Legal
Last updated: June 2, 2026
FigureGuild ("we", "us", "our") provides a scientific figure platform that helps researchers build plots, assemble multi-panel figures, and generate graphical abstracts. This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.
FigureGuild is operated by Ram, a sole proprietor based in India. For any privacy question, contact hello@figureguild.com.
The short version
Account information. When you create an account, we collect your email address and name via our authentication provider (Clerk). If you sign in with Google, we receive your basic profile (name, email) — we do not receive your Google password.
Content you create. The data you paste or upload, the charts and figures you build, multi-panel layouts, graphical abstracts, and any titles, labels, or captions you add. This is your content; it belongs to you.
Usage information. Basic analytics about how the service is used — pages visited, features used, errors encountered — so we can fix bugs and improve the product.
Payment information. If you subscribe to a paid plan, payment is handled by Paddle (acting as Merchant of Record). We do not store your full card number — Paddle handles that. We retain records of your plan, billing status, and transaction history.
Technical data. IP address, browser type, and device information, collected automatically for security, rate-limiting, and to keep the service running.
FigureGuild's principle is AI-assisted, not AI-automated.
Statistics are computed locally by our own code, never by an AI model. The AI never invents, alters, or fabricates your numbers.
To understand how your pasted data is structured and to generate graphical abstracts, some content is sent to trusted third-party AI providers — currently Anthropic (Claude) and Google (Gemini) — for processing.
We do not use your data to train our own models, and we instruct our AI providers not to train on your data where their terms allow.
Your content is stored in a secure database (PostgreSQL) and is isolated per account — other users cannot access your figures or datasets.
We use authentication, access controls, and encryption in transit (HTTPS) to protect your data. No method of storage is 100% secure, but we take reasonable measures.
We share data only with service providers who help us run FigureGuild, and only as needed:
We do not sell your personal data or your research data to anyone.
Depending on where you live, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, export, or restrict processing of your personal data.
You can export your figures from within the app, and delete your account at any time from account settings or by emailing hello@figureguild.com. When you delete your account, we delete your content within 30 days, except where we must retain limited records for legal or accounting reasons.
If you are in India, you have rights under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP), 2023, including access, correction, and erasure of your personal data, and the right to grievance redressal. If you are in the EEA/UK, our legal bases for processing are: performing our contract with you, your consent (for optional analytics), and our legitimate interests. If you are in California, we do not sell your personal information.
We keep your content for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we remove your content within 30 days. We may retain anonymized usage data and limited records required for legal or tax purposes.
FigureGuild is intended for researchers and is not directed at children under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from children.
We operate from India and may process data in other countries where our service providers operate (Anthropic, Google, Paddle). By using FigureGuild, you understand your data may be transferred internationally with appropriate safeguards.
We may update this policy. If we make material changes, we'll notify you by email or in-app notice and update the "Last updated" date.
Questions about privacy: hello@figureguild.com
Ram, Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, India
Last updated: June 2, 2026
These Terms govern your use of FigureGuild ("the Service"), operated by Ram, a sole proprietor based in India ("we", "us"). By creating an account or using the Service, you agree to these Terms. If you don't agree, please don't use the Service.
FigureGuild provides tools to create scientific figures, including a Graph Builder (statistical charts from your data), a Figure Assembler (multi-panel figure layouts), and Abstract Studio (AI-assisted graphical abstracts). The Service is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis.
You agree not to:
FigureGuild is a tool to help you visualize and present your data. You are responsible for the accuracy, interpretation, and integrity of your figures and the underlying data.
Statistics are computed by our software; you must verify that statistical tests, values, and figures are appropriate and correct for your research before relying on or publishing them.
AI-generated graphical abstracts are illustrative and may contain errors; review and verify them before use. We are not responsible for decisions or publications based on output from the Service.
We offer Free, Starter, and Pro plans with the features and limits described on our pricing page.
Paid plans are billed monthly or annually via Paddle (acting as Merchant of Record). Prices are in USD and may exclude taxes (such as GST), which may be added based on your location.
Credits are consumed by certain actions (e.g. AI generation) as described on the pricing page. Paid plans renew automatically until cancelled. You can cancel anytime; your plan remains active until the end of the current billing period.
Refund Policy: We offer refunds within 14 days of purchase if you are unsatisfied. As Merchant of Record, Paddle handles billing and may apply its own refund process. For billing questions or refund requests, email billing@figureguild.com.
We may change prices or plan features with reasonable notice; changes won't affect your current billing period.
We may modify, suspend, or discontinue features at any time. We'll give reasonable notice of material changes where we can. We aim for high availability but do not guarantee uninterrupted service.
You may stop using the Service and delete your account at any time. We may suspend or terminate your account if you violate these Terms, abuse the Service, or for legal or security reasons.
On termination, your content is deleted as described in our Privacy Policy above.
The Service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including fitness for a particular purpose.
To the maximum extent permitted by law, we are not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages, or for loss of data, research outcomes, or publication consequences.
Our total liability for any claim is limited to the amount you paid us in the 12 months before the claim, or USD $100, whichever is greater.
Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy above, which explains how we handle your data.
We may update these Terms. If we make material changes, we'll notify you and update the "Last updated" date. Continued use after changes means you accept the updated Terms.
These Terms are governed by the laws of India, without regard to conflict-of-law rules. Any disputes will be subject to the courts of Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Questions about these Terms: hello@figureguild.com
Ram, Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, India