Effective Date: April 09, 2026
Welcome to PhDSucks! These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website, AI-powered application services, and subscription plans (collectively, the “Services”), specifically tailored for PhDs in AI, Data, and Engineering.
By accessing or using PhDSucks, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Services.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By creating an account or using our Services, you represent that you:
- Are at least 18 years old.
- Have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.
- Are using the Services to seek genuine professional employment.
If you are using the Services on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.
2. Description of Services
PhDSucks provides an automated platform that helps users:
- Upload and Manage professional materials (Resumes, CVs, cover letters).
- Search and browse job opportunities suitable for PhD holders.
- Use AI-powered tools to automatically tailor resumes and cover letters to job descriptions.
- Submit mass job applications (up to 100+ per month, depending on your plan).
- Track application status and manage job search activities.
3. User Accounts and Responsibilities
(a) Account Security
- You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.
- You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.
- You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account.
(b) Accurate Information
You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information when creating your account and using our Services. You are responsible for updating your information to keep it accurate and current. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts containing false or misleading information.
(c) Prohibited Conduct
You agree not to:
- Use the Services for any illegal or unauthorized purpose.
- Violate any laws in your jurisdiction (including but not limited to intellectual property laws or labor laws).
- Impersonate any person or entity, or falsely state or otherwise misrepresent your affiliation with a person or entity.
- Upload false, misleading, or fraudulent information, including fictitious academic or professional experience.
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems, servers, or other users’ accounts.
- Interfere with or disrupt the Services or servers connected to the Services.
- Use automated systems (e.g., bots, scripts, scrapers) to access the Services in ways not intended or explicitly permitted by us.
- Scrape, copy, or redistribute any content from the Services without our explicit permission.
- Use the automated application features to harass, spam, or overwhelm employers with bad faith applications.
4. Subscriptions, Payments, and Billing
(a) Pricing
The current price for the standard subscription plan is $13.99 per month. We reserve the right to change our pricing upon prior notice to you.
(b) Auto-Renewal
Your subscription will automatically renew each month unless you cancel it. You authorize us to charge the payment method on file on the renewal date of your subscription.
(c) Cancellation
You may cancel your subscription at any time. To avoid the next month’s charge, you must cancel your subscription before your renewal date. You can cancel through your account settings.
(d) Refunds
All payments are non-refundable, except as required by applicable law.
5. AI-Generated Content
- PhDSucks uses artificial intelligence to help generate and tailor resumes, cover letters, and application responses.
- You are solely responsible for reviewing and approving all AI-generated content before submission to employers.
- While we strive for “Code Quality” and relevance, we do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of AI-generated content.
- You acknowledge that AI-generated content is provided as a tool to assist you, and you retain full responsibility for the quality and veracity of your job applications.
6. Intellectual Property
(a) Our Content
All content, features, and functionality of the Services (including software, text, graphics, logos, designs, and AI algorithms) are owned by PhDSucks or its licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
(b) Your Content
You retain ownership of any content you upload to PhDSucks (including resumes, cover letters, and other materials). By uploading content, you grant us a limited, worldwide license to:
- Store, process, and display your content as necessary to provide the Services.
- Use your content to generate AI-powered suggestions and improvements (for your exclusive use).
- Submit your content to job boards and employers when you choose to use the automated application features of our platform.
7. Third-Party Services
PhDSucks may integrate with third-party job boards, applicant tracking systems, and other services (e.g., Stripe for payment processing). We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party services. Your use of third-party services is subject to their respective terms and conditions.
8. Disclaimer of Warranties
THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
- Warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.
- Guarantees that the Services will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.
- Guarantees regarding job placement, interview opportunities, or employment outcomes.
- Accuracy or reliability of AI-generated content.
9. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, PHDSUCKS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:
- Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages.
- Loss of profits, revenue, data, or business opportunities.
- Damages resulting from your use of or inability to use the Services.
- Errors or inaccuracies in AI-generated content.
- Actions or omissions of third-party job boards or employers to whom you submit applications.
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless PhDSucks and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from your use of the Services, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any rights of another party.
11. Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account and access to the Services at any time, with or without notice, for:
- Violation of these Terms.
- Fraudulent or illegal activity.
- Failure to make required payments.
- Any conduct that we believe is harmful to PhDSucks, other users, or third parties.
You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us or using the account deletion feature within your settings. Upon termination, your right to use the Services will immediately cease.
12. Changes to Terms
We may modify these Terms at any time by posting the updated Terms on our website. Your continued use of the Services after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.
13. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your State/Country, e.g., the State of California], without regard to conflict of law principles.
Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Services shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the [Your Preferred Arbitration Association, e.g., American Arbitration Association], except where prohibited by law.
14. Miscellaneous
- Entire Agreement: These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and PhDSucks.
- Severability: If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
- Waiver: Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
- Assignment: You may not assign or transfer these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.
15. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
Email: support@phdsucks.com Website: phdsucks.com
By using PhDSucks, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions.