Terms of Use & Data Statement

Welcome to xRead

Thank you for using xRead, your AI-powered tool for extracting, validating, and summarizing academic citations. Please review our terms of use and data statement below.

Terms of Use

1. Academic Use Only: xRead is intended for academic, research, and educational purposes. Do not use xRead for unlawful, commercial, or unethical activities.
2. Accuracy: While xRead leverages advanced AI models, citation extraction and summaries may not be perfect. Always verify results before relying on them for academic work.
3. Intellectual Property: You retain ownership of your documents and data. xRead does not claim any rights to your content.
4. Prohibited Content: Do not use xRead to process or store illegal, offensive, or sensitive personal data.
5. Service Availability: xRead is provided "as is" without warranty. Service interruptions or changes may occur at any time.

Data & Privacy Statement

• Document Processing: Your documents are processed securely. Text is sent to AI services (e.g., OpenAI) for citation extraction and summarization. No document content is stored permanently on xRead servers.
• Local Storage: Citation results and settings may be cached locally in your browser or Office document for your convenience.
• Zotero Integration: If you connect your Zotero account, your API key and User ID are stored securely in your Office document and/or browser local storage. xRead never shares your credentials.
• Analytics: xRead may collect anonymous usage data to improve the service. No personal or document content is used for analytics.
• Third-Party Services: xRead uses third-party AI APIs (e.g., OpenAI). Please review their privacy policies for details on data handling.

Contact

For questions, feedback, or support, please contact the xRead team at support@xread.io or visit xread.io.