Effective Date: April 6, 2026
Welcome to ReviewPanel™ ("reviewpanel.ai", the "Platform","we," "us," "our"), operated by Algomittens LLC. By accessing or using the Platform, you ("you," "your," "User") agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Platform.
ReviewPanel™ is an AI-powered academic manuscript revision platform that helps researchers respond to peer review and panel feedback. Features and services available through the Platform are described on the website and may change over time.
You must be at least 18 years of age or the age of majority in your jurisdiction to use the Platform. By creating an account, you represent and warrant that you meet this requirement and that all registration information you provide is truthful and accurate. Providing false, misleading, or fraudulent information during registration — including misrepresenting your identity, organizational affiliation, or purpose for using the Platform — constitutes a material breach of these Terms and grounds for immediate account termination without refund.
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. Each account is for a single individual only; you may not share your login credentials with any other person. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.
You agree to use the Platform only for lawful academic and research purposes consistent with these Terms. You shall not:
(a) submit AI-generated rebuttal letters or edit suggestions to journals or reviewers without personally reviewing, editing, and taking responsibility for the content; (b) misrepresent AI-generated output as solely your own human-authored work to journals, reviewers, or academic institutions in a manner that violates applicable disclosure requirements or journal policies; (c) upload manuscripts, reviewer comments, or decision letters for which you do not hold authorship rights or appropriate permissions, or share manuscript data of other researchers without their consent; (d) share your account credentials, allow others to access your account, or create multiple accounts for the same individual; (e) use automated tools, bots, scrapers, crawlers, or any other automated means to access, extract data from, or interact with the Platform; (f) reverse-engineer, decompile, disassemble, or attempt to derive the source code of any part of the Platform; (g) attempt to circumvent, disable, or interfere with any security, access-control, or rate-limiting features of the Platform, including prompt injection or manipulation of AI features; (h) resell, redistribute, sublicense, or commercially exploit any content obtained from the Platform; (i) use the Platform to harass, abuse, threaten, or impersonate any person; (j) upload or transmit viruses, malware, or any other malicious code; (k) engage in any conduct that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the Platform; or (l) register for or use the Platform on behalf of, or for the benefit of, a direct or indirect competitor of ReviewPanel™, including for the purposes of competitive intelligence, benchmarking, feature comparison, content harvesting, or building or improving a competing product or service, without our prior written consent.
Violation of this section may result in immediate suspension or termination of your account without notice or refund, and we reserve the right to report violations to the appropriate authorities.
5.1 Per-Project Pricing. The Platform uses per-project pricing. Available tiers, bundle discounts, and their respective prices are described on the Platform and may change at our discretion. Each purchase provides processing for a single document at the selected tier. There are no subscriptions or recurring charges.
5.2 Payment Processing. Payments are processed through a third-party payment processor. By purchasing a document tier, you authorize a one-time charge to your designated payment method at the applicable rate. We do not receive or store your full credit card number.
5.3 Refund Policy. We offer refunds at our sole discretion, except where a refund is required by applicable law. If you believe you are entitled to a refund, contact us at support@algomittens.com within 7 days of the charge. Refunds will not be issued for documents that have already been processed or for which deliverables have been generated. If a system error prevents delivery of complete deliverables, we will re-process or issue a refund at our sole discretion.
6.1 Nature of AI Content. The Platform uses artificial intelligence and large language models provided by third-party AI service providers to analyze manuscripts, process reviewer comments, and generate deliverables. AI-generated content is provided as a drafting aid and starting point only. While we employ validation measures to ensure quality, AI-generated content may contain errors, inaccuracies, or omissions.
6.2 User Responsibility. AI-generated deliverables are recommendations only. You are solely responsible for reviewing, editing, and deciding what content to submit to journals, reviewers, or academic institutions. You must exercise your own scholarly judgment before using any AI-generated output in your academic communications.
6.3 No Professional Advice. AI-generated responses do not constitute professional, legal, or academic advice. You should independently verify all information provided by the Platform's AI features.
7.1 Your Content. You retain ownership of all manuscripts, reviewer comments, and decision letters you upload to the Platform ("User Content"). By uploading User Content, you grant us a limited, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to process, store, and use your User Content solely for the purpose of providing the Platform's services to you. This license terminates when the content is deleted (automatically after 30 days of processing completion, or upon account deletion).
7.2 Content Restrictions. You represent and warrant that you have the legal right to upload all User Content and that your User Content does not: (a) infringe any third party's intellectual property rights, including copyrights held by publishers, journals, or co-authors; (b) contain confidential information or personal data of third parties without proper authorization; (c) violate any applicable law or regulation; or (d) contain viruses, malware, or other harmful code. We reserve the right to remove User Content that violates these Terms without notice.
7.3 Third-Party Processing. User Content is processed by third-party AI service providers for the purpose of generating deliverables. By using the Platform, you consent to this processing. We do not sell or share your User Content for advertising purposes.
8.1 No Guarantee of Journal Acceptance. ReviewPanel™ is a drafting and revision aid. We make no representations, warranties, or guarantees that use of the Platform will result in acceptance of your manuscript by any journal, conference, or academic institution.
8.2 Not a Substitute for Scholarly Judgment. The Platform is not a substitute for your own scholarly judgment, domain expertise, or the guidance of co-authors, mentors, or professional editors. Publication outcomes depend on numerous factors beyond the scope of this Platform, including but not limited to the quality of your research, the specific requirements of the journal, editorial discretion, and the substance of reviewer concerns.
8.3 No Affiliation. ReviewPanel™ is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any journal, publisher, university, or academic institution. All journal names and trademarks referenced on the Platform are the property of their respective owners and are used solely for identification purposes.
8.4 Waiver. By using the Platform, you expressly acknowledge and agree that we shall not be liable for any manuscript rejection, delayed publication, lost funding, career impact, or any other damages arising from or related to your use of AI-generated rebuttals or edit suggestions, regardless of whether you used the Platform to prepare your response.
8.5 User Responsibility and Academic Integrity. You are solely responsible for ensuring that your use of the Platform complies with the policies, guidelines, and ethical standards of your target journal, publisher, institution, and funding body. ReviewPanel™ is not responsible for and shall not be liable for any consequences arising from your use of AI-generated content, including but not limited to allegations of academic misconduct, manuscript retraction, loss of authorship, or any other disciplinary or professional consequences. You bear sole responsibility for the accuracy and integrity of all content you submit to journals and reviewers.
9.1 Limited License to You. Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Platform and its content solely for your personal, non-commercial academic purposes. All rights not expressly granted herein are reserved by ReviewPanel™.
9.2 Our Content. All software, design, analytics, pipeline architectures, and other materials provided through the Platform (excluding User Content and AI-generated deliverables specific to your manuscript) are the intellectual property of ReviewPanel™ and are protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.
9.3 Restrictions. Except as expressly permitted in Section 9.1, you may not: (a) copy or systematically download content from the Platform; (b) reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from our content; (c) use any content from the Platform for commercial purposes; (d) remove any proprietary notices from Platform content; or (e) post, share, or redistribute any Platform content (other than your own deliverables) on any external website, social media platform, forum, messaging application, or any other medium, whether publicly or privately. We may revoke the license granted in Section 9.1 at any time for breach of these Terms.
We respect intellectual property rights and expect our users to do the same. If you believe that content on the Platform infringes your copyright, please send a written notice to support@algomittens.com containing: (a) identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed; (b) identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing and its location on the Platform; (c) your contact information (name, address, email, phone number); (d) a statement that you have a good faith belief that the use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law; (e) a statement under penalty of perjury that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on the copyright owner's behalf; and (f) your physical or electronic signature.
We will respond to valid DMCA notices promptly and may remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material. Users who repeatedly infringe copyrights may have their accounts terminated.
Counter-Notification. If you believe your content was removed in error, you may submit a written counter-notification to support@algomittens.com containing: (a) identification of the material removed and its prior location; (b) a statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief the material was removed by mistake or misidentification; (c) your name, address, and phone number; (d) a statement consenting to jurisdiction of the federal court in your district (or South Carolina, if outside the U.S.); and (e) your physical or electronic signature. Upon receiving a valid counter-notification, we will forward it to the original complainant and may restore the material within 10–14 business days unless the complainant files a court action.
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall ReviewPanel™, its owner, affiliates, officers, employees, agents, or licensors be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, arising out of or related to your use of or inability to use the Platform.
Our total aggregate liability to you for all claims arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Platform shall not exceed one hundred dollars ($100.00).
The foregoing limitations shall not apply to liability arising from: (i) our gross negligence or willful misconduct; (ii) death or personal injury caused by our negligence; or (iii) fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation.
The Platform is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, whether express, implied, or statutory, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that the Platform will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free of viruses or other harmful components.
We do not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content on the Platform, including AI-generated deliverables. You use the Platform and rely on its content at your own risk.
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless ReviewPanel™, its owner, and any affiliates from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to: (a) your use of the Platform; (b) your violation of these Terms, including the Acceptable Use provisions; (c) your violation of any third-party rights, including intellectual property rights; or (d) any content you upload to the Platform.
We may suspend or terminate your access to the Platform at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice, including for violation of the Acceptable Use provisions in Section 4. Upon termination, your right to use the Platform ceases immediately and the license granted in Section 9.1 is automatically revoked. Any stored User Content will be deleted within 30 days of termination. Sections 8, 9.2, 9.3, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, and 16 survive termination.
15.1 Governing Law. These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of South Carolina, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
15.2 Informal Resolution. Before initiating any formal dispute proceeding, you agree to first contact us at support@algomittens.com with a written description of your claim, including your name, account email, and the relief sought. Both parties will attempt to resolve the dispute through good-faith negotiation for at least 30 days before proceeding to arbitration.
15.3 Binding Arbitration. If a dispute cannot be resolved informally, it shall be resolved by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association ("AAA") under its Consumer Arbitration Rules then in effect (available at adr.org). The arbitration shall be conducted by a single arbitrator. The arbitrator's decision shall be final and binding, and judgment on the award may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction. The arbitration shall take place in South Carolina, or, at your election, may be conducted by telephone, video conference, or based on written submissions if AAA rules permit.
15.4 Arbitration Fees. If you initiate arbitration, we will reimburse your filing fee up to $200 unless the arbitrator determines your claim is frivolous. Each party shall bear its own attorneys' fees unless the arbitrator awards fees to the prevailing party as permitted by law.
15.5 Opt-Out. You may opt out of this arbitration agreement by sending written notice to support@algomittens.com within 30 days of first accepting these Terms. Your notice must include your name, account email, and a clear statement that you wish to opt out of arbitration. If you opt out, disputes will be resolved in the state or federal courts located in South Carolina, and you consent to personal jurisdiction in those courts.
15.6 Class Action Waiver. YOU AGREE THAT ANY DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEEDINGS WILL BE CONDUCTED ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS AND NOT IN A CLASS, CONSOLIDATED, OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION. YOU WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT OR CLASS-WIDE ARBITRATION.
15.7 Small Claims Exception. Notwithstanding the foregoing, either party may bring an individual action in small claims court for disputes within the court's jurisdictional limits.
15.8 Severability of Arbitration Clause. If any part of this Section 15 is found to be unenforceable, the remainder of this section shall continue to apply. If the class action waiver in Section 15.6 is found to be unenforceable with respect to a particular claim, that claim (and only that claim) shall be severed from arbitration and may be brought in court, while the remaining claims shall continue to be subject to arbitration.
16.1 Entire Agreement. These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and ReviewPanel™ regarding the Platform and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.
16.2 Severability. If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
16.3 No Waiver. Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. Any waiver must be in writing and signed by us to be effective.
16.4 Assignment. You may not assign or transfer these Terms or any rights or obligations hereunder without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction, including in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
16.5 Force Majeure. We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performing our obligations under these Terms due to causes beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, acts of government, internet or infrastructure failures, pandemics, third-party service outages, AI service provider outages or discontinuations, changes to third-party AI models or APIs, or payment processor disruptions.
16.6 Electronic Communications Consent. By creating an account, you consent to receive electronic communications from us, including emails regarding your account, payment receipts, and material changes to these Terms. These electronic communications satisfy any legal requirement that such communications be in writing.
16.7 Third-Party Links and Services. The Platform may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by ReviewPanel™. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.
16.8 Modifications. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Material changes will be communicated through the Platform or via email at least 15 days before taking effect. Your continued use of the Platform after modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. If you do not agree to the modified Terms, you must stop using the Platform.
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
Operator: Algomittens LLC
Email: support@algomittens.com
Website: reviewpanel.ai