Terms of Use

These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the ScholarScan mobile application ("ScholarScan" or the "App"), published by OXVENU ("we," "our," or "us"). By downloading, installing, or using the App, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the App.

Use of the App

ScholarScan provides educational productivity tools including on-device Optical Character Recognition (OCR), document management (PDF & DOCX merging, exporting), highlights and notes, on-device and AI-powered translation, and import from the arXiv academic repository. All features are free to use.

You agree to use the App only for lawful purposes and in a manner consistent with any applicable local, state, national, or international law and regulation. You must not use the App for any illegal or unauthorized activities.

arXiv Integration

ScholarScan utilizes the public arXiv API to allow users to import scientific papers by their arXiv ID or URL.

• You agree to comply with arXiv's usage policies when accessing their repository through the App.
• ScholarScan is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by arXiv or Cornell University.
• The availability and accuracy of the content sourced from arXiv are subject to arXiv's own terms and uptime. We are not responsible or liable for any content or data retrieved via the arXiv API.

AI Features (OpenRouter and Google Gemini)

ScholarScan integrates with OpenRouter to provide AI translation, and lets you use your own Google Gemini API key to re-run OCR on a page.

• Consent and text transmission: AI translation is used only after you agree to it in the App. The text you choose to translate is sent to OpenRouter, which processes it with Anthropic's Claude model or, as a backup, OpenAI's GPT model. When you re-run OCR with Gemini, the image of that page is sent to Google. You are responsible for ensuring you have the right to share any content you submit.
• No guarantee of accuracy: AI-generated responses are provided for informational and educational purposes only. They may be incomplete, incorrect, or outdated. You should not rely on AI responses as a substitute for professional academic, legal, or medical advice.
• Third-party providers: Your use of AI features is also subject to the applicable terms and policies of OpenRouter, Anthropic, OpenAI, and Google.
• Your own API keys: If you add your own OpenRouter or Gemini API key, requests are made with your account and you are responsible for any charges and for complying with that provider's terms. Keys are stored only on your device.
• Availability: AI features depend on third-party services and may be changed, limited, or discontinued at any time. When AI translation is unavailable, the App falls back to on-device translation.
• Acceptable use: You agree not to use AI features to generate harmful, misleading, defamatory, or illegal content. Academic integrity remains your responsibility — AI-generated text must not be submitted as your own original work in violation of your institution's policies.
• ScholarScan is not affiliated with or endorsed by OpenRouter, Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, or any other AI model provider.

Pricing

ScholarScan is free to use and does not contain advertisements or in-app purchases. If you previously subscribed to ScholarScan Pro, you can manage or cancel that subscription in your Apple ID settings; refunds are handled according to Apple's refund policy.

Intellectual Property

The App itself, including its original content, features, user interface, and functionality, is owned by OXVENU and is protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws.

You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or lease any part of our App without explicit permission.

Documents, PDFs, and data that you scan, merge, or import into the App remain solely your property. ScholarScan claims no ownership over your personal documents.

Disclaimer of Warranties

The App is provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis. We make no warranties, expressed or implied, regarding the operation of the App or the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the OCR text extraction, translations, or content imported from arXiv.

Your use of the App is entirely at your own risk.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall OXVENU be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation: loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from (i) your access to or use of or inability to access or use the App; (ii) any conduct or content of any third party on the App; or (iii) unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will provide reasonable notice prior to any new terms taking effect. By continuing to access or use our App after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at [email protected].