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Terms of Service (General Use Policy)

Last Updated: October 31, 2025

Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Afterhours ("we," "our," or "us"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Afterhours learning platform and services (the "Service"). By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use our Service.

Description of Service

Afterhours is an educational learning platform that provides:

  • Interactive courses, topics, and learning activities
  • Progress tracking and personalized learning paths
  • Assessment tests and quizzes
  • Spaced repetition review system
  • Social features including friend connections
  • Achievement and quest systems
  • Points and rewards systems
  • Leaderboards and progress comparisons

Account Registration and Eligibility

Eligibility

  • You must be at least 13 years old to use our Service (or the applicable age in your jurisdiction)
  • If you are under 18, you represent that you have your parent's or guardian's permission to use the Service
  • You must have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms

Account Creation

  • You must provide accurate, current, and complete information when creating an account
  • You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
  • You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account
  • You must immediately notify us of any unauthorized use of your account

Account Security

  • You may not share your account credentials with others
  • You may not create multiple accounts
  • You may not use another user's account without permission
  • We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms

Acceptable Use

Permitted Use

You may use our Service for lawful educational and learning purposes in accordance with these Terms.

Prohibited Conduct

You agree NOT to:

  1. Violate Laws: Use the Service in violation of any applicable laws or regulations

  2. Harm Others:

    • Harass, abuse, threaten, or harm other users
    • Post offensive, discriminatory, or inappropriate content
    • Impersonate others or provide false information

  3. Interfere with Service:

    • Attempt to hack, disrupt, or interfere with the Service
    • Use automated systems (bots, scripts) to access the Service
    • Reverse engineer or attempt to extract source code
    • Introduce viruses, malware, or harmful code

  4. Violate Intellectual Property:

    • Copy, reproduce, or distribute content without authorization
    • Use content for commercial purposes without permission
    • Remove copyright or proprietary notices

  5. Manipulate Systems:

    • Attempt to manipulate points, scores, or progress
    • Use exploits or bugs to gain unfair advantages
    • Create fake accounts or engage in fraudulent activity

  6. Spam or Abuse:

    • Send unsolicited messages or spam
    • Abuse invitation or referral systems
    • Flood the Service with excessive requests

User Content and Conduct

Your Content

  • You retain ownership of content you post or upload (profile pictures, etc.)
  • You grant us a license to use your content to provide and improve the Service
  • You are responsible for ensuring you have rights to any content you post

Content Standards

  • Keep content appropriate and respectful
  • Do not post offensive, illegal, or harmful content
  • Respect intellectual property rights
  • We reserve the right to remove content that violates these Terms

Social Features

  • When using social features, be respectful of other users
  • Do not share inappropriate content with friends
  • Respect privacy settings and sharing preferences
  • Report abuse or inappropriate behavior

Intellectual Property

Our Content

  • All content on the Service (courses, activities, tests, etc.) is owned by us or our licensors
  • Content is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws
  • You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works without permission

Your License to Use

  • We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Service for personal, non-commercial educational purposes
  • This license may be revoked if you violate these Terms

User-Generated Content

  • You retain ownership of content you create
  • By posting content, you grant us a license to use, display, and distribute it within the Service

Learning Progress and Data

Progress Tracking

  • We track your learning progress to provide personalized experiences
  • Progress data is stored securely and used to improve your learning experience
  • You can view your progress through your account dashboard

Data Accuracy

  • We strive to maintain accurate progress data
  • Technical issues may occasionally affect data accuracy
  • We are not liable for temporary data inaccuracies

Data Loss

  • We maintain backups but cannot guarantee against data loss
  • You are responsible for maintaining your own records if needed
  • We are not liable for lost progress due to technical issues

Points, Rewards, and Virtual Currency

Points System

  • Wise Points, Coins, and Streaks are virtual rewards
  • Points have no real-world value and cannot be exchanged for money
  • Points are non-transferable between accounts
  • We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or terminate point systems

Points Adjustments

  • We may adjust points for errors, fraud, or Terms violations
  • Points may be reset or modified at our discretion
  • We are not liable for lost or adjusted points

Payment and Fees

Free Service

  • Our Service is currently free to use
  • We reserve the right to introduce paid features or subscriptions in the future
  • Any future paid features will be clearly communicated

Refunds

  • Virtual currency and points are non-refundable
  • If paid features are introduced, refund policies will be clearly stated

Social Features and Friends

Friend Connections

  • Friend connections are mutual and require acceptance
  • You can remove friends at any time
  • We are not responsible for interactions between users

Sharing Preferences

  • You control what information is shared with friends through privacy settings
  • Sharing test scores and poll answers is optional
  • Respect other users' privacy preferences

Invitations

  • You may invite friends to join the Service
  • Do not abuse invitation systems
  • We may limit invitation functionality if abused

Termination

By You

  • You may delete your account at any time through account settings
  • Account deletion may be subject to a waiting period
  • Some data may be retained for legal or operational purposes

By Us

We may suspend or terminate your account if you:

  • Violate these Terms
  • Engage in fraudulent or harmful activity
  • Abuse the Service or other users
  • Use the Service unlawfully

Effect of Termination

  • Your right to use the Service immediately ceases
  • Access to your account and data may be restricted
  • We may delete your account and associated data
  • Provisions that should survive termination will remain in effect

Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

Service Availability

  • We strive to provide continuous service but cannot guarantee uninterrupted access
  • The Service may be temporarily unavailable for maintenance or updates
  • We are not liable for service interruptions

Educational Content

  • We provide educational content but do not guarantee specific learning outcomes
  • Content is for educational purposes only
  • We are not responsible for how you use the information learned

Content Accuracy Disclaimer

  • Content Creation and Verification: Our educational content is created by our team and verified by subject matter experts and AI tools. However, we cannot guarantee that all content is completely accurate, error-free, or up-to-date at all times.
  • Potential Errors: Despite our verification processes, mistakes, inaccuracies, or outdated information may occasionally occur in our content.
  • No Warranties: We do not warrant or guarantee the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or timeliness of any educational content provided through the Service.
  • User Responsibility: You are responsible for independently verifying any critical information before relying on it, especially for decisions that may have significant consequences.
  • No Liability: We are not liable for any damages, losses, or consequences arising from errors, inaccuracies, or omissions in our educational content.
  • Content Updates: We strive to correct errors promptly when identified, but we are not obligated to update content continuously.
  • Expert Verification: While we consult with experts and use AI verification tools, these processes are not infallible and do not guarantee absolute accuracy.

Professional Advice Disclaimer

IMPORTANT: Our Service provides educational content for informational purposes only. We do NOT provide:

  • Medical or Health Advice: Nothing in our content constitutes medical, health, or wellness advice. You should consult with qualified healthcare professionals (doctors, physicians, specialists) before making any medical decisions, starting treatments, or making changes to your health regimen. Our content is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

  • Financial or Investment Advice: Nothing in our content constitutes financial, investment, or legal advice. You should consult with qualified financial advisors, accountants, or legal professionals before making any financial decisions, investments, or legal choices. Our content is not a substitute for professional financial, investment, or legal advice tailored to your specific situation.

  • No Professional Relationship: By using our Service, you acknowledge that no professional-client relationship (medical, financial, legal, or otherwise) is created between you and us or our content creators.

  • Context-Specific Evaluation Required: Each situation is unique and requires evaluation by qualified professionals who can assess your specific circumstances, context, and needs. Do not rely solely on our educational content for important decisions.

  • No Liability for Professional Decisions: We are not liable for any decisions you make based on our content, including but not limited to medical, health, financial, investment, or legal decisions.

No Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

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 DATA, PROFITS, OR USE, ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

  • Your use of the Service
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any rights of another
  • Content you post or transmit

Dispute Resolution

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of Cyprus, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Dispute Process

  • For disputes, please contact us first to attempt resolution
  • If informal resolution fails, disputes may be resolved through binding arbitration or court proceedings as applicable in your jurisdiction

Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time by:

  • Posting updated Terms on this page
  • Updating the "Last Updated" date
  • Notifying you of material changes via email or Service notification

Your continued use of the Service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

Miscellaneous

Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the Service.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in effect.

Assignment

We may assign these Terms or transfer our rights and obligations. You may not assign these Terms without our written consent.

Waiver

Our failure to enforce any provision does not constitute a waiver of that provision.

Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

Email: hey@afths.com
Address: Protis Oktovriou 6, 4100, Agios Athanasios, Limassol, Cyprus
Website: www.afths.com

Accessibility

We strive to make our Service accessible to all users. If you encounter accessibility issues, please contact us.

Age Restrictions

  • Users under 13 are not permitted to use the Service
  • Users between 13-18 must have parental consent
  • We may request proof of age or parental consent

Geographic Restrictions

The Service may not be available in all jurisdictions. By using the Service, you represent that you are legally permitted to access it in your jurisdiction.

Summary of Key Points

  • Be Respectful: Treat other users with respect and follow community guidelines
  • Keep Your Account Secure: Don't share credentials or create multiple accounts
  • Use Content Legally: Don't copy or misuse our educational content
  • No Real-World Value: Virtual points and rewards have no monetary value
  • Service Changes: We may modify or discontinue features with notice
  • Your Data: You control your privacy settings and can delete your account

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

These Terms of Service are effective as of October 31, 2025 and apply to all users of the Afterhours Service.