Terms of Service

Last updated: December 2024

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Lesson Loom service ("Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use the Service.

These Terms apply to all users of the Service, including teachers, administrators, and any other visitors.

2. Description of Service

Lesson Loom is an AI-powered platform that helps English as a Second Language (ESL) teachers create lesson plans, educational content, and teaching materials. The Service includes:

• AI-generated lesson plans with customizable components
• Vocabulary and dialogue generation
• Educational song creation
• Flashcard and visual material generation
• Whiteboard and presentation tools
• Content export in various formats (PDF, documents)

3. User Accounts

3.1 Registration

To use certain features of the Service, you must register for an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain and update your information as necessary
• Keep your password secure and confidential
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access
• Be responsible for all activities under your account

3.2 Account Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old or the age of majority in your jurisdiction to use this Service. By using the Service, you represent that you meet this requirement.

3.3 Account Termination

We may suspend or terminate your account if you violate these Terms or for any other reason at our discretion. You may also delete your account at any time through your Privacy Settings.

4. Subscriptions and Payments

4.1 Subscription Plans

The Service offers various subscription plans with different features and usage limits. Details of current plans are available on our pricing page.

4.2 Billing

• Subscriptions are billed in advance on a monthly or annual basis
• All payments are processed securely through Stripe
• Prices are subject to change with 30 days notice
• Taxes may apply depending on your location

4.3 Refunds

Subscription fees are generally non-refundable. However, we may offer refunds on a case-by-case basis at our discretion. Contact support for refund requests.

4.4 Free Tier and Trials

We may offer free tiers or trial periods. These are subject to usage limits and may be modified or discontinued at any time.

5. Acceptable Use

You agree NOT to use the Service to:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe on intellectual property rights of others
• Generate content that is harmful, abusive, threatening, or discriminatory
• Create content promoting violence, illegal activities, or hate speech
• Attempt to access other users' accounts or data
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service or its servers
• Use automated systems to access the Service without permission
• Resell or redistribute the Service without authorization
• Use the Service to train competing AI models

6. Content and Intellectual Property

6.1 Your Content

You retain ownership of content you provide to the Service (lesson topics, vocabulary lists, etc.). By using the Service, you grant us a license to process this content to provide the Service.

6.2 Generated Content

Content generated by the AI (lesson plans, songs, images) is provided for your educational use. You may use generated content in your teaching activities. However:

• Generated content may not be unique and similar content may be generated for other users
• We do not guarantee the accuracy, appropriateness, or fitness for purpose of generated content
• You are responsible for reviewing and adapting content for your specific classroom needs
• Commercial redistribution of generated content may be subject to additional terms

6.3 Our Intellectual Property

The Service, including its design, features, and underlying technology, is owned by Lesson Loom and protected by intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, or reverse engineer any part of the Service.

6.4 Community Content Sharing (Required)

As a condition of using the Service, you agree to the following content sharing terms:

• Song Sharing: AI-generated songs created through the Service will be made available in a shared resource library for other teachers to use in their classrooms. You retain credit as the creator but grant other teachers the right to use these songs for educational purposes.
• Flashcard Image Sharing: Flashcard images and visual materials may be stored in a central database (RAG system) and used to improve content quality and assist other teachers. This helps build a comprehensive library of educational visuals.
• Lesson Plan Concepts: While your specific lesson plans remain private, anonymized patterns and successful teaching approaches may be used to improve recommendations for all users.

What this means for you:

• Your generated songs appear in the community song library with attribution
• Your flashcard images may be suggested to other teachers creating similar content
• You gain access to content created by other teachers in the community
• The quality and variety of available resources improves over time

Your Rights: You retain ownership of the topics and concepts you input. You may delete your account at any time, though content already shared in the community library may remain available to other users. This sharing is a core feature of the platform and cannot be opted out of while maintaining an active account.

7. AI-Generated Content Disclaimer

The Service uses artificial intelligence to generate educational content. You acknowledge that:

• AI may produce inaccurate, incomplete, or contextually inappropriate content
• Generated content should be reviewed and verified before classroom use
• We are not responsible for how you use generated content
• AI capabilities and quality may vary and change over time

8. Third-Party Services

The Service integrates with third-party services including OpenAI, Stripe, and others. Your use of these services is subject to their respective terms and policies. We are not responsible for third-party service availability or performance.

9. Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.

10. Disclaimers

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
• ACCURACY or RELIABILITY of generated content
• UNINTERRUPTED or ERROR-FREE operation
• SECURITY or VIRUS-FREE operation

11. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

• Indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
• Loss of profits, data, or goodwill
• Any damages exceeding the amount you paid us in the past 12 months

Some jurisdictions do not allow limitation of liability, so these limitations may not apply to you.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Lesson Loom, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from:

• Your use of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of others
• Content you submit through the Service

13. Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of significant changes by:

• Posting updated Terms on this page
• Email notification for material changes
• In-app notification when you next log in

Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

14. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of England and Wales, unless otherwise required by applicable consumer protection laws.

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in effect.

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Lesson Loom regarding the Service.

17. Contact Us

For questions about these Terms, please contact us: