Deskpad Terms & Conditions
Effective Date: July 16, 2025
Welcome to Deskpad. These Terms & Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our platform, services, and website located at [https://deskpad.ai](https://deskpad.ai) (collectively, the "Service"). By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you may not use the Service.
1. Eligibility
You may use Deskpad only if you are at least 13 years old. If you are under 13, you must use the Service under school-provided consent in accordance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). Users under 18 must have permission from a parent, guardian, or school official.
2. Acceptable Use
You agree to use the Service only for lawful, educational, and authorized purposes. You may not:
* Access or use the Service in any way that violates laws or school policies
* Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any systems, data, or user information
* Introduce malware or interfere with the security or performance of the Service
* Share login credentials or access accounts that do not belong to you
* Submit, share, or generate inappropriate, illegal, or infringing content
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access for any violation of these rules.
3. Intellectual Property
All content, software, and materials on Deskpad are owned by Deskpad or our licensors and protected by intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or use content for commercial purposes without permission.
You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, revocable license to use the Service for educational and instructional purposes only.
4. Student Submissions and Use
When students use the Deskpad writing workspace, all content they create is owned by the school or student, as determined by school policy. By using the Service, you grant Deskpad a license to process, display, and analyze this content solely to deliver educational services.
Deskpad does not claim ownership of student work, nor do we use it for advertising or non-educational purposes.
5. Disclaimers
The Service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee that:
* The Service will be uninterrupted or error-free
* Any specific educational outcome will occur
* Content will always be accurate, complete, or secure
Use of the Service is at your own risk.
6. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Deskpad is not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages resulting from your use of (or inability to use) the Service.
7. Third-Party Services
Our Service may integrate with third-party tools or services (e.g., analytics, storage, AI models). We are not responsible for the content or practices of third-party services. Use them at your own discretion and review their policies.
8. Privacy and Data Use
Your use of the Service is also governed by our [Privacy Policy](https://deskpad.ai/privacy), which outlines how data is collected, used, and protected in compliance with COPPA, FERPA, and applicable state laws.
9. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms periodically. Material changes will be posted on this page and, where required, provided to school administrators. Continued use of the Service after changes means you accept the revised Terms.
10. Termination
We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time if we believe you have violated these Terms or are otherwise using the platform in a harmful or unauthorized way.
11. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.
12. Contact Us
For questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact us.
Deskpad Legal Team
