Terms of Service – PlagChecking.com

1. Acceptance of Terms

By registering, purchasing credits, uploading documents, or using any service on PlagChecking.com, you agree to be legally bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the website.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years of age or have parental/guardian consent to use the service.

3. Account Registration and Authentication

Registration Methods

You can create an account using:

• Email Registration: Providing your name, email, mobile number, and password
• Google Sign-In: Using your existing Google account for authentication (mobile number still required)

Required Information

Mobile Number Requirement: A valid mobile phone number is required for account registration and continued access to services. This number is used for:

• Account security and identity verification
• Direct contact by our support team when assistance is needed
• WhatsApp notifications for report completion and updates (with your consent)
• Account recovery and security purposes

Note: Existing users without mobile numbers will be required to update their profile before accessing services.

Account Responsibility

You are solely responsible for:

• Maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials
• All activity under your account, regardless of authentication method used
• Ensuring the accuracy of information provided during registration, including mobile number
• Managing your Google account security if using Google Sign-In
• Keeping your mobile number updated for continued service access

Google Sign-In Terms

When using Google Sign-In:

• You authorize us to access basic profile information from your Google account
• Your use is also governed by Google's Terms of Service
• You can disconnect Google access through your Google Account settings
• Account linking is based on email address matching
• We do not access other Google services beyond basic authentication
• A mobile number is still required even when using Google Sign-In

4. Credit-Based Payment System

Credit Types and Pricing

We offer two types of credits for different report types:

• Plagiarism Report Only: ₹30 per credit
  • 1 credit = 1 document check
  • Includes plagiarism detection report only
• Plagiarism + AI Report: ₹100 per credit
  • 1 credit = 1 document check
  • Includes both plagiarism detection and AI content detection reports

Payment Terms

• Payments are processed via PayU and PhonePe.
• No refunds will be issued once credits are purchased.
• Credits are specific to their type (Plagiarism-only or Plagiarism+AI) and non-transferable between types.
• Credits are non-exchangeable and cannot be converted to cash.
• Credits do not expire and remain valid for lifetime use.
• If you do not receive credits after payment, email support@plagchecking.com with your payment proof, email address, and payment timestamp.

5. Use of Services

You agree not to use the service for any illegal purpose, including submitting copyrighted content without permission or attempting to exploit the system.

6. Document Ownership

You retain full ownership of uploaded content. You grant us a limited license to process it for plagiarism detection purposes only.

7. Privacy and Security

Documents are processed securely and deleted after checking. We do not store, sell, or share your content.

8. Limitation of Liability

We do not guarantee uninterrupted service or perfect plagiarism reports. PlagChecking.com is not responsible for any loss resulting from service use.

9. Modifications

We reserve the right to modify prices, features, and terms at any time without notice.

10. Termination

Accounts may be terminated for violating these terms. No refunds are issued for terminated accounts.

11. Third-Party Services

Google Services Integration

Our service integrates with for authentication purposes:

• Google's Terms of Service apply to the authentication process
• We comply with Google's API Terms of Service and Limited Use Requirements
• You may revoke our access to your Google account at any time
• We are not responsible for any issues with Google's authentication service

WhatsApp Notification Services

When you opt-in to WhatsApp notifications:

• Your mobile number will be used to send service-related notifications
• WhatsApp's Terms of Service apply to message delivery
• We only send service notifications, never marketing messages
• You can opt-out of WhatsApp notifications at any time through your profile
• One mobile number can only be linked to one account
• WhatsApp integration is optional but mobile number is still required

Payment Processing

PayU's terms and conditions apply to all payment transactions.

Service Availability

Third-party service outages may temporarily affect login functionality or notification delivery. We are not liable for such interruptions.

12. Communication and Notifications

Required Communications

By providing your mobile number and using our services, you consent to receive:

• Service-related notifications via email and WhatsApp (if opted-in)
• Account verification and security messages
• Report completion notifications
• Admin comments and support communications
• Important service updates and changes

Communication Preferences

• WhatsApp notifications are optional and can be managed through your profile
• Email communications are essential and cannot be disabled
• Support staff may contact you directly using your mobile number when assistance is needed
• We do not send SMS messages - only WhatsApp notifications when opted-in

13. Changes to Terms

These Terms may be updated. Continued use of the service implies acceptance of changes. We will notify users of significant changes through:

• Email notification to registered users
• WhatsApp notification (if opted-in to WhatsApp services)
• Prominent notice on our website
• Updated effective date in these terms

14. Contact

General support: support@plagchecking.com
Website: www.plagchecking.com

Support Contact Methods

• Email support for general inquiries and technical assistance
• Direct mobile contact by support staff when assistance is required
• WhatsApp notifications for service updates (when opted-in)
• Response within 24-48 hours for most inquiries