1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Veritas Virtual Academy LLC (“Veritas,” “Veritas Learn,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our virtual private school platform, educational services, web applications, content, and next-generation EdTech solutions—including AI-powered learning assistants, tutors, Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality (VR/AR) immersive experiences, and learning management system (LMS) integrations (collectively, the “Services”).

By accessing, registering for, or using our Services—whether as a student, parent/guardian, educator, private or charter school administrator, co-op leader, or prospective school owner/entrepreneur—you agree to be bound by these Terms, our Privacy Policy, and our Trust & Safety Commitments. If you do not agree with these Terms, you may not access or use our Services.

2. Description of Services & Target Audiences

Veritas provides evidence-based and Socratic learning environments for College Prep/Readiness (Grades PreK–12) and Career Technical Vocational Education (CTVE, Grades 6–12). Our offerings cater to four primary user groups:

• Veritas Virtual Academy Families: Direct enrollment in our teacher-assisted, AI-guided virtual private school.
• Home Education (Homeschool) Families: Solutions for adaptive learning, custom curriculum generation, AI teaching assistants, student record-keeping, and state compliance support.
• Private & Charter School Partners: B2B integration of our platform, VR/AR simulations, and AI EdTech to extend existing classroom capabilities.
• Entrepreneurs & Prospective School Owners: Turnkey educational frameworks, licensing, and management software to launch and manage private educational institutions.

3. Account Eligibility & Registration

3.1 Eligibility & Account Roles

• Minors (Students): Students under 18 years of age may only access the platform through an account established and authorized by a parent, legal guardian, or authorized school representative.
• Parents & Guardians: When creating an account for your child or home education program, you confirm that you are the legal parent or guardian and agree to supervise the minor’s usage where appropriate.
• Educators & Administrators: Representatives of private, charter, or partner organizations warrant that they possess the necessary authority to bind their institution to these Terms.

3.2 Account Security

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials (usernames and passwords) and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify Veritas immediately at sales@veritaslearn.com of any unauthorized access or security breach.

4. Student Safety, AI Safety & Educational Ethics

Our commitment to student safety forms the core of our platform architecture. By using our AI-powered tutors, learning assistants, and VR/AR immersive environments, you acknowledge and agree to our operational AI guardrails:

• No Harmful Content: Our AI models and VR/AR platforms strictly prohibit and filter out content that is inappropriate, harmful, or exploitative to minors.
• No Human-Friend Simulation: AI learning assistants and tutors are strictly educational tools designed to support learning science. They are programmed not to simulate human friendships, emotional dependence, or romantic relationships.
• Pedagogical Integrity: Our AI EdTech is designed to guide students through Socratic inquiry—helping them learn how to think rather than completing coursework or doing the thinking for them.
• Engagement Standards: We do not employ manipulative game mechanics, dark patterns, or artificial retention tricks intended to force excessive screen time. Learning efficiency and student well-being always supersede platform engagement metrics.

5. Compliance, Data Privacy & Ownership

5.1 Privacy & Regulatory Compliance

Veritas operates in full alignment with U.S. federal and state student privacy frameworks:

• FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act): We protect student educational records and allow parental review as required by law.
• COPPA (Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act): We obtain verifiable parental consent before collecting personal data from children under 13.
• 1EdTech TrustEd Apps & SOC 2 Type 2: Our systems adhere to strict security controls and data-handling audits.
• ESSA Tier 3 Validated: Our learning interventions are backed by evidence and efficacy metrics.

5.2 Ownership of Student Data

• No Selling or AI Training on Student Data: Veritas does not sell, rent, or lease student personal data to third parties, nor do we use student data or student-generated content to train public or foundational third-party AI models.
• Decentralized & Secure Storage: Student records are handled via privacy-first, secure decentralized cloud storage architectures.
• Data Portability: Home education families and institutional partners retain ownership of their academic records, grades, and compliance documentation.

6. Tuitions, Fees & Payment Terms

6.1 Pricing Models

Fees and tuition vary according to your selected pathway:

• Veritas Virtual Academy: Per-student tuition for College Prep/Readiness and CTVE tracks.
• Home Education: Curriculum licensing, course access, state compliance, and record-keeping service fees.
• Institutional & Partner Models: Percentage-of-gross-revenue or custom licensing structures for Private/Charter Schools and Educational Entrepreneurs.

6.2 Payment & Refunds

• Billing: All fees are due in accordance with the billing schedule presented at registration or in your custom partner agreement.
• State Funding & Educational Savings Accounts (ESA): Where applicable in participating school choice states, Veritas assists families in utilizing state funding, ESAs, or voucher programs. Families remain ultimately responsible for any remaining balances not covered by state grants.
• Refund Policy: Tuition and fee refund requests are evaluated pursuant to our specific Enrollment Agreement provided during onboarding.

7. Intellectual Property & Acceptable Use

7.1 Proprietary Content

All software, algorithms, Socratic AI prompts, curriculum materials, VR/AR immersive simulations, logos, and website layouts are the exclusive property of Veritas Virtual Academy LLC or its licensed partners (including VictoryXR and Open VR Training).

7.2 Logo & Visual Identity

The "Veritas" logo with its signature accent mark and dark blue "Virtual Academy" branding represent protected trademarks of Veritas Virtual Academy LLC. Unapproved commercial use is prohibited.

7.3 Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

• Reverse engineer, decompile, or extract source code or underlying AI models from the platform.
• Share account access with unauthorized third parties.
• Attempt to bypass content moderation or safety guardrails built into our AI tutors.
• Scrape, harvest, or bulk-extract educational content, lesson plans, or assessments without prior written approval.

8. Third-Party Tools, VR Hardware & Software Integrations

• VR/AR Experiences: Access to virtual field trips and hands-on CTVE lab simulations may require third-party hardware (e.g., VR headsets) or software (e.g., Desktop Mode). Veritas is not liable for physical injury or hardware malfunction resulting from improper use of virtual reality equipment.
• LMS & API Integrations: Our platform integrates with third-party Learning Management Systems (LMS) via LTI standards. While we ensure enterprise security on our end, we are not responsible for the independent security practices of third-party external applications.

9. Disclaimers & Limitation of Liability

• Educational Outcomes: While our Socratic methods and AI tools are evidence-based and designed to improve academic performance, Veritas does not guarantee specific individual test scores, college admissions, or certification exam results.
• Service Availability: We strive for continuous operational uptime but do not guarantee uninterrupted access to cloud platform services or VR/AR media servers during scheduled maintenance or unscheduled outages.
• "As Is" Provision: Except as expressly set forth herein, the platform and services are provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis.

10. Termination & Account Cancellation

• Termination by You: Parents and institutional clients may cancel services according to the notice periods set forth in their specific enrollment or business partner agreements.
• Termination by Veritas: We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate our Trust & Safety standards, engage in academic misconduct, attempt to exploit AI systems, or fail to satisfy financial obligations.

11. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State in which Veritas Virtual Academy LLC is incorporated, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms shall be resolved through binding arbitration or in courts located within our corporate jurisdiction.

12. Modifications to Terms

Veritas reserves the right to update these Terms at any time. When material updates occur, we will notify registered users via email or a prominent banner on the platform. Your continued use of the platform after effective updates constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

13. Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or legal inquiries regarding these Terms of Service or our privacy and compliance practices, please contact us: