1. Introduction
Welcome to our educational platform. By accessing or using our website, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, which are designed to ensure a secure and positive experience for all users.
2. Definitions
- "Platform" refers to our website and services
- "User" refers to anyone accessing our platform
- "Teacher" refers to users who create and sell educational resources
- "Creator" refers to users who create content (worksheets, activities, or other educational materials)
- "Buyer" refers to users who purchase educational resources
- "Content" refers to all materials, including resources, text, images, and descriptions
- "Resources" refers to educational materials created by Teachers or Creators
3. Account Registration
To access certain features, you must register for an account. You agree to:
- Provide accurate and complete information
- Maintain the security of your password
- Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
- Be at least 18 years old or have parental consent
- Not create multiple accounts without permission
4. User Responsibilities
As a user, you agree not to:
- Upload illegal, infringing, or harmful content
- Violate intellectual property rights
- Share account credentials
- Use the platform for commercial purposes beyond educational resource distribution
- Circumvent security measures
- Upload viruses or malicious code
- Harass other users
- Engage in fraudulent activities
5. Teacher & Creator Responsibilities
As a Teacher or Creator uploading resources, you warrant that:
- All content is your original work or properly licensed
- Resources do not infringe on copyrights or trademarks
- Descriptions accurately represent the resources
- You own or have permission to use all included materials
- Content is appropriate for educational purposes
- You comply with all applicable laws and regulations
- You are responsible for ensuring compliance with third-party content licenses (e.g., Creative Fabrica)
6. Intellectual Property Rights
Contributor Ownership: Teachers and Creators retain all intellectual property rights to their resources.
License to Buyers: Buyers receive a limited, non-transferable license for personal educational use.
Platform License: By uploading content, you grant the platform a worldwide license to display, distribute, and promote your resources.
Prohibited Actions: Buyers may not:
- Resell or redistribute purchased resources
- Share account access to avoid purchasing
- Claim Teacher or Creator content as their own
- Use resources for commercial purposes beyond the license
7. Payments and Fees
- Prices are set by Teachers and Creators
- We charge a commission on each sale (typically 20-30%)
- Payments are processed through secure third-party providers
- All sales are final - no refunds except as required by law
- Contributors receive payments according to our payout schedule
- We reserve the right to change commission rates with notice
8. Content Guidelines
Prohibited content includes:
- Copyright-infringing materials
- Adult, explicit, or inappropriate content
- Dangerous or illegal activities
- Hate speech or discriminatory content
- Spam or commercial advertisements
- Misleading or false information
- Poor quality or incomplete resources
9. Privacy and Data Protection
We collect and use personal information as described in our Privacy Policy. By using our platform, you consent to our data practices.
10. Account Termination
We may suspend or terminate accounts that:
- Violate these Terms of Use
- Engage in fraudulent activities
- Repeatedly receive complaints
- Threaten platform security
Contributors may terminate their accounts with 30 days' notice. Upon termination, we will remove your resources but completed sales remain valid.
11. Disclaimers
THE PLATFORM IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. WE DO NOT GUARANTEE:
- Uninterrupted or error-free service
- Accuracy of resource content
- Quality of resources sold by Teachers or Creators
- Specific educational outcomes
Contributors are solely responsible for their content and quality.
12. Limitation of Liability
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:
- Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
- Loss of profits or data
- Resource quality issues
- Contributor-Buyer disputes
- Third-party actions
13. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless our platform, its owners, and employees from any claims arising from:
- Your use of the platform
- Content you upload
- Violation of these terms
- Infringement of third-party rights
14. Modifications to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance. We will notify users of significant changes.
15. Contact and Dispute Resolution
We're here to help! If you have any issues or concerns about our platform, please contact us at support@teachoora.com before taking any other action.
We're committed to resolving disputes fairly and amicably with our users.
16. Contact Information
For questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us at:
Acceptance of Terms
By using our platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use.