Terms and Conditions

Last updated: December 12, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By purchasing, downloading, or using LitReview, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the application.

2. License Grant

LitReview grants you a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the application for personal or professional academic research purposes. This license is granted upon purchase and is valid for the version purchased.

3. Use of the Application

LitReview is provided as a desktop application for searching and organizing academic literature using Google Scholar. You agree to:

  • Use the application in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
  • Respect Google Scholar's terms of service when using the application
  • Not attempt to reverse engineer, modify, or redistribute the application
  • Not use the application for any unlawful or unauthorized purpose

4. Privacy

LitReview does not collect, store, or transmit any personal data. The application runs entirely on your local device. All searches and data remain on your computer. For more information, please see our Privacy Policy.

5. Payments and Refunds

Payment processing is handled securely through Stripe. All sales are final. If you experience technical issues with the application, please contact us for support.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

LitReview is provided "as is" without any warranties, express or implied. We do not guarantee that the application will be error-free, uninterrupted, or meet your specific requirements. The accuracy and availability of search results depend on Google Scholar and are outside our control.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, LitReview shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the application.

8. Updates and Modifications

We may update the application from time to time to add features, fix bugs, or improve performance. We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Continued use of the application after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

9. Third-Party Services

LitReview uses Google Scholar for search functionality. You acknowledge that your use of Google Scholar through the application is subject to Google's terms of service. We are not responsible for any third-party services or their availability.

10. Termination

Your license to use LitReview continues until terminated. You may terminate it at any time by deleting the application from your device. We may terminate or suspend your license if you violate these terms.

11. Governing Law

These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law principles.

12. Contact

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us through our website.