Legal Information

Authorized Use

Schoolbox is intended for use by educational institutions, their staff, students, and parents/guardians. Users must be authorized by their institution to access the platform.

Service Availability

We strive to maintain 99.9% uptime for our services. However, we reserve the right to temporarily suspend access for maintenance or upgrades, which we will communicate in advance whenever possible.

Account Responsibility

Users are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their account credentials and for all activities that occur under their account. Schoolbox implements robust security measures, but users must take appropriate precautions to protect their account information.

Data Collection

We collect only the information necessary to provide our services effectively. This may include names, email addresses, educational information, and usage data. We never collect more data than required to deliver our promised services.

Third-Party Sharing

Your trust is our priority. We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. Information sharing is limited to service providers who assist us in delivering our services and are bound by confidentiality agreements.

Student Data

We treat student data with the utmost care and in accordance with all applicable educational privacy regulations. Access to student data is strictly limited to authorized school officials and the student's guardians.

Security Measures

We utilize industry-standard encryption protocols, regular security audits, and continuous monitoring to protect your data. Our hosting infrastructure complies with international security standards and best practices.

Data Retention

We retain your data only for as long as necessary to provide our services or as required by law. Upon termination of services, we follow structured data deletion procedures while adhering to legal retention requirements.

Breach Notification

In the unlikely event of a data breach, we have comprehensive protocols in place to promptly investigate, mitigate impact, and notify affected users in accordance with applicable laws.

Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential cookies: Required for basic functionality
• Performance cookies: Help us understand how users interact with our platform
• Functional cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
• Analytical cookies: Provide insights on usage patterns to improve our services

Cookie Management

You can manage cookie preferences through our platform settings or your browser settings. While disabling certain cookies may impact functionality, we respect your choice and provide the best possible experience regardless of your cookie preferences.

Limited License

We grant authorized users a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Schoolbox platform solely for educational purposes in accordance with these terms of service.

User Content

Users retain ownership of content they create and upload to the platform. By uploading content, you grant Schoolbox a non-exclusive license to use, store, and process that content solely for the purpose of providing and improving our services.

Governing Law

These terms and any disputes arising from the use of our services are governed by the laws of India, specifically the Information Technology Act, 2000, and applicable Tamil Nadu state laws.

Jurisdiction

Any legal proceedings related to these terms or use of our services will take place in the courts of Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, which shall have exclusive jurisdiction.

Conflict Resolution

We encourage users to contact us directly with any concerns before pursuing formal legal action. Most issues can be resolved through our dedicated support channels.