Terms of Use & Disclaimer

ResearchImpact AI is currently in beta testing and under active development.

• The platform is being trialled at the University of Sydney and Monash University
• Features, functionality, and accuracy are subject to change without notice
• The software may contain bugs, errors, or limitations
• Service availability is not guaranteed and may be interrupted for maintenance or improvements
• Beta status means higher risk of technical issues or inaccuracies

2.1 Nature of AI Content

• Reports are generated using large language models and automated research retrieval systems
• Generated content is provided as a draft for your review and refinement
• Content is for informational and assistive purposes only
• All outputs should be reviewed by subject matter experts before final use

2.2 User Verification

• Generated content should be reviewed and verified before use
• Statistical claims and quantitative data should be independently verified
• Context and nuance may require human expert interpretation

2.3 User Verification Responsibility

You must independently verify all content including:

• All citations, references, and source materials
• Statistical claims, data, and quantitative information
• Research interpretations and impact assessments
• Factual accuracy of all statements and claims
• Relevance and appropriateness for your specific use case

ResearchImpact AI is designed as:

• An assistive tool to support research impact assessment
• A starting point for draft or preliminary assessments
• A time-saving tool to accelerate initial research compilation

It is NOT:

• A replacement for expert judgment or professional review
• A substitute for thorough manual research and verification
• Professional, legal, financial, or academic advice
• Suitable for direct submission without human review and validation
• A guarantee of funding, recognition, or assessment success

All generated reports require human expert review, fact-checking, and validation before use in any professional, academic, or institutional context.

Critical Warning: Automated citation retrieval may contain significant errors.

You are solely responsible for:

• Verifying every citation and reference against original sources
• Ensuring proper attribution and avoiding plagiarism
• Checking that cited sources actually contain the claimed information
• Correcting any incorrect, incomplete, or fabricated citations
• Compliance with academic integrity and citation standards
• Ensuring citations meet your institution's requirements

As with any automated system, all citations should be verified independently before including them in any submission.

• The platform searches publicly available databases and sources only
• Not all research publications, datasets, or sources may be included
• Recent publications may not yet be indexed or accessible
• Database access limitations may affect comprehensiveness
• Paywalled or restricted content may not be retrieved
• Search results depend on database availability and API limitations
• Regional or language-specific research may have limited coverage

Users should supplement automated searches with manual research to ensure comprehensive coverage.

6.1 "As-Is" Provision

ResearchImpact AI is provided "AS-IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:

• Accuracy, reliability, or completeness of generated content
• Fitness for a particular purpose
• Uninterrupted or error-free operation
• Merchantability or quality

6.2 Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, ResearchImpact AI, its developers, operators, affiliated institutions, and all associated parties shall not be held responsible or liable for any:

• Decisions, actions, or submissions made based on generated content or reports
• Errors, omissions, inaccuracies, or fabrications in AI-generated content
• Loss of funding, grants, opportunities, or professional advancement
• Damage to reputation, academic standing, or professional relationships
• Financial losses, costs, or expenses of any kind
• Direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages
• Any use of the platform that violates institutional or academic integrity policies
• Consequences arising from reliance on platform outputs

Your use of ResearchImpact AI is entirely at your own risk. You assume full and exclusive responsibility for all decisions, actions, and consequences arising from the use of generated content. We accept no liability whatsoever for any damages or losses incurred.

• Research data you submit is used solely to generate your research impact reports
• We do not share your research data with third parties for purposes other than report generation
• AI model providers may process your data according to their terms of service
• You retain all rights to your research and submitted data
• Generated reports are provided for your internal use

For detailed information about data handling, please refer to our Privacy Policy or contact us at info@researchimpact.ai

By using ResearchImpact AI, you agree to:

• Verify all AI-generated content before using it for any purpose
• Check all citations and references against original sources
• Ensure compliance with your institution's research integrity policies
• Use generated reports as drafts requiring expert review
• Take full responsibility for any content you submit or use from the platform
• Not rely on the platform as professional or academic advice
• Not use the platform in violation of academic integrity standards
• Not present AI-generated content as your own original analysis without proper disclosure

9.1 Acceptance: Your use of ResearchImpact AI constitutes acknowledgment and acceptance of these terms. If you do not agree with these terms, you must not use the platform.

9.2 Changes: We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of modified terms. Material changes will be communicated through the platform or via email.

9.3 Beta Program: As a beta participant, you understand that the platform is under development and terms may evolve as the service matures.