Terms of Service
Terms & Conditions
Last updated: January 15, 2026
Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using Fukurō ("the Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Service.
We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.
Service Description
Fukurō provides AI-powered analysis of academic manuscripts to help researchers improve their papers before submission. The Service includes:
- Automated peer review simulation
- Grammar and fluency analysis
- Structure and clarity assessment
- Citation format verification
- Detailed improvement recommendations
Important: Our Service provides suggestions and analysis only. It does not guarantee acceptance by any journal or publication.
User Responsibilities
As a user of the Service, you agree to:
- Provide accurate account information
- Maintain the security of your account credentials
- Use the Service only for lawful purposes
- Not attempt to reverse engineer or compromise the Service
- Not share your account with others
- Respect intellectual property rights
- Review and verify all AI-generated suggestions before use
Intellectual Property
Your Content: You retain all rights to manuscripts you upload. By using the Service, you grant us a limited license to process your manuscripts solely for providing the analysis service.
Our Content: The Service, including all software, algorithms, analysis reports, and interface designs, is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, or distribute any part of the Service without permission.
AI-Generated Content: Analysis reports and suggestions generated by our AI are provided for your use in improving your manuscripts. You are responsible for reviewing and verifying all suggestions before implementation.
Payment & Refunds
Pricing: Current pricing is available on our Pricing page. We reserve the right to change prices with 30 days notice to existing subscribers.
Payment: Payments are processed securely through our payment provider. Subscription fees are billed monthly or annually based on your chosen plan.
Refunds: We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee. If you're not satisfied with an analysis, contact us within 48 hours for a full refund. Subscription refunds are prorated for unused time.
Cancellation: You may cancel your subscription at any time. Cancellations take effect at the end of the current billing period.
Limitations & Disclaimers
No Guarantee of Acceptance: Our Service provides analysis and suggestions to improve your manuscript. We do not guarantee acceptance by any journal, conference, or publication.
AI Limitations: Our AI analysis is sophisticated but not infallible. You are responsible for reviewing all suggestions and making final decisions about your manuscript.
Service Availability: We strive for 99.9% uptime but cannot guarantee uninterrupted service. We are not liable for temporary unavailability due to maintenance or technical issues.
Limitation of Liability: To the maximum extent permitted by law, we are not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from use of the Service.
Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if you violate these Terms of Service or engage in fraudulent or abusive behavior. Upon termination, your access to the Service will cease, and your data will be deleted according to our Privacy Policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:
Email: legal@fukuro.review