TUTORBOT TERMS OF USE

2.1 Educational Research Platform

• TutorBot is an experimental research platform developed by RIT’s AI Foundry for exploring AI-assisted learning
• The Platform is provided solely for optional educational support and pedagogical research
• TutorBot is NOT a replacement for professional instruction, tutoring, or academic support services

2.2 No Grading or Assessment

• The Platform does not and will not affect your grades or academic standing
• AI interactions are not monitored for academic integrity purposes
• The Platform does not replace or fulfill any course requirements unless explicitly stated by your instructor

2.3 AI Limitations

• AI assistants may provide incorrect, incomplete, or misleading information
• Responses are generated automatically and have not been verified for accuracy
• You are responsible for verifying all information received through the Platform
• AI assistants cannot replace human judgment, expertise, or instruction

3.1 Educational Purpose Only

• Use the Platform only for legitimate educational purposes related to enrolled courses
• Faculty may only create courses and content for legitimate RIT educational purposes
• Research use must comply with applicable IRB and research ethics requirements

3.2 Academic Integrity

• You remain bound by RIT’s Academic Integrity Policy
• Using AI-generated content in assignments without proper attribution may constitute academic dishonesty
• Consult your instructor about appropriate use of AI tools for coursework

3.3 Prohibited Conduct

You agree NOT to:

• Use the Platform for any unlawful purpose or in violation of RIT policies
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to systems or data
• Introduce malicious code, viruses, or harmful content
• Harass, threaten, or harm other users
• Submit content that is offensive, discriminatory, or inappropriate for an educational environment
• Use the Platform to generate content for commercial purposes
• Attempt to extract, reverse-engineer, or misuse the AI models
• Share account credentials or allow unauthorized access to your account
• Circumvent any technical limitations or security measures

4.1 Research Data Collection

• Your interactions with AI assistants are recorded for pedagogical research purposes
• Data collected includes: chat conversations, session duration, question progression, and feedback ratings
• By using the Platform, you consent to this data collection for research purposes

4.2 Anonymization and Use

• Research data may be anonymized and used for academic publications and presentations
• Individual student performance is never shared with instructors for grading purposes
• Aggregate data may be shared with faculty to improve course design

4.3 No Expectation of Privacy

• Do not share personal, sensitive, or confidential information with AI assistants
• All interactions should be considered non-private and may be reviewed for research

5.1 No Warranties

THE PLATFORM IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Accuracy, reliability, or completeness of AI-generated content
• Fitness for any particular educational purpose
• Availability or uninterrupted access
• Security or privacy of data beyond stated policies

5.2 No Professional Advice

• The Platform does not provide professional academic, medical, psychological, or legal advice
• For academic concerns, consult your instructor or academic advisor
• For personal concerns, contact appropriate RIT support services

8.1 Platform Content

• All Platform content, software, and materials are property of RIT or its licensors
• You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without permission

8.2 Your Content

• You retain rights to content you create
• You grant RIT a license to use your interactions for research and Platform improvement
• Faculty-created course content remains subject to RIT intellectual property policies