1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using Classcastle (the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Service.
2. Teacher Account Requirements
Classcastle is designed exclusively for teachers and educators. By creating an account, you confirm that:
- You are a teacher, educator, or authorized school staff member
- You will use the Service solely for educational purposes
- You have the authority to manage students and classroom activities
- You will comply with all applicable laws and educational policies
3. Service Description
Classcastle provides a classroom management platform that allows teachers to:
- Create and manage virtual classrooms
- Control student browser navigation during lessons
- Monitor student participation and engagement
- Share educational resources and URLs with students
4. Teacher Responsibilities
As a teacher using Classcastle, you agree to:
- Maintain the security of your account credentials
- Use the Service in accordance with your school's policies
- Protect student privacy and educational data
- Obtain necessary permissions for student participation
- Use the Service for legitimate educational purposes only
5. Student Data and Privacy
Teachers are responsible for:
- Obtaining appropriate parental consent for student participation
- Complying with student privacy laws (FERPA, COPPA, etc.)
- Using student data only for educational purposes
- Not sharing student data with unauthorized parties
6. Acceptable Use
You agree not to:
- Use the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
- Share your account credentials with others
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to other accounts
- Interfere with or disrupt the Service
- Use the Service to harass, harm, or exploit students
7. Intellectual Property
Classcastle and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by Classcastle.org and are protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
8. Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time for violation of these Terms or for any other reason at our sole discretion.
9. Limitation of Liability
Classcastle shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Service.
10. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.
11. Contact Information
For questions about these Terms, please contact us at: legal@classcastle.org