Terms of Service for BoardBuddy Chrome Extension

Last Updated: November 18, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By installing, accessing, or using the BoardBuddy Chrome Extension ("Extension"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Extension.

2. Description of Service

BoardBuddy is an AI-powered Chrome extension designed to enhance medical board exam preparation. The Extension provides:

3. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years of age to use this Extension. By using the Extension, you represent and warrant that you are at least 13 years old and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.

4. Account and Activation

4.1 Account Creation

To use certain features of the Extension, you must create an account by providing your email address and an activation code.

4.2 Account Security

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account information and activation code. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.

4.3 Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time for violation of these Terms or for any other reason we deem necessary.

5. Subscription and Payment

5.1 Subscription Plans

The Extension offers various subscription plans (Daily, Monthly, Annual) with different usage limits and features.

5.2 Payment

Payments are processed through Stripe. By making a payment, you agree to Stripe's terms of service. We do not store your payment information.

5.3 Refunds

Refund policies are determined on a case-by-case basis. Contact us at blake@ivytutoring.net for refund requests.

5.4 Usage Limits

Subscription plans include daily usage limits. Usage limits reset daily. You may provide your own OpenAI API key for unlimited usage.

6. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

7. Intellectual Property

7.1 Our Rights

The Extension, including all content, features, and functionality, is owned by BoardBuddy and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

7.2 Your Content

You retain ownership of any content you provide to the Extension. By using the Extension, you grant us a license to use, store, and process your content as necessary to provide the service.

7.3 Third-Party Content

The Extension may include content from third parties, including UWorld. You agree to respect all third-party intellectual property rights.

8. Third-Party Services

The Extension integrates with third-party services, including:

Your use of third-party services is subject to their respective terms of service and privacy policies.

9. Disclaimers

9.1 Educational Purpose

The Extension is provided for educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

9.2 No Warranties

THE EXTENSION IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

9.3 Accuracy

While we strive for accuracy, we do not guarantee that the Extension's AI-generated content is error-free or complete. Always verify information with authoritative sources.

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, BOARDBUDDY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless BoardBuddy, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising out of your use of the Extension or violation of these Terms.

12. Privacy

Your use of the Extension is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which can be found at https://boardcompanion.com/privacy-policy.html. By using the Extension, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in the Privacy Policy.

13. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by:

Your continued use of the Extension after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

14. Termination

14.1 By You

You may stop using the Extension at any time by uninstalling it from your browser.

14.2 By Us

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Extension immediately, without prior notice, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms.

14.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to use the Extension will cease immediately. All provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive.

15. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

16. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Extension shall be resolved through good faith negotiations. If negotiations fail, disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with applicable arbitration rules.

17. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

18. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and BoardBuddy regarding the Extension and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

By using BoardBuddy, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.