laws and remain the exclusive property of Subspecialty Inc. This includes:

• Medical examination questions, answers, and explanations
• Educational content, study guides, and flashcards
• AI-generated content and chat responses
• Software, algorithms, and platform functionality
• Trademarks, logos, brand names, and design elements
• User interface designs and user experience elements
• Analytics, data models, and assessment methodologies

Permitted Use

Subject to these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to:

• Access and use our platform for personal educational purposes during your subscription period
• View, download, and print limited portions of content for your personal study use
• Create personal notes and annotations related to our educational content

Prohibited Activities

You expressly agree not to:

• Copy, reproduce, distribute, sell, or license our content to third parties
• Create derivative works or modifications based on our materials
• Use our content for commercial purposes or to create competing services
• Remove, alter, or obscure copyright notices or proprietary markings
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to extract source code
• Use automated tools to scrape, download, or extract our content
• Share your account access or redistribute content beyond permitted use
• Create question banks or study materials incorporating our content for distribution

User-Generated Content

If you submit content to our platform (such as questions, feedback, or suggestions), you grant us a perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, modify, and distribute such content for platform improvement and educational purposes.

DMCA and Copyright Protection

We respect intellectual property rights and respond to valid DMCA takedown notices. If you believe your copyrighted work has been infringed, contact our copyright agent at legal@subspecialty.com with detailed information about the alleged infringement.

Legal and Regulatory Violations

• Use the platform in violation of any applicable federal, state, local, or international laws
• Violate professional medical ethics, standards, or licensing requirements
• Engage in activities that could result in civil or criminal liability
• Use the platform for fraudulent, deceptive, or misleading purposes

Security and Technical Abuse

• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems, databases, or other users' accounts
• Interfere with, disrupt, or compromise the platform's operation, security, or performance
• Upload, transmit, or distribute malicious code, viruses, malware, or harmful content
• Use automated tools, bots, or scripts to access or interact with our platform
• Attempt to bypass security measures, rate limits, or access controls
• Probe, scan, or test vulnerabilities of our systems or networks

Content and Behavioral Violations

• Engage in harassment, discrimination, or inappropriate behavior toward other users or staff
• Post, transmit, or share offensive, defamatory, or inappropriate content
• Misrepresent your identity, credentials, or institutional affiliation
• Impersonate any person, entity, or organization
• Use the platform to spam, solicit, or promote unrelated products or services

Academic and Professional Misconduct

• Use our platform or content to cheat on actual medical examinations or assessments
• Share examination content or questions outside our platform
• Attempt to game or manipulate our assessment algorithms or scoring systems
• Create or distribute unauthorized copies of our educational materials
• Use our Consult feature to generate content for submission as your own work

Service Availability

• We strive to provide continuous service availability but cannot guarantee uninterrupted access
• Scheduled maintenance may temporarily limit platform access with advance notice when possible
• We are not liable for service interruptions due to technical issues, third-party failures, or force majeure events
• Service availability may vary by geographic location and local internet infrastructure

Platform Modifications

• We may modify, update, or discontinue features, content, or services at our discretion
• Significant changes affecting core functionality will be communicated with reasonable advance notice
• We may add new features, improve existing functionality, or modify user interfaces without notice
• Content updates, including new questions and educational materials, may occur regularly

Third-Party Integrations

• Our platform may integrate with third-party services, which are subject to their own terms
• We are not responsible for the availability, functionality, or terms of third-party services
• Changes to third-party integrations may affect platform functionality

Service Disclaimers

Our platform and services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to:

• Warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement
• Warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of content
• Warranties of uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free service
• Warranties that defects will be corrected or that our service is free of harmful components
• Warranties regarding exam success, medical competency, or professional certification

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Subspecialty Inc., its officers, directors, employees, and agents shall not be liable for:

• Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
• Any loss of profits, revenue, data, or business opportunities
• Any damages arising from your use or inability to use our services
• Any damages resulting from errors, interruptions, or delays in service
• Any damages arising from third-party content or services
• Any damages exceeding the amount you paid to us in the 12 months preceding the claim

Professional Responsibility

You acknowledge that medical practice requires professional judgment, and our educational content cannot replace your professional training, experience, and decision-making responsibilities. You remain solely responsible for your professional conduct and medical decisions.

Geographic Limitations

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain warranties or damages. In such jurisdictions, our liability is limited to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.

Governing Law

These Terms and your use of our services are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Massachusetts, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Jurisdiction and Venue

Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms will be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts located in Boston, Massachusetts, and you hereby consent to personal jurisdiction and venue therein.

Informal Resolution

Before filing any formal legal action, you agree to first contact us at legal@subspecialty.com to attempt to resolve any dispute informally. We will work in good faith to resolve any legitimate concerns.

Limitation Period

Any claim or cause of action arising out of or related to your use of our services must be filed within one (1) year after such claim or cause of action arose, or it will be forever barred.

Termination by You

• You may terminate your account at any time through your account settings
• Account termination does not automatically cancel active subscriptions
• You must separately cancel your subscription to avoid future charges
• Termination does not entitle you to refunds for unused subscription periods

Termination by Us

We may terminate or suspend your account immediately, without prior notice, for:

• Violation of these Terms of Service or our policies
• Suspected fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity
• Failure to pay subscription fees or other charges
• Extended periods of account inactivity (over 2 years)
• Technical or security reasons that threaten platform integrity
• Legal requirements or regulatory compliance

Effects of Termination

• Immediate cessation of your right to access and use our services
• Cancellation of active subscriptions and billing
• Deletion of account data in accordance with our data retention policies
• Forfeiture of any unused subscription benefits or credits
• Continued application of these Terms to any remaining obligations

Data Recovery

Upon termination, you will have 30 days to export your personal study data. After this period, data may be permanently deleted and cannot be recovered.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms will otherwise remain in full force and effect.

Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms, by operation of law or otherwise, without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms at any time without consent or notice to you.

Waiver

Our failure to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. Any waiver must be in writing and signed by our authorized representative.

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any additional terms for specific services, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding your use of our services and supersede all prior agreements.

Force Majeure

We will not be liable for any delay or failure to perform due to events beyond our reasonable control, including natural disasters, acts of war, terrorism, strikes, or internet infrastructure failures.

Survival

Provisions relating to intellectual property, disclaimers, limitation of liability, indemnification, and dispute resolution will survive termination of these Terms.

Modification Rights

We reserve the right to modify, update, or revise these Terms of Service at any time at our sole discretion. Modifications may be necessary due to legal requirements, platform changes, new features, or business needs.

Notification of Changes

• Material changes will be communicated via email to your registered address
• Notice may also be provided through platform notifications or announcements
• Significant changes will be provided with at least 30 days advance notice
• Minor changes may be posted without advance notice

Acceptance of Changes

Continued use of our services after any modification constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms. If you disagree with changes, you must discontinue use and may terminate your account.