Terms of Service

App Name: DebateMax Operator: Brian Aleman Effective Date: March 15, 2026 Last Updated: March 15, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By downloading, installing, or using the DebateMax mobile application (“App”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the App.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Brian Aleman (“we,” “us,” or “our”), the operator of DebateMax. We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the App after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years of age to use DebateMax. By using the App, you represent and warrant that you meet this requirement. Users between the ages of 13 and 18 represent that they have obtained parental or guardian consent to use the App.

We reserve the right to terminate accounts that we believe belong to users who do not meet the age requirement.

3. Account Registration

To access the full features of DebateMax, you must create an account using Apple Sign In or Google Sign In.

You agree to:

  • Provide accurate and current information during registration
  • Keep your account credentials secure
  • Notify us immediately if you suspect unauthorized use of your account
  • Be solely responsible for all activity that occurs under your account

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if we determine that any information you provided is inaccurate, false, or in violation of these Terms.

4. Acceptable Use

You agree to use DebateMax only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:

  • Use the App for any unlawful, harmful, or fraudulent purpose
  • Submit, record, or transmit content that is abusive, threatening, harassing, defamatory, obscene, or hateful
  • Impersonate any person or entity, or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the App, its servers, or any related systems
  • Reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or otherwise attempt to derive the source code of the App
  • Use automated scripts, bots, or other tools to access or scrape the App
  • Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the App or its servers
  • Upload or transmit viruses, malware, or any other malicious code
  • Violate any applicable local, state, national, or international law or regulation

4.1 No Abusive Speech

DebateMax is a platform for structured debate practice. You agree not to record or submit content that:

  • Promotes violence or threats against any individual or group
  • Contains hate speech based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or national origin
  • Constitutes harassment, bullying, or targeted abuse of any person
  • Is sexually explicit or pornographic in nature

We reserve the right to remove any content and suspend or terminate any account that violates these standards, at our sole discretion.

5. User Content

5.1 Your Content

“User Content” refers to any audio recordings, debate responses, or other content you submit through the App.

By submitting User Content, you grant us a limited, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to process, store, and use your User Content solely for the purpose of operating the App and delivering its features to you — including AI-based scoring, feedback, and coaching functionality.

We do not claim ownership of your User Content. You retain all rights to your recordings and spoken arguments.

5.2 Content Responsibility

You are solely responsible for all User Content you submit. You represent and warrant that:

  • You have all necessary rights to submit the content
  • Your content does not violate any third-party intellectual property rights
  • Your content does not violate any applicable law or these Terms

6. Intellectual Property

6.1 Our Intellectual Property

All content, features, and functionality of the App — including but not limited to the software, design, text, graphics, scoring systems, AI models, logos, and trademarks — are the exclusive property of Brian Aleman and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use the App for your personal, non-commercial use. This license does not include any right to:

  • Reproduce, distribute, or publicly display any part of the App
  • Create derivative works based on the App
  • Use any trademarks, service marks, or logos associated with DebateMax

6.2 Feedback

If you submit feedback, suggestions, or ideas about the App, you grant us an unrestricted, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free license to use and incorporate that feedback without any obligation to you.

7. AI-Generated Content Disclaimer

DebateMax uses and will continue to expand its use of artificial intelligence to generate debate scores, coaching feedback, debate prompts, and other content (“AI-Generated Content”).

You acknowledge and agree that:

  • AI-Generated Content is not professional advice. Scores, feedback, and coaching suggestions are for educational and entertainment purposes only and do not constitute professional coaching, legal, psychological, or any other professional advice.
  • AI-Generated Content may be inaccurate or incomplete. AI systems can make errors. You should not rely solely on AI-generated scores or feedback to make important decisions.
  • AI outputs may reflect biases. Despite our efforts to build fair systems, AI-generated content may reflect unintended biases. We are not liable for outcomes resulting from reliance on AI-generated content.
  • We make no warranty that AI-generated scores accurately reflect your real-world debate ability.

8. Privacy

Your use of the App is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using the App, you consent to the data practices described in the Privacy Policy.

9. Third-Party Services

The App integrates with third-party services including Apple Sign In, Google Sign In, and Supabase. Your use of those services is subject to their respective terms and privacy policies. We are not responsible for the practices or content of any third-party services.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE APP IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

We do not warrant that:

  • The App will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure
  • Any defects or errors will be corrected
  • The App or its servers are free of viruses or other harmful components
  • Results obtained from using the App will be accurate or reliable

Your use of the App is at your sole risk.

11. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, BRIAN ALEMAN SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES — INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES — ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE APP, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THESE TERMS OR THE APP EXCEED THE GREATER OF (A) THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO US IN THE TWELVE MONTHS PRIOR TO THE CLAIM, OR (B) ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00 USD).

SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN WARRANTIES OR THE LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CERTAIN TYPES OF DAMAGES. IN SUCH JURISDICTIONS, OUR LIABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE GREATEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Brian Aleman and any affiliates, officers, agents, and licensors from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses — including reasonable attorneys’ fees — arising out of or in any way connected with:

  • Your access to or use of the App
  • Your User Content
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any third-party rights

13. Account Termination

13.1 Termination by You

You may stop using the App at any time. You may request deletion of your account by contacting us at the email address listed in Section 17 or through the account settings within the App (if available).

13.2 Termination by Us

We reserve the right to suspend or permanently terminate your account, at our sole discretion and without prior notice, if we determine that you have:

  • Violated any provision of these Terms
  • Engaged in conduct that is harmful, abusive, or illegal
  • Provided false information during registration
  • Acted in a manner that could expose us to legal liability or harm other users

Upon termination, your right to use the App ceases immediately. Provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination (including intellectual property, disclaimers, limitation of liability, and indemnification) will survive.

14. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States and the state of georgia, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms or the App shall first be attempted to be resolved through good-faith negotiation. If negotiation fails, disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association, conducted in georgia, United States. You waive any right to participate in a class-action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration.

Nothing in this section prevents either party from seeking injunctive or other equitable relief from a court of competent jurisdiction where necessary to prevent irreparable harm.

15. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. When we do, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. For material changes, we will provide notice through the App or by email. Your continued use of the App after the effective date of any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

If you do not agree to the revised Terms, you must stop using the App and may request deletion of your account.

16. Severability and Entire Agreement

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Brian Aleman regarding your use of the App and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

17. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms or wish to report a violation, please contact:

Brian Aleman Email: brianaleman1181@gmail.com Location: United States