Terms and Conditions

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Fathom ("the Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.

2. Educational Disclaimer

IMPORTANT: Please read this section carefully

  • Fathom provides research-informed practice materials and study tools, but we do not guarantee any specific test scores or outcomes.
  • Our materials are not official test materials and are not endorsed by, affiliated with, or approved by any test administration organization.
  • Individual results will vary based on many factors including: prior knowledge, study habits, time invested, and test-taking abilities.
  • Our practice questions are created based on publicly available information and educational best practices.

3. AI-Generated Content

IMPORTANT: AI Content Disclaimer

Fathom uses artificial intelligence to generate educational content, including but not limited to:

  • Course materials, lessons, and articles
  • Practice questions, quizzes, and assessments
  • AI tutoring and chat responses
  • Study summaries, mind maps, and learning aids
  • Personalized recommendations and explanations

AI-generated content is provided for educational purposes only. While we strive for accuracy, AI-generated content may contain errors, inaccuracies, or outdated information. You should not rely solely on AI-generated content for critical decisions, professional advice, or high-stakes testing preparation without independent verification.

Fathom does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any AI-generated content. We are not responsible for any consequences arising from reliance on AI-generated materials.

4. AI Data Usage

When you use Fathom's AI-powered features, your inputs (such as questions, course topics, and quiz responses) are sent to third-party AI service providers to generate responses. By using these features, you acknowledge and agree that:

  • Your inputs may be processed by third-party AI providers
  • We do not use your personal learning data to train third-party AI models
  • AI responses are generated dynamically and may vary between sessions
  • You should not submit sensitive personal information through AI features

For more details on how we handle your data, please see our Privacy Policy.

5. Use License

Permission is granted to temporarily access the materials on Fathom for personal, non-commercial use only. Under this license you may not:

  • Modify or copy the materials
  • Use the materials for any commercial purpose
  • Attempt to reverse engineer any software
  • Remove any copyright notations
  • Share your account credentials with others

This license shall automatically terminate if you violate any of these restrictions.

6. Account Registration

To access certain features, you must register for an account. When you register, you agree to:

  • Provide accurate, current, and complete information
  • Maintain and promptly update your account information
  • Maintain the security of your password
  • Notify us immediately of any security breaches
  • Take responsibility for all activities under your account

7. Subscription and Payment Terms

Fathom offers subscription plans. By subscribing to a paid plan:

  • You authorize us to charge your payment method on a recurring basis
  • You are responsible for all charges incurred under your account
  • Prices are subject to change with 30 days notice
  • Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period

Apple App Store Subscriptions

If you subscribe through the Apple App Store:

  • Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase
  • Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period
  • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period
  • You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your device Settings > your name > Subscriptions
  • Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription

8. Refund Policy

We offer a 7-day money-back guarantee for new subscribers. To request a refund:

  • Contact us within 7 days of your initial subscription
  • Provide your account email and reason for cancellation
  • Refunds are processed within 5-10 business days

After the 7-day period, subscriptions are non-refundable but you may cancel future renewals at any time.

9. Intellectual Property

All content on Fathom, including text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, video clips, data compilations, and software, is the property of Fathom or its content suppliers and is protected by international copyright laws.

10. User Content

By submitting content to Fathom, you:

  • Grant Fathom a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use your content
  • Represent that you have the right to submit the content
  • Agree that your content does not violate any third-party rights

11. Prohibited Uses

You may not use the Service:

  • For any unlawful purpose
  • To violate any regulations, rules, laws, or ordinances
  • To infringe upon intellectual property rights
  • To harass, abuse, or discriminate
  • To submit false or misleading information
  • To upload viruses or malicious code
  • To interfere with security features

12. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall Fathom be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses.

13. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Fathom and its employees, contractors, agents, officers and directors, from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs or debt, and expenses.

14. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including breach of these Terms.

15. Privacy Policy

Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy. Please review our Privacy Policy, which informs users of our data collection practices.

16. Changes to Terms

Fathom reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Material revisions will be notified at least 30 days in advance. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of revised terms.

17. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to conflict of law provisions.

18. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at:

Email: ebdavis@stanford.edu
Website: noetic.fyi

By using Fathom, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms and Conditions.