Terms of Service

These terms govern your use of NexusOne Learning Management System. Please read them carefully before using our educational platform.

Last updated: December 3, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using NexusOne Learning Management System ("Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not access the Service.

Important: These terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and NexusOne. By using our platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these terms.

2. Eligibility

Educational Institutions

  • Accredited schools and universities
  • Educational organizations
  • Training institutions
  • Authorized educational partners

Individual Users

  • Students enrolled in participating institutions
  • Teachers and educational staff
  • Parents/guardians of enrolled students
  • Authorized administrators

Age Requirements

Users under 16 years old require parental consent. Users under 13 require additional verification and parental supervision in compliance with COPPA regulations.

3. User Accounts

3.1 Account Creation

  • You must provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
  • You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
  • You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
  • One person may not maintain multiple accounts without authorization

3.2 Account Security

Password Requirements

Minimum 8 characters, including uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols

Two-Factor Authentication

Strongly recommended for all users, required for administrators

Regular Updates

Keep your contact information and security settings current

3.3 Account Responsibilities

You are fully responsible for all activities that occur under your account. This includes any content posted, messages sent, or actions taken by anyone using your account credentials.

4. Acceptable Use Policy

✅ Permitted Uses

  • Educational activities and course-related communications
  • Sharing educational content and resources
  • Collaborative learning and group projects
  • Professional development and training
  • Administrative functions for authorized personnel
  • Parent-teacher communication regarding student progress

❌ Prohibited Uses

  • Harassment or Bullying: Any form of harassment, intimidation, or cyberbullying
  • Inappropriate Content: Posting offensive, discriminatory, or age-inappropriate material
  • Academic Dishonesty: Cheating, plagiarism, or unauthorized collaboration
  • Privacy Violations: Sharing personal information without consent
  • System Abuse: Attempting to hack, disrupt, or overload our systems
  • Commercial Use: Using the platform for unauthorized commercial purposes
  • Impersonation: Pretending to be someone else or creating fake accounts
  • Malware Distribution: Uploading viruses, malware, or malicious code

Consequences of Violations

Violations of this Acceptable Use Policy may result in:

  • Warning and required training
  • Temporary suspension of account
  • Permanent account termination
  • Reporting to school administration
  • Legal action if required by law

5. Intellectual Property Rights

5.1 Platform Ownership

NexusOne owns all rights, title, and interest in the platform, including software, design, trademarks, and proprietary features. Users receive a limited, non-exclusive license to use the platform for educational purposes.

5.2 User Content

You Retain Ownership

  • Your original assignments and projects
  • Personal communications and messages
  • Creative works and presentations
  • Research and academic papers

Limited License to Us

  • Display content within the platform
  • Enable sharing with teachers/classmates
  • Provide technical support
  • Ensure platform functionality

5.3 Educational Fair Use

Users may share copyrighted materials for educational purposes under fair use provisions, but must:

  • Use materials only for educational purposes
  • Provide proper attribution to original creators
  • Limit sharing to necessary educational contexts
  • Respect copyright holders' rights

6. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection, use, and protection of your personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

Key Privacy Principles

  • Data minimization - we collect only what's necessary
  • Purpose limitation - data used only for stated purposes
  • Transparency - clear information about data practices
  • User control - you can access, modify, or delete your data

Your Privacy Rights

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Request data deletion
  • Restrict data processing

7. Service Availability and Modifications

7.1 Service Availability

While we strive for 99.9% uptime, we cannot guarantee uninterrupted service. The platform may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance, updates, or technical issues. We will provide advance notice when possible.

7.2 Service Modifications

We reserve the right to modify, update, or discontinue features of the Service at any time. We will provide reasonable notice of significant changes that may affect your use of the platform.

8. Account Termination

8.1 Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time by:

  • Using the account deletion feature in your profile settings
  • Contacting our support team
  • Submitting a written request to our Data Protection Officer

8.2 Termination by Us

We may suspend or terminate your account if you:

  • Violate these Terms of Service
  • Engage in prohibited activities
  • Provide false or misleading information
  • Pose a security risk to other users
  • Fail to pay required fees (if applicable)

8.3 Effects of Termination

Upon termination, your access to the Service will cease immediately. We will retain your data according to our retention policies and legal requirements, but you may request data deletion in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

9. Disclaimers and Limitations

Service "As Is"

The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee that the Service will be error-free, secure, or continuously available.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, NexusOne shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Service.

Educational Content Disclaimer

While we strive to provide accurate educational tools, we do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or effectiveness of educational content. Users should verify information independently.

10. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

10.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the jurisdiction where your educational institution is located, without regard to conflict of law principles.

10.2 Dispute Resolution

We encourage resolving disputes through direct communication. If formal resolution is needed:

  1. Contact our support team for informal resolution
  2. Engage in good-faith mediation if informal resolution fails
  3. Pursue binding arbitration for unresolved disputes
  4. Legal action only for intellectual property or emergency matters

11. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms periodically to reflect changes in our services, legal requirements, or business practices. We will notify users of significant changes through email, platform notifications, or prominent notices on our website. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

12. Contact Information

Legal Department

Email: legal@nexusone.edu

Phone: +1 (555) 123-4567

Address: 123 Education Street
Learning City, LC 12345

General Support

Email: info@nexus-one.in

Phone: +1 (555) 987-6543

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 AM - 6 PM EST