Section 1
Acceptance and eligibility
By accessing or using GCSEMate, you agree to these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, do not use the service. If you are under 18, you confirm that a parent or guardian has reviewed and approved your use of the platform where required.
Who this coversAnyone using GCSEMate, whether browsing, creating an account, or subscribing to Pro.
Platform scopeThese terms apply to the GCSEMate website, tools, dashboards, and connected user features.
Consent checkIf you cannot lawfully agree to these terms, you should not use the service.
Section 2
Accounts and security
You are responsible for maintaining accurate account details and for keeping your login credentials secure. Activity under your account is treated as your responsibility unless you notify us of unauthorized use.
- Keep your password private and use a device you trust.
- Tell us promptly at admin@gcsemate.com if you suspect your account has been compromised.
- We may take protective action, including suspending access, to secure the platform or your account.
Section 3
Billing and subscriptions
Some GCSEMate features require a paid Pro subscription. Pricing is shown within the platform at the point of purchase. Payments are processed securely by Stripe, and billing details, payment methods, and cancellations are managed through Stripe's hosted customer portal.
- Access to Pro features is activated after successful payment confirmation.
- Subscription status and expiry are reflected in your GCSEMate account once payment data has synced.
- We may update pricing or plan structure with reasonable notice where required.
- If a payment issue or account mismatch occurs, contact admin@gcsemate.com for manual support.
Section 4
Acceptable use
You agree not to misuse GCSEMate or interfere with its normal operation. That includes any attempt to break, scrape, overload, copy at scale, or bypass the access controls of the service.
- No unauthorized access attempts, exploitation, or security testing without permission.
- No illegal, harmful, infringing, or abusive content uploads or sharing.
- No automated bulk extraction of site content, metadata, or user data.
Section 5
Content and third-party services
GCSEMate may organize, display, or link to materials from third-party providers such as Google Drive and YouTube. Those providers operate independently and their availability, terms, and privacy practices are outside our control.
We do not guarantee the ongoing availability, accuracy, or legality of third-party content. Use of those services remains subject to their own rules and policies.
Section 6
Intellectual property and feedback
GCSEMate branding, interface design, code, and original content are owned by GCSEMate or its licensors unless otherwise stated. You may not copy, modify, redistribute, reverse engineer, or create derivative works from protected materials except where the law clearly allows it.
If you send us suggestions or feedback, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free right to use that feedback to improve the platform.
Section 7
Termination, suspension, and service changes
We may suspend or terminate access where necessary to protect the platform, enforce these terms, comply with law, or respond to misuse. You may stop using GCSEMate at any time.
- We may adjust, remove, or improve features as the service evolves.
- We may update these terms from time to time. Material changes will be posted within the app or site.
- Continued use after updates means you accept the revised terms.
Section 8
Disclaimers and limitation of liability
GCSEMate is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We aim for a stable, reliable service, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted operation, perfect accuracy, or universal compatibility with every device or integration.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, GCSEMate and its affiliates are not liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or exemplary damages, including loss of data, profits, or goodwill arising from use of the service.
Section 9
Governing law
These terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Courts located in England will have exclusive jurisdiction except where applicable law says otherwise.