1. Overview
SpEd Sources is an online marketplace where educators can discover, buy, sell, and share original educational content. All users must comply with these Terms, our [Privacy Policy], and any other guidelines or policies referenced herein.

2. Eligibility
To use SpEd Sources, you must:

• Be at least 18 years old or have verifiable parental/guardian permission.
• Agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Create an account using accurate and complete information.

   

3. Account Responsibilities
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account and password. You are responsible for all activity that occurs under your account. If you suspect any unauthorized use, you must notify us immediately.

4. Buying on SpEd Sources
Buyers may purchase digital educational materials (“Resources”) for personal or classroom use only, subject to the license provided by the Seller.

You may not:

• Resell, share, or distribute any Resource beyond the scope of the license.
• Claim ownership or authorship of any Resource you did not create.

5. Selling on SpEd Sources
Sellers may upload and offer original educational content for sale.
By uploading content, Sellers:

• Grant SpEd Sources a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to host, display, and distribute their content on the Platform.
• Represent that they own or have the right to license all content they upload.
• Are responsible for setting prices, managing their listings, and complying with applicable tax and legal obligations.

6. Licensing
Resources are licensed, not sold. Each license is non-transferable and allows use for a single classroom or personal use unless otherwise stated. All intellectual property remains with the original creator unless explicitly transferred.

7. Subscriptions
SpEd Sources may offer subscription-based plans providing access to bundles or exclusive content.

• Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled before the renewal date.
• You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings.
• No refunds will be issued for partial months or unused time unless otherwise required by law.
• SpEd Sources reserves the right to change pricing or features with appropriate notice.

8. Community Forums and Communication Features
The Platform may include forums, blogs, chat features, or other community tools (“Community Features”).

You agree to:

• Use Community Features respectfully and constructively.
• Not post offensive, harmful, or illegal content.
• Not share personal information of others without consent.
  SpEd Sources reserves the right to monitor, remove, or restrict content or users that violate these standards.

9. Prohibited Conduct

You may not:

• Infringe on copyrights, trademarks, or other intellectual property rights.
• Use the Platform for unlawful purposes.
• Upload viruses or malicious code.
• Engage in fraudulent, misleading, or deceptive conduct.
• Scrape, copy, or reverse engineer any part of the Platform.

10. Refund Policy
All sales are generally final due to the digital nature of the content. Refunds may be granted on a case-by-case basis for duplicate purchases or technical errors. Contact us at [support@spedsources.com] for refund inquiries.

11. Termination
SpEd Sources reserves the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time for any reason, including violation of these Terms. Upon termination, you lose access to your account and any purchased or uploaded content.

12. Intellectual Property
All content on the Platform, including logos, branding, site design, and functionality, is owned by or licensed to SpEd Sources and protected by intellectual property laws. Unauthorized use is strictly prohibited.

13. Data Privacy and Protection of Minors
SpEd Sources does not knowingly collect or solicit personal data from children under 13. If you believe a minor has submitted personal data without appropriate parental consent, please contact us immediately at [support@spedsources.com].

Users under 18 must have verifiable consent from a parent, guardian, or educational institution to create an account or purchase resources.

For more information, please review our [Privacy Policy].

14. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Platform is provided “as is” and “as available.” SpEd Sources makes no warranties or representations regarding availability, accuracy, or reliability. You use the Platform at your own risk.

15. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, SpEd Sources shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from your use of or inability to use the Platform.

16. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Platform after changes go into effect constitutes your acceptance. The most recent version will always be posted on our website.

17. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of [Insert State], without regard to conflict of law principles. Any legal action must be brought in the courts located in that state

18. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms, contact us at:

📧 Email: support@spedsources.com
🌐 Website: www.spedsources.com