1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Masterin's services, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our platform.

These terms apply to all users of Masterin, including educators, students, administrators, and visitors.

2. Account Registration and Usage

Account Requirements

• You must be at least 13 years old to create an account
• Users under 18 must have parental consent or be using the platform through an educational institution
• You must provide accurate and complete information during registration
• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials

Account Responsibilities

• You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account
• You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
• You must not share your account credentials with others
• You must keep your account information up to date

3. Acceptable Use Policy

Permitted Uses

• Creating educational content and lesson plans
• Sharing educational resources with other educators
• Using AI tools for legitimate educational purposes
• Participating in the educational marketplace

Prohibited Activities

• Using the platform for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
• Uploading content that infringes on intellectual property rights
• Sharing inappropriate, offensive, or harmful content
• Attempting to hack, disrupt, or compromise platform security
• Using automated tools or bots without permission
• Impersonating others or providing false information
• Spamming or sending unsolicited communications

4. Content and Intellectual Property

Your Content

• You retain ownership of the educational content you create on Masterin
• By uploading content, you grant us a license to use, store, and display that content as necessary to provide our services
• You represent that you have the right to upload and share your content
• You are responsible for ensuring your content does not infringe on third-party rights

Masterin's Content

• The Masterin platform, AI tools, and proprietary technology remain our intellectual property
• AI-generated content is provided "as-is" and should be reviewed before use
• You may not reverse engineer, copy, or redistribute our proprietary technology

Marketplace Content

• Content shared in the marketplace must comply with our content guidelines
• We reserve the right to remove content that violates these terms
• Sellers are responsible for the accuracy and quality of their offerings

5. Payment and Subscriptions

Subscription Plans

• Free and paid subscription tiers are available
• Subscription fees are billed in advance on a monthly or annual basis
• All fees are non-refundable except as required by law
• We may change subscription prices with 30 days notice

Marketplace Transactions

• Masterin facilitates transactions between buyers and sellers
• We charge a commission on paid marketplace transactions
• Refund policies are set by individual sellers within our guidelines
• We are not responsible for disputes between buyers and sellers

Cancellation

• You may cancel your subscription at any time
• Cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing period
• Your account will revert to the free tier upon cancellation

6. Educational Institution Use

• Schools may create accounts on behalf of their educators and students
• Educational institutions remain responsible for compliance with student privacy laws
• Schools may set additional restrictions on student account usage
• We comply with COPPA, FERPA, and other applicable educational privacy regulations

7. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by ourPrivacy Policy, which is incorporated into these terms by reference.

• We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data
• We comply with applicable data protection laws including GDPR and CCPA
• Student data receives additional protections under educational privacy laws

8. Service Availability and Modifications

• We strive to maintain high service availability but cannot guarantee 100% uptime
• We may temporarily suspend service for maintenance or updates
• We reserve the right to modify or discontinue features with reasonable notice
• We may update these terms from time to time and will notify you of material changes

9. Limitation of Liability

• Masterin is provided "as-is" without warranties of any kind
• We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of AI-generated content
• You are responsible for reviewing and verifying all content before use
• Our liability is limited to the amount you have paid us in the past 12 months
• We are not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages

10. Termination

Termination by You

• You may terminate your account at any time through your account settings
• Upon termination, your access to paid features will cease
• Your content will be retained according to our data retention policy

Termination by Us

• We may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms
• We may terminate accounts with reasonable notice for business reasons
• Upon termination, you must cease all use of our services

11. Governing Law and Disputes

• These terms are governed by the laws of [Your Jurisdiction]
• Disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration where permitted by law
• You may opt out of arbitration by contacting us within 30 days of account creation

12. Contact Information