Terms of Service

These Terms of Service ("Terms") form an agreement between you and AcademicWings ("we", "us") regarding your use of academicwings.com and its features (the "Service"). By accessing or using the Service, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Service.

We may update these Terms from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date above. Continued use of the Service after changes take effect means you accept the revised Terms.

AcademicWings provides public guidance pages for STEM researchers planning PhD and postdoc applications, and private account tools (currently in limited beta) for organizing application work, such as tracking opportunities and deadlines.

The Service is an organizational and informational aid. It does not apply to universities on your behalf, write your application materials, or communicate with admissions offices, funders, or immigration authorities.

Some features require an account. When you create one, you agree to provide accurate information and to keep your credentials confidential. You are responsible for activity under your account.

Account features are currently in private beta and may change, pause, or become unavailable without notice. We will make a reasonable effort to let you export your own data before a beta feature is removed.

• You must be at least 16 years old to create an account.
• One account per person; do not share credentials.
• Tell us promptly at hello@academicwings.com if you suspect unauthorized access.

You agree not to misuse the Service. Misuse includes attempting to access other users’ data, interfering with the Service’s operation, scraping content at a rate that degrades the Service, or using the Service for unlawful purposes.

• Do not attempt to bypass access controls or view other users’ private data.
• Do not upload unlawful, infringing, or malicious content.
• Do not misrepresent your identity or affiliation.

Guides, methodology pages, and other editorial content on AcademicWings are our original work and are protected by applicable intellectual-property laws. You may read, link to, and quote them with attribution for non-commercial purposes.

Content you add to your private account tools (notes, shortlists, checklists) remains yours. We do not sell user data, run advertisements, or share your private application data with third parties.

We work to keep public guidance accurate and to label our sources, but university programs, funding terms, deadlines, and immigration rules change. Always verify critical details against the official university, funder, or government source before acting.

AcademicWings does not decide, influence, or guarantee admission, funding, visa, or employment outcomes. Nothing on this site is legal, immigration, or financial advice.

How we handle your information is described in our Privacy Policy. By using the Service, you agree to the practices described there.

The Service is provided "as is" and "as available", without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components.

To the maximum extent permitted by law, AcademicWings will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Service, including decisions you make based on information found here. Our total liability for any claim will not exceed the amount you paid us in the twelve months before the claim (or USD 50 if you paid nothing).

We may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or misuse the Service. You may stop using the Service and delete your account at any time through your account settings or by contacting us.

These Terms will be governed by the laws of the jurisdiction where AcademicWings is established, to be confirmed and stated here. If you have questions about which law applies to your use, contact us before relying on any specific interpretation.

Questions about these Terms: hello@academicwings.com. Please include "Terms" in the subject line.