Terms and Conditions for Graded.pro
Effective as of 23rd March 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to Graded.pro! By accessing and using our website and services, you agree to be bound by the following Terms and Conditions (“Terms”). Please read these Terms carefully. If you do not agree to them, you must not use our site or services.
2. Use of the Site and Services
Graded.pro provides an automated marking service that may interface with an educational institution’s Learning Management System (LMS) or allow for direct submission of work via our platform (including website or mobile applications). We utilise the OpenAI API to assist in evaluating and returning grades.
3. Eligibility
You must be an educator, student, or educational administrator, or otherwise authorised by an educational institution to use our services. By accepting these Terms, you represent that you have the necessary authority to access and use our services.
4. Account Setup and Security
- Registration: Users must create an account to access certain services on Graded.pro.
- Responsibility: You are responsible for safeguarding the confidentiality of your login credentials and for any activities carried out under your account.
- Notification: You agree to notify us immediately if you suspect any unauthorised use of your account.
5. Acceptable Use
- Prohibited Activities: You may not use our services for any unlawful or prohibited purpose, nor in any manner that could damage or overburden our systems or interfere with other users’ access and enjoyment of our services.
- Compliance with Laws: You agree to abide by all applicable laws and regulations when using Graded.pro. This includes adherence to data protection legislation such as FERPA (if applicable in your educational context), COPPA, and GDPR when handling student data.
6. Intellectual Property
- Ownership: The content, organisation, design, graphics, compilation, and other proprietary elements of Graded.pro are protected by intellectual property laws.
- Restrictions: You may not copy, redistribute, or publish any material from this site without explicit written permission. Use of any Graded.pro materials does not confer any ownership rights to you.
7. Copyright
You do not acquire ownership rights to any content, documents, or other materials accessed through Graded.pro. Any unauthorised use of protected materials is strictly prohibited.
8. Privacy and Regulatory Compliance
- Privacy Policy: Your use of Graded.pro is subject to our Privacy Policy (incorporated herein by reference), which details how we collect, use, and protect personal data.
- FERPA, COPPA, and GDPR:
- FERPA: We handle student data in a manner consistent with educational privacy requirements.
- COPPA: We obtain necessary permissions and consents when processing data for users under 13 years of age.
- GDPR: For users in the European Union, we process personal data in accordance with GDPR requirements, respecting rights such as access, erasure, and data portability.
9. Disclaimer
Our services and information are provided on an “as-is” and “as-available” basis. All warranties, express or implied, are disclaimed to the fullest extent permitted by law. We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free performance of the site or services.
10. Use of Credits
- Deduction of Credits: Upon submission of any student work for marking, the required number of credits will be deducted from your account balance.
- Non-Refundable: Credits used for a marking session are non-refundable. If you are dissatisfied with the results or if the AI cannot successfully evaluate a submission, it does not entitle you to a credit refund.
- Acceptance of Risk: By using Graded.pro, you acknowledge and accept that the outcomes of AI-assisted marking may vary.
11. Amendments
We reserve the right to revise these Terms at any time. Any significant modifications will be posted on this page. Your continued use of the site following any changes indicates your acceptance of the revised Terms.
12. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Kingdom of Thailand. You irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in that jurisdiction for the resolution of any disputes.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding these Terms, please contact us through the support email provided on our website.
These Terms and Conditions are effective as of 23rd March 2025 and will remain in effect except with respect to any modifications, which will be effective immediately upon posting.