Terms and Conditions
1. Introduction
By accessing our platform, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions of use. SwitchClassroom.org provides a platform for educators to create, share, and manage educational resources. These Terms govern your use of our website and services.
2. Educational Use
SwitchClassroom.org is designed for educational purposes. Users are expected to:
- Use the platform to enhance teaching and learning experiences
- Contribute positively to the educational community
- Respect intellectual property rights of content creators
- Adhere to educational standards and best practices
User Accounts
To access certain features of SwitchClassroom.org, you must create an account. You are responsible for:
- Maintaining the confidentiality of your account information
- All activities that occur under your account
- Providing accurate and complete information during registration
- Notifying us of any unauthorized use of your account
Content Ownership
Users retain ownership of content they create and upload to SwitchClassroom.org. However, by uploading content, you grant SwitchClassroom.org a non-exclusive license to use, reproduce, and distribute your content within the platform for the purpose of providing our services.
Privacy Policy
1. Information We Collect
SwitchClassroom.org collects the following types of information:
- Account information: Name, email address, school/institution affiliation, and professional role
- Content data: Educational resources you create, upload, or interact with
- Usage information: How you use our platform, features accessed, and time spent
- Technical data: IP address, browser type, device information, and cookies
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve SwitchClassroom.org services
- Personalize your experience and deliver content relevant to educators
- Communicate with you about updates, features, and educational opportunities
- Analyze platform usage to enhance our educational tools and resources
- Protect the security and integrity of our platform
2. Data Security
SwitchClassroom.org implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. We regularly review our security practices to ensure the ongoing confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your data. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
3. Student Privacy
SwitchClassroom.org is committed to protecting student privacy. Our practices comply with applicable education privacy laws, including:
- We do not collect personal information directly from students under 13 without parental
- We do not use student personal information for advertising purposes
- We provide tools for educators to control student data and comply with their own privacy obligations
Last updated: May 21, 2025. For questions about our Terms or Privacy Policy, please contact support@switchclassroom.org