Our Ethical Commitment

At Durmah, we believe that integrity, honesty, and responsibility are the foundations of both legal education and the use of AI tools in academic settings. As we support future legal professionals, we are deeply committed to ethical AI use and transparent student support.

1. Academic Integrity

Students must use the AI Assistant only as a support tool — to clarify concepts, draft initial outlines, or review feedback. All submitted assignments must remain your original work. Misrepresenting AI-generated responses as your own is a violation of academic honesty policies.

We do not generate model essays, produce assessed content, or write work on your behalf. Every feature is designed to prompt your own thinking — not substitute it.

2. AI as Assistant, Not Authority

• AI provides academic guidance, not definitive legal analysis.
• No AI response should replace official course materials or lecturer guidance.
• Always consult your tutor for authoritative input on your studies.
• AI suggestions are starting points for further research and independent thought.

3. No Shortcut to Learning

Our platform is designed to strengthen your reasoning, writing, and reflection skills. It is not a replacement for engaging with your lecturers, reading cases, or developing your own legal understanding. We aim to enhance — not replace — your academic journey.

4. Transparent Use of AI

We disclose when and where AI is used across the platform. Answers are AI-generated and designed to be educationally appropriate and context-aware. We are clear about the limitations of AI — it can be wrong or incomplete — and we flag when students should check authoritative human sources.

• Every AI response includes clear disclaimers.
• We are transparent about AI limitations and uncertainties.
• Source citations are provided where applicable.
• There is a clear distinction between AI guidance and official sources.

5. Student Empowerment

Students can flag any AI response they believe is inaccurate or misleading. Your feedback helps us maintain high academic standards and improve our systems over time.

• Use the feedback button on any AI response to report concerns.
• Year-specific guidance is tailored to your academic level.
• We support your learning journey — we do not outsource it.

6. Respect for Privacy

All personal data and writing samples are securely stored, used only to personalise your experience, and never shared without consent. For more, review our Privacy Policy.

7. Building an Ethical Legal Community

As future lawyers, you are bound by principles of justice, confidentiality, and truth. We mirror these values in our platform. Our team welcomes accountability and feedback from students, faculty, and parents.

What Our AI Can Do

• ✅ Explain complex legal concepts in accessible language
• ✅ Suggest research directions and case law to explore
• ✅ Help you organise thoughts and structure legal arguments
• ✅ Provide study strategies and exam preparation guidance
• ✅ Offer wellbeing support and study habit coaching

What Our AI Cannot Do

• ❌ Provide legal advice or professional legal opinions
• ❌ Replace official course materials or tutor guidance
• ❌ Guarantee accuracy of all legal interpretations
• ❌ Complete assignments or exams on your behalf
• ❌ Make authoritative statements about current law

Your Responsibilities as a Student

Using Durmah responsibly means treating it as a learning scaffold, not a shortcut. You remain responsible for ensuring your submitted work is your own, citing any AI assistance where required by your institution, and critically evaluating all AI-generated content against authoritative sources.

Related Policies

• Academic Integrity Guide
• Privacy Policy
• Terms of Use
• Our Philosophy
• Reasoning & Integrity Framework