Last Updated: 4 March 2025
Acceptance of terms
By accessing or using the website located at https://footstepphonics.com (the “Site”) and its related services, applications, and content (collectively, the “Service”), you agree to be bound by these FootStep Phonics Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you are agreeing to these Terms on behalf of an organisation, you represent that you have the authority to bind that organisation. If you do not agree to all of these Terms, you must not access or use the Service.
Description of service
Footstep Phonics is an online platform that offers phonics and literacy learning resources, including interactive lessons, printable activities, videos, and other educational content. The Service is designed for use by parents, guardians, educators, and children under supervision.
Acceptable Use & User Conduct
You agree not to use the Service to:
- Violate any applicable law or regulation.
- Infringe upon the intellectual property or other rights of any person or entity.
- Upload or transmit any harmful code, such as viruses.
- Attempt to gain unauthorised access to the Service or related systems.
- Use the Service to harass, abuse, or harm another person.
- Copy, redistribute, resell, or commercially exploit any Educational Content, except as explicitly permitted.
- Use automated systems (e.g., bots, scrapers) to access the Service without our permission.
Intellectual Property Rights
- Our Content: All Educational Content, software, graphics, design, and the “look and feel” of the Service are owned by Footstep Phonics or its licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Service for your personal, non-commercial use only.
- User Content: By submitting any content (e.g., feedback, reviews) to us, you grant us a perpetual, royalty-free license to use such content for the purpose of improving and promoting the Service.
- Trademarks: “Footstep Phonics,” our logo, and all related names, logos, and marks are trademarks of Footstep Phonics and may not be used without our prior written permission.
Disclaimer of Warranties & Limitation of Liability
- Service “As Is”: The Service and all Educational Content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.
- Educational Use Only: While we strive for quality, the Educational Content is for informational and educational purposes only. We do not guarantee specific learning outcomes.
- Limitation of Liability: To the fullest extent permitted by law, Footstep Phonics shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including loss of profits, data, or goodwill, resulting from your use of the Service.
Privacy
Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of your personal information is governed by our [Privacy Policy], which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.
Governing Law & Dispute Resolution
These Terms shall be governed by the laws of Hong Kong, without regard to its conflict-of-laws principles. Any dispute arising from these Terms shall be resolved through final and binding arbitration, except that either party may bring an individual action in small claims court.
Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of material changes by posting the updated Terms on the Site and updating the “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the Service after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.
Contact us
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us.
By using the Footstep Phonics Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.