Child Safety & Privacy Protection
This platform is designed for educational use by students, teachers, and parents of The Base School.
We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and do not collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. All student accounts require school administration approval.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By using The Base School Community platform, you agree to these Terms of Service. If you are under 18 years old, your parent or guardian must review and agree to these terms on your behalf.
For Students Under 13:
Your parents/guardians and school administrators have provided consent for your participation in this educational platform. All your activities are monitored for safety and educational purposes.
2. Educational Purpose
This platform is exclusively for:
- Educational discussions and school-related content
- Sharing school events and announcements
- Communication between students, teachers, and parents
- Celebrating student achievements and school activities
Not Permitted:
- Commercial activities or advertising
- Non-educational content
- Personal social networking unrelated to school
- Any content inappropriate for a school environment
3. User Responsibilities
All Users Must:
- Be respectful and kind to all community members
- Use appropriate language suitable for a school environment
- Share only school-appropriate content
- Respect others' privacy and personal information
- Report inappropriate behavior to school administrators
Students Must:
- Follow all school rules and guidelines
- Get teacher approval before posting certain content
- Not share personal contact information
- Ask for help from teachers or parents when needed
Parents/Guardians Must:
- Monitor their child's platform usage
- Report any concerns to school administrators
- Support the educational goals of the platform
4. Content Guidelines
Allowed Content:
- School projects and educational work
- School event photos and videos
- Educational discussions and questions
- Positive messages and encouragement
- School achievement celebrations
Prohibited Content:
- Personal information (addresses, phone numbers, etc.)
- Inappropriate language or behavior
- Bullying, harassment, or mean comments
- Content unrelated to school activities
- Copyrighted material without permission
- Any content that violates school policies
5. Safety & Moderation
Content Moderation:
- All posts are reviewed by teachers or administrators
- Inappropriate content will be removed immediately
- Users may be suspended for policy violations
- Serious violations will be reported to parents and school authorities
Safety Measures:
- No private messaging between students
- All interactions are visible to moderators
- Regular safety training and reminders
- Easy reporting tools for concerning behavior
6. Privacy & Data Protection
Your privacy is very important to us. Please read our Privacy Policy for detailed information.
Key Privacy Points:
- We don't sell or share student data with third parties
- Parents can request to see their child's data anytime
- Students can ask teachers to delete their posts
- We use data only for educational purposes
7. Account Management
Account Creation:
- Student accounts are created by school administrators
- Parents receive notification of account creation
- Teachers manage student account permissions
Account Suspension:
- Accounts may be suspended for policy violations
- Parents will be notified of any suspensions
- Students can appeal suspensions through teachers
8. Intellectual Property
Users retain ownership of their original content but grant the school permission to use posts for educational purposes within the school community.
- Don't post copyrighted material without permission
- Give credit when sharing others' work
- Respect trademark and copyright laws
- Student work may be showcased for educational purposes
9. Platform Availability
We strive to keep the platform available during school hours and for homework time, but we cannot guarantee 100% uptime.
- Scheduled maintenance will be announced in advance
- Emergency downtime may occur without notice
- Alternative communication methods will be provided during outages
10. Changes to Terms
We may update these terms to improve safety and functionality. All users and parents will be notified of significant changes.
Important: Continued use of the platform after changes indicates acceptance of new terms. Parents will receive email notifications of any updates.
Need Help or Have Questions?
Contact The Base School Administration:
📧 Email: admin@thebaseschool.org
📞 Phone: [School Phone Number]
🏫 Visit: School Office during business hours
For technical issues: Contact your teacher or IT support
Legal Compliance
This platform complies with:
- COPPA - Children's Online Privacy Protection Act
- FERPA - Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
- State Education Privacy Laws
- School District Policies
These terms are governed by the laws of [Your State/Country] and any disputes will be resolved through school administrative procedures first.
Last Updated: August 29, 2025
Version 1.0 - Initial Release