Terms of Service

Clear, straightforward terms for using ClassCents in your educational environment.

Last updated: January 2025

Agreement to Terms

By accessing and using ClassCents (“Service”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not access the Service. These terms are designed to protect both educators and students in our learning environment.

Description of Service

ClassCents is a web-based classroom economy management platform designed exclusively for educational purposes. Our Service allows teachers to create engaging learning environments through:

Create and manage virtual classroom economies
Track student participation and engagement
Manage virtual currency and reward systems
Generate educational reports and analytics
Foster financial literacy and responsibility
Encourage positive classroom behaviour

User Accounts and Responsibilities

Teacher Accounts

You must provide accurate information when creating an account
You are responsible for maintaining account security and credentials
You must be an authorized educator with legitimate educational interest
You are responsible for all activities under your account
You control all student data and classroom settings
You ensure compliance with your institution's policies

Student Access

Student accounts are created and managed entirely by teachers
All student data is under teacher control and authority
Students access the platform through teacher-provided credentials
No direct registration or communication between ClassCents and students
All permissions and consents are managed within the educational institution
Student accounts are subject to teacher supervision and school policies

Acceptable Use Policy

To maintain a safe and educational environment, you agree not to:

Use the Service for any unlawful purpose or violate applicable laws
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to other accounts or systems
Upload or transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code
Harass, abuse, or harm other users in any way
Share inappropriate content not suitable for educational environments
Reverse engineer or attempt to extract source code from the Service
Use the platform for commercial purposes outside of education
Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers

Educational Use Only

ClassCents is designed exclusively for educational purposes and financial literacy learning:

Virtual Economy Guidelines:

Virtual currency has no real-world monetary value
All transactions are simulated for educational purposes only
Platform teaches financial literacy and responsibility
Real money transactions are strictly prohibited
Rewards and points are for classroom motivation only
No gambling or inappropriate reward systems allowed

Payment Terms

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Free accounts are provided at no cost with basic features included
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Pro subscriptions are billed monthly or annually as selected by the user
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All payments are processed securely through Stripe - we do not store payment information
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Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled before the renewal date
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You can cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings
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Refunds are provided according to our 30-day satisfaction guarantee
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Price changes will be communicated 30 days in advance via email
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Educational discounts may be available for qualifying institutions

Data Protection and Privacy

Your use of ClassCents is governed by our Privacy Policy, which reflects our commitment to educational data protection. By using the Service, you acknowledge and agree to:

Data collection is limited to what's necessary for classroom economy functionality
All student data is under teacher control and educational authority
We comply with FERPA and support COPPA compliance for educational use
No data is sold, shared, or used for non-educational purposes
Teachers are responsible for obtaining necessary permissions within their institutions
You will comply with applicable privacy laws and institutional policies
Data retention follows our clearly outlined retention policies
You can export or delete your data at any time

Important: Read our full Privacy Policy to understand how we protect and handle your educational data.

Service Availability

We strive to maintain 99.9% uptime for reliable classroom use
Scheduled maintenance announced in advance when possible
Emergency maintenance may occur without advance notice
Service updates and new features released regularly

Intellectual Property

ClassCents platform and its features are protected by intellectual property laws.

You retain ownership of your educational content
ClassCents owns the platform technology and features
Limited license granted for educational use only
Respect for third-party intellectual property required

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, ClassCents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses resulting from your use of the Service.

Termination

You may terminate your account at any time
We may terminate accounts that violate these Terms
Access ceases immediately upon termination
Data retention follows our Privacy Policy

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law provisions. Disputes will be resolved through appropriate legal channels with a preference for mediation in educational contexts.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Users will be notified of material changes via email and through the Service. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

Contact Information

Questions about these Terms of Service? We're here to help:

Legal Questions
legal@classcents.com
General Support
support@classcents.com

Effective Date: July 2025 |Version: 2.0 |Review: Privacy Policy