📜 Terms of Use

Effective Date: July 25, 2025

Welcome to PhDSafe (“we,” “our,” or “the Service”), a platform designed to help students, postdocs, and prospective researchers explore and share information about research labs, graduate programs, and academic environments.

By accessing or using PhDSafe, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms of Use.

  1. Eligibility

    • You must be at least 20 years old to use this service.
    • You affirm that the information you provide is accurate and truthful.
    • You agree not to impersonate another person or misrepresent your affiliation.

  2. User-Generated Content

    • You are solely responsible for any content you post, including reviews, comments, or ratings.
    • You agree not to post anything defamatory, discriminatory, harassing, or otherwise unlawful.
    • By submitting content, you grant PhDSafe a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, reproduce, and display your content in connection with the service.

  3. Prohibited Behavior

    • Post false or misleading information
    • Harass, threaten, or abuse others
    • Use offensive, discriminatory, or hateful language
    • Attempt unauthorized access to other accounts or the platform
    • Engage in spamming, scraping, or unauthorized data collection

  4. Account Termination

    We reserve the right to suspend or delete any account or content that violates these terms, without prior notice.

  5. Disclaimer

    PhDSafe does not verify the accuracy of user-submitted content. Views expressed are solely those of the users and do not reflect the opinions of PhDSafe or its team.

🛡️ Moderation Policy

We believe in open dialogue, but we are committed to maintaining a respectful and trustworthy community. The following moderation rules apply:

  1. Content Review

    • All submitted content may be subject to review by our moderation team.
    • Users may report content that violates our policies using the provided tools.

  2. Grounds for Removal

    • Personal attacks or doxxing
    • Hate speech, discriminatory remarks, or threats
    • Inappropriate or irrelevant promotional material
    • False or misleading academic or professional claims

  3. Bans and Suspensions

    Users who violate community standards may be temporarily or permanently banned, depending on the severity and frequency of the offense.

  4. Appeals

    If you believe your content was unfairly removed, you may contact our moderation team via email to request a review.

For questions or concerns, contact us at: support@phdsafe.com