THESISMINDS TERMS OF SERVICE

Governing Jurisdiction: Republic of Kenya | Effective Date: February 26, 2026

1. LEGAL STATUS AND AGREEMENT

1.1 Contractual Binding

These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User", "Client", or "Mentor") and ThesisMinds ("Company", "we", "our", "us").

1.2 Acceptance

By accessing, registering, or using the platform at https://thesisminds.pro, you expressly consent to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you must immediately discontinue use of the Platform.

1.3 Regulatory Compliance

This agreement is issued in compliance with the Constitution of Kenya, the Data Protection Act, 2019, and other applicable laws governing digital services and contracts.

2. SERVICE DESCRIPTION AND ACADEMIC INTEGRITY

2.1 Platform Role

ThesisMinds operates as a research support and mentorship platform facilitating matching of Clients with vetted Mentors for research assistance including proposals, data analysis, and manuscript development.

2.2 No Academic Dishonesty

Services are strictly for research support and guidance. ThesisMinds does not condone plagiarism, contract cheating, or academic dishonesty or any other academic irregularities.

2.3 Indemnity for Misuse

Users agree to indemnify ThesisMinds from claims or sanctions arising from misuse of services or violation of institutional policies. ThesisMinds is not liable for any harm resulting from misuse of the platform.

3. MENTOR REGISTRATION AND VETTING

3.1 Verification Process

Mentors undergo vetting including CV, transcripts, and certification verification. Furthermore mentor applicants may be required to do compulsory proctored tests and submit sample essay/research of a given topic.

3.2 Data Accuracy Warranty

Mentors warrant that submitted credentials are accurate and lawful. Falsification may result in immediate suspension of the application process, termination of contract and legal action.

3.3 Independent Contractor Status

Mentors operate as Independent Contractors and are not employees of ThesisMinds.

4. CLIENT OBLIGATIONS AND RESEARCH CONTENT

4.1 Content Responsibility

Clients are responsible for legality, ownership, and accuracy of uploaded research content.

4.2 Health Data and Ethical Warranties

Users warrant compliance with ethical review requirements (IRB/ERC) and informed consent standards for health or sensitive data.

4.3 No Medical Advice

ThesisMinds provides research support only and does not offer medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

5. PAYMENT AND FINANCIAL TERMS

5.1 Fees and Payments

Clients agree to pay specified fees. Payments are processed via secure third-party gateways.

5.2 Refund Policy

Refunds are subject to internal review and Company discretion based on project stage and deliverables.

5.3 Financial Record Retention

Transaction records are retained in accordance with Kenyan tax and regulatory laws.

6. CONFIDENTIALITY AND SECURITY

6.1 Non-Disclosure

Research data and Client details are treated as confidential.

6.2 Data Safeguards

Industry-standard security measures including SSL encryption and secure hosting are implemented.

6.3 User Negligence

The Company is not liable for breaches resulting from User negligence or misuse of credentials.

7. DISPUTE RESOLUTION AND LIABILITY

7.1 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by Kenyan law, ThesisMinds shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages including academic outcomes.

7.2 Dispute Resolution Process

Disputes shall proceed through negotiation, mediation in Kenya, and binding arbitration under the Arbitration Act, 1995 (Kenya).

7.3 Force Majeure

The Company is not liable for failure to perform due to events beyond reasonable control.

8. TERMINATION AND AMENDMENTS

8.1 Termination

Accounts may be suspended or terminated for violations including misconduct or non-payment.

8.2 Modifications

The Company reserves the right to modify these Terms. Continued use constitutes acceptance.

9. CONTACT INFORMATION

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

Email: support@thesisminds.pro
Website: https://thesisminds.pro