Welcome to NxtRound! These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our AI-powered interview coaching application and services. By creating an account, using NxtRound, or accessing our website at nxtround-5z7fd.web.app, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

1. Description of Service

NxtRound is an AI-powered interview coaching platform that provides:

• System Design Interview Practice: Interactive sessions with AI feedback on system architecture and design decisions
• Behavioral Interview Coaching: Practice with common behavioral questions and STAR method feedback
• Speech Recognition: Real-time transcription of your spoken responses
• AI-Generated Feedback: Personalized analysis and improvement suggestions
• Progress Tracking: Session history and performance analytics
• Role-Specific Preparation: Customized practice based on job descriptions

Important: NxtRound is a practice and educational tool. We do not guarantee interview success, job offers, or specific outcomes from using our service.

2. User Accounts and Eligibility

To use NxtRound, you must:

• Be at least 16 years old (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction)
• Provide accurate and complete registration information
• Maintain the security of your account credentials
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account

You may create an account using email/password or Google OAuth. Account security is managed through Firebase Authentication.

3. User-Generated Content and Data

Your Content: You retain ownership of all content you create, including:

• Interview responses and transcripts
• Job role descriptions and notes
• Practice session recordings
• Personal study materials

License Grant: To provide our services, you grant NxtRound a limited, non-exclusive license to:

• Process your content through our AI systems (Google AI/Gemini)
• Store your data securely in Firebase/Firestore
• Generate personalized feedback and recommendations
• Provide cross-device synchronization

Data Processing: Your interview content is processed by Google AI services to generate feedback. This processing is temporary and governed by Google's AI usage policies.

4. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree NOT to use NxtRound to:

• Submit content that is illegal, harmful, threatening, abusive, or discriminatory
• Violate intellectual property rights or privacy of others
• Attempt to reverse-engineer, hack, or compromise our systems
• Use automated tools to access or scrape our service
• Share your account credentials with others
• Submit false or misleading information
• Use the service for commercial purposes without permission

5. AI Services and Third-Party Integrations

NxtRound integrates with several third-party services:

• Google AI (Gemini): Powers our AI feedback and analysis
• Firebase: Handles authentication, database, and hosting
• Google Analytics: Tracks usage patterns and performance
• Web Speech API: Enables voice recognition features

These integrations are subject to their respective terms of service and privacy policies.

6. Service Availability and Modifications

We strive to maintain high availability but cannot guarantee uninterrupted service. We reserve the right to:

• Modify features, pricing, or service offerings
• Perform maintenance that may temporarily affect availability
• Update our AI models and feedback algorithms
• Discontinue features with reasonable notice

The service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind.

7. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our data practices are governed by our Privacy Policy, which includes:

• How we collect and use your information
• Data sharing with AI service providers
• Your rights regarding your personal data
• Security measures we implement

By using NxtRound, you also agree to our Privacy Policy.

8. Termination

By You: You may delete your account at any time through the Settings page.

By Us: We may suspend or terminate your account if you:

• Violate these Terms of Service
• Engage in fraudulent or harmful activities
• Fail to pay applicable fees (if any)

Effect of Termination: Upon termination, your access ends immediately, but your data may be retained according to our Privacy Policy.

9. Intellectual Property

NxtRound IP: We own all rights to the NxtRound platform, including:

• Software, algorithms, and AI models
• User interface and design elements
• Trademarks and branding
• Generated feedback templates and methodologies

Your IP: You retain rights to your original content, but AI-generated feedback is considered a collaborative work.

10. Disclaimers and Limitations

Educational Purpose: NxtRound is for practice and educational purposes only. We make no guarantees about:

• Interview success or job placement
• Accuracy of AI-generated feedback
• Completeness of our training materials
• Suitability for specific interview formats

Limitation of Liability: To the maximum extent permitted by law, NxtRound shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages, including lost profits, data loss, or business interruption.

11. Governing Law and Disputes

These Terms are governed by the laws of [Your Jurisdiction]. Any disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration or in the courts of [Your Jurisdiction].

12. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms periodically. Material changes will be communicated through:

• Email notification to registered users
• In-app notifications
• Updates to this page with revision dates

Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of new Terms.

13. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, please contact us through our feedback system or support channels within the application.