Terms of Service

1. About Us and These Terms

1.1 Who We Are

Lessonly is operated by Lessonly Ltd, a company registered in England and Wales under company number . Our registered office is at .

1.2 How to Contact Us

You can contact us by emailing contact@lessonly.co.uk or by writing to us at our registered address.

1.3 Acceptance of Terms

By creating an account or using Lessonly, you confirm that you:

• Accept these Terms of Service
• Agree to comply with them
• Are at least 18 years old
• Have the authority to enter into these Terms (if acting on behalf of an organisation)

If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use our Service.

2. Our Service

2.1 Description of Service

Lessonly is a web-based platform designed for teachers and educators in the United Kingdom, providing tools to:

• Create and manage lesson plans and schemes of work
• Organise teaching resources and curriculum materials
• Schedule lessons and manage timetables
• Collaborate with other educators
• Store and access educational documents
• Other features as may be added from time to time

2.2 Changes to the Service

We may update and change Lessonly from time to time to reflect changes to our users' needs, our business priorities, or for other reasons. We will try to give you reasonable notice of any major changes.

2.3 Service Availability

We do not guarantee that Lessonly will always be available or uninterrupted. We may suspend, withdraw, or restrict the availability of all or any part of the Service for business or operational reasons.

3. Your Account

3.1 Account Registration

To use certain features of Lessonly, you must register for an account. When registering, you must:

• Provide accurate and complete information
• Keep your account information up to date
• Keep your login credentials confidential
• Not share your account with others
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorised access

3.2 Account Security

You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account. If you believe your account has been compromised, please contact us immediately at contact@lessonly.co.uk.

3.3 Account Suspension and Termination

We may suspend or terminate your account if you breach these Terms, if we reasonably believe your account poses a security risk, or if required to do so by law. You may close your account at any time through your account settings or by contacting us.

4. Acceptable Use

You agree to use Lessonly only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You must not:

• Use the Service in any way that breaches any applicable local, national, or international law or regulation
• Use the Service in any way that is unlawful or fraudulent, or has any unlawful or fraudulent purpose or effect
• Transmit any material that is defamatory, offensive, or otherwise objectionable
• Infringe any copyright, database right, trademark, or other intellectual property rights of any other person
• Upload any content that contains viruses, Trojan horses, worms, or other malicious code
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to our systems, servers, or other users' accounts
• Use any automated system (including bots, scrapers, or spiders) to access the Service without our written permission
• Impersonate any person or misrepresent your identity or affiliation with any person or organisation
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers or networks connected to the Service
• Collect or harvest any personally identifiable information from the Service without authorisation

5. Your Content

5.1 Ownership of Your Content

You retain all ownership rights in the content you create or upload to Lessonly ("Your Content"), including lesson plans, resources, documents, and other materials.

5.2 Licence to Use Your Content

By uploading Your Content to Lessonly, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free licence to use, store, copy, and display Your Content solely for the purpose of providing and improving the Service. This licence ends when you delete Your Content or close your account.

5.3 Your Responsibilities

You are solely responsible for Your Content. You warrant that:

• You own or have the necessary rights to Your Content
• Your Content does not infringe any third party's intellectual property rights
• Your Content complies with all applicable laws and regulations
• Your Content does not contain any unlawful, harmful, or objectionable material

5.4 Our Rights to Remove Content

We reserve the right to remove or disable access to any content that we believe, in our sole discretion, violates these Terms or applicable law, or may harm our reputation or the Service.

6. Intellectual Property Rights

6.1 Our Intellectual Property

Lessonly, including all software, design, text, graphics, logos, icons, and other content (excluding Your Content), is owned by or licensed to Lessonly Ltd and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws of the United Kingdom and international treaties.

6.2 Limited Licence

Subject to these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable licence to access and use the Service for your personal or internal educational purposes.

6.3 Restrictions

You must not:

• Copy, modify, distribute, sell, or lease any part of the Service
• Reverse engineer or attempt to extract the source code of the Service
• Remove any copyright, trademark, or proprietary notices
• Use our intellectual property without our prior written consent
• Create derivative works based on the Service

6.4. AI-Generated Content

6.5 AI Feature Description

Lessonly provides AI-powered tools to help you create lesson plans, teaching resources, and educational content. These features use large language models (LLMs) to generate suggestions based on your inputs.

6.6 AI Limitations and Disclaimers

You acknowledge and agree that:

• AI is a tool, not a replacement for professional judgement: AI-generated content is intended to assist and inspire, not to replace your professional expertise as an educator.
• Content may contain errors: AI-generated content may contain factual inaccuracies, outdated information, or inappropriate suggestions. You must review all AI-generated content before use.
• No guarantee of accuracy: We do not guarantee that AI-generated content is accurate, complete, current, reliable, or suitable for any particular purpose.
• Curriculum alignment: While we aim to align with UK curricula (e.g., National Curriculum, Scottish Curriculum for Excellence), AI-generated content may not fully meet specific curriculum requirements. You are responsible for verifying alignment.
• Content may vary: AI may generate different outputs for the same or similar prompts. Results are not guaranteed to be consistent.
• Not a substitute for safeguarding: AI cannot assess the safeguarding implications of content. You must ensure all content used with students is appropriate and safe.

6.7 Your Responsibilities

When using AI features, you agree to:

• Review all AI-generated content before using it in your teaching or sharing it with students, parents, or colleagues
• Verify factual accuracy of any information generated by AI, particularly for subjects requiring precision (e.g., science, mathematics, history)
• Ensure age-appropriateness of content for your intended audience
• Check curriculum alignment with your specific requirements, examination boards, or educational standards
• Adapt and personalise AI-generated content to meet the needs of your students
• Not rely solely on AI for critical educational decisions
• Comply with your school's policies regarding the use of AI tools in education

6.8 Acceptable Use of AI Features

When using AI features, you must not:

• Attempt to generate harmful, illegal, or inappropriate content
• Input student personal data, names, or sensitive information into AI prompts
• Use AI to generate content that discriminates against any group
• Attempt to bypass content safety filters or restrictions
• Use AI features to generate content for commercial resale without permission
• Misrepresent AI-generated content as entirely your own original work where disclosure is required
• Use AI to generate academic submissions on behalf of students (academic dishonesty)

6.9 Ownership of AI-Generated Content

Regarding ownership and rights to AI-generated content:

• AI-generated content created through Lessonly is provided to you for your use in accordance with these Terms
• You may use, modify, and build upon AI-generated content for your educational purposes
• We do not claim ownership over the AI-generated content you create
• You are responsible for ensuring your use of AI-generated content complies with applicable laws and your institution's policies
• AI-generated content may not be eligible for copyright protection in some jurisdictions

6.10 AI Service Availability

AI features are provided subject to:

• Availability of third-party AI services we rely upon
• Usage limits that may apply to your subscription plan
• Our right to modify, suspend, or discontinue AI features at any time
• Potential temporary unavailability due to maintenance or technical issues

6.11 Feedback and Improvements

We welcome feedback on AI-generated content quality. If you encounter inappropriate, inaccurate, or problematic AI outputs, please report them to contact@lessonly.co.uk. Your feedback helps us improve our content safety measures.

7. Fees and Payment

7.1 Pricing

Lessonly may offer free and paid subscription plans. Current pricing and features are displayed on our website. All prices are in pounds sterling (GBP) and inclusive of VAT where applicable.

7.2 Payment Terms

For paid subscriptions:

• Payment is due at the start of each billing period
• We accept major credit and debit cards
• You authorise us to charge your payment method automatically for recurring subscriptions
• If payment fails, we may suspend access to paid features

7.3 Price Changes

We may change our prices at any time. We will give you at least 30 days' notice of any price increase. Price changes will take effect at your next billing date.

7.4 Refunds

Unless required by law, fees are non-refundable. However, if you are a consumer in the UK, you may have a legal right to cancel within 14 days of purchase (see Section 8 - Cancellation Rights).

7.5 Cancellation

You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings. Cancellation will take effect at the end of your current billing period.

8. Consumer Cancellation Rights

If you are a consumer (an individual acting outside your trade, business, craft, or profession), you have certain rights under the Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013.

8.1 Right to Cancel

You have the right to cancel your subscription within 14 days of purchase without giving any reason. To exercise this right, you must inform us of your decision by a clear statement (e.g., by email to contact@lessonly.co.uk).

8.2 Effects of Cancellation

If you cancel within the 14-day period, we will reimburse all payments received from you without undue delay and no later than 14 days from the day we are informed of your decision to cancel.

8.3 Loss of Cancellation Right

If you request to begin using the Service during the cancellation period and subsequently cancel, you may be required to pay for the Service provided up to the time of cancellation.

9. Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of your personal data is governed by our Privacy Policy, which forms part of these Terms. By using Lessonly, you consent to such processing and warrant that all data provided by you is accurate.

10. Third-Party Links and Services

Lessonly may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.

Your use of third-party services is at your own risk and subject to the terms and conditions of those third parties.

11. Limitation of Liability

11.1 If You Are a Business User

If you are a business user:

• We exclude all implied conditions, warranties, representations, or other terms that may apply to the Service
• We will not be liable for any indirect or consequential loss or damage, loss of profit, loss of business, business interruption, or loss of business opportunity
• Our total liability to you for all other losses shall not exceed the total fees paid by you in the 12 months preceding the claim, or £100, whichever is greater

11.2 If You Are a Consumer

If you are a consumer:

• The Service is provided for domestic and private use only
• You agree not to use the Service for any commercial, business, or resale purpose
• We have no liability to you for any loss of profit, loss of business, business interruption, or loss of business opportunity
• Your statutory rights as a consumer are not affected

12. Disclaimer

The Service is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law:

• We make no warranties or representations about the accuracy or completeness of the Service's content
• We do not guarantee that the Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
• We are not responsible for any delays, delivery failures, or other damage resulting from limitations of the Service
• We do not warrant that the Service will meet your specific requirements

[X]. Disclaimers

13. Indemnity

If you are a business user, you agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Lessonly Ltd, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or relating to: (a) your use of the Service; (b) Your Content; (c) your breach of these Terms; or (d) your violation of any rights of a third party.

14. Termination

14.1 Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time by using the account deletion feature in your settings or by contacting us. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately.

14.2 Termination by Us

We may suspend or terminate your account at any time if:

• You breach these Terms
• We are required to do so by law
• We decide to withdraw the Service (with reasonable notice)
• Your conduct may cause harm to us, other users, or third parties

14.3 Effects of Termination

Upon termination, we will delete your account and Your Content in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination will survive (including intellectual property rights, disclaimers, and limitation of liability).

15. Changes to These Terms

We may revise these Terms from time to time. The revised Terms will apply from the date of publication on our website.

For material changes, we will notify you by:

• Posting a notice on our website
• Sending you an email notification
• Displaying a notice when you log in

Your continued use of the Service after such changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms. If you do not agree to the revised Terms, you should stop using the Service.

16. General Provisions

16.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Lessonly Ltd regarding the Service and supersede all prior agreements.

16.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable by a court, the remaining provisions will continue to be valid and enforceable.

16.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of that provision or the right to enforce it at a later time.

16.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer your rights under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights to any affiliate or in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

16.5 Third-Party Rights

These Terms do not give rise to any rights under the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 to enforce any term of these Terms.

17. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales.

If you are a consumer: You may bring proceedings in the courts of England and Wales or, if you live in Scotland or Northern Ireland, in the courts of your home jurisdiction. We may bring proceedings in your home jurisdiction.

If you are a business: The courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute arising out of or in connection with these Terms.

18. Complaints and Disputes

18.1 Complaints Procedure

If you have a complaint about the Service, please contact us at contact@lessonly.co.uk. We will try to resolve your complaint as quickly as possible and will acknowledge receipt within 5 working days.

18.2 Alternative Dispute Resolution

If you are a consumer and we are unable to resolve your complaint, you may be able to use an alternative dispute resolution (ADR) service. The European Commission provides an online dispute resolution platform, which you can access at: https://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr

Please note that we are not obligated to use ADR services but will consider doing so on a case-by-case basis.

19. Accessibility

We are committed to making Lessonly accessible to all users, including those with disabilities. We aim to comply with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards.

If you experience any accessibility issues or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us at contact@lessonly.co.uk.

20. Education-Specific Terms

20.1 Safeguarding

Lessonly is designed for use by teachers and educational professionals. While the Service may be used to create materials for students, it is not intended for direct use by children. You are responsible for ensuring that any use of Lessonly in connection with pupils or students complies with your school's safeguarding policies and applicable laws.

20.2 Pupil Data

If you upload or input any pupil data to Lessonly, you must:

• Ensure you have the necessary permissions and lawful basis to process that data
• Comply with your school's data protection policies
• Only upload the minimum data necessary for your purposes
• Not upload any sensitive pupil data unless absolutely necessary and permitted
• Ensure compliance with the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018

20.3 Educational Use Only

The Service is intended for educational purposes only. We do not make any representations or warranties about the suitability of any content created using Lessonly for any particular curriculum, examination board, or educational standard. You are responsible for ensuring that your content meets any applicable requirements.

21. Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performing our obligations under these Terms where such failure or delay results from circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to: acts of God, natural disasters, pandemic, epidemic, war, terrorism, riots, civil unrest, government action, labour disputes, fire, flood, power failure, telecommunications failure, or cyber attacks.

22. Contact Us

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