Terms of Service

Last updated: January 1, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Collinear Learning ("Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.

2. Description of Service

Collinear Learning provides AI-powered grading and assessment tools for educators, including but not limited to:

  • Automated grading of student assignments and assessments
  • PDF document processing and analysis
  • Mathematical expression evaluation and feedback
  • Assignment management and organization tools
  • Student progress tracking and reporting

3. User Accounts and Registration

To access certain features of the Service, you must register for 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 responsibility for all activities under your account
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account

4. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree not to use the Service to:

  • Upload, transmit, or distribute any content that is unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, or otherwise objectionable
  • Impersonate any person or entity or falsely state or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity
  • Upload or transmit viruses or any other type of malicious code
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks
  • Use the Service for any commercial purpose without our express written consent
  • Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any portion of the Service

5. Educational Data and FERPA Compliance

We understand the importance of protecting student educational records and comply with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). We commit to:

  • Using student data solely for educational purposes as directed by the educational institution
  • Not disclosing personally identifiable information from education records without consent
  • Implementing appropriate security measures to protect educational data
  • Providing parents and eligible students with access to their educational records upon request
  • Deleting or returning educational data upon termination of service

6. Intellectual Property Rights

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of Collinear Learning, Inc. and its licensors. The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or lease any part of our Service or included software.

You retain ownership of any content you upload to the Service, but grant us a license to use, store, and display such content as necessary to provide the Service.

7. Payment Terms

For paid services:

  • Payment is due in advance for subscription services
  • All fees are non-refundable unless otherwise stated
  • We may change our pricing with 30 days' notice
  • Failure to pay may result in service suspension or termination
  • You are responsible for all taxes associated with your use of the Service

8. Service Availability and Modifications

We strive to maintain high service availability but do not guarantee uninterrupted access. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service at any time with or without notice. We may also impose limits on certain features or restrict access to parts or all of the Service.

9. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

IN NO EVENT SHALL COLLINEAR LEARNING, INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Collinear Learning, Inc., its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses arising out of or in any way connected with your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.

11. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account and access to the Service immediately, without prior notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users, us, or third parties. You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us.

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Delaware.

13. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of any material changes by posting the new Terms on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after such modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

14. Contact Information

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

Collinear Learning, Inc.
Email: hello@collinear.app
Address: 242 Elm St, New Haven, CT 06511