1. Acceptance of Terms
Welcome to ScholarDesks. By accessing or using our website (scholardesks.com) and services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our services.
These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and ScholarDesks regarding your use of our academic writing assistance services.
2. Description of Services
ScholarDesks provides academic writing assistance including but not limited to:
- Essay writing and editing
- Research paper assistance
- Dissertation and thesis writing support
- Case study analysis
- Coursework assistance
- Proofreading and formatting services
Our services are provided by qualified writers and are intended to serve as reference materials, study guides, and models for your own original work.
3. Proper Use of Services
3.1 Acceptable Use
You agree to use our services for their intended purpose. All materials provided by ScholarDesks are meant to be used as:
- Reference materials for your own research
- Study guides to understand complex topics
- Examples of proper academic structure and formatting
- Sources of ideas and inspiration for your original work
3.2 Prohibited Use
You agree NOT to:
- Submit our work as your own without proper attribution or significant original contribution
- Use our services to cheat, plagiarize, or violate academic integrity policies
- Resell, redistribute, or commercially exploit any materials provided by us
- Use our services for any illegal purpose
- Impersonate others or provide false information
- Attempt to breach our security measures or interfere with our systems
4. User Accounts
4.1 Account Creation
To use our services, you must:
- Be at least 18 years old or the legal age in your jurisdiction
- Create an account through our secure Auth0 authentication system
- Provide accurate and complete information
- Maintain the security of your account credentials
4.2 Account Responsibility
You are responsible for:
- All activities that occur under your account
- Maintaining the confidentiality of your login information
- Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized access
5. Orders and Payment
5.1 Placing Orders
When placing an order, you must:
- Provide clear and complete instructions
- Specify accurate deadlines and requirements
- Upload any necessary materials within the allowed file formats (PDF, DOCX)
- Review and confirm order details before payment
5.2 Pricing and Payment
- Prices are calculated based on work type, urgency, and page count
- Payment is processed securely through Lemon Squeezy
- All prices are in USD unless otherwise stated
- Orders are not processed until payment is confirmed
5.3 Order Modifications
Once an order is in progress, significant changes to requirements may incur additional fees. Minor clarifications can be communicated through our support team.
6. Delivery and Revisions
6.1 Delivery
- We strive to deliver all work by the agreed deadline
- Completed work is made available through your dashboard for download
- We are not responsible for delays caused by unclear instructions or late uploaded materials
6.2 Revisions
- We offer free revisions if the work does not meet the original requirements
- Revision requests must be made within 14 days of delivery
- Revision requests must be based on the original order instructions
- New requirements or scope changes may incur additional charges
7. Intellectual Property
7.1 Ownership
Upon full payment and delivery, you receive a limited license to use the delivered work for personal, non-commercial purposes as reference material. ScholarDesks retains the copyright to all original content we create.
7.2 Originality
We guarantee that all work is original and plagiarism-free. We use plagiarism detection tools and proper citation practices. You agree to use the work in compliance with your institution's academic integrity policies.
8. Confidentiality
We respect your privacy and confidentiality:
- We do not share your personal information with third parties (except as necessary to provide services)
- Your order details and identity are kept confidential
- Writers only see order details necessary to complete the work
- We never disclose that you have used our services
9. Refund Policy
Our refund policy is as follows:
- Before work begins: Full refund available if you cancel before a writer is assigned
- Work in progress: Partial refund based on work completed
- Completed work: Refund considered if work does not meet agreed requirements and revisions cannot resolve the issue
- Payment processing errors: Full refund for duplicate charges or payment errors
Refund requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Please see our full Refund Policy for details.
10. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law:
- Our services are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind
- We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
- Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid for the specific order
- We are not responsible for how you choose to use the reference materials we provide
11. Termination
We reserve the right to:
- Terminate or suspend your account for violations of these Terms
- Refuse service to anyone for any reason
- Cancel orders that violate our policies
Upon termination, your right to use our services immediately ceases.
12. Dispute Resolution
Any disputes arising from these Terms or our services shall be resolved through:
- Direct communication and good faith negotiation
- Mediation if direct resolution fails
- Binding arbitration as a last resort
13. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any legal proceedings shall be conducted in the appropriate jurisdiction.
14. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
15. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us: