Welcome to PLATO. By accessing or using our website and mobile application, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree, do not use our service.
1. Description of Service
PLATO is an educational platform that provides:
- Free educational resources about Plato and ancient Greek philosophy
- AI-powered dialogue experience simulating philosophical conversation with Plato (premium feature)
- Structured learning paths and curated content
2. Educational Simulation Disclaimer
Important: PLATO uses artificial intelligence to simulate philosophical dialogue in the style of the ancient Greek philosopher Plato (428-348 BC).
You understand and agree that:
- This is a simulation, not communication with a real person
- Responses are generated by AI language models (Anthropic Claude)
- Content is based on historical texts and academic research
- Historical accuracy is reviewed but not guaranteed
- This is intended for educational purposes only
- The AI does not provide professional advice (legal, medical, financial, therapeutic)
3. Eligibility
You must be at least 13 years old to use PLATO. If you are under 18, you must have parental consent. By using PLATO, you represent that you meet these requirements.
4. Account Registration
To access premium features, you must create an account. You agree to:
- Provide accurate, current information
- Maintain the security of your password
- Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access
- Be responsible for all activity under your account
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.
5. Free Credits and Subscriptions
5.1 Free Credits
New users receive 3 free dialogue questions. Free credits:
- Are non-transferable
- Do not expire (unless account is deleted)
- Cannot be refunded or exchanged for cash
5.2 Credit Packs
You can purchase additional credits via in-app purchase:
- 10 credits: $2.99
- 50 credits: $9.99
- 100 credits: $14.99
Purchased credits do not expire but are tied to your account.
5.3 Subscriptions
Subscription options:
- Monthly: $9.99/month (unlimited questions)
- Yearly: $79.99/year (33% savings)
- Lifetime: $199.99 one-time (permanent access)
Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can cancel anytime via your App Store or Google Play account settings.
6. Refund Policy
All purchases are processed through Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Refunds are subject to their policies. We do not issue direct refunds.
Apple App Store: Request refunds via support.apple.com
Google Play: Request refunds via support.google.com/googleplay
Generally, refunds are only granted for technical issues or accidental purchases within 48 hours.
7. Acceptable Use
You agree NOT to:
- Use PLATO for any illegal purpose
- Attempt to reverse-engineer or extract the AI system prompts
- Abuse, harass, or send offensive content
- Create multiple accounts to exploit free credits
- Share your account credentials
- Scrape, data mine, or automatically extract content
- Bypass rate limits or other technical restrictions
- Impersonate others or misrepresent your affiliation
Violation may result in immediate account termination without refund.
8. Intellectual Property
8.1 Our Content
All educational materials, app design, and curated content are owned by PLATO or licensed to us. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without permission.
8.2 Public Domain Texts
Plato's dialogues (translated by Jowett, Fowler, and others) are in the public domain. We provide these for educational access.
8.3 Your Content
You retain ownership of your questions and conversation history. By using PLATO, you grant us a license to:
- Store and process your conversations to provide the service
- Use anonymized, aggregated data to improve the AI
- Analyze usage patterns for product development
We will not publicly share your personal conversations without consent.
9. Third-Party Services
PLATO uses third-party services:
- Anthropic Claude API: AI dialogue generation (covered by their terms)
- Firebase (Google): Authentication and data storage
- RevenueCat: Subscription management
Use of these services is subject to their respective terms.
10. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law:
PLATO is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee:
- Uninterrupted or error-free service
- Accuracy or completeness of educational content
- Suitability for any particular purpose
In no event shall PLATO be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages, including loss of data, loss of profits, or educational setbacks.
Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the past 12 months (or $100, whichever is greater).
11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless PLATO, its affiliates, and service providers from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the service or violation of these Terms.
12. Termination
You may terminate your account at any time via app settings or by contacting support.
We may suspend or terminate your account if you:
- Violate these Terms
- Engage in fraudulent activity
- Abuse the service or other users
Upon termination:
- Your access is immediately revoked
- Unused credits are forfeited (no refunds)
- Conversation history may be deleted after 30 days
13. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of material changes via email or in-app notification. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.
14. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of France, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Avignon, France.
15. Dispute Resolution
If you have a complaint, please contact us first: support@platophilosophy.com
We will make good faith efforts to resolve disputes informally. If resolution is not possible, disputes may be resolved through arbitration or small claims court.
16. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions continue in full force.
17. Contact Information
For questions about these Terms:
- Email: support@platophilosophy.com
- Website: platophilosophy.com
Summary in plain language:
Use PLATO for education, not for professional advice. Don't abuse the system. Payments are through Apple/Google (their refund rules apply). We can terminate accounts that violate rules. You own your conversations, we own the app. Standard liability limits apply.