Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Read Smart Now (the "Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provisions of this agreement. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our Service.

These Terms of Service apply to all users of the Service, including without limitation users who are browsers, vendors, customers, merchants, and/or contributors of content.

2. Description of Service

Read Smart Now provides educational resources, guides, and information to help parents support their children's English reading and language development for ages 5-10. Our Service includes:

• How-to guides and educational articles
• Frequently asked questions and answers
• Learning journey resources and milestone tracking
• Personalized reading recommendations
• User accounts and profile management
• Bookmark and resource saving features

3. User Accounts

To access certain features of the Service, you may be required to create an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
• Maintain and promptly update your account information
• Maintain the security of your password and account
• Accept all responsibility for activities that occur under your account
• Immediately notify us of any unauthorized use of your account

We reserve the right to terminate accounts, remove or edit content at our sole discretion.

4. Acceptable Use

You agree not to use the Service to:

• Violate any laws or regulations
• Infringe upon the rights of others
• Transmit any harmful, threatening, abusive, or offensive content
• Spam, phish, or engage in any form of unsolicited communication
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service or related systems
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
• Reproduce, duplicate, copy, or resell any part of the Service without permission
• Use automated systems to access the Service in ways that send more requests than humanly possible

5. Educational Content and Disclaimers

The educational content provided through Read Smart Now is for informational purposes only and should not replace professional educational assessment or intervention. While we strive to provide accurate and research-backed information:

• We do not guarantee specific educational outcomes or reading improvements
• Each child develops at their own pace and may require different approaches
• Parents should consult with teachers or educational specialists for specific concerns
• Our content is not a substitute for professional educational evaluation

6. Intellectual Property

All content on Read Smart Now, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, guides, and software, is the property of Read Smart Now or its content suppliers and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may access and use the content for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works, publicly display, or exploit any content without our express written permission.

7. User-Generated Content

If you submit, post, or share content through the Service (such as child profiles, reading goals, or feedback), you grant Read Smart Now a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and display such content solely for the purpose of operating and improving the Service.

You represent that you own or have the necessary rights to any content you submit and that such content does not violate any third-party rights.

8. Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using the Service, you consent to our collection and use of information as described in the Privacy Policy.

We are committed to protecting children's privacy and comply with applicable data protection laws, including special provisions for children's data.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Read Smart Now and its affiliates, officers, employees, agents, and licensors shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from:

• Your use or inability to use the Service
• Any unauthorized access to or use of our servers and/or personal information
• Any interruption or cessation of transmission to or from the Service
• Any bugs, viruses, or similar issues transmitted through the Service
• Any errors or omissions in content
• Any loss or damage incurred as a result of your use of the Service

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, or course of performance. Read Smart Now does not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.

11. Third-Party Links

The Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled byRead Smart Now. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You acknowledge and agree that Read Smart Now shall not be responsible or liable for any damage or loss caused by your use of any third-party content.

12. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your account and access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including but not limited to breach of these Terms.

Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease. All provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, and limitations of liability.

13. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. If we make material changes, we will notify you by updating the date at the top of these Terms and, where appropriate, by providing additional notice (such as via email or through the Service). Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

14. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in whichRead Smart Now operates, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be resolved in the courts of that jurisdiction.

15. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at: