Terms of Service for Developing Minds Online
Welcome to Developing Minds Online. The Platform is operated by the University of Illinois, a United States registered university. By accessing and using our Platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you are under the age of 18, you must review these Terms with a parent or legal guardian before using the Platform. By accessing and using the Platform, you represent and warrant that you have obtained the necessary consent from your parent or legal guardian.
Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using the Platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms, as well as our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use the Platform.
Scope of the Platform
The Platform is an online service that allows children and families to participate in remote unmoderated research studies. The research may involve video recordings, surveys, questionnaires, and other data collection methods intended for research purposes only.
Children's Privacy
We take children's privacy seriously. If you are a parent or legal guardian, you consent to your child's participation in the research activities on the Platform. We comply with all applicable privacy laws and regulations concerning the collection, use, and protection of personal information, especially for children under the age of 13. For more information about our data practices, please review our Privacy Policy.
Parental Consent
By allowing your child to use the Platform, you acknowledge and agree that you are responsible for obtaining and providing appropriate parental consent. If we become aware that a child has used the Platform without proper parental consent, we will promptly delete the child's information from our records.
User Conduct
When using the Platform, you must not:
- a. Provide false, misleading, or inaccurate information;
- b. Violate any applicable laws, regulations, or third-party rights;
- c. Engage in any unlawful, harmful, or abusive activities;
- d. Attempt to disrupt or compromise the security or integrity of the Platform or its users' data;
- e. Use the Platform for any commercial or unauthorized purposes;
- f. Upload or distribute any harmful software, viruses, or other malicious code;
- g. Share your account credentials with others.
Intellectual Property Rights
The Platform and all its contents, including but not limited to text, graphics, images, software, logos, and designs, are owned by us or our licensors and are protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, modify, distribute, or create derivative works based on the Platform or its content without our express written permission.
Limitation of Liability
The Platform is provided "as is" without any warranties or guarantees. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the information on the Platform. We shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use or inability to use the Platform or any content therein.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Developing Minds Online and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from your use of the Platform or your violation of these Terms.
Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you via email from [email protected] of any changes to these Terms. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on the Platform. Your continued use of the Platform after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
Termination
We may terminate your access to the Platform at any time and for any reason without notice.
Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflicts of law principles.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms or the Platform, please contact us at [email protected].
Effective as of July 20th, 2023