Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Homeschool Assistant, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use our Service.

These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Service, including parents, guardians, and authorized family members.

2. Service Description

Homeschool Assistant is an educational management platform designed to help families:

• Plan and organize homeschool curricula
• Track student progress and attendance
• Manage educational resources and materials
• Generate compliance reports for state requirements
• Coordinate family learning activities

Our Service is intended for educational and organizational purposes only. We do not provide educational content, curriculum materials, or instruction services.

3. Account Registration and Eligibility

Eligibility

• You must be at least 18 years old to create an account
• You must be a parent or legal guardian to register children
• Accounts are for personal, family use only
• Commercial use requires separate licensing

Account Security

• You are responsible for maintaining account security
• You must provide accurate and current information
• You must notify us immediately of unauthorized access
• You are liable for all activities under your account

Children's Accounts

Parent or guardian consent is required for all children's profiles. Children under 13 cannot create accounts independently, in compliance with COPPA regulations.

4. Acceptable Use

Permitted Uses

• Educational planning and record-keeping for your family
• Tracking student progress and generating reports
• Organizing learning materials and resources
• Sharing appropriate educational content within your family

Prohibited Uses

You agree not to:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Upload harmful, offensive, or inappropriate content
• Share accounts or access credentials with unauthorized users
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Use automated tools to scrape or download content
• Interfere with the proper functioning of the Service
• Share copyrighted materials without permission
• Use the Service for commercial purposes without authorization

5. Content and Intellectual Property

Your Content

• You retain ownership of content you upload or create
• You grant us license to store and process your content to provide the Service
• You are responsible for ensuring you have rights to uploaded content
• You must not upload copyrighted materials without permission

Our Platform

• We own all rights to the Homeschool Assistant platform and software
• You receive a limited license to use the Service for personal purposes
• You may not copy, modify, or distribute our software
• Trademarks and logos are our exclusive property

DMCA Policy

We respond to valid copyright infringement notices under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. Contact us at legal@wholesome-planner.vercel.app to report copyright violations.

6. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection, use, and protection of your information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated by reference into these Terms.

By using our Service, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in our Privacy Policy, including our COPPA-compliant practices for children's information.

7. Payment and Subscription Terms

Free Service

Homeschool Assistant is currently provided free of charge. We reserve the right to introduce paid plans or features in the future with appropriate notice.

Future Billing

If we introduce paid services, existing users will receive at least 30 days notice before any charges begin. Users can cancel at any time before charges commence.

8. Service Availability and Modifications

Service Availability

• We strive to maintain 99.5% uptime but cannot guarantee uninterrupted service
• Maintenance periods will be scheduled during low-usage times when possible
• We will provide notice of planned maintenance when feasible

Service Modifications

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of our Service at any time. We will provide reasonable notice of material changes that affect functionality.

9. Account Termination

Termination by You

• You may cancel your account at any time through account settings
• You can export your data before cancellation
• Deleted accounts cannot be restored

Termination by Us

We may terminate accounts for violations of these Terms, illegal activity, or abuse of the Service. We will provide notice when possible and reasonable opportunity to cure violations.

Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your access will cease and data may be deleted according to our retention policy. Certain provisions of these Terms will survive termination.

10. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

Service Disclaimer

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR DATA.

Maximum Liability

Our total liability to you for any claims shall not exceed the amount you have paid us in the 12 months preceding the claim, if any.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims, losses, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the Service, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any third-party rights.

12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of [State to be determined], United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Dispute Resolution

We encourage informal resolution of disputes. If formal action is necessary, disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration, except for claims that may be brought in small claims court.

Class Action Waiver

You agree that disputes will be resolved individually, not as part of a class action or collective proceeding.

13. General Provisions

Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Material changes will be notified through email or prominent notice on the Service. Continued use constitutes acceptance of updated Terms.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding use of the Service.

Assignment

We may assign these Terms in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets. You may not assign your rights without our written consent.

14. Contact Information