Terms of Service

Welcome to Crack the Dental Boards ("we," "us," or "our"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website, platform, and services (collectively, the "Service").

By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use the Service.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By creating an account, accessing the Service, or using any of our features, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms.

2. Eligibility and Account Registration

2.1 Age Requirement

You must be at least 18 years old to use the Service. By creating an account, you represent and warrant that you are 18 years of age or older.

2.2 Account Responsibility

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate and complete registration information
• Keep your password secure and confidential
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
• Accept responsibility for all activities conducted through your account

3. License Grant and Restrictions

3.1 Limited License

Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Service for your personal, non-commercial use during your active membership period.

This license automatically expires at the end of your membership term (1 month, 3 months, or 6 months, depending on your subscription). Upon expiration or termination, you must immediately cease all use of the Service and any downloaded materials.

3.2 Individual Use Only

Your account and access to the Service are for individual use only. You may not:

• Share your account credentials with any other person
• Allow multiple users to access the Service using your account
• Transfer, sell, or sublicense your account or access rights
• Use the Service on behalf of any third party or organization

4. Prohibited Uses and Intellectual Property Protection

4.1 Copyright Protection

All content on the Service, including but not limited to practice questions, flashcards, videos, explanations, study guides, and quiz questions, is protected by copyright law and is the exclusive property of Crack the Dental Boards.

4.2 Strictly Prohibited Activities

You expressly agree that you will NOT:

• Take screenshots, screen recordings, or photos of any content
• Copy, reproduce, distribute, or share any questions, answers, or explanations
• Print or save any content from the Service
• Use screen capture software, browser extensions, or any tools to extract content
• Record, transcribe, or otherwise duplicate video content
• Share, post, or publish any content on social media, forums, or other platforms
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to extract source code
• Use automated tools, bots, or scrapers to access the Service

5. Payment, Subscriptions, and Refund Policy

5.1 Subscription Plans

We offer the following subscription plans:

• 1-month membership
• 3-month membership
• 6-month membership

All subscriptions are one-time purchases and do not automatically renew. Your access expires at the end of your chosen membership period.

5.2 Payment Processing

All payments are processed securely through Stripe. By providing payment information, you represent that you are authorized to use the payment method and authorize us to charge the applicable fees.

5.3 No Refund Policy

All sales are final. We do not offer refunds.

Before purchasing a membership, you have access to:

• Free demo questions to evaluate content quality
• Sample videos and flashcards
• Platform preview to assess features

By completing your purchase, you acknowledge that you have reviewed the demo content and agree to our no-refund policy.

Exception: Refunds may be considered only in cases of technical issues that prevent access to the Service and cannot be resolved by our support team. Such requests must be submitted within 7 days of purchase.

6. AI-Generated Content Disclaimer

The Service includes AI-powered features, such as the Quiz Generator and AI Study Assistant, which use artificial intelligence (OpenAI/OpenRouter) to generate content.

Important Disclaimers:

• AI-generated content may contain errors, inaccuracies, or outdated information
• AI responses should be used as supplementary study tools, not as definitive sources
• We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of AI-generated content
• You should verify AI-generated information with authoritative sources
• Your prompts and questions submitted to AI features are sent to third-party AI providers (see Privacy Policy)

We are not responsible for any consequences resulting from reliance on AI-generated content.

7. Account Suspension and Termination

7.1 Suspension for Violations

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account immediately, without prior notice or refund, if you:

• Violate these Terms of Service
• Engage in account sharing or unauthorized access
• Attempt to screenshot, copy, or distribute copyrighted content
• Accumulate 7 or more security violations (as tracked by our automated system)
• Engage in fraudulent or illegal activity
• Abuse or harass our staff or other users

7.2 No Refund Upon Termination

If your account is suspended or terminated for violating these Terms, you will not be entitled to any refund of fees paid, regardless of remaining membership time.

7.3 Voluntary Cancellation

You may cancel your account at any time by contacting us at hello@iDentalBoards.com. However, cancellation does not entitle you to a refund. You will retain access to the Service until the end of your current membership period.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement
• Warranties that the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure
• Warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of content
• Warranties that the Service will help you ace the iNBDE exam

Exam Results Disclaimer: While our Service is designed to help you prepare for the iNBDE exam, we do not guarantee that you will pass the exam or achieve any specific score. Your exam performance depends on many factors beyond our control, including your study habits, prior knowledge, and test conditions.

You acknowledge that use of the Service is at your sole risk.

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, CRACK THE ADAT, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Loss of profits, revenue, or data
• Loss of business opportunity
• Failure to ace the iNBDE exam
• Emotional distress or reputational harm
• Costs of procurement of substitute services

IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL DAMAGES EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID FOR THE SERVICE IN THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain warranties or liabilities, so some of the above limitations may not apply to you.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Crack the Dental Boards, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to:

• Your use or misuse of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights, including intellectual property rights
• Your unauthorized copying, distribution, or sharing of content
• Any fraudulent or illegal activity conducted through your account

11. Dispute Resolution and Arbitration

11.1 Informal Resolution

Before filing a claim, you agree to contact us at hello@iDentalBoards.com to attempt to resolve the dispute informally. We will work in good faith to resolve your concerns.

11.2 Binding Arbitration

If we cannot resolve the dispute informally within 30 days, you agree that any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be resolved by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under its Consumer Arbitration Rules.

The arbitration will be conducted by a single arbitrator and will take place in the United States. The arbitrator's decision will be final and binding, and judgment may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction.

11.3 Class Action Waiver

You agree that any arbitration or legal proceeding shall be conducted on an individual basis only, and not as a class action, consolidated action, or representative action. You waive your right to participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration.

11.4 Opt-Out Right

You have the right to opt out of this arbitration agreement by sending written notice to hello@iDentalBoards.com within 30 days of creating your account. Your notice must include your name, email address, and a clear statement that you wish to opt out of the arbitration agreement.

11.5 Exceptions to Arbitration

Notwithstanding the above, either party may seek injunctive or equitable relief in court to protect intellectual property rights or prevent unauthorized use of the Service.

12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

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

Any disputes not subject to arbitration shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in the United States, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable.

14. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Crack the Dental Boards regarding the Service and supersede all prior agreements, understandings, and communications, whether written or oral.

1. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or disputes regarding these Terms, please contact us at hello@iDentalBoards.com.