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Terms of Use

Study.Buddies is rated 4+ and available to users of all ages. You own 100% of your notes and work, your credits are metered transparently, and subscriptions can be managed or cancelled anytime.

Operated by Abdullah Mahmood (trading as A&M Apps).

Last updated: 31 August 2026

100% Content Ownership

You own all notes, audios, PDFs, and flashcards you create or upload. We claim zero rights.

Single Shared Credit Pool

One transparent pool for all AI features. Metered strictly by compute with zero hidden costs.

Cross-Platform Access

One subscription unlocks iPhone, Android, and Web everywhere you sign in.

Zero Lock-In & Easy Cancel

Cancel anytime in your device or web settings. Access remains active until period ends.

1. Billing & Subscriptions

Study.Buddies provides optional paid subscription plans that grant monthly credit allowances and unlock advanced features.

Free100 credits/mo

Quizzes, flashcards, and multi-page document scans (up to 2 pages).

Starter3,000 credits/mo

Core lecture recording (up to 60m), multi-page scan (up to 5 pages), and study essentials.

Pro6,000 credits/mo

Longer recordings (up to 75m), multi-page scan (up to 5 pages), AI note editor, and daily study workloads.

Max12,000 credits/mo

Maximum monthly capacity (75m audio, 5-page scans) and priority AI speed for rigorous exam preparation.

Promotional Launch Bonus: Starter includes 500 bonus credits/mo (2,500 base + 500 bonus = 3,000 credits), Pro includes 1,000 bonus credits/mo (5,000 base + 1,000 bonus = 6,000 credits), and Max includes 2,000 bonus credits/mo (10,000 base + 2,000 bonus = 12,000 credits). Launch bonus credits are a promotional addition to a plan's monthly balance while the offer runs, and may be withdrawn for new subscribers at any time.
Cross-Platform Entitlement: Subscriptions are tied to your Study.Buddies user account. A subscription purchased on iPhone or Android unlocks the exact same capabilities everywhere you sign in, including on the web.
  • Payment Processing: Charges are processed by Apple (Apple ID) or Google (Google Play) depending on where you subscribe. Subscriptions are not sold on the web.
  • Automatic Renewal: Subscriptions automatically renew at the end of each billing cycle unless cancelled at least 24 hours prior to renewal.
  • Cancellation Policy: You may cancel your subscription at any time. When cancelled, your plan remains fully active with full features and remaining credits until the end of the current paid billing period.

2. Credit System & Fair Use

To keep pricing fair for both light and heavy study sessions, volume is metered through a single shared monthly credit pool:

One Pool, Not Arbitrary Counters

One credit equals approximately a tenth of a US cent of AI processing. Every AI feature draws from the same pool so you can allocate credits to recordings, PDF extraction, or AI companion Q&A however you need.

Priced by Real Compute

A 75-minute lecture costs more credits than a 5-minute clip. Any system request that errors or fails does not deduct credits from your account.

Monthly Anniversary Reset

Your full credit balance refreshes on your monthly billing anniversary date. Unused credits do not roll over, transfer, or hold cash value.

Plan Changes & Upgrades

When changing plans, new allowances apply upon the start of the next cycle. You can inspect your real-time balance and past usage anytime in Settings › AI Usage.

3. Content Ownership & Intellectual Property

Your Notes Remain 100% Yours: You retain complete, unencumbered ownership and copyright over all handwritten notes, whiteboard captures, audio recordings, PDFs, and synthesized study decks you create in Study.Buddies.

No Commercial Exploitation or Public AI Training: We do not sell your personal notes, nor do we use your private academic material to train public AI foundation models.

Export Freedom: You can export any note at any time to standard Markdown (.md) or PDF formats directly from the note editor toolbar without lock-in.

4. Operating Rules & AI Output

🎙️ Foreground Capture

Lecture recording runs only while the recorder screen is open. Locking your phone or switching to another app stops the capture.

🔍 AI Verification

AI provides powerful study assistance but may occasionally produce errors. Always cross-check technical formulas and citations against course material.

🛡️ Automated Safeguards

If system retry loops or unusual anomalies are detected, AI calls may pause temporarily to protect quota. Contact support to resume immediately.

5. Limitation of Liability & Warranty Disclaimer

Service Warranty (“As Is”): Study.Buddies is provided “as is” and “as available”. We do not guarantee uninterrupted uptime, zero data loss, or error-free output.

Liability Cap: To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, our total liability for any claim related to the service is limited to the greater of what you paid us in the last 12 months or fifty US dollars ($50 USD), and we are not liable for indirect or consequential loss.

6. Refunds & Store Policies

Study.Buddies is distributed through the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. All transactions are governed by the merchant of record for your platform:

Direct Support Guarantee: If an unexpected billing discrepancy or app error occurred, email us directly at abdullahm.apps@gmail.com and we will make sure your account is made whole promptly.

7. Contact & Legal Notices

Study.Buddies is operated by Abdullah Mahmood (trading as A&M Apps). For inquiries regarding terms, privacy, education licenses, or support: