Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of Peer Aura's desktop application and related services (collectively, the "Services"). By accessing or using the Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

If you are using the Services on behalf of an organization, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS, DO NOT USE THE SERVICES.

2. Description of Services

Peer Aura provides a peer-to-peer collaboration platform that enables screen sharing, audio streaming, and real-time messaging between users. The Services are designed for legitimate collaborative purposes including:

• Mock interview preparation and practice sessions
• Pair programming and software development collaboration
• Educational tutoring and remote learning
• Technical support and troubleshooting assistance
• Remote team collaboration and communication

3. User Responsibilities and Conduct

You are solely and exclusively responsible for your use of the Services and any consequences thereof.

3.1 Your Obligations

You agree to:

• Use the Services only for lawful purposes and in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
• Comply with all policies of any institution, organization, or employer whose systems you access while using the Services
• Maintain the security and confidentiality of your account credentials
• Be responsible for all activities that occur under your account
• Ensure that your use does not violate any third-party rights
• Accept full responsibility for determining the appropriateness of using the Services

3.2 Acknowledgment of Risk

You acknowledge and agree that:

• You understand how the Services work and the implications of using them
• You are solely responsible for evaluating whether your use violates any rules, policies, or agreements you are subject to
• You bear all risks associated with your use, including potential academic, professional, or legal consequences
• We do not provide legal advice or guidance on whether your specific use case is appropriate or permissible

3.3 Prohibited Conduct

You agree NOT to:

• Use the Services in any manner that violates applicable laws or regulations
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to extract source code from the Services
• Use the Services to transmit malicious code, spam, or harmful content
• Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Services
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Services or related systems
• Use the Services to violate the intellectual property rights of others
• Resell, redistribute, or sublicense the Services without authorization

4. Subscription and Payment Terms

4.1 Service Tiers

Free Tier: Provides basic window controls for testing purposes. No collaboration features are included.

Premium Tier: Unlocks all collaboration features including messaging, screen sharing, and audio streaming for $19.99/month.

4.2 Billing and Renewal

• You will be charged on the day you subscribe and then on the same day each subsequent month
• Your subscription automatically renews each billing period unless cancelled
• You authorize us to charge your payment method on file for each billing cycle
• Pricing is subject to change with 30 days' notice
• All payments are processed securely through Stripe
• All fees are in USD and are non-refundable

4.3 Cancellation

• You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings
• Cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing period
• You will retain Premium access until your paid period expires
• No partial refunds are provided for unused time in a billing period

4.4 Refund Policy

All subscription fees are non-refundable.

To stop future charges:

• Cancel your subscription through your account settings on the website
• If you are unable to cancel through the website, contact support at peeraura7@gmail.com
• Cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing period (see Section 4.3)
• Accounts terminated for Terms violations are not eligible for any refunds or credits

5. Disclaimers and Warranties

5.1 "AS IS" Service

THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

We disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, and any warranties arising from course of dealing or usage of trade.

5.2 No Guarantee of Availability

We do not warrant that:

• The Services will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free
• The Services will function on all devices, networks, or configurations
• Screen sharing will work through all firewalls, VPNs, or corporate networks
• Any defects will be corrected
• The Services will meet your specific requirements

5.3 Technical Limitations

You acknowledge that the Services rely on peer-to-peer connections that may be blocked by:

• Corporate firewalls and network policies
• VPN configurations
• Endpoint security software
• Network address translation (NAT) restrictions
• Internet service provider limitations

We are not responsible for any technical limitations that prevent the Services from functioning in your environment.

6. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL PEER AURA, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES.

6.1 Exclusion of Damages

This includes, without limitation:

• Direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages
• Loss of profits, revenue, data, or goodwill
• Academic consequences (failing grades, expulsion, degree revocation)
• Professional consequences (job loss, termination, reputation damage)
• Legal consequences (lawsuits, fines, criminal charges)
• Damages arising from service interruptions or technical failures
• Damages from unauthorized access to your account or data

6.2 Liability Cap

To the extent liability cannot be excluded by law, our total aggregate liability to you for any claims arising from these Terms or your use of the Services shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the twelve (12) months immediately preceding the event giving rise to liability.

6.3 Your Sole Remedy

If you are dissatisfied with the Services or these Terms, your sole and exclusive remedy is to discontinue using the Services.

7. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Peer Aura, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

• Your use or misuse of the Services
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of another party
• Your violation of any applicable laws or regulations
• Any content you transmit through the Services

8. Privacy and Data Handling

8.1 Peer-to-Peer Architecture

The Services use peer-to-peer technology for screen sharing and audio streaming. This means your screen and audio data is transmitted directly between users without passing through our servers. We do not record, monitor, or store this data.

8.2 Data Collection

We may collect:

• Account information (email address, username)
• Payment information (processed securely through Stripe)
• Usage analytics and technical diagnostics (anonymized)
• Room codes and connection metadata (temporary, for routing purposes)

For more details, see our Privacy Policy.

8.3 Your Responsibility

You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials and room codes. Sharing room codes grants others access to view your screen and hear your audio.

9. Termination

9.1 Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time by cancelling your subscription and ceasing to use the Services.

9.2 Termination by Us

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Services at any time, without notice, for:

• Violation of these Terms
• Fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity
• Payment disputes or chargebacks
• Any reason at our sole discretion

9.3 Effect of Termination

• Your right to use the Services immediately ceases
• You remain liable for all fees accrued prior to termination
• Sections 3, 5, 6, 7, 9.3, and 10-13 survive termination
• Termination for Terms violations results in forfeiture of any remaining subscription time without refund

10. Intellectual Property and Open Source

10.1 Open Source License

The Peer Aura desktop application source code is licensed under the GNU Affero General Public License v3.0 (AGPL-3.0) and is available at github.com/ibttf/interview-coder.

10.2 Proprietary Elements

The following remain proprietary and are not covered by the open source license:

• Premium feature implementations and subscription systems
• Trademarks, service marks, logos, and branding ("Peer Aura" name and logo)
• Backend infrastructure and signaling server code
• Website and marketing materials

11. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes become effective immediately upon posting to our website. We will attempt to notify users of material changes via email when possible.

Your continued use of the Services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

If you do not agree to the modified Terms, you must discontinue using the Services.

12. Dispute Resolution and Arbitration

12.1 Informal Resolution

Before filing a claim, you agree to contact us at peeraura7@gmail.com to attempt to resolve the dispute informally.

12.2 Binding Arbitration

If informal resolution fails, any dispute arising from these Terms or the Services shall be resolved through binding arbitration rather than in court, except that you may assert claims in small claims court if they qualify.

• Arbitration will be conducted by a neutral arbitrator
• The arbitrator's decision is final and binding
• You waive your right to a jury trial
• You waive your right to participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration

12.3 Opt-Out

You may opt out of arbitration by sending written notice to peeraura7@gmail.com within 30 days of first accepting these Terms.

13. General Provisions

13.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States and the State of Delaware, without regard to conflict of law principles.

13.2 Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Peer Aura regarding the Services and supersede all prior agreements.

13.3 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full force and effect.

13.4 No Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of that right or provision.

13.5 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your account without our written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.

13.6 Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, contact us at: peeraura7@gmail.com