Terms of Service

TinkerSchool is an open-source, AI-powered education platform designed for children in grades K-6 (ages 5-12). It pairs kids with an AI tutor named Chip to learn math, reading, science, music, art, problem solving, and coding through interactive projects and hands-on activities with an M5StickC Plus 2 device.

TinkerSchool is a supplementary educational tool. It is not a replacement for school, professional tutoring, or certified educational programs.

• A parent or legal guardian must create and manage the account. Children cannot create accounts on their own.
• By creating a child profile, you consent to the collection and use of your child's data as described in our Privacy Policy.
• You are responsible for all activity under your account, including your child's use of the platform.
• Keep your account credentials secure. If you suspect unauthorized access, contact us immediately.

TinkerSchool is designed for educational purposes. When using the platform, you and your child agree to:

• Use the platform for learning and creative educational projects
• Treat the AI tutor (Chip) and any community features with respect
• Not attempt to bypass safety features, content filters, or rate limits
• Not use the platform to create, upload, or distribute harmful, offensive, or inappropriate content

You may not use TinkerSchool to:

• Attempt to extract, reverse-engineer, or abuse the AI system
• Interfere with or disrupt the platform's operation or security
• Impersonate another user or misrepresent your identity
• Use the platform for any commercial purpose unrelated to education
• Scrape, data-mine, or programmatically access the platform without written permission

Chip is an AI-powered tutor that provides educational guidance. A few important things to understand:

• Chip may occasionally provide incorrect or incomplete information. It is a learning aid, not an authority.
• AI conversations are logged and available for parent review in the parent dashboard.
• Chip has content guardrails to keep conversations appropriate for children, but no system is perfect. Please report any concerning interactions.
• AI usage is rate-limited to encourage healthy screen time habits.

TinkerSchool is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. To the fullest extent permitted by law:

• We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the platform.
• We do not guarantee uninterrupted access or error-free operation.
• Physical devices (M5StickC Plus 2) are subject to their manufacturer's warranty and safety guidelines. TinkerSchool is not responsible for device hardware issues.
• Educational content is provided as a supplement and should not be relied upon as a sole educational resource.

• You can delete your account at any time. Upon deletion, all data will be removed within 30 days as described in our Privacy Policy.
• We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms, with notice when reasonably possible.

We may update these terms from time to time. Material changes will be communicated via email to registered parents. Continued use of TinkerSchool after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

These terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal action or proceeding arising under these terms shall be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts located in Delaware, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.

We encourage you to contact us first at hello@tinkerschool.ai to resolve any disputes informally. If a dispute cannot be resolved informally within 30 days, either party may pursue resolution through the courts described in the Governing Law section above. For claims under $10,000, either party may choose to resolve the dispute through small claims court.

• Severability -- If any provision of these terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
• Entire agreement -- These terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and TinkerSchool regarding your use of the platform.
• Indemnification -- You agree to indemnify and hold harmless TinkerSchool, its contributors, and affiliates from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your violation of these terms or misuse of the platform.
• Waiver -- Our failure to enforce any provision of these terms shall not be considered a waiver of our right to enforce that or any other provision in the future.

If you have questions about these terms, we are happy to help.