Terms of Service

Terms and Conditions for EdDrop.org

Effective Date: September 9th, 2025
Last Updated: September 9th, 2025

Welcome to EdDrop.org (“EdDrop,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). By accessing or using our website, services, and community platform (collectively, the “Services”), you (“you,” “your,” or “User”) agree to be bound by the following Terms and Conditions (“Terms”). Please read these Terms carefully before using the Services.

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1. Acceptance of Terms

By registering for, accessing, or using EdDrop.org, you confirm that you are at least 18 years of age and are legally capable of entering into a binding agreement. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use our Services.

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2. Purpose of the Platform

EdDrop.org is an online community designed for educators to share lesson materials, teaching resources, stories, and related content. While we welcome creativity and collaboration, the Platform is intended strictly for professional educational use.

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3. User Accounts

• You must provide accurate and complete information when creating an account.
• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials.
• You agree not to share your account with any other person or permit unauthorized access.
• We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.

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4. User Conduct

You agree not to:

• Post, upload, or share any personally identifiable information of students or minors, including names, photographs, grades, or records.
• Post unlawful, defamatory, harassing, obscene, or otherwise objectionable content.
• Infringe upon the intellectual property rights of others.
• Attempt to hack, disrupt, or impair the functionality of the Services.
• Use the Platform for commercial solicitation or advertising without prior written consent.

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5. Content Ownership and License

• You retain ownership of any content you post on EdDrop.org.
• By posting, you grant EdDrop.org a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, reproduce, and distribute your content within the Services.
• You represent and warrant that you have the necessary rights and permissions to share any content you submit.

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6. Intellectual Property

All trademarks, logos, and content provided by EdDrop.org (excluding User Content) are the intellectual property of EdDrop.org and may not be copied, modified, or distributed without our prior written consent.

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7. Privacy

Your use of the Services is also governed by our [Privacy Policy], which explains how we collect, use, and protect personal information.

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8. Termination

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to suspend or terminate your access to the Services at any time, without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms, is harmful to other Users, or is otherwise inappropriate.

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9. Disclaimers

• The Services are provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind.
• We make no guarantees regarding the accuracy, availability, or reliability of content posted by Users.
• We are not responsible for any loss or damage resulting from your reliance on content shared on the Platform.

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10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, EdDrop.org and its owners, affiliates, and partners shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of your use of the Services.

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11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless EdDrop.org and its affiliates from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to your use of the Services or violation of these Terms.

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12. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or update these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the Services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

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13. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New Hampshire, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any legal action shall be brought in the courts of New Hampshire.

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14. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding these Terms, please contact us at:
EdDrop.org
Email: [email protected]

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Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for EdDrop.org

Effective Date: September 9th, 2025
Last Updated: September 9th, 2025

EdDrop.org (“EdDrop,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) values the privacy of our users (“you,” “your,” or “User”). This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information in connection with our website and online community platform (the “Services”).

By accessing or using the Services, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

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1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

A. Information You Provide

• Account registration details (name, email address, password, subject taught, grade level).
• Content you post, upload, or share on the Platform (e.g., text, images, lesson materials, links).
• Communications you send us (support requests, reports, feedback).

B. Automatically Collected Information

• Log data (IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited).
• Usage data (time spent, interactions, clicks, posts viewed).
• Cookies and similar technologies (see Section 7).

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2. How We Use Information

We use your information to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the Services.
• Personalize your user experience (e.g., displaying your subject and grade level).
• Facilitate communication between members (messages, notifications).
• Enforce our Terms & Conditions and community guidelines.
• Protect against fraud, abuse, or unauthorized access.
• Comply with legal obligations.

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3. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share limited information in the following circumstances:

• With Service Providers: For hosting, analytics, email delivery, and support.
• For Legal Compliance: When required by law, regulation, or court order.
• With Your Consent: When you choose to share or make content public.

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4. Content Visibility

• Posts made on the Platform are generally visible to other registered members.
• If you make your profile and/or posts public, certain information (such as subject and grade level) may be visible to non-members.
• You should not upload or share personally identifiable information of students, parents, or minors.

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5. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Services. You may request deletion of your account at any time by contacting us at [email protected].

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6. Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information against loss, theft, misuse, or unauthorized access. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

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7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

• We use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience, analyze traffic, and remember preferences.
• You may disable cookies in your browser, but certain features of the Services may not function properly.

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8. Children’s Privacy

EdDrop.org is not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware of such collection, we will take steps to delete the information immediately.

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9. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction (e.g., GDPR, CCPA), you may have rights to:

• Access, correct, or delete your personal data.
• Restrict or object to certain processing.
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
• File a complaint with a data protection authority.

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].

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10. International Users

If you access the Services from outside the United States, you acknowledge that your information may be processed in and transferred to the United States, where privacy laws may not offer the same protections as your country.

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11. Changes to this Policy

We reserve the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective upon posting to EdDrop.org. Your continued use of the Services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

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12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact us at:

EdDrop.org
Email: [email protected]

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