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+ + + + {/* ── Terms of Service ── */} ++ LaTeX Forge is a free, web-based collaborative LaTeX editor currently in beta. + It is provided as an open-source project under the GNU General Public License v3 + and is intended for academic and nonprofit use. The service allows users to create, + edit, compile, and share LaTeX documents through a web browser. +
+ ++ LaTeX Forge is currently offered as a beta service. Beta features are provided + "as-is" and may be changed, suspended, or removed at any time without notice. + Beta services may contain bugs, errors, or inaccuracies. By using the beta service, + you acknowledge that it may not function as intended in all cases. +
+ ++ Access is limited to users with Google-authenticated institutional email accounts, + including .edu, .ac.uk, .ca, .org, and other recognized academic domains. Additional + accounts may be granted access at the administrator's discretion. You must provide + accurate and complete information during registration and keep your account + information current. +
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++ You are responsible for ensuring you have the right to upload and share any content + you add to the platform, including third-party files, fonts, images, and bibliographic + data. If you share a project with collaborators, you control who has access and at + what permission level (editor or viewer). +
+ ++ While LaTeX Forge uses Google Cloud infrastructure with built-in redundancy, you are + responsible for maintaining local copies of your important files. We strongly recommend + regularly exporting your projects using the ZIP download feature. LaTeX Forge shall not + be liable for any loss or corruption of data, howsoever caused. +
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+ ++ We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms, the + Acceptable Use Policy, or that are inactive for an extended period. Grounds for + immediate suspension include: violations of the Acceptable Use Policy, fraudulent + activity, illegal use, or failure to comply with these terms. You may delete your + account and associated data at any time by contacting the administrator. +
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+When you use LaTeX Forge, we collect:
+We process your personal data on the following legal bases:
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+ ++ Your data is stored on Google Cloud infrastructure in the United States. Data is + encrypted in transit (HTTPS/TLS) and at rest (Google Cloud default encryption). + Access to project data is controlled by Firebase security rules that enforce + per-project permissions (owner, editor, viewer). See + the Security Overview for more details. +
+ ++ We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing + or advertising purposes. Data is only shared with the third-party service providers + listed above, solely to operate the service. We may disclose data if required by law + or compulsory legal process. +
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+ ++ If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or United Kingdom, we process + your personal data on the bases described in Section 3 above. Your data is transferred + to and stored in the United States via Google Cloud infrastructure. These transfers + are conducted in accordance with Google's data processing terms, which include + standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission. +
++ You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory + authority if you believe your data is being processed unlawfully. +
+ ++ We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The revised policy will be posted + on this page with an updated "last updated" date. We encourage you to review this page + periodically. Material changes will be communicated via the application or email. +
++ LaTeX Forge is hosted on Google Cloud Platform, which provides enterprise-grade + physical security at its data centers, including electronic access controls, alarm + systems, perimeter fencing, and 24/7 monitoring. All application services + (authentication, database, storage, compilation) run within Google Cloud. +
+ +pdflatex is executed with -no-shell-escape to prevent arbitrary command execution+ Firebase Firestore and Cloud Storage provide built-in data redundancy across multiple + Google Cloud availability zones. However, we strongly recommend maintaining local + backups of important work by regularly downloading your projects using the ZIP export + feature. +
+ ++ If you discover a security vulnerability in LaTeX Forge, please report it responsibly + by opening a security advisory + on GitHub. + We will investigate all reported security issues and work to address them promptly. + Please do not publicly disclose vulnerabilities until we have had an opportunity to + address them. +
++ This policy outlines prohibited activities when using LaTeX Forge. Violation of this + policy may result in immediate suspension or termination of your account. +
+ +You may not:
+You may not:
+You may not:
+You may not upload, store, or share content that:
+You may not:
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++ If you become aware of any violation of this policy, please report it + to mmann1123@gmail.com or open an issue + on GitHub. +
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