TERMS OF SERVICE

TeachTime Application

Last Updated: October 4, 2025 Version: 1.0 Effective Date: October 4, 2025

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⚖️ BINDING LEGAL AGREEMENT

THIS IS A LEGALLY BINDING CONTRACT BETWEEN YOU AND TEACHTIME.

By creating an account, accessing, or using TeachTime (the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (the "Terms," "ToS," or "Agreement"). These Terms incorporate by reference the TeachTime Privacy Policy and all related policies.

IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS, YOU MAY NOT USE THE SERVICE.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Definitions and Interpretation

2. Account Registration and Eligibility

3. Governing Language and English Proficiency Requirement

4. License Grant and Restrictions

5. Intellectual Property Rights

6. User Conduct and Prohibited Activities

7. Payment Terms, Billing, and Refunds

8. Electronic Signature Service Terms

9. User Content and Data

10. Service Availability and Modifications

11. Termination and Suspension Rights

12. Limitation of Liability

13. Indemnification

14. Warranty Disclaimers

15. Third-Party Services and Integrations

16. Dispute Resolution and Governing Law

17. Consent Logging and Audit Trail

18. Miscellaneous Provisions

19. Contact Information

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1. DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION

1.1 Definitions

For purposes of these Terms:

• "TeachTime," "we," "us," "our" refers to the operators and developers of the TeachTime application

• "Service" means the TeachTime software application, website, platform, and all related services

• "User," "you," "your" means any individual or entity accessing or using the Service

• "Teacher" means a user who creates a teacher account to manage students and lessons

• "Student" means a user with student-level access created by a Teacher

• "Parent" means a user with parent-level access who manages child profiles

• "Account" means your user account on the Service

• "Content" means any data, text, files, information, or materials uploaded, submitted, or transmitted through the Service

• "Subscription" means paid access to premium features of the Service

• "Pro Plan" means the paid subscription tier with enhanced features

• "Free Plan" means the basic tier with limited features (if applicable)

1.2 Interpretation

• Headings are for convenience and do not affect interpretation

• Singular includes plural and vice versa

• "Including" means "including but not limited to"

• References to "days" mean calendar days unless otherwise specified

1.3 Universal Application

These Terms apply equally to ALL users of the Service, regardless of:

• Your account type (teacher, student, parent)

• Your profession or industry

• How you choose to use the Service

• The terminology used throughout these Terms

References to "teachers," "students," "lessons," or "educational services" are illustrative examples only. ALL provisions—including indemnification, liability limitations, and prohibited uses—apply to EVERY user without exception.

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2. ACCOUNT REGISTRATION AND ELIGIBILITY

2.1 Age and Capacity Requirements

To use the Service, you must:

• Be at least 18 years of age, OR

• Be at least 13 years of age with verifiable parental consent, OR

• Be accessing as a parent or legal guardian of a minor student

You represent and warrant that:

• You have the legal capacity to enter into binding contracts

• All registration information you submit is accurate and current

• You will maintain the accuracy of such information

2.2 Account Types

Teacher Accounts:

• Primary account holder responsible for all activity

• Creates and manages student accounts

• Responsible for subscription payments

• Controls all data within their tenant

Student Accounts:

• Created and managed by Teachers

• Limited access to personal schedule and data

• Login credentials provided by Teacher

• Subject to Teacher's policies

Parent Accounts:

• May manage multiple child profiles

• Can also function as student (dual role)

• Responsible for children's use of the Service

2.3 Account Registration

When registering, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, complete, and current information

• Maintain and update your information

• Not impersonate any person or entity

• Not create multiple accounts to circumvent restrictions

• Not transfer or sell your account

2.4 Account Security

You are responsible for:

• Maintaining confidentiality of login credentials

• All activities under your account

• Immediately notifying TeachTime of unauthorized access

• Using strong, unique passwords

• Not sharing credentials with unauthorized persons

TeachTime is not liable for any loss or damage from unauthorized account access.

2.5 Teacher Representations and Warranties Regarding Minor Students and Child Privacy Laws

IF YOU ARE A TEACHER CREATING STUDENT ACCOUNTS FOR MINORS (UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE), YOU EXPLICITLY REPRESENT, WARRANT, COVENANT, AND AGREE THAT:

2.5.1 Age Verification

• You have verified and confirmed the age of each student under 18 years of age before creating their account or entering any personal information into the Service

• You maintain accurate records of each student's date of birth

• You will immediately correct any age information that is discovered to be inaccurate

2.5.2 Parental Consent Requirement

YOU HAVE OBTAINED AND CURRENTLY MAINTAIN VERIFIABLE PARENTAL CONSENT from the parent or legal guardian of EACH student under 18 years of age BEFORE:

• Creating a student account for that minor

• Entering any personal information about that minor into the Service

• Collecting, using, or disclosing any personal data of that minor through the Service

2.5.3 Compliance with Child Privacy Laws

You explicitly represent and warrant that your collection and processing of minor students' personal information through the Service complies with ALL applicable child data protection and privacy laws, including but not limited to:

• Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) (United States)

• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Articles 6 and 8 (European Union)

• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) provisions regarding minors (California)

• Children's Privacy Protection Act and similar laws in your jurisdiction

• Any other applicable federal, state, local, or international laws regarding children's privacy

2.5.4 Form and Adequacy of Parental Consent

You represent and warrant that the parental consent you obtained:

• Is in writing (physical or electronic signature)

• Is verifiable and authentic (not forged or fraudulent)

• Identifies the specific child by name

• Authorizes the specific data collection and use contemplated by the Service

• Meets the requirements of COPPA, GDPR, and all other applicable laws

• Is current and has not been withdrawn by the parent or guardian

2.5.5 Record Retention and Production

You agree to:

• Maintain complete and accurate records of all parental consent forms for the duration of the child's use of the Service and for a minimum of three (3) years thereafter

• Immediately provide copies of parental consent forms to TeachTime upon request (within 48 hours)

• Immediately provide evidence of age verification to TeachTime upon request

• Cooperate fully with any TeachTime investigation or audit regarding child privacy compliance

2.5.6 Immediate Notification of Consent Withdrawal

You agree to:

• Immediately notify TeachTime if any parent or guardian withdraws consent for their child's data processing

• Immediately cease entering or updating any information for that student

• Request deletion of that student's account and data from the Service

2.5.7 Acknowledgment of Legal Responsibility

YOU EXPLICITLY ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT:

• You, not TeachTime, are solely responsible for obtaining, verifying, and maintaining parental consent

• TeachTime is not responsible for verifying the authenticity or adequacy of your parental consent

• TeachTime relies entirely on your representations regarding age verification and parental consent

• You bear all legal liability for any failure to obtain proper parental consent or comply with child privacy laws

• Your failure to comply with these requirements is a material breach of these Terms and grounds for immediate account termination

2.5.8 No Teacher? No Student Data for Minors

IF YOU ARE NOT THE CHILD'S TEACHER OR AUTHORIZED EDUCATIONAL PROVIDER:

You may NOT create student accounts for minors or enter any minor's personal information into the Service unless you are the child's parent or legal guardian or have explicit written authorization from the parent or legal guardian.

2.5.9 Breach and Consequences

Any misrepresentation, false warranty, or breach of this Section 2.5 constitutes:

• A material breach of these Terms

• Grounds for immediate termination of your account without refund

• A basis for indemnification under Section 13

• Potential criminal violation of child privacy laws

• Grounds for legal action by TeachTime, parents, or regulatory authorities

BY CREATING STUDENT ACCOUNTS FOR MINORS, YOU AFFIRM UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY THAT ALL REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES IN THIS SECTION 2.5 ARE TRUE, ACCURATE, AND COMPLETE.

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3. GOVERNING LANGUAGE AND ENGLISH PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENT

3.1 English as Sole Binding Language

ENGLISH IS THE SOLE LEGALLY BINDING LANGUAGE OF THESE TERMS.

By accepting these Terms, you explicitly represent, warrant, and affirm that:

• English Proficiency: You possess sufficient proficiency in the English language to read, understand, and comprehend the full meaning and legal implications of these Terms

• English Version Controls: The English version of these Terms is the ONLY legally binding version and shall prevail in all circumstances

• Translations for Convenience Only: Any translation of these Terms into any other language is provided solely for convenience and has NO legal effect whatsoever

• No Reliance on Translations: You have NOT relied on any translated version and have reviewed and accepted the English version

• Translation Disputes: In the event of any conflict between the English version and any translated version, the English version shall control absolutely and without exception

• Waiver of Translation Rights: You expressly waive any right to claim that you did not understand these Terms due to language barriers or lack of translation

3.2 Confirmation Under Penalty of Perjury

By clicking "I Accept," creating an account, or using the Service, you confirm under penalty of perjury that:

• You have read and understood these Terms in English

• You possess adequate English language proficiency

• You agree to be bound by the English version

IF YOU DO NOT POSSESS SUFFICIENT ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY, YOU MUST NOT USE THE SERVICE.

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4. LICENSE GRANT AND RESTRICTIONS

4.1 Limited License Grant

Subject to your compliance with these Terms, TeachTime grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, revocable license to:

• Access and use the Service for your personal or business teaching management purposes

• Download and use authorized client applications on devices you own or control

4.2 License Restrictions

You may NOT:

• Copy, modify, or create derivative works of the Service

• Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Service

• Rent, lease, loan, sell, sublicense, or distribute the Service

• Remove or modify any proprietary notices or labels

• Use the Service for any illegal purpose

• Access the Service through automated means (bots, scrapers)

• Attempt to circumvent usage limits or restrictions

• Use the Service to compete with TeachTime

• Frame or mirror any part of the Service

• Probe, scan, or test vulnerabilities of the Service

4.3 Reservation of Rights

TeachTime retains all rights not expressly granted to you. These Terms do not grant you any intellectual property rights except the limited license above.

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5. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

5.1 TeachTime Ownership

TeachTime owns and retains all right, title, and interest in and to:

• The Service and all software, code, and technology

• The TeachTime name, logo, trademarks, and branding

• All visual interfaces, graphics, design, and compilation

• All documentation, tutorials, and help content

• All AI models, algorithms, and system designs

• All modifications, improvements, and derivative works

5.2 Copyright Protection

The Service is protected by:

• United States and international copyright laws

• Trademark laws

• Trade secret laws

• Other intellectual property rights

5.3 Trademark Usage

You may NOT:

• Use TeachTime trademarks, logos, or branding without written permission

• Register domain names, social media handles, or business names confusingly similar to TeachTime

• Imply endorsement, sponsorship, or affiliation with TeachTime without authorization

5.4 Feedback and Suggestions

If you provide feedback, suggestions, or ideas to TeachTime:

• TeachTime may use them without restriction or compensation

• You grant TeachTime a perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free license

• You waive all intellectual property rights in such feedback

• TeachTime has no obligation to implement or credit your feedback

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6. USER CONDUCT AND PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES

6.1 Acceptable Use

You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms.

6.2 Prohibited Teacher Conduct

Teachers may NOT:

• Use the Service for fraudulent or deceptive purposes

• Misrepresent qualifications, credentials, or teaching experience

• Discriminate against students based on protected characteristics

• Collect student data beyond what's necessary for teaching purposes

• Share or sell student data to third parties

• Use the Service to violate student privacy rights

• Violate Section 2.5 child privacy requirements, including:

- Creating accounts for minors without verifiable parental consent

- Failing to verify student ages before entering their information

- Violating COPPA, GDPR, CCPA, or other child privacy laws

- Failing to maintain or provide parental consent records

- Processing minor student data after parental consent withdrawal

• Teach illegal activities or promote harmful content

• Fail to maintain appropriate professional boundaries with students

• Use the Service without proper business licenses or permits

• Violate educational regulations in their jurisdiction

• Use the Service for healthcare, medical, psychological, therapeutic, or clinical purposes

• Collect patient consent, medical records, or protected health information through the Service

• Use the Service in any capacity that requires HIPAA compliance or similar health data regulations

The Service is intended ONLY for general scheduling, lesson management, tutoring, coaching, and educational purposes. You may NOT use the Service if you are a healthcare provider (doctor, nurse, psychologist, therapist, counselor, mental health professional), medical facility, clinic, or any licensed professional providing healthcare or clinical services. Use in high-risk, regulated, or compliance-sensitive contexts is strictly prohibited.

6.3 Prohibited Technical Activities

All users may NOT:

• Upload viruses, malware, or malicious code

• Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers

• Impose unreasonable load on infrastructure

• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to systems

• Bypass security measures or authentication

• Harvest or collect user data without permission

• Use the Service to send spam or unsolicited communications

• Create multiple accounts to abuse features or limits

• Engage in any activity that harms TeachTime or other users

6.4 Prohibited Content

You may NOT upload, transmit, or store Content that:

• Is illegal, harmful, threatening, abusive, or harassing

• Infringes intellectual property rights

• Contains viruses or harmful code

• Is sexually explicit or pornographic

• Promotes violence or illegal activity

• Violates any person's privacy or publicity rights

• Is defamatory, libelous, or fraudulent

6.5 Abuse Prevention Limits

The Service implements abuse prevention limits:

• 500 students per teacher

• 5,000 lessons per rolling 365-day period

• 500 group activities per rolling 365-day period

• 50 AI assistant questions per day

• Events only within ±365 days from current date

These limits apply to ALL users regardless of subscription level. Exceeding limits may result in account suspension.

6.6 Enforcement

TeachTime reserves the right to:

• Investigate violations of these Terms

• Remove or disable access to prohibited Content

• Suspend or terminate accounts for violations

• Report illegal activity to law enforcement

• Cooperate with legal proceedings

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7. PAYMENT TERMS, BILLING, AND REFUNDS

7.1 Subscription Plans

TeachTime offers:

• Pro Plan: Paid monthly subscription via PayPal with enhanced features

• Free/Basic Plan: May be available with limited features (subject to change)

7.2 Payment Processing

All payments are processed through PayPal. By subscribing, you agree that:

• TeachTime does not store or handle credit card information directly

• You authorize PayPal to charge your payment method

• You will maintain valid payment information with PayPal

• You are responsible for all charges to your account

7.3 Automatic Renewal

Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled before the renewal date. By subscribing, you authorize:

• Automatic monthly charges to your PayPal account

• Recurring billing until you cancel

• Price adjustments with advance notice

7.4 Cancellation

You may cancel your subscription at any time through:

• Your account settings, OR

• Your PayPal subscription management

Upon cancellation:

• Your subscription remains active until the end of the paid billing period

• You retain access to Pro features until the billing period ends

• Your account may revert to Free plan features (if available)

• No partial refunds are provided for unused time

7.5 Payment Failures

If payment fails:

• TeachTime will attempt to notify you

• You may be given a grace period to update payment information

• Continued failure may result in downgrade or suspension

• You remain responsible for all outstanding charges

7.6 Price Changes

TeachTime reserves the right to change subscription pricing with:

• At least 30 days advance notice

• Email notification to registered address

• Option to cancel before price increase takes effect

7.7 Refund Policy

SUBSCRIPTION FEES ARE GENERALLY NON-REFUNDABLE except:

• If required by applicable law

• At TeachTime's sole discretion in extraordinary circumstances

• For billing errors acknowledged by TeachTime

Refunds are NOT provided for:

• Unused subscription time after cancellation

• Dissatisfaction with Service features

• Failure to use the Service

• Account termination for Terms violations

7.8 Taxes

You are responsible for all applicable:

• Sales taxes

• Use taxes

• Value-added taxes (VAT)

• Other governmental taxes or fees

Prices do not include taxes unless explicitly stated.

7.9 PayPal Disputes

All payment disputes, chargebacks, and billing issues must be resolved through:

• PayPal's dispute resolution process

• Communication with PayPal support

• PayPal's terms of service

TeachTime is not responsible for PayPal transaction failures, delays, or disputes.

7.10 No Revenue Guarantee

TeachTime is a management tool and does NOT guarantee:

• Increased income or business success

• Acquisition of new students

• Student retention or satisfaction

• Any specific business outcomes

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8. ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE SERVICE TERMS

8.1 Feature Description

TeachTime provides an electronic signature feature allowing Teachers to collect digital signatures from Students/Parents on policy documents uploaded by the Teacher.

8.2 Teacher Responsibilities

Teachers using electronic signatures are SOLELY responsible for:

• Legal Compliance: Ensuring electronic signatures comply with applicable laws (E-SIGN Act, UETA, eIDAS, etc.) in their jurisdiction

• Document Content: All content, terms, and conditions in policy documents uploaded for signature

• Consent: Obtaining proper informed consent from signers

• Disclosure: Providing legally required disclosures about electronic signatures

• Record Keeping: Maintaining independent records of signed documents

• Accessibility: Ensuring documents are accessible to users with disabilities

• Validity: Verifying documents are legally enforceable in their jurisdiction

8.3 Document Requirements

Electronic signature documents must:

• Be in PDF format only

• Be under 2MB in file size

• Be uploaded directly to the Service

• Not contain malicious code or viruses

8.4 Signature Process

When a document is signed:

• TeachTime automatically adds a signature page to the PDF

• The signature page includes: signer name, date, timestamp, signature image, and IP address

• The modified PDF is stored on secure cloud storage infrastructure

• The original PDF format may be altered during this process

8.5 What TeachTime Does NOT Do

TeachTime does NOT:

• Verify the authenticity or legal validity of uploaded documents

• Verify the identity of persons providing signatures

• Guarantee signatures are legally binding in any jurisdiction

• Provide legal advice about signature validity

• Guarantee permanent storage or retrieval of signed documents

• Ensure compliance with electronic signature laws

8.6 Student/Parent Signature Acknowledgment

By signing a document through the Service, signers acknowledge:

• Their identity is not verified beyond possessing the signature link

• They should independently verify if the signature is legally binding

• Their IP address is recorded and stored

• Their signature drawing is embedded in the PDF and stored by TeachTime

• TeachTime provides no legal advice regarding the document

• They should review documents carefully and seek legal counsel if needed

• TeachTime provides this signature feature as a convenience tool only and makes no representations about its legal sufficiency, admissibility, or enforceability in any legal proceeding

8.7 Data Storage

Signed documents are stored as:

• PDF files on secure cloud storage infrastructure

• Signature images (PNG format)

• IP addresses and timestamps

• Signer identification information

TeachTime may use third-party cloud storage providers to store signed documents, subject to their respective security practices and terms of service.

8.8 No Liability for E-Signature Issues

TeachTime is NOT liable for:

• Disputes over signature validity or authenticity

• Unenforceable or invalid signatures

• PDF corruption or formatting issues

• Loss of signed documents or signature data

• Unauthorized access to signature links

• Failure of signature feature functionality

• Non-compliance with electronic signature laws

• Identity fraud or signature forgery

• Disputes between Teachers and Students/Parents

• Legal consequences of signed document content

8.9 Feature Availability

The electronic signature feature:

• May be restricted to specific accounts or subscription levels

• May be modified, discontinued, or removed at any time

• Is provided "as-is" without warranty of continuous availability

• May have usage limits or restrictions at TeachTime's discretion

8.10 Indemnification for E-Signatures

You agree to indemnify TeachTime for all claims arising from:

• Your use of the electronic signature feature

• Documents you upload for signature

• Signatures you collect through the Service

• Your failure to comply with electronic signature laws

• Disputes with signers regarding signed documents

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9. USER CONTENT AND DATA

9.1 Your Content

You retain ownership of Content you upload to the Service, including:

• Student information and profiles

• Lesson notes and descriptions

• Attendance records

• Policy documents

• Communications

9.2 License to TeachTime

By uploading Content, you grant TeachTime a:

• Worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license

• To store, process, display, and transmit your Content

• Only as necessary to provide the Service

• Only to you and users you authorize

9.3 Content Responsibility

You are solely responsible for your Content. You represent and warrant that:

• You own or have rights to all Content you upload

• Your Content does not violate these Terms

• Your Content does not infringe third-party rights

• Your Content complies with applicable laws

9.4 No Liability for User Content

TeachTime is NOT responsible for:

• Accuracy, quality, or legality of your Content

• User-generated data entered by Teachers

• Student information provided by Teachers

• Policy documents uploaded by Teachers

• Communications between Teachers and Students

9.5 Data Backup and Loss

You are responsible for maintaining backup copies of your Content.

TeachTime:

• Implements reasonable backup procedures

• Does NOT guarantee data will never be lost

• Is not liable for data loss, corruption, or deletion

• May delete Content according to retention policies

9.6 Data Retention and Deletion

TeachTime may retain Content according to its retention policies:

• Events: Archived after 2 years

• Notifications: Deleted after 90 days

• Inactive accounts: Deleted after 24 months of inactivity

• Consent audit trails: Retained indefinitely

Upon account termination, Content may be permanently deleted after a reasonable period.

9.7 Data Export

You may export your data through the Service. TeachTime is not responsible for:

• Compatibility of exports with other systems

• Completeness of exported data

• Loss of formatting or relationships in exports

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10. SERVICE AVAILABILITY AND MODIFICATIONS

10.1 "As-Is" Service

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND.

10.2 No Uptime Guarantee

TeachTime does NOT guarantee:

• 100% uptime or continuous availability

• Uninterrupted, timely, or error-free operation

• That defects will be corrected

• That the Service is free of viruses or harmful components

10.3 Service Modifications

TeachTime reserves the right to, at any time and without notice:

• Modify, suspend, or discontinue any feature

• Change the appearance, functionality, or availability of the Service

• Impose usage limits or restrictions

• Update or change pricing or subscription plans

• Perform maintenance causing temporary interruptions

10.4 No Liability for Modifications

TeachTime is NOT liable for:

• Service interruptions or downtime

• Feature changes or removals

• Loss of data during updates

• Incompatibility after modifications

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11. TERMINATION AND SUSPENSION RIGHTS

11.1 Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time by:

• Closing your account through account settings

• Contacting TeachTime support

• Cancelling your subscription

Upon termination by you:

• You remain responsible for all charges incurred

• No refunds for unused subscription time

• Your data may be deleted after a reasonable period

11.2 Termination by TeachTime

TeachTime may immediately suspend or terminate your account, without notice or liability, for:

• Violation of these Terms

• Violation of applicable laws

• Fraudulent or deceptive activity

• Abusive conduct toward TeachTime or users

• Attempting to circumvent usage limits

• Creating multiple accounts to abuse features

• Non-payment of subscription fees

• Extended periods of inactivity

• Security threats or malicious activity

• Intellectual property infringement

• Repeated customer service abuse

• Any reason at TeachTime's sole discretion

11.3 Suspension Rights

TeachTime may temporarily suspend your account:

• During investigation of Terms violations

• During security incidents or threats

• For payment failures or billing issues

• To prevent harm to TeachTime or other users

11.4 Effects of Termination

Upon termination by either party:

• Your license to use the Service immediately terminates

• You must cease all use of the Service

• TeachTime may delete your account and Content

• You remain liable for all obligations incurred before termination

• Provisions that should survive termination remain in effect

11.5 Survival

The following provisions survive termination:

• Sections 5 (Intellectual Property)

• Section 7 (Payment obligations)

• Section 9 (User Content licenses)

• Section 13 (Indemnification)

• Section 12 (Limitation of Liability)

• Section 14 (Warranties)

• Section 16 (Dispute Resolution)

• Section 17 (Consent Logging)

• Any other provisions that by their nature should survive

11.6 No Refunds on Termination

If TeachTime terminates your account for Terms violations:

• You forfeit all subscription fees paid

• No refunds will be provided

• You remain liable for all outstanding charges

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12. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

12.1 Types of Damages Excluded

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, TEACHTIME SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY:

• Direct damages: Loss of income, business opportunities, student relationships, or reputation

• Indirect damages: Consequential, incidental, special, punitive, or exemplary damages

• Data loss: Loss, corruption, or unauthorized access to your data

• Scheduling errors: Missed lessons, double-bookings, timezone conversion errors, or calendar conflicts

• Communication failures: Undelivered emails, push notifications, or in-app notifications

• Payment issues: Billing disputes, subscription errors, or PayPal transaction problems

• Third-party services: Failures caused by Facebook, PayPal, Resend, Google, Railway, or any other integrated service

• Service interruptions: Downtime, maintenance, technical failures, or service discontinuation

• Electronic signatures: Invalid, unenforceable, or disputed signatures

• PDF processing: Corruption, format errors, or document modification issues

• AI-generated content: Errors, inaccuracies, or reliance on AI responses

• Calendar exports: Accuracy or functionality of third-party calendar applications

• Token system: Disputed token issuance, expiration, or calculations

• Trial bookings: No-shows, cancellations, or prospect data quality

12.2 Maximum Liability Cap

In any event, TeachTime's total aggregate liability to you shall NOT exceed the LESSER of:

• The amount you paid to TeachTime in the 12 months preceding the claim, OR

• $100 USD

12.3 Basis of Bargain

You acknowledge that TeachTime has set its prices and entered into these Terms in reliance upon these limitations of liability, and that these limitations are an essential basis of the bargain between you and TeachTime.

12.4 Jurisdictional Limitations

Some jurisdictions do not allow limitation of certain damages. In such jurisdictions, TeachTime's liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

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13. INDEMNIFICATION

13.1 Your Indemnification Obligation

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless TeachTime, its operators, developers, owners, employees, contractors, affiliates, and agents from and against ANY and ALL:

• Claims

• Demands

• Damages

• Losses

• Liabilities

• Costs

• Expenses (including reasonable attorney fees)

Arising from or related to:

13.2 Indemnified Activities

• Your use or misuse of the Service

• Your violation of these Terms

• Your violation of any laws or regulations

• Your teaching services or business practices

• Data you enter, store, or transmit through the Service

• Disputes with your students, parents, or other users

• Third-party claims related to your use of the Service

• Electronic signatures collected or provided through the Service

• Policy documents you upload or have signed through the Service

• Your Content and intellectual property infringement claims

• Your failure to comply with educational regulations

• Your failure to obtain required licenses or permits

• Student privacy violations or data breaches you cause

• Discrimination, harassment, or abuse claims against you

• Your failure to comply with data protection laws (GDPR, CCPA, etc.)

• Injuries, damages, or losses caused to your students

13.3 Child Privacy Law Violations (Critical Indemnification Trigger)

YOU SPECIFICALLY AND EXPLICITLY AGREE TO INDEMNIFY, DEFEND, AND HOLD HARMLESS TEACHTIME FOR ANY AND ALL CLAIMS ARISING FROM:

13.3.1 Failure to Obtain Parental Consent

• Your failure to obtain verifiable parental consent for any student under 18 years of age before creating their account or entering their personal information into the Service

• Your collection, use, or disclosure of any minor's personal information without proper parental consent

• Your fraudulent, forged, or inadequate parental consent forms or consent procedures

13.3.2 Violations of Child Privacy Laws

• Any violation of the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), including but not limited to:

- Failure to obtain verifiable parental consent

- Collecting more information than reasonably necessary

- Conditioning a child's participation on disclosure of unnecessary information

- Failure to provide adequate notice to parents

• Any violation of GDPR Articles 6 and 8 regarding processing of children's data in the European Union

• Any violation of CCPA provisions regarding minors' personal information in California

• Any violation of any other federal, state, local, or international child privacy laws in any jurisdiction

13.3.3 Age Misrepresentation and Verification Failures

• Your failure to verify the age of students before creating accounts or entering their information

• Your misrepresentation of a student's age to circumvent parental consent requirements

• Your inaccurate age records or failure to correct known age inaccuracies

13.3.4 Regulatory Actions and Penalties

• Any investigation, enforcement action, fine, penalty, or sanction imposed by:

- Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

- State Attorneys General

- European Data Protection Authorities

- California Privacy Protection Agency

- Any other regulatory or governmental authority

• Claims brought by parents or guardians for unauthorized processing of their children's data

• Class action lawsuits related to child privacy violations

• Criminal charges related to child privacy law violations

13.3.5 Consent Record Failures

• Your failure to maintain adequate records of parental consent forms

• Your failure to provide consent documentation to TeachTime within 48 hours of request

• Your failure to immediately notify TeachTime when parental consent is withdrawn

• Your continued processing of a child's data after consent withdrawal

13.3.6 Scope of Child Privacy Indemnification

THIS INDEMNIFICATION INCLUDES BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO:

• All fines, penalties, and sanctions imposed on TeachTime by regulatory authorities

• All attorney fees, legal costs, and settlement amounts

• All damages awarded to parents, guardians, or children

• All costs of regulatory investigations, compliance audits, and corrective actions

• All reputational harm and business losses suffered by TeachTime

• All costs of notifying affected parties and providing credit monitoring or other remediation

• All costs of implementing technical or organizational measures to prevent future violations

This indemnification obligation applies regardless of whether TeachTime knew or should have known of your violations.

13.4 Defense and Settlement

TeachTime reserves the right to:

• Assume exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification

• Require you to cooperate in the defense

• Approve any settlement that affects TeachTime's rights

You may not settle any claim without TeachTime's prior written consent.

13.5 Notification

You must promptly notify TeachTime of any claim for which you may be required to indemnify TeachTime.

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14. WARRANTY DISCLAIMERS

14.1 No Warranties

TEACHTIME DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING:

• MERCHANTABILITY: No warranty that the Service is suitable for any particular purpose

• FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE: No guarantee the Service meets your specific needs

• NON-INFRINGEMENT: No warranty that the Service doesn't infringe third-party rights

• ACCURACY: No warranty that information displayed is accurate or complete

• RELIABILITY: No warranty of uninterrupted or error-free operation

• RESULTS: No guarantee that using the Service will achieve any particular result

14.2 AI Content Disclaimer

AI-generated content (Google Gemini) may contain errors. TeachTime disclaims all warranties regarding:

• Accuracy of AI responses

• Completeness of AI information

• Suitability of AI recommendations

• Reliability of AI availability

AI responses do NOT constitute professional, legal, educational, or technical advice.

14.3 Third-Party Services

TeachTime makes no warranties regarding:

• PayPal payment processing

• Resend email delivery

• Facebook Lead Ads integration

• Google Calendar integration

• Railway hosting availability

• Any other third-party service

14.4 Educational Outcomes

TeachTime is a management tool, NOT an educational service. TeachTime does NOT:

• Guarantee educational outcomes or results

• Certify or endorse teaching quality

• Verify teacher qualifications

• Ensure student success or learning

• Replace professional teaching judgment

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15. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES AND INTEGRATIONS

15.1 Third-Party Dependencies

The Service integrates with:

• PayPal (payment processing)

• Resend (email delivery)

• Facebook Lead Ads (lead generation)

• Google Gemini (AI assistant)

• Railway (hosting)

• Calendar services (Google, Apple, Outlook, Yahoo, Samsung)

15.2 No Control Over Third Parties

TeachTime has NO control over and accepts NO responsibility for:

• Third-party service availability or errors

• Changes to third-party terms or pricing

• Third-party data handling practices

• Integration failures

• Third-party service discontinuation

15.3 Third-Party Terms

You agree to comply with all third-party service terms when using integrations.

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16. DISPUTE RESOLUTION AND GOVERNING LAW

16.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [JURISDICTION TO BE SPECIFIED BY LAWYER], without regard to conflict of law principles.

16.2 Arbitration

[TO BE COMPLETED BY LAWYER - specify mandatory arbitration terms if desired, including:

• Arbitration provider (e.g., AAA, JAMS)

• Arbitration location

• Arbitration rules

• Exception for small claims court

• Waiver of jury trial]

16.3 Class Action Waiver

[TO BE COMPLETED BY LAWYER - if desired, specify that:

• All disputes must be brought individually

• No class actions, class arbitrations, or representative actions

• Opt-out procedures if any]

16.4 Informal Dispute Resolution

Before initiating any legal action, you agree to:

• Contact TeachTime at [email protected]

• Describe the issue in reasonable detail

• Attempt good-faith resolution for at least 30 days

16.5 Venue and Jurisdiction

If arbitration does not apply, any legal action must be brought in courts located in [JURISDICTION TO BE SPECIFIED BY LAWYER], and you consent to personal jurisdiction in those courts.

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17. CONSENT LOGGING AND AUDIT TRAIL

17.1 Automatic Consent Recording

YOU EXPRESSLY ACKNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTAND, AND AFFIRMATIVELY CONSENT that TeachTime will automatically record and permanently store a comprehensive Audit Trail of your acceptance of these Terms.

17.2 Audit Trail Data Collected

Each time you accept these Terms, TeachTime records:

• IP Address: Your Internet Protocol address

• Timestamp: Exact date, time, and timezone (UTC)

• User Identifier: User ID, username, email, and account information

• Terms Version: Specific version number of Terms accepted

• Browser/Device Information: Browser type, version, OS, device identifier

• Action Type: Account creation, login acceptance, mandatory re-acceptance

• Geographic Data: Approximate location from IP address

17.3 Purpose of Audit Trail

The Audit Trail serves as legal proof of your informed consent and creates an irrefutable record that:

• You were presented with these Terms

• You had opportunity to review these Terms

• You affirmatively accepted by taking deliberate action

• You accepted a specific version at a specific date and time

17.4 Retention and Use

You acknowledge and agree:

• Indefinite Retention: Audit Trail data retained indefinitely, even after account termination

• Legal Evidence: May be used as evidence in legal proceedings or disputes

• Irrevocable Consent: Consent to logging is irrevocable and cannot be withdrawn retroactively

• No Deletion Rights: You waive rights to request deletion of Audit Trail data

• Third-Party Disclosure: May be disclosed to courts, arbitrators, legal counsel, or regulatory authorities

17.5 Acknowledgment of Legal Effect

You expressly acknowledge that:

• This Audit Trail creates a legally binding clickwrap agreement

• Recorded data constitutes conclusive proof of acceptance

• You will NOT contest validity or authenticity of the Audit Trail

• You will NOT claim you didn't receive, review, or accept these Terms

• You will NOT challenge enforceability based on lack of proof of consent

17.6 Affirmative Consent Statement

BY PROCEEDING, YOU EXPLICITLY CONSENT TO ALL AUDIT TRAIL RECORDING AND STORAGE PRACTICES.

You confirm this consent is informed, voluntary, specific, and unambiguous.

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18. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

18.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and TeachTime and supersede all prior agreements or understandings.

18.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable or invalid, the remaining provisions continue in full force and effect.

18.3 No Waiver

TeachTime's failure to enforce any right or provision is not a waiver of such right or provision.

18.4 Assignment

You may NOT assign or transfer these Terms or your account. TeachTime may assign these Terms without restriction.

18.5 Force Majeure

TeachTime is not liable for failure to perform due to circumstances beyond reasonable control, including:

• Natural disasters

• War, terrorism, civil unrest

• Government actions or regulations

• Internet or telecommunications failures

• Third-party service failures

18.6 Relationship of Parties

These Terms do not create any:

• Partnership, joint venture, or employment relationship

• Agency or fiduciary relationship

• Franchise or distribution relationship

18.7 Independent Contractors

Teachers are independent contractors, not employees or agents of TeachTime.

18.8 No Third-Party Beneficiaries

These Terms are solely for the benefit of you and TeachTime. No third party has any right to enforce these Terms.

18.9 Headings

Section headings are for convenience only and do not affect interpretation.

18.10 Electronic Communications

You consent to receive communications electronically and agree that electronic communications satisfy any legal requirement for writing.

18.11 Export Compliance

You may not use or export the Service in violation of U.S. export laws or regulations.

18.12 Modifications to Terms

TeachTime reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time.

We will notify you of material changes through:

• Email notification to registered address

• In-app notification upon login

• Notice on the website

Continued use after modifications constitutes acceptance of updated Terms. If you don't agree to modifications, you must stop using the Service.

18.13 Language

English is the sole legally binding language of these Terms. See Section 3 for full details.

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19. CONTACT INFORMATION

For questions about these Terms, contact:

TeachTime

Email: [email protected]

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ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND ACCEPTANCE

BY CLICKING "I ACCEPT," CREATING AN ACCOUNT, OR USING THE SERVICE, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT:

✓ You have read and understood these Terms of Service in their entirety

✓ You agree to be bound by all terms and conditions

✓ You possess adequate English language proficiency to understand these Terms

✓ You consent to audit trail logging of your acceptance

✓ You accept all risks associated with using the Service

✓ You agree to indemnify TeachTime as specified

✓ You understand and accept all liability limitations

✓ You waive all warranty expectations

✓ These Terms constitute a legally binding contract

THIS IS A BINDING CONTRACT. READ CAREFULLY BEFORE ACCEPTING.

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Last Updated: October 4, 2025 Version: 1.0 END OF TERMS OF SERVICE

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