Terms of Service

Welcome to EcoSpark! By accessing or using our platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy.

• These terms apply to all users, including children, parents, guardians, and educators
• EcoSpark is intended for children aged 5-18 with parent/guardian consent and supervision
• Parents/guardians must create and manage accounts for children under 13
• Continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of any updated terms

Parent/Guardian Responsibilities:

• Age Verification: You must verify that you are the parent or legal guardian and have authority to consent to your child's use of EcoSpark
• Supervision: You are responsible for supervising your child's activities on the platform
• Account Security: Keep login credentials secure and do not share them with others
• Accurate Information: Provide accurate age and contact information
• Monitor Content: Review content your child posts before they share it

Account Rules:

• One account per child
• Do not create accounts for children without parent/guardian permission
• Accounts are non-transferable
• We reserve the right to terminate accounts that violate these terms

Content Ownership:

You (and your child) retain ownership of original content created and shared on EcoSpark (photos, videos, stories, descriptions). However, by posting content, you grant us:

• A worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, reproduce, and distribute your content on the platform
• The right to moderate, edit, or remove content that violates our policies
• Permission to feature outstanding projects in promotional materials (with attribution)

Content Moderation:

All user-generated content undergoes AI-powered moderation and human review before publication:

• Content is screened for safety, appropriateness, and compliance with our policies
• We may reject or remove content that violates our guidelines
• Repeated violations may result in account suspension or termination
• Appeals can be submitted to our moderation team for review

Copyright & Attribution:

• Only upload content you created or have permission to use
• Credit original sources when inspired by tutorials or others' work
• Respect intellectual property rights of others
• Report copyright infringement to: copyright@ecosparkkids.org

EcoSpark is provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis. We make no warranties or guarantees about:

• The accuracy, reliability, or completeness of educational content
• Uninterrupted or error-free operation of the platform
• Results from following recycling tutorials or eco-activities
• Safety of craft projects (parent supervision required)

To the maximum extent permitted by law, EcoSpark and its operators shall not be liable for:

• Indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
• Loss of data, profits, or business opportunities
• Personal injury or property damage from following tutorials
• Interactions between users (though we moderate content)
• Technical failures, data loss, or service interruptions

Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on liability, so these limitations may not apply to you.

Termination by You:

• Parents/guardians may delete their child's account at any time
• Contact privacy@ecosparkkids.org to request account deletion
• Personal data will be deleted within 90 days (see Privacy Policy)
• Published projects may remain visible unless removal is requested

Termination by Us:

We may suspend or terminate accounts for:

• Violations of these Terms of Service or Community Guidelines
• Repeated posting of inappropriate or unsafe content
• Harassment, bullying, or threats toward other users
• Fraudulent or deceptive behavior
• Legal or regulatory requirements

We may modify these Terms of Service from time to time. When we make significant changes:

• We will update the "Last Updated" date
• Parents/guardians will be notified via email
• Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of new terms
• If you disagree with changes, you may delete your child's account

These Terms are governed by the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to conflict of law principles.

Dispute Resolution:

• We encourage resolving disputes informally by contacting support@ecosparkkids.org
• If informal resolution fails, disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration
• You have the right to opt out of arbitration within 30 days of account creation

Note: Some jurisdictions do not allow arbitration agreements for consumer contracts. This provision may not apply to you if prohibited by local law.

Teachers and educators using EcoSpark in classrooms:

• Parental Consent: Must obtain written consent from parents/guardians before allowing students to create accounts or post content
• Supervision: Must supervise student activity and review content before posting
• Student Privacy: Comply with FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) and local education privacy laws
• Classroom Accounts: Contact us for special classroom or school accounts with enhanced privacy controls