Terms of Use

1. Acceptance of Terms

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

2. Description of Service

ScienceKid is an educational platform that provides:

• STEM Challenges: Interactive math, science, engineering, and coding challenges
• Learning Tracks: Structured learning pathways with levels and missions
• Progress Tracking: XP points, streaks, badges, and achievement systems
• Leaderboards: Friendly competition and motivation
• Educational Content: Age-appropriate STEM learning materials
• Classrooms (for eligible users): Virtual classes with join codes, teacher rosters and approvals, assignment of adventure tracks, optional due dates and required flags, and teacher-facing progress views

3. Classrooms, Teacher Accounts, and School Use

Certain features let educators create virtual classrooms, share a class code, approve or reject join requests, assign learning tracks, and review aggregated and per-student progress. The following applies in addition to the rest of these Terms.

Eligibility and teacher responsibilities

• Authorized use: If you use classroom features, you represent that you are using the Service in a legitimate educational capacity (for example, as a teacher or other role your school permits) and that your use complies with your employer’s or institution’s policies.
• Accurate information: You agree to provide accurate school profile information where required to access classroom tools and to keep class descriptions and settings reasonably accurate.
• Student participation: You are responsible for ensuring that students who join your class are appropriately authorized to use ScienceKid (including any parental consent or school consent required under applicable law or policy). The Service provides technical tools only; compliance with child-protection, education-privacy, and local rules remains your responsibility together with guardians and institutions as applicable.
• Roster and codes: Class join codes should be treated like credentials: share them only with people you intend to enroll. You are responsible for approvals and for removing or archiving classes when no longer appropriate.
• No substitute for professional judgment: Progress metrics, badges, and dashboards are informational. They do not replace formal grading systems, individualized education decisions, or professional assessment required by your school or jurisdiction.

Students in classrooms

• Students typically join using a code provided by a teacher. By joining, students acknowledge that the teacher and (where applicable) the school may see certain activity related to assigned tracks and class participation as described in our Privacy Policy.
• Teacher accounts are not intended to use “join class” flows as if they were students; feature availability may differ by role.

Teacher-created tracks and content

• Tracks or other materials you create must comply with these Terms (including intellectual property and acceptable use). Publishing a track may make it assignable by other educators on the platform as described in the product; you should not publish content you do not have the right to share.

Administrative access

• Platform operators may access information as needed to operate, secure, and support the Service (for example, troubleshooting classroom or account issues), consistent with our Privacy Policy.

4. User Accounts

Account Creation

• You must provide accurate and complete information
• You are responsible for maintaining account security
• One account per person - no sharing accounts
• You must be at least 8 years old to create an account

Parental Consent

• Users under 18 require parental consent
• Parents can monitor and control their child's account
• We may contact parents about account activity

5. Acceptable Use

✅ What You Can Do

• Complete challenges and earn XP
• Participate in learning tracks
• Compete fairly on leaderboards
• Share your achievements responsibly
• Report bugs or inappropriate content

❌ What You Cannot Do

• Cheating: No hacking, exploiting bugs, or using automated tools
• Inappropriate Content: No offensive, harmful, or inappropriate behavior
• Harassment: No bullying, threatening, or harassing other users
• Spam: No unsolicited messages or advertising
• Account Sharing: No sharing login credentials
• Commercial Use: No using the platform for commercial purposes
• Classroom misuse: No using classroom tools to harvest personal data, stalk, harass, or monitor individuals outside a legitimate educational purpose; no impersonating a school or teacher

6. Intellectual Property

Our Content

• All challenges, questions, and educational content are owned by ScienceKid
• You may not copy, distribute, or modify our content
• Our trademarks and logos are protected

Your Content

• You retain ownership of content you create
• You grant us a license to use your content for the Service
• You are responsible for ensuring you have rights to any content you share

7. Privacy and Data Protection

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

8. Disclaimers; limitation of liability

Service provided “as is” and “as available”

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE SERVICE (INCLUDING CLASSROOM FEATURES, TRACKS, CHALLENGES, DASHBOARDS, AND PROGRESS DATA) IS PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, SECURE, OR FREE OF HARMFUL COMPONENTS, OR THAT ANY CONTENT OR DATA WILL BE ACCURATE OR RELIABLE.

Service availability

• We strive for reliable operation but do not guarantee uninterrupted service or specific uptime.
• We may suspend or restrict the Service for maintenance, security, legal compliance, or operational reasons.
• We are not responsible for internet connectivity, devices, or third-party services outside our reasonable control.

Educational content and classroom tools

• Content is provided for general educational purposes only and is not professional advice (medical, legal, or otherwise).
• We do not guarantee that content is complete, current, or error-free; users should verify important information independently.
• Classroom and progress features are administrative and motivational aids; we are not responsible for academic outcomes, placement decisions, or disputes between teachers, schools, students, or parents arising from use of the Service.

Limitation of liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL SCIENCEKID, ITS AFFILIATES, OR THEIR RESPECTIVE DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, OR LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, GOODWILL, OR BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SERVICE, WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, OUR TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE SERVICE OR THESE TERMS SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF (A) THE AMOUNTS YOU PAID US FOR THE SERVICE IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS BEFORE THE CLAIM, OR (B) ONE HUNDRED U.S. DOLLARS (US$100), IF YOU HAVE NOT PAID ANY FEES. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW CERTAIN LIMITATIONS; IN THOSE CASES, OUR LIABILITY WILL BE LIMITED TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.

Indemnity

To the extent permitted by law, you agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless ScienceKid and its affiliates and personnel from and against any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to your use of the Service, your content, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of others’ rights—including, for educators, claims related to classroom administration, student enrollment, or instructional use of the platform.

9. User Responsibilities

• Age Verification: You must be at least 8 years old
• Parental Supervision: Parents should monitor their child's use
• Account Security: Keep your login information secure
• Appropriate Behavior: Follow our community guidelines
• Reporting: Report any violations or concerns

10. Termination

By You

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us or using account settings.

By Us

We may suspend or terminate your account if you:

• Violate these Terms
• Engage in harmful or inappropriate behavior
• Fail to pay required fees (if any)
• Provide false information

11. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by:

• Posting updated terms on our website
• Sending email notifications
• Displaying notices on the platform

Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

12. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States. Any disputes will be resolved in the courts of the United States.

13. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us: