Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Quiz for Brains ("the Service", "our platform", or "we"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. These terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Quiz for Brains.

If you do not agree to these terms, you must not access or use the Service. Your continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of any updates to these terms.

2. Service Description

Quiz for Brains is a web-based platform (quizforbrains.vercel.app) that provides:

• Quiz Management: Create, upload, and manage quiz questions with multi-round formats
• Live Presentation: Display interface for big screens with real-time quiz progression
• Host Controls: Admin panel for managing teams, scoring, and quiz flow
• Virtual Participation: Remote player functionality with join codes
• Team Management: Save teams, track scores, and maintain quiz history
• Media Support: Questions and answers with images, videos, and audio

The Service is designed for venues, organizations, educational institutions, and individuals running quiz nights, trivia events, or training sessions.

3. User Accounts and Registration

To use the Service, you must create an account by providing:

• A unique customer ID
• A valid email address
• A secure password (encrypted using industry-standard bcrypt)
• Your business or organization name

Account Security and Responsibilities:

• You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your password
• You must verify your email address before accessing premium features
• You must notify us immediately at support@quizforbrains.com of any unauthorized access
• You may not share your account credentials or allow others to use your account
• You may not create multiple accounts for the same entity
• We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms

4. Subscription Plans and Billing

Available Plans:

• Weekly Quiz (Weekly Billing): Billed every 7 days, auto-renews
• Weekly Quiz (Monthly Billing): Billed monthly, new quiz every week
• Weekly Quiz (Annual Billing): Billed annually, 52 quizzes per year
• One-Time Quiz: Single quiz purchase, no recurring charges

Billing Terms:

• Subscription fees are billed in advance at the start of each billing cycle
• Quiz resets occur automatically based on your subscription frequency
• Auto-renewal is enabled by default and can be managed in your profile settings
• Payment processing is handled securely through our payment infrastructure
• All fees are in GBP (British Pounds) unless otherwise stated
• We reserve the right to change pricing with 30 days' notice to active subscribers
• Failure to pay may result in quiz generation suspension or account termination

5. Content and Intellectual Property

Your Content:

• You retain all ownership rights to quiz questions, answers, media files, and team data you create
• You grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide license to host, store, process, and display your content solely to provide the Service
• This license terminates when you delete your content or account (subject to backup retention policies)
• You represent and warrant that you own or have rights to all content you upload
• You are solely responsible for ensuring your content does not infringe copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property rights
• We may remove content that violates these terms or applicable laws

Our Intellectual Property:

• The Quiz for Brains platform, software, design, features, and documentation are our exclusive property
• Our trademarks, logos, and branding materials may not be used without written permission
• You may not reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to extract source code from our platform
• You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works from our platform

6. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

• Use the service for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any regulations
• Upload content that is offensive, defamatory, or infringes on others' rights
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or other users' accounts
• Interfere with or disrupt the service or servers connected to the service
• Use automated systems to access the service without permission

7. Service Availability and Support

Uptime and Availability:

• We target 99.9% uptime but do not guarantee uninterrupted access
• The Service is hosted on Vercel's infrastructure with global distribution
• Scheduled maintenance will be announced in advance when possible
• Emergency maintenance may occur without notice
• We are not liable for downtime caused by third-party services (Vercel, Upstash Redis, Resend)

Technical Support:

• Email support available at support@quizforbrains.com
• Support requests are typically responded to within 48 hours (business days)
• Priority support may be available for annual subscription customers

8. Limitation of Liability

Quiz for Brains shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages resulting from your use of the service. Our total liability shall not exceed the amount paid by you for the service in the twelve months preceding the claim.

9. Account Termination and Data Deletion

Termination by You:

• You may cancel your subscription at any time through your profile settings
• Cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing period
• You may request account deletion by contacting support@quizforbrains.com
• Account deletion is permanent and cannot be undone

Termination by Us:

• We may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms
• We may terminate accounts for non-payment after reasonable notice
• We will provide notice before termination unless legally prohibited

Data Handling Upon Termination:

• Your quiz content, team data, and history remain accessible for 30 days after cancellation
• After 30 days, your data will be permanently deleted from our systems (Upstash Redis database)
• Backup copies may persist for up to 90 days for disaster recovery purposes
• No refunds for unused subscription time unless required by law or within the 30-day guarantee period
• Accounts terminated for terms violations forfeit all data access and refund rights

10. Refund and Cancellation Policy

Money-Back Guarantee:

• 30-day money-back guarantee for first-time subscribers (all plan types)
• To request a refund, contact support@quizforbrains.com within 30 days of initial subscription
• Full refund will be issued to the original payment method within 5-10 business days

Cancellation Terms:

• Subscriptions can be cancelled at any time through your profile settings
• Cancellation is effective at the end of the current billing period
• You retain access to the Service until the end of the paid period
• Auto-renewal will be disabled upon cancellation

No Refund Situations:

• Partial refunds for unused subscription time (except within 30-day guarantee)
• Accounts terminated for terms violations or fraudulent activity
• One-time quiz purchases (unless defective or not delivered)
• Subscriptions older than 30 days (standard cancellation applies)

11. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. We will notify users of significant changes via email or through our platform. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

12. Data Privacy and Security

Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy. Key points:

• All data is encrypted in transit using HTTPS/TLS
• Passwords are hashed using bcrypt before storage
• Customer data is stored securely in Upstash Redis database
• We use Resend for transactional emails (verification, password resets)
• Session tokens are securely generated and validated
• We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties
• See our Privacy Policy for complete details on data handling

13. Governing Law and Disputes

These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of the Service shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales. You agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.

14. Contact Information

For questions, support requests, or concerns about these Terms of Service, please contact us: