Program Terms of Use

Last updated: 20.06.2025

Welcome to NanoTRIZ Innovation Institute. By accessing or using our website and online services, including the Co-Authorship Program and SciVid video publishing services, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Use. Please read them carefully.

1. Services Provided

NanoTRIZ Innovation Institute offers specialized educational and mentorship programs designed to transform participants into ethical, innovative co-authors capable of producing high-quality hybrid video and text scientific publications.

Our flagship Co-Authorship Program focuses on integrating advanced AI tools into each stage of the research and publishing workflow, supporting researchers, students, and early-career academics in building strong, reproducible, and visually engaging scientific outputs.

The program includes the following components:

• Weekly live online mentorship sessions

Participants attend four weekly live sessions each month led by Professor Alexander Solovev, an internationally recognized nanotechnology researcher and academic mentor. These sessions provide real-time feedback on manuscript development, figure design, AI-assisted drafting, and publication strategy. They also include breakout discussions and small group collaborations, fostering a dynamic and supportive learning environment.

• Self-paced tutorial library

In addition to live sessions, participants gain unlimited access to a continuously growing digital library of recorded tutorials. This library covers technical topics such as literature review strategies, research gap identification, manuscript structuring, figure creation, video abstract production, and advanced citation workflows. It supports flexible learning and allows participants to deepen their understanding at their own pace.

• AI tools training for research, drafting, visualization, and citation management

The program offers comprehensive, hands-on training in ethical use of AI tools throughout the research cycle. Participants practice using leading platforms for:

Semantic literature discovery and gap mapping (e.g., Elicit, ResearchRabbit, Consensus.app)
Automated drafting and outlining (e.g., ChatGPT-4, Claude 3 Opus, Manuscript.AI, PaperWizard)
Visual design and figure generation (e.g., BioRender, Mind the Graph, Canva AI)
Reference and citation management (e.g., ZoteroBib, SciWheel, Paperpile)

Participants learn to integrate these tools responsibly and transparently, supporting both individual and collaborative scientific writing.

• Guided manuscript co-authorship and publication pathways

Participants work in small research teams to develop manuscripts with step-by-step guidance on outlining, drafting, revising, and preparing for publication. The program specifically prepares participants for potential submission to SciVid and The Journal of Video Science, including detailed orientation on dual-track publication options:

Internal Review Track (free): Editorial quality check by the SciVid team before inclusion in the SciVid Digital Library.
Peer Review Track (additional fee): Formal peer review process, DOI assignment, indexing, and open-access archiving.

Publication acceptance is not guaranteed and depends on independent editorial evaluation of scientific merit, originality, and adherence to ethical standards.

Additional program features

Access to structured weekly assignments and checklists to track progress.
Opportunities to create video abstracts and supporting multimedia materials to complement manuscripts.
Eligibility for a Certificate of Completion, showcasing skills in ethical AI integration, co-authorship, and scientific communication.
Possibility of receiving personalized academic reference letters for outstanding contributions.

Participants of the NanoTRIZ Co-Authorship Program are expected to actively contribute to group discussions, provide constructive peer feedback, and engage ethically throughout the process. The program is designed to simulate real-world collaborative research dynamics, empowering participants to publish impactful, reproducible science while developing cutting-edge technical and communication skills.

2. Subscription and Payment

The standard enrollment fee for the Co-Authorship Program is $200 AUD or USD per month, depending on the participant’s region and selected payment option.

Subscription Inclusions

Each monthly subscription includes:

Access to four live, interactive online mentorship sessions per month.
Full, unrestricted access to the self-paced tutorial and resource library.
Ongoing feedback and mentorship support from the program instructor and editorial advisors.

Billing and Renewal

Payments are billed on a monthly basis and are set to renew automatically at the start of each new billing cycle. Participants agree to maintain a valid payment method on file and authorize NanoTRIZ Innovation Institute to charge the subscription fee each month until cancellation.

The subscription renewal date is based on the original enrollment date.

All fees are stated and charged in Australian dollars (AUD) or United States dollars (USD), as selected during checkout.

Cancellation Policy

Participants may cancel their subscription at any time before the next billing cycle to avoid future charges. Cancellation requests must be submitted via email to [your email] or processed directly through the user account portal on the NanoTRIZ website.

Upon cancellation, access to live sessions and premium tutorial resources will continue until the end of the current paid billing period. No partial refunds will be issued for unused time within an active billing period.

Refunds

All subscription payments are generally non-refundable. Refunds may only be granted in exceptional cases, such as program cancellation by NanoTRIZ Innovation Institute or documented serious illness that prevents participation.

Requests for refund consideration must be submitted in writing to [your email] within 14 days of payment. Approved refunds will be processed within 14 business days to the original payment method.

Payment Security

All payments are processed through secure, encrypted payment gateways. NanoTRIZ Innovation Institute does not store complete payment card details on its servers.

Taxes

Depending on the participant’s country of residence, local taxes or transaction fees may apply. Participants are responsible for any such additional costs.

3. Intellectual Property

All course materials, video content, diagrams, figures, presentation slides, written guides, and other instructional resources provided by NanoTRIZ Innovation Institute (collectively, “Program Materials”) are protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

All Program Materials remain the sole property of NanoTRIZ Innovation Institute and may not be reproduced, distributed, modified, republished, uploaded, or transmitted in any form or by any means without prior written permission from NanoTRIZ Innovation Institute.

Participants are granted a personal, non-transferable, non-exclusive, revocable license to access and use Program Materials solely for their own educational and personal development purposes during the term of their subscription or enrollment.

Participants retain copyright and moral rights in their individual contributions to manuscripts, draft documents, figures, and other research outputs they directly create during the program.

However, by participating in the Co-Authorship Program and contributing to any co-authored manuscripts, video abstracts, or collaborative works, participants grant NanoTRIZ Innovation Institute and SciVid a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, irrevocable license to:

Display, reproduce, host, and distribute such works for educational, promotional, and research dissemination purposes.
Feature excerpts or full versions of co-authored works on the NanoTRIZ Innovation Institute website, SciVid Digital Library, academic conferences, promotional materials, and in other public communication channels.

This license is granted to support program visibility, highlight participant achievements, and promote collaborative research and publishing activities.

Participants acknowledge and agree that co-authored manuscripts submitted for publication in SciVid or The Journal of Video Science are also subject to additional editorial and publishing agreements specific to each journal, including independent peer review and open-access licensing terms where applicable.

Any unauthorized commercial use of Program Materials or co-authored works outside these terms may result in termination of program access and possible legal action.

4. Academic Outcomes and Certification

Completion of the Co-Authorship Program offered by NanoTRIZ Innovation Institute does not guarantee acceptance or publication of any manuscripts in SciVid, The Journal of Video Science, or any other academic journal.

All manuscripts and co-authored works developed during the program are subject to independent editorial assessment and/or peer review, based on criteria such as scientific merit, originality, clarity, adherence to ethical publishing standards, and technical quality. Decisions on acceptance, revision, or rejection are made solely by the respective editorial boards and cannot be influenced by program participation alone.

Upon fulfilling the core participation requirements — including active engagement in live sessions, completion of assigned drafts and figures, and submission of final deliverables — participants will receive a Certificate of Completion issued by NanoTRIZ Innovation Institute.

This certificate formally recognizes demonstrated skills in:

Ethical AI integration in scientific research
Research gap identification and advanced literature analysis
Manuscript co-authorship and drafting
Scientific visualization and figure design
Preparation for hybrid video+text academic publishing

The certificate is intended to showcase the participant’s commitment to ethical and innovative research practices. It can be used to support applications for graduate programs, scholarships, fellowships, internships, or professional academic roles.

In addition, outstanding participants who demonstrate exceptional research skills, teamwork, and leadership may, at the sole discretion of the program instructor, receive a personalized reference letter. These letters highlight individual contributions, research potential, and the participant’s ability to collaborate in a real-world, interdisciplinary scientific environment.

Reference letters are awarded selectively and are not guaranteed to all participants.

Participants are responsible for ensuring that their final manuscripts and any derivative works comply with institutional, national, and international academic integrity and authorship guidelines before submission to external journals or conferences.

5. AI Tools Usage

Participants in the Co-Authorship Program will receive comprehensive training and mentorship on the use of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) tools throughout the entire scientific research and publishing process. This includes, but is not limited to, tools for literature discovery, drafting, visualization, citation management, and editorial refinement.

Tools Covered

Participants will be introduced to, and guided through, practical applications of:

Research discovery and literature gap identification tools:
Elicit, ResearchRabbit, Consensus.app — for semantic clustering, citation network mapping, and identifying underexplored research areas.
Drafting and manuscript structuring tools:
ChatGPT-4, Claude 3 Opus, Manuscript.AI, PaperWizard — for creating outlines, developing coherent paragraphs, and iteratively refining draft sections.
Visual design and scientific figure creation tools:
BioRender, Mind the Graph, Canva AI — for producing professional-quality diagrams, conceptual figures, visual abstracts, and other illustrative materials.
Reference and citation management tools:
ZoteroBib, SciWheel, Paperpile — for organizing references, automating citation formatting, and integrating reference libraries into manuscript drafts.
Editorial refinement and quality assurance tools:
Writefull, Trinka AI, QuillBot, iThenticate — for language polishing, plagiarism checks, improving scientific style, and ensuring clarity and originality.

Ethical Usage and Attribution

Participants are personally responsible for ensuring that AI tools are used ethically, transparently, and in accordance with global best practices for scientific authorship and research integrity.

Specifically, participants must:

Clearly acknowledge and attribute the use of AI-assisted content in all manuscripts, figures, and supporting materials developed during the program.
Avoid misrepresenting AI-generated or AI-assisted text as fully original or solely human-authored content.
Disclose AI contributions in line with institutional, national, and journal-specific guidelines on AI use in academic publishing.
Refrain from using AI tools to fabricate, manipulate, or misrepresent data, results, or interpretations.

Failure to adhere to these ethical standards may result in removal from the program, forfeiture of certification, and possible reporting to relevant academic or professional authorities.

Program Support

NanoTRIZ Innovation Institute provides ongoing mentorship and guidance on:

Selecting the appropriate AI tools for specific research tasks.
Interpreting AI-generated suggestions critically and responsibly.
Integrating AI workflows without compromising scientific rigor or originality.

Participants are encouraged to discuss ethical dilemmas, best practices, and emerging challenges related to AI use openly during live sessions and group discussions.

6. Program Participation and Conduct

Participants are expected to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and respect throughout their engagement in the Co-Authorship Program. This includes all interactions during live sessions, collaborative group work, tutorial discussions, and any other program-related activities.

Expected Conduct

Participants agree to:

Actively contribute to group projects and discussions in a constructive, inclusive, and respectful manner.
Provide honest, thoughtful, and supportive feedback to peers.
Respect differing perspectives and cultural backgrounds within an international cohort.
Maintain confidentiality regarding unpublished research ideas, draft manuscripts, and personal information shared by other participants.

Prohibited Conduct

The following behaviors are strictly prohibited and may result in immediate removal from the program without refund:

Plagiarism: Presenting another person’s work, ideas, or AI-generated outputs as one’s own without proper attribution.
Data fabrication or falsification: Manipulating data, images, or figures to mislead or distort scientific findings.
Misrepresentation: Falsely claiming authorship, qualifications, or program participation.
Harassment or discrimination: Engaging in verbal, written, or behavioral harassment, bullying, or discrimination of any kind, including but not limited to harassment based on race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, nationality, or disability.
Unprofessional communication: Using offensive, aggressive, or inappropriate language during live sessions, in written feedback, or in any shared platform.
Disruption: Intentionally interrupting or obstructing program activities, including live sessions or group collaborations.

Institutional Rights

NanoTRIZ Innovation Institute reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to:

Suspend or terminate a participant’s access to live sessions, tutorial resources, and all program platforms if they are found to violate these conduct standards.
Deny issuance of a Certificate of Completion or reference letters to participants who fail to meet behavioral or ethical expectations.
Report severe violations to relevant academic institutions, professional bodies, or other appropriate authorities.

Participant Responsibility

Participants are responsible for:

Familiarizing themselves with these conduct requirements prior to enrollment and during program participation.
Seeking clarification from program instructors if unsure about any ethical or behavioral expectations.
Promptly reporting any observed breaches of conduct to NanoTRIZ Innovation Institute via founder@nanotriz.com.

7. Refunds and Cancellations

General Refund Policy

All payments for the Co-Authorship Program, including monthly subscription fees and one-time charges, are generally non-refundable. This policy ensures program sustainability and protects the integrity of limited mentorship and group collaboration spaces.

Exceptional Refunds

Refunds may only be considered in exceptional circumstances, including:

Program cancellation initiated by NanoTRIZ Innovation Institute.
Documented serious illness or medical emergency that entirely prevents the participant’s engagement in the program (medical certificates or official documentation required).

NanoTRIZ Innovation Institute reserves the exclusive right to evaluate each refund request on a case-by-case basis and determine whether an exception is warranted.

Request Process

To request a refund under exceptional circumstances, participants must:

1️⃣ Submit a written request via email to [your email] within 14 calendar days of the payment date.
2️⃣ Clearly state the reason for the refund request and attach all relevant supporting documentation (e.g., medical certificates).

Requests received after this period may not be eligible for consideration.

Processing Approved Refunds

If a refund is approved:

The amount will be processed within 14 business days from the date of approval.
Refunds will be issued to the original payment method used during registration.
NanoTRIZ Innovation Institute is not responsible for any additional bank charges, currency conversion fees, or delays caused by payment processors.

Cancellations and Subscription Termination

Participants may cancel their subscription at any time before the start of the next billing cycle to avoid future charges.

Cancellations can be submitted via email to [your email] or processed directly through the user account portal (if available).
Upon cancellation, participants will continue to have access to live sessions and resources until the end of the current paid billing period.
No partial refunds will be issued for unused portions of an active billing period.

Program Modifications

NanoTRIZ Innovation Institute reserves the right to modify, postpone, or reschedule program sessions or content. In such cases, participants will be notified promptly. Modifications do not entitle participants to refunds unless the entire program is canceled.

8. Disclaimers

This program is designed solely for educational and professional development purposes. It does not provide formal, accredited academic qualifications recognized under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF), nor is it accredited by any national or international educational or governmental body.

Non-Accredited Status

Participants should understand and acknowledge that:

Completion of the program does not confer a degree, diploma, or certificate recognized by universities, regulatory authorities, or professional licensing organizations in Australia or any other jurisdiction.
The Certificate of Completion awarded by NanoTRIZ Innovation Institute serves as a record of participation and demonstrated competencies in specific program topics but does not represent an official qualification.

No Guaranteed Outcomes

Participation in the program does not guarantee:

Co-authorship publication in SciVid, The Journal of Video Science, or any other academic journal.
Acceptance of manuscripts submitted for publication.
Future academic admissions, scholarships, grants, research positions, or employment opportunities.

All manuscripts and related research outputs produced during the program are subject to independent editorial evaluation, peer review, and approval processes as determined by the respective journals or publishing platforms.

Independent Responsibility

Participants are solely responsible for:

Ensuring compliance with their own institutional and national academic integrity guidelines.
Verifying whether participation in this program satisfies any personal, institutional, or professional development requirements.
Accurately representing the nature of this program on resumes, CVs, or academic applications.

No Liability for External Decisions

NanoTRIZ Innovation Institute assumes no liability for decisions made by third-party institutions, journals, scholarship committees, or employers regarding the recognition or interpretation of this program or its certificate.

9. Limitation of Liability

NanoTRIZ Innovation Institute, including its directors, instructors, affiliates, and partners, shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, punitive, or exemplary damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, loss of data, business interruption, personal injury, or other tangible or intangible losses arising from or in connection with:

Participation in the Co-Authorship Program or any related services.
Use or misuse of AI tools introduced or recommended during the program.
Technical failures, connectivity issues, platform downtime, or interruptions in live sessions.
Decisions or actions taken based on information or advice provided during the program.
Failure of manuscripts to be accepted or published in any journal, including SciVid or The Journal of Video Science.
Any acts or omissions of other participants in the program, including in collaborative group work.

Participant Responsibilities

Participants are solely responsible for:

Ensuring compliance with local laws and regulations, including but not limited to those governing data privacy, research ethics, and intellectual property.
Meeting and maintaining any visa conditions, entry permits, or residency requirements when attending live events, workshops, or in-person sessions in Australia or any other country.
Backing up their own work, manuscripts, and any AI-generated content to avoid data loss.

No Warranty

NanoTRIZ Innovation Institute provides all program content, mentorship, and resources “as is” and without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied. This includes, but is not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

Jurisdiction and Governing Law

These limitations of liability shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Australia. Any disputes arising under these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Queensland, Australia.

10. Changes to Terms

NanoTRIZ Innovation Institute reserves the right to update, modify, or revise these Terms of Use at any time, at its sole discretion.

Notification of Changes

When significant changes are made, NanoTRIZ Innovation Institute will:

Post the updated Terms of Use on the official program website with a revised "Last updated" date.
Provide a reasonable effort to notify active participants via email or account notification about major amendments that may materially affect their rights or obligations.

Participant Acceptance

By continuing to access or participate in the Co-Authorship Program or any related services after the effective date of updated Terms, participants agree to be bound by the revised terms.

If a participant does not agree to the updated Terms of Use, they must discontinue participation and notify NanoTRIZ Innovation Institute in writing via founder@nanotriz.com.

Review Responsibility

Participants are encouraged to review the Terms of Use periodically to stay informed of any updates or changes.

11. Contact Information

For questions regarding these terms, please contact:
Email: founder@nanotriz.com
Registered as: Alexander Aleksandrovic Solovev trading as NanoTRIZ Innovation Institute