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Terms of Service

Last Updated: August 31, 2026

Welcome to Citations Checker. These Terms of Service ("Terms") explain the rules and conditions for accessing and using the Citations Checker website, applications, tools, and services.

By accessing or using Citations Checker, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not use our services.

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The Full Terms of Service

Last Updated: August 31, 2026

20 Sections
1

About Citations Checker

Citations Checker provides citation-related tools that help users check references, generate citations, verify sources, and improve citation workflows.

Our services may include:

  • Citation checking
  • Citation generation
  • Bibliography review
  • DOI verification
  • Reference analysis
  • Citation history management
  • Research workflow tools
  • API workspace features

We may update, modify, or improve our services at any time to provide better functionality and user experience.

2

Account Registration

Some features of Citations Checker may require you to create an account.

When creating an account, you agree to:

  • Provide accurate and complete information
  • Maintain the security of your login credentials
  • Keep your account information updated
  • Use your account only for authorized purposes

You are responsible for all activities performed through your account.

If you believe your account has been accessed without authorization, you should contact us immediately.
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Eligibility

You must be legally permitted to use Citations Checker according to the laws applicable to you.

By using our services, you confirm that:

  • You have the authority to enter into these Terms
  • Your use complies with applicable laws
  • You will not use the service for prohibited activities
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Use of Our Services

You may use Citations Checker only for lawful purposes and according to these Terms.

You agree not to:

  • Use the service for illegal activities
  • Attempt to access unauthorized systems or accounts
  • Reverse engineer, modify, or copy our software
  • Abuse, disrupt, or overload our services
  • Upload harmful files or malicious content
  • Misuse citation results for fraudulent purposes
  • Circumvent usage limits, credits, or subscription restrictions
We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access if users violate these Terms.
5

Citation Results and Accuracy

Citations Checker provides tools designed to assist users with citation management and reference verification.

However:

  • Results should be reviewed before academic, professional, or publishing use
  • We do not guarantee that every citation result will be completely error-free
  • Users remain responsible for verifying their final references
  • Citation requirements may vary depending on institutions, publishers, and organizations
Citations Checker is a support tool and should not replace professional academic review.
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User Content

You may submit content while using our services, including:

  • Text
  • Citations
  • References
  • Documents
  • URLs
  • Research information

You retain ownership of your submitted content.

By submitting content, you provide Citations Checker permission to process that information only as necessary to provide and improve our services.

You are responsible for ensuring that you have the necessary rights to submit any content.
7

AI and Automated Features

Some Citations Checker features may use automated systems or artificial intelligence technologies.

You acknowledge that:

  • Automated results may require user review
  • AI-generated suggestions may not always be perfect
  • You are responsible for verifying generated outputs before use

We continuously work to improve accuracy and reliability.

8

Credits and Subscription Plans

Citations Checker may provide access through credit-based usage or subscription plans.

Depending on your selected plan:

  • Features and usage limits may vary
  • Credits may have specific usage conditions
  • Subscription fees may apply
  • Pricing may change in the future with appropriate notice

Credits, subscriptions, and purchased features are provided according to the plan details available at the time of purchase.

9

Payments and Billing

Paid services may require payment information.

You agree that:

  • Payment details provided must be accurate
  • You authorize applicable charges
  • You are responsible for applicable taxes or fees

Payments may be processed through third-party payment providers.

We do not store complete payment card information unless required and securely supported.

10

Subscription Cancellation

You may cancel your subscription according to the options available in your account settings or through our support channels.

After cancellation:

  • Future billing may stop according to your plan terms
  • Access may continue until the end of your paid period
  • Previously used credits or services may not be refundable unless required by law
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Refund Policy

Refund eligibility may depend on the circumstances of your purchase.

We may consider refunds for:

  • Duplicate payments
  • Billing errors
  • Technical issues preventing service access
Refund requests should be submitted by contacting our support team.
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Intellectual Property Rights

All content, designs, software, trademarks, branding, and technology used by Citations Checker are owned by or licensed to Citations Checker.

You may not:

  • Copy our website or software
  • Use our branding without permission
  • Reproduce our proprietary features
  • Remove copyright or ownership notices
Your use of the service does not transfer ownership rights to you.
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Third-Party Services

Citations Checker may integrate with or use third-party services.

These services may include:

  • Payment providers
  • Hosting providers
  • Analytics services
  • Technology providers

We are not responsible for third-party services, availability, or privacy practices.

Your use of third-party services may be subject to their own terms and policies.

14

Availability of Services

We aim to keep Citations Checker reliable and available.

However, we do not guarantee:

  • Continuous uninterrupted access
  • Error-free operation
  • Availability of every feature at all times

Services may occasionally be unavailable due to:

  • Maintenance
  • Updates
  • Technical issues
  • Security improvements
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Disclaimer

Citations Checker provides citation tools on an "as available" basis.

We do not guarantee:

  • Complete accuracy of citation outputs
  • Acceptance of citations by specific institutions or publishers
  • That the service will meet every user's individual requirements
Users should review and verify results before submitting academic or professional work.
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Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Citations Checker shall not be responsible for:

  • Indirect damages
  • Loss of data
  • Loss of profits
  • Business interruption
  • Damages resulting from reliance on citation results
Your use of the service is at your own risk.
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Termination

We may suspend or terminate access to Citations Checker if:

  • You violate these Terms
  • You misuse the service
  • Your activity creates security risks
  • Required by law

You may stop using the service at any time.

Termination does not remove obligations that should continue after termination.
18

Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms periodically to reflect:

  • Service improvements
  • Legal requirements
  • Business changes
  • New features

Updated Terms will be posted on this page with a revised update date.

Your continued use of Citations Checker after changes means you accept the updated Terms.
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Privacy

Your use of Citations Checker is also governed by our Privacy Policy.

Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect information.
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Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us.

We will make reasonable efforts to respond to your questions and concerns.