Effective Date: 11/6/2025

1. General Information & Accuracy

0) Quick Summary (Plain Language)

• Not official: This is a student-run educational/communication platform—not an official school/district site.
• Check official sources: Always verify important dates, policies, and instructions with official school staff/publications.
• Use responsibly: Be respectful, no harmful/illegal content, no cheating or impersonation.
• Privacy & safety: Don’t post private information. Not for emergencies—call 911 for urgent issues.
• We may moderate: We can remove content and suspend access for violations.
• “As is”: No warranties; you use the platform at your own risk.

1) Definitions

“Platform” / “Crooms Connect”: The website, app(s), pages, services, features, and content administered under the Crooms Connect name.

“We”, “Us”, “Our”: Crooms Connect student developers/operators and authorized volunteers.

“User(s)”: Any person who accesses or uses the Platform (students, parents/guardians, staff, guests).

“User-Generated Content (UGC)”: Any content posted, uploaded, shared, or submitted by Users (text, images, links, files, media, comments).

“Official Sources”: School or district-operated publications, websites, and staff communications.

2) Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Platform, you agree to these Terms of Use and to any supplemental policies referenced here (e.g., Code of Conduct, Privacy Notice, Community Guidelines). If you do not agree, do not use the Platform.

3) Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. Changes are effective when posted with the “Last Updated” date. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance. For significant updates, we may provide additional notice (e.g., banner, email, in-app notice).

4) Eligibility & Accounts

Intended users: Students and our school community. Some features may be restricted by role.

Account security: Keep credentials confidential; you are responsible for activity under your account. Notify us immediately of suspected unauthorized access.

Accurate information: Provide true, current information and update it when it changes. We may disable accounts with false or misleading info.

5) Purpose & No Professional Advice

The Platform is an educational and communication tool only. It is not a source of legal, medical, mental health, safety, financial, or administrative advice. For official or critical decisions, consult authorized school staff and publications.

6) General Information & Accuracy

We strive for accuracy but do not warrant the accuracy, adequacy, validity, reliability, availability, or completeness of any information, including announcements, schedules, or event times. Always verify with official school channels.

7) Schedules, Events & Notifications

Schedules and event times are subject to change without notice.

Calendar entries, reminders, and notifications may be delayed, misdirected, or erroneous.

You are responsible for double-checking time-sensitive info with official sources.

8) External Links & Third Party Services

The Platform may link to third-party sites/tools (e.g., forms, video platforms). These are not controlled or endorsed by us.

We are not responsible for third-party content, availability, security, or privacy practices.

Your use of third-party services is at your own risk and subject to their terms and policies.

9) “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE”

The Platform is provided “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE”, with all faults and defects, without warranties of any kind (express or implied), including but not limited to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, uninterrupted operation, error-free content, or freedom from malware.

10) Maintenance, Availability & Compatibility

We may suspend or limit the Platform (or features) for maintenance, updates, testing, or for any reason.

We do not guarantee uptime or compatibility with all browsers/devices.

Features labeled “beta,” “preview,” or “experimental” may be incomplete, change without notice, or be removed.

11) Accessibility

We aim to promote accessibility and inclusive design. If you encounter barriers, please contact us at thearchivis7@outlook.com with details; we will make reasonable efforts to assist or provide alternatives.

12) Privacy, Student Data & Safety

No official records: The Platform is not an official record system or transcript repository.

Limit personal data: Do not post sensitive personal information (addresses, student IDs, medical info).

Safety & emergencies: The Platform is not for emergency reporting. In an emergency, call 911 or contact school authorities.

Children’s privacy: If we learn we collected children’s personal data without appropriate consent/authorization, we will delete it upon discovery.

Logs & analytics: We may collect basic usage analytics and logs to operate, secure, and improve the Platform.

13) User-Generated Content (UGC)

Responsibility: You are solely responsible for your UGC and for ensuring it complies with laws, school policies, and these Terms.

License: By posting UGC, you grant Crooms Connect a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to host, reproduce, display, perform, and distribute your content on the Platform for its educational/operational purposes.

No confidential info: Do not post confidential, proprietary, or private information you do not have the right to share.

Backups: We do not guarantee backup or restoration of UGC. Maintain your own copies.

Review & removal: We may (but are not obligated to) monitor, moderate, edit, or remove UGC at our discretion.

14) Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

• Violate laws, regulations, or school/district policies (including anti-bullying, harassment, and academic integrity rules).
• Post or share content that is unlawful, defamatory, harassing, hateful, discriminatory, sexually explicit, exploitative, or otherwise harmful.
• Engage in cheating, plagiarism, or academic misconduct.
• Impersonate any person or entity; misrepresent affiliation.
• Infringe intellectual property or privacy rights.
• Introduce viruses, malware, or attempt to bypass security; no scraping, data mining, or automated access without permission.
• Interfere with Platform function, overload servers, or disrupt others’ use.
• Collect data about others without consent.
• Post personally identifiable information of minors without appropriate authorization.

15) Intellectual Property (IP)

Our IP: All original content, design, branding, code, and features (excluding UGC) are the exclusive property of Crooms Connect and/or its licensors.

Your IP: You retain ownership of your UGC, subject to the license granted above.

Trademarks: Names, logos, and marks used on the Platform may be protected. Do not use them without authorization.

16) Feedback & Submissions

If you submit feedback, suggestions, or ideas, you grant us a perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free license to use them without any obligation to you, including attribution or compensation.

17) Security

We employ reasonable measures to protect the Platform, but no system is perfectly secure.

You are responsible for safeguarding your credentials and devices.

Report suspected vulnerabilities or misuse to thearchivis7@outlook.com.

18) Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Crooms Connect, its developers, volunteers, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages; or for lost data, lost opportunities, or reputational harm arising from or related to your use of (or inability to use) the Platform. Your sole remedy is to stop using the Platform.

19) Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Crooms Connect, its developers, volunteers, and affiliates from any claims, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from:

1. your use of or access to the Platform;
2. your violation of these Terms or applicable laws/policies;
3. any infringement or violation of another’s rights.

20) No Endorsement / No Official Status

The Platform is not an official school or district channel and may include student opinions and content.

Mentions of third parties, links, or products do not constitute endorsement or sponsorship.

21) Termination & Suspension

We may suspend or terminate your access at any time, with or without notice, for any reason including (but not limited to) violations of these Terms, security risks, or platform management needs. Upon termination, your right to use the Platform ceases immediately. Certain provisions survive termination (e.g., IP, disclaimers, limitation of liability, indemnification).

22) Communication Preferences & Messaging

We may send service or administrative messages (e.g., updates, policy changes, critical notices).

If optional messaging/SMS is offered, standard carrier rates may apply; you can opt-out when applicable.

You consent to receiving electronic communications; they satisfy legal requirements for “written” communications where permitted.

23) Classroom & Academic Integrity

The Platform must not be used to gain unfair academic advantage.

Teachers and staff may report suspected misconduct consistent with school policies.

We may restrict or log access for academic integrity reviews where appropriate.

24) Data Retention & Deletion

We may retain logs for operational, moderation, and safety reasons for a limited period.

We may delete content without notice to manage storage, legal, or policy requirements.

Requests related to data removal should be directed to thearchivis7@outlook.com

25) Accessibility to Parents/Guardians & Staff

Parents/guardians may access public content.

Staff participation is voluntary and may be limited by role and school policy.

For official records or decisions, defer to official school systems.

26) Export Controls & Sanctions

You represent that you are not located in a country or on a list subject to comprehensive sanctions, and you will not use the Platform for prohibited purposes under applicable export/sanctions laws.

27) Mobile & App Store Terms

If accessed via a mobile app, your use may be subject to the app store’s terms. The app store provider is not responsible for support or legal claims. You must comply with usage rules of the app store.

28) Force Majeure

We are not liable for any delay or failure due to causes beyond our reasonable control, including acts of God, natural disasters, war, terrorism, labor disputes, internet outages, platform provider failures, or changes in law.

29) Severability; Waiver; Assignment

If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full force.

Our failure to enforce a provision is not a waiver of our rights.

You may not assign your rights or obligations without our consent; we may assign these Terms as part of a reorganization or transition.

30) Entire Agreement

These Terms (and any referenced policies) constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the Platform and supersede all prior understandings.

31) Notices to Users

We may provide notices via the Platform, email, or other reasonable electronic means. Please keep your contact information current.

32) Community Guidelines

• Be respectful and inclusive.
• No harassment, threats, or hate speech.
• No cheating or plagiarism.
• Cite sources; respect IP.
• Protect privacy.

Disclaimer: Crooms Connect is a student-run educational platform provided “AS IS” and not an official school/district site. No warranties are made regarding accuracy or availability. Schedules and announcements may change—verify with official sources. By using this site, you agree to our Terms, including conduct rules, UGC license, moderation rights, and limitations of liability. Not for emergencies—call 911.