Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using Schoolwise ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our Service.

Schoolwise is operated by Schoolwise Inc. ("we", "us", or "our"). We reserve the right to update these terms at any time. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

Description of Service

Schoolwise is an AI-powered assistant that helps parents stay informed about their children's school activities. Our Service includes:

Answering questions about school events, schedules, and information
Sending notifications about upcoming events and important updates
Providing weekly digest summaries of school activities
Processing school communications to extract relevant information
Optionally syncing school-related emails from your Gmail account (with your consent)

SMS Text Messaging Terms

By opting in to receive SMS text messages from Schoolwise, you agree to the following terms:

Consent: You consent to receive recurring automated text messages from Schoolwise at the phone number you provide
Message Types: Messages may include weekly digest summaries, urgent school alerts, event reminders, and account notifications
Message Frequency: You may receive up to 10 messages per week, depending on your notification preferences and school activity
Opt-Out: You can opt out at any time by replying STOP to any message. You will receive a confirmation message and no further texts will be sent
Help: For help, reply HELP to any message or contact support@schoolwise.ai
Costs: Message and data rates may apply. Check with your mobile carrier for details

Important SMS Disclosures:

Consent to receive SMS messages is not a condition of purchase or use of any Schoolwise service.

Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.

To opt out, text STOP. To get help, text HELP or email support@schoolwise.ai.

Gmail Integration Terms

By connecting your Gmail account to Schoolwise, you agree to the following terms:

Authorization: You authorize Schoolwise to access your Gmail account in read-only mode to retrieve school-related emails from senders you approve
Limited Access: We only access emails from senders you explicitly confirm during setup. Your personal, financial, medical, and other non-school emails are never accessed
Data Use: School emails we sync are processed to extract event dates, schedules, and school information. This data is used solely to power the Schoolwise assistant for your family
Revocation: You may disconnect Gmail at any time from your settings page. Disconnecting immediately revokes our access. Previously synced school information is retained to keep your assistant functional
Google Policies: Our use of Gmail data complies with the Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements

For details on how we protect your Gmail data, see our Privacy Policy.

User Accounts

To use certain features of our Service, you must create an account. You agree to:

Provide accurate and complete information when creating your account
Maintain the security of your account credentials
Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account

Prohibited Uses

You agree not to use our Service to:

Violate any laws or regulations
Infringe on the rights of others
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
Transmit malicious code or interfere with the Service
Impersonate another person or misrepresent your affiliation
Use the Service for any commercial purpose without our consent

Disclaimer of Warranties

The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not guarantee that:

The Service will be uninterrupted or error-free
Information provided will be completely accurate or up-to-date
The Service will meet your specific requirements

Schoolwise aggregates information from school communications but is not affiliated with any school or school district. Always verify important information directly with your school.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Schoolwise and its officers, directors, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or goodwill.

Our total liability for any claims arising from your use of the Service shall not exceed the amount you paid us, if any, in the twelve (12) months prior to the claim.

Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service at any time, with or without cause or notice. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease.

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us. Upon termination, we will delete your personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Connecticut, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at: legal@schoolwise.ai