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BrightIQ AI Tutor

Last Updated: January 2026

Welcome to BrightIQ AI Tutor (“BrightIQ,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of https://brightiq.org, including all related tools, features, applications, and services (collectively, the “Service”).

By accessing or using BrightIQ AI Tutor, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Service.

BrightIQ AI Tutor is owned and operated by Lewis Duncan, based in Missouri, United States.
“IQ” is an AI-powered character and learning assistant and is not a human.

1. Purpose of the Service

BrightIQ AI Tutor is an AI-powered learning support platform designed to assist students, parents, educators, and lifelong learners across a wide range of subjects.

BrightIQ provides:

  • Educational guidance and explanations
  • Personalized learning support
  • Tools for independent study and skill development

BrightIQ is not a school, not a replacement for a teacher, and does not guarantee academic outcomes.

2. Eligibility & Accounts

a. Age & Parental Consent

BrightIQ AI Tutor may be used by individuals under the age of 13 only with the consent and involvement of a parent or legal guardian.

By creating an account for a child, the parent or guardian:

  • Represents that they have legal authority to do so
  • Accepts responsibility for the child’s use of the Service
  • Agrees to these Terms on the child’s behalf

b. Account Responsibility

You agree to:

  • Provide accurate and current information
  • Maintain the security of your login credentials
  • Notify us of any unauthorized use of your account

You are responsible for all activity that occurs under your account.

3. Subscriptions & Payments

BrightIQ AI Tutor is offered as a paid subscription service.

  • Payments are processed securely through Stripe
  • Subscription fees are billed in advance
  • All fees are non-refundable unless otherwise stated or required by law

We reserve the right to change pricing or features with reasonable notice.

4. Acceptable Use

You agree to use BrightIQ responsibly and lawfully.

You may not:

  • Use the Service for illegal or harmful purposes
  • Attempt to exploit, reverse engineer, or disrupt the platform
  • Upload content that is abusive, threatening, explicit, or infringing
  • Misrepresent your identity or impersonate others
  • Use the Service to generate harmful, deceptive, or unsafe content

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.

5. AI Tutor Limitations

BrightIQ AI Tutor:

  • Provides informational and educational assistance only
  • Does not provide professional, legal, medical, or psychological advice
  • May occasionally produce incorrect or incomplete responses

You acknowledge that:

  • AI-generated content should be reviewed and verified
  • Educational decisions remain the responsibility of parents, students, and educators

6. User Content & AI Interactions

You retain ownership of content you upload (such as homework, PDFs, or prompts).

By using the Service, you grant BrightIQ a limited license to:

  • Store, process, and analyze content as needed to operate the platform
  • Temporarily retain AI conversations to support functionality and quality

We do not claim ownership over your personal learning materials.

7. Intellectual Property

All platform content, including:

  • Software
  • Design
  • Branding
  • Logos
  • AI character “IQ”
  • Text, graphics, and features

are the property of BrightIQ or its licensors and are protected by intellectual property laws.

You may not copy, distribute, or reuse BrightIQ materials without written permission.

8. Termination

You may stop using BrightIQ at any time.

We may suspend or terminate access if:

  • These Terms are violated
  • Use creates risk or harm to users or the platform
  • Required by law or security concerns

Termination does not relieve you of payment obligations incurred prior to termination.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

BrightIQ AI Tutor is provided “as is” and “as available.”

We make no warranties regarding:

  • Accuracy of AI responses
  • Academic outcomes
  • Continuous availability of the Service

Use of the Service is at your own discretion and risk.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

  • BrightIQ and its owner shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
  • Total liability shall not exceed the amount paid by you for the Service during the prior 12 months

Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations, so portions may not apply to you.

11. Privacy

Your use of BrightIQ is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how information is collected and used.

By using the Service, you consent to those practices.

12. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time.
Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.

Continued use of BrightIQ after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

13. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Missouri, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Any disputes shall be resolved in the appropriate courts located in Missouri.

14. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact:

Lewis Duncan
BrightIQ AI Tutor
Missouri, United States
📧 Email: lewis@brightiq.org

Final Note

BrightIQ exists to support learning—not replace human guidance.
We believe AI works best when paired with curiosity, care, and accountability.