Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using K-12Buddy ("Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not access the Service.

2. Description of Service

K-12Buddy provides AI-powered educational support and tutoring services for K-12 students. The Service includes:

• AI-powered homework assistance
• Interactive learning modules
• Progress tracking and reporting
• Parent dashboard and monitoring tools
• Video tutoring sessions (premium plans)

3. User Accounts

3.1 Account Creation

To use certain features, you must create an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain and update your information
• Keep your password secure and confidential
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access

3.2 Age Requirements

Users under 13 years old require parental consent. Parents or legal guardians must create and manage accounts for children under 13 in compliance with COPPA.

4. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree not to:

• Use the Service for any unlawful purpose
• Share inappropriate or harmful content
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Service
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service
• Use the Service to cheat on assignments or exams
• Impersonate another person or entity
• Share account credentials with others

5. Payment Terms

5.1 Subscription Plans

K-12Buddy offers various subscription plans. Payment is processed through Stripe, our third-party payment processor.

5.2 Billing

Subscriptions are billed monthly or annually in advance. You authorize us to charge your payment method on a recurring basis.

5.3 Refunds

We offer a 7-day money-back guarantee for new subscriptions. After 7 days, subscriptions are non-refundable but can be cancelled at any time.

6. Intellectual Property

All content, features, and functionality of the Service are owned by K-12Buddy and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Educational content you create using the Service remains yours, but you grant us a license to use it to improve our services.

7. Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy. We are committed to protecting student data and comply with:

• COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act)
• FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act)
• GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)
• CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act)

8. Educational Purpose

K-12Buddy is designed as a supplementary educational tool. It should not replace:

• Regular classroom instruction
• Professional educational assessment
• Medical or psychological services

We encourage students to use the Service for learning and understanding, not for completing assignments without comprehension.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, K-12BUDDY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless K-12Buddy from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your violation of these Terms or your use of the Service.

12. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account immediately, without prior notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users or the Service.

13. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of significant changes via email or through the Service.

14. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States and the State of Delaware, without regard to conflict of law provisions.

15. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

16. Special Provisions for Educational Institutions

Schools and educational institutions using our Service agree to:

• Obtain necessary permissions from parents/guardians
• Ensure appropriate supervision of student use
• Comply with all applicable educational regulations
• Use the Service in accordance with educational best practices