
TERMS OF SERVICE
Terms and conditions governing your use of The Pedagogical Vault.
LAST UPDATED: DECEMBER 2024
ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS
By accessing and using The Pedagogical Vault website ("Site"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our Site.
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE
The Pedagogical Vault is a free educational resource providing independent evaluations of educational technology tools. Our evaluations are based on our proprietary methodology and are intended to help educators make informed decisions. We do not sell, distribute, or endorse any of the tools we evaluate.
EVALUATION DISCLAIMER
IMPORTANT: Our evaluations are provided "as is" for informational purposes only.
- •Point-in-time assessments: Evaluations reflect the tool's features and capabilities at the time of evaluation. Tools may change without notice.
- •No guarantee of accuracy: While we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee that all information is complete, current, or error-free.
- •Not professional advice: Our evaluations do not constitute professional, legal, security, or procurement advice.
- •Independent assessments: We are not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by any of the tools we evaluate.
- •Verify independently: Always verify current features, pricing, and compliance directly with vendors before making decisions.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
All content on this Site, including but not limited to evaluations, methodology, text, graphics, logos, and design, is the property of The Pedagogical Vault and is protected by copyright and intellectual property laws.
You may share links to our evaluations and quote brief excerpts with attribution. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our content without prior written permission.
USER SUBMISSIONS
When you submit a tool for evaluation or send us corrections:
- You grant us permission to use the information provided to evaluate and publish about the tool
- You represent that the information you provide is accurate to the best of your knowledge
- You agree not to submit false, misleading, or malicious information
- We reserve the right to decline evaluation of any tool at our sole discretion
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE PEDAGOGICAL VAULT SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM: (A) YOUR ACCESS TO OR USE OF OR INABILITY TO ACCESS OR USE THE SITE; (B) ANY CONDUCT OR CONTENT OF ANY THIRD PARTY ON THE SITE; (C) ANY CONTENT OBTAINED FROM THE SITE; OR (D) ANY DECISIONS MADE BASED ON OUR EVALUATIONS.
INDEMNIFICATION
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless The Pedagogical Vault and its operators from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including attorneys' fees) arising from your use of the Site or violation of these Terms.
THIRD-PARTY LINKS
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, including the tools we evaluate. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. You access third-party sites at your own risk.
MODIFICATIONS TO TERMS
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Site. Your continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.
GOVERNING LAW
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
CONTACT
For questions about these Terms, please contact us at: hello@pedagogicalvault.com