Terms & Conditions

1. Agreement to Terms

These Terms & Conditions ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you," or "your") and Vandium Ventures LLC ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"). By accessing, browsing, or using the Student Task Management System website and all associated services, features, and content (collectively, the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms.

If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use the Service.

These Terms apply to all users, including but not limited to students, parents, guardians, administrators, and all other visitors to the Service. If you are accessing the Service on behalf of a minor, you acknowledge that you are the parent or legal guardian and accept full responsibility for the minor's use.

2. Service Description

The Student Task Management System is a web-based educational platform designed to help high school students track daily class tasks, assignments, tests, quizzes, and related academic activities. The Service includes:

• Student task and assignment tracking dashboard
• Real-time class schedule integration
• Guardian/parent monitoring and activity reporting
• SMS and email notification system
• Messaging system between students and guardians
• Activity scoring and engagement metrics
• Administrative configuration and management tools

The Service is provided through a web-based interface accessible via modern web browsers. We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any portion of the Service at any time.

3. User Eligibility

3.1 Age Requirements

To use the Service, you must be:

• At least 13 years old, or
• Between 13-17 with verifiable parental consent and ongoing parental supervision, or
• A parent, guardian, or school administrator authorized to oversee student accounts

3.2 Parental Consent

If you are under 18, your parent or legal guardian must:

• Review and agree to these Terms
• Provide verifiable consent to your use of the Service
• Maintain an active guardian account and supervise your use
• Accept responsibility for your compliance with these Terms

3.3 Account Authorization

You represent and warrant that:

• All information you provide is accurate, complete, and truthful
• You have authority to enter into this agreement
• You have authority to create accounts for minors (if applicable)
• You are not prohibited by law from using the Service
• Your use does not violate any applicable laws or regulations

4. Account Creation & Responsibility

4.1 Account Creation

To use the Service, you must create an account by providing:

• Your legal name
• Valid email address
• Secure password
• Phone number (for SMS notifications)
• Additional profile information as requested

4.2 Account Security

You are solely responsible for:

• Maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials
• Preventing unauthorized access to your account
• All activity occurring under your account
• Immediately notifying us of any unauthorized use or breach

4.3 Account Accuracy

You must keep your account information current, accurate, and complete. You must immediately update any information that changes. We are not responsible for any issues resulting from outdated or inaccurate information.

4.4 Account Termination

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting support@vandiumventures.com. We may terminate or suspend your account at any time for:

• Violations of these Terms or our Acceptable Use Policy
• Non-payment of fees (if applicable)
• Inactivity for 24 consecutive months
• Request by parent/guardian
• Legal or regulatory requirements
• Other material breach of this agreement

5. User Content & Intellectual Property

5.1 User Content License

By posting, uploading, or transmitting content to the Service ("User Content"), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to:

• Store and maintain your content
• Display your content to authorized users (guardians, administrators)
• Use your content to provide, improve, and operate the Service
• Create backups and archives of your content
• Process your content as necessary for Service functionality

5.2 Content Ownership

You retain all rights and ownership to User Content you create. However:

• You authorize us to use your content as described above
• Your content may be viewed by authorized family members and administrators
• We may use anonymized or aggregated data for analytics and improvement

5.3 Company Intellectual Property

All Service content, features, functionality, design, and materials ("Company Content") are the exclusive intellectual property of Vandium Ventures LLC. You may not:

• Copy, modify, or adapt Company Content without authorization
• Reverse engineer or decompile the Service
• Sell, license, or redistribute Company Content
• Use Company Content for commercial purposes
• Remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or proprietary notices

5.4 Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Service for its intended educational purposes only. This license does not permit:

• Commercial use or resale
• Modification or derivative works
• Transfer to third parties
• Automated access or scraping

6. Fees & Billing

6.1 Service Costs

The Service is currently provided at no charge. However, we reserve the right to:

• Introduce fees or premium features in the future
• Charge for add-on services or features
• Implement different pricing tiers

6.2 SMS Message Charges

While we provide SMS notifications at no cost, standard message and data rates from your wireless carrier apply. Contact your carrier for details about your plan and potential charges.

6.3 Future Billing

If we introduce paid features, we will:

• Provide 30 days' notice before charging
• Obtain your explicit consent before billing
• Clearly disclose all fees and billing terms
• Provide cancellation options before charging

7. Warranties Disclaimer

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

• Warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
• Warranties of non-infringement of third-party rights
• Warranties of accuracy, completeness, or timeliness
• Warranties of uninterrupted or error-free operation
• Warranties against viruses or malicious code

We do not warrant that:

• The Service will meet your requirements
• The Service will be available 24/7 without interruption
• Errors will be corrected or prevented
• Your data will be permanently preserved
• The Service will achieve any specific educational outcome

8. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL VANDIUM VENTURES LLC, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR:

• Direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
• Lost profits, lost data, or lost business opportunities
• Loss of use, loss of revenue, or business interruption
• Damage to property or personal injury
• Any damages arising from your use of or inability to use the Service

This limitation applies regardless of:

• The nature of the claim (contract, tort, strict liability, or otherwise)
• Whether we have been advised of the possibility of such damages
• The theory of liability involved
• Whether the claim arises from circumstances beyond our control

IN JURISDICTIONS THAT DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATION OF LIABILITY, OUR LIABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE GREATER OF: (A) THE FEES PAID BY YOU, OR (B) $100.

9. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Vandium Ventures LLC and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from or related to:

• Your use of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms or our Acceptable Use Policy
• Your violation of any applicable laws or regulations
• Your violation of any third-party rights (including intellectual property rights)
• Content you create, post, or transmit
• Your infringement or misappropriation of third-party intellectual property

10. Third-Party Links & Services

10.1 Third-Party Content

The Service may contain links to third-party websites, applications, and services that we do not operate or control. We are not responsible for:

• The accuracy, completeness, or legality of third-party content
• Third-party privacy practices or policies
• Technical issues with third-party services
• Any damages resulting from third-party services

10.2 Third-Party Providers

We use third-party service providers to operate the Service, including cloud hosting, SMS delivery, email delivery, and analytics providers. These providers have their own privacy and terms of service. Your use of their services is subject to their terms, not ours.

11. Data Backup & Loss

While we implement reasonable backup procedures, we cannot guarantee:

• Permanent storage or recovery of your data
• Protection against all forms of data loss
• Data availability in the event of Service termination
• Recovery of deleted or lost content

You are responsible for maintaining your own backups of important data. Upon account termination or deletion, we may retain limited data per our Privacy Policy, but we do not guarantee recovery or restoration.

12. Service Availability & Modifications

12.1 Availability

We strive for maximum uptime but do not guarantee continuous availability. The Service may be unavailable due to:

• Scheduled maintenance (typically off-hours)
• Unscheduled technical issues or emergencies
• Third-party service disruptions
• Natural disasters or force majeure events
• Security incidents or attacks

12.2 Service Modifications

We may modify, update, or discontinue any portion of the Service at any time. We will attempt to provide notice of significant changes, but we are not obligated to do so. Continued use of the Service after modifications constitutes acceptance of those changes.

12.3 No Service Guarantees

We do not guarantee that the Service will:

• Be available at any specific time
• Meet your specific requirements
• Achieve any particular educational outcome
• Integrate with other systems or services

13. Modification of Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. Material changes will be communicated via:

• Email notification to your registered email address
• Prominent notice on the Service website
• Updated "Last Updated" date at the top of this document

Your continued use of the Service after notification of changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms. If you do not agree to changes, you must discontinue use of the Service.

14. Termination & Discontinuation

14.1 Termination by You

You may terminate your account and access to the Service at any time by contacting support@vandiumventures.com. Upon termination:

• Your access will be disabled immediately
• Your account data will be handled per our Privacy Policy
• Soft-deleted data may be retained for compliance purposes

14.2 Termination by Company

We may terminate or suspend your account immediately for:

• Violations of these Terms or our Acceptable Use Policy
• Illegal activity or conduct
• Harm to users or the Service
• Non-compliance with our policies
• Suspected fraud or misuse

14.3 Service Discontinuation

We may discontinue the Service entirely with 30 days' notice. Upon discontinuation:

• We will export your data if requested
• We will delete your data per our Privacy Policy
• We will refund any prepaid fees (if applicable)

15. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, United States, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

You agree that any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms shall be exclusively brought in the state or federal courts located in Travis County, Texas. You consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue of such courts.

16. Dispute Resolution

16.1 Informal Resolution

Before initiating formal proceedings, both parties agree to attempt to resolve disputes through informal negotiation. Contact us at support@vandiumventures.com to discuss any concerns.

16.2 Arbitration

Any dispute that cannot be resolved informally shall be resolved by binding arbitration administered by JAMS, in accordance with its Streamlined Arbitration Rules & Procedures, except as modified by this agreement.

16.3 Class Action Waiver

You agree that arbitration shall be conducted on an individual basis only, not as a class action, collective action, or representative action. You waive the right to participate in any class action or representative proceeding.

16.4 Exceptions

Either party may seek equitable relief (such as injunction) in court for intellectual property infringement or other violations without arbitration.

17. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, or if that is not possible, shall be severed. The remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

18. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, Acceptable Use Policy, and SMS Consent Form, constitute the entire agreement between you and Vandium Ventures LLC regarding the Service. These Terms supersede all prior agreements, understandings, and negotiations, whether written or oral.

If there is any conflict between these documents, the order of precedence is:

1. SMS Consent Form (if applicable)
2. Acceptable Use Policy
3. Privacy Policy
4. Terms & Conditions (this document)

19. Waiver

The failure of either party to enforce any provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of that provision or the right to enforce it at a later time. No waiver of any provision or right is effective unless in writing and signed by the waiving party.

20. Notices

Any notices required under these Terms shall be effective if:

• Delivered in person
• Sent by email to the other party's registered email address
• Sent by certified mail, postage prepaid, to the other party's registered address

Notices by email are effective when sent; notices by mail are effective when delivered.

21. Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding these Terms & Conditions, please contact us: