MyLessonStudio User Agreement

Welcome to MyLessonStudio! We know legal documents can be dense and intimidating, so we've worked hard to make this User Agreement clear, straightforward, and human. This Agreement is between you and JLN Education ("we," "us," or "our"), and it explains how we can work together to make your lesson planning experience great.

The Short Version: You get powerful lesson planning tools, we promise to treat you fairly and protect your work, and we both agree to use the platform responsibly. Pretty simple, right?

By using MyLessonStudio, you're agreeing to these terms. If something here doesn't work for you, please reach out to us at legal@mylessonstudio.ai before using the Service—we're happy to answer questions.

1. Introduction – Let's Get Started

1.1 What This Agreement Covers

This Agreement governs your access to and use of MyLessonStudio (we'll call it the "Software" from here on), available at https://mylessonstudio.ai/. Think of this as the rulebook that helps us both know what to expect.

1.2 You're Agreeing to These Terms

By accessing or using the Software, you're agreeing to be bound by these terms. If you don't agree with something here, please don't use the Service—and let us know why! We're always looking to improve.

1.3 This Is the Whole Deal

This Agreement represents our complete understanding and replaces any previous agreements or conversations about using MyLessonStudio.

2. Your License to Use MyLessonStudio

2.1 What You Can Do

We're giving you permission to use MyLessonStudio for educational and lesson planning purposes. This is a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license—which is legal-speak for "you can use it for yourself, but you can't resell it or transfer it to someone else."

2.2 Play By the Rules

You agree to use the Software in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. We're all educators here, so let's keep things professional and legal.

2.3 Keep It Personal

This license is for you. You can't assign or transfer it to another person or organization without our written permission. If you need something special, just ask—we're reasonable people!

3. Your Account – Keeping Things Secure

3.1 You'll Need an Account

To use MyLessonStudio, you'll need to create an account. It's quick and easy!

3.2 Age Requirement: 18+

You must be at least 18 years old to create an account. We're designing this for professional educators, not students.

3.3 Younger Users Welcome (With Supervision)

If you're under 18, you can still use MyLessonStudio! You'll just need supervision from a parent, guardian, or authorized educational institution.

3.4 Your Account, Your Responsibility

You're responsible for keeping your password secure and for anything that happens under your account. Choose a strong password and keep it safe!

3.5 Account Sharing? Not Cool.

4. Subscriptions and Payments – Fair and Transparent

4.1 How Subscriptions Work

MyLessonStudio is available on a subscription basis. You can see all our current plans and pricing at https://mylessonstudio.ai/pricing.

4.2 Automatic Billing

Payments are charged automatically on a monthly or annual basis (depending on which plan you choose) to your chosen payment method. No surprises—you'll always know when your renewal is coming up.

4.3 Price Changes

We might need to adjust our prices occasionally (hosting AI features isn't cheap!). If we do, we'll give you at least 30 days' notice before any changes take effect. That gives you time to decide if you want to continue or cancel.

4.4 Our Refund Policy – We Want You to Be Happy

We offer refunds because we want you to feel confident trying MyLessonStudio:

4.5 Our Subscription Tiers – Pick What Works for You

4.6 Canceling Your Subscription

You're always in control:

• Subscriptions auto-renew unless you cancel before the renewal date
• Cancel anytime through your Account Settings—no phone calls or hoops to jump through
• Canceling stops future charges but doesn't refund the current period (you already paid for it, so use it!)
• You keep access until the end of your current billing period
• No hard feelings! We'd love to hear why you're leaving so we can improve

5. AI Features – Your Smart Teaching Assistant

5.1 How AI Helps You

MyLessonStudio uses artificial intelligence to make your lesson planning faster and better:

• We partner with DeepInfra, a trusted AI infrastructure provider, to access powerful language models
• When you use AI features, your prompts and lesson content are sent to generate responses
• AI provides suggestions, not mandates—you're always the professional educator making the final decisions

Think of AI as your teaching assistant: It can draft ideas quickly, but you're the master teacher who knows what's best for your students.

5.2 Your Content Is Private and Protected

5.3 AI Isn't Perfect – Your Expertise Matters

5.4 AI Feature Access

AI features are available to:

• Create Tier subscribers ($25/month +HST or $250/year +HST)
• Lead Tier subscribers ($30/month +HST or $300/year +HST)

Fair warning:

• We might need to modify, limit, or update AI features occasionally to improve them
• We'll give you reasonable notice when we make changes
• AI service availability can be affected by our provider's maintenance or outages

5.5 Fair Use – Keeping It Reasonable

We want everyone to have great AI experiences:

• AI features are for individual users creating lesson plans for reasonable educational use
• We reserve the right to implement usage limits if needed to ensure fair access for everyone
• Excessive or automated usage that impacts service performance may need temporary limits

Don't worry! Normal teaching use is absolutely fine. We're talking about extreme cases like trying to generate thousands of lessons per day.

5.6 Class Profiles – Optional Context for Better AI Suggestions

Want AI to give you more personalized teaching strategies? Class Profiles are for you!

6. Acceptable Use – Let's Be Professional

6.1 What MyLessonStudio Is For

This platform is designed for educational and lesson planning purposes. Use it to create amazing learning experiences for students!

6.2 What's Not Cool – Prohibited Uses

Most of this is common sense, but we need to be clear:

Don't:

• Try to hack or gain unauthorized access to the Software or our systems
• Store or transmit illegal, infringing, or libelous material
• Upload malicious code or viruses
• Intentionally disrupt or interfere with the service for others
• Do anything that could harm the Software or other users

Definitely don't use MyLessonStudio for:

• Designing anything that could cause physical harm
• Activities related to nuclear facilities, life support systems, or emergency response systems
• Planning anything where failure could lead to death, injury, or environmental damage
• Manipulating or misusing AI features for harmful purposes
• Generating content that violates laws, regulations, or ethical standards

Look, we're all educators here. We trust you to use professional judgment and keep things appropriate.

6.3 If Rules Are Broken

Violations of the Acceptable Use Policy may result in:

• Immediate suspension or termination of access
• Legal action if necessary
• Reporting to relevant authorities

We don't want to do any of that! Just use the platform as intended and we'll all be fine.

7. Your Content and Data – You Own Your Work

7.1 Your Lesson Plans Belong to You

7.2 Taking Your Data With You – No Lock-In

We believe your data should be portable. You're never trapped with us:

• Download your lesson plans in standard formats (PDF, DOCX, CSV)
• Find the export feature in your Account Settings
• We'll provide your data within 2 business days of request
• No questions asked. It's your data.

7.3 Data Retention and Deletion

If you leave us:

• Your data stays accessible for 90 days after account closure
• After 90 days, we permanently delete your personal information
• Some data might stick around in backups briefly for disaster recovery

8. Intellectual Property – Respecting Everyone's Work

8.1 We Own the Software

All intellectual property rights in MyLessonStudio—the code, design, features, and functionality—remain our property. Think of it like leasing an apartment: you get to use it, but you don't own the building.

8.2 You Own Your Content

We said it before, but it bears repeating: You retain all rights to the content you create. Your lesson plans are your intellectual property.

8.3 Feedback and Suggestions

Love giving feedback? We love hearing it!

• You can provide suggestions for improving MyLessonStudio anytime
• If we implement your suggestions, we own those improvements
• We won't compensate you for suggestions, but we'll definitely appreciate you!

9. Data Handling and Privacy – Transparency You Can Trust

9.1 How We Handle Your Information

Everything we do with your data is governed by our Privacy Policy. Quick reference guide:

• What data we collect and why → Privacy Policy Section 1
• How we use your information → Privacy Policy Section 2
• AI data handling (the important stuff!) → Privacy Policy Section 3
• Data security measures → Privacy Policy Section 5
• Your privacy rights → Privacy Policy Section 8

9.4 Third-Party Services and Data Locations

10. Educational Compliance – Built for Educators

10.1 We Follow the Rules

MyLessonStudio complies with Canadian and international educational privacy regulations:

• Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)
• Ontario's MFIPPA
• British Columbia's FIPPA
• Quebec's Law 25
• Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) for US users

10.2 Your Responsibilities

While we handle the technical compliance, you need to:

• Follow your institution's policies on using educational technology
• Obtain necessary consents where required
• Never include student names or identifiable information in lesson plans

10.3 Accessibility Matters

We're committed to making MyLessonStudio accessible to everyone:

• WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance
• Documentation available at https://mylessonstudio.ai/accessibility
• Need accommodations? Contact accessibility@mylessonstudio.ai

11. Support and Communication – We're Here for You

11.1 How to Reach Us

We offer multiple support channels:

• Email Support: support@mylessonstudio.ai (Available 24/7, response during business hours)
• Live Chat: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm EST (Real humans, not bots!)
• Knowledge Base: https://help.mylessonstudio.ai

11.2 Our Response Time Commitment

We aim to respond within 24 hours during business days, with a maximum of 48 hours. Lead Tier (Premium) subscribers get priority support—we answer you first!

12. Updates and Maintenance – Continuous Improvement

12.1 We're Always Improving

MyLessonStudio gets better over time! We periodically update the Software to:

• Add new features
• Fix bugs
• Improve performance
• Comply with new regulations
• Respond to your feedback

12.2 Scheduled Maintenance

• We'll announce scheduled maintenance at least 48 hours in advance when possible
• Emergency maintenance might happen without notice (rare, but necessary for security)
• We always work to minimize disruption

12.4 Your Data Stays Compatible

13. Disclaimer of Warranties – The Legal Stuff

13.1 "As Is" Service

We need to be legally clear: The Software is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind, express or implied.

Translation: We work incredibly hard to make MyLessonStudio reliable and helpful, but we can't guarantee perfection. Software is complex!

13.3 Specific Disclaimers

• Fitness for a particular purpose
• Accuracy of AI-generated content - AI is powerful but imperfect
• Compatibility with every specific system or software configuration
• AI suggestions - Always apply your professional judgment

The bottom line: Use MyLessonStudio as a powerful tool in your teaching toolkit, but remember you're the professional educator responsible for final decisions.

14. Limitation of Liability – Being Realistic

14.1 Limits on What We're Responsible For

We're not liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from your use of the Software.

14.2 Maximum Liability Cap

Our total liability to you will never exceed the amount you paid us in the 12 months before your claim.

14.3 You're Responsible Too

You agree to indemnify us (protect us legally) against claims arising from:

• Your violation of this Agreement
• Your violation of laws or regulations
• Infringement of someone else's intellectual property
• Your use or misuse of AI-generated content with students

15. Force Majeure – When Things Beyond Our Control Happen

Sometimes things happen that are completely beyond our control:

• Natural disasters (earthquakes, floods, fires)
• War or civil unrest
• Internet service provider failures
• Government actions or regulations
• Pandemics
• Third-party AI service provider outages

If these occur, we're not liable for failures to perform caused by these events. But we'll still try our best to communicate what's happening and restore service as quickly as possible.

16. Term and Termination – Coming and Going

16.2 You Can Leave Anytime

You can terminate your account whenever you want. Just follow the account closure process in your Account Settings. No complicated procedures or phone calls required.

16.3 When We Might Need to End Things

We may terminate or suspend your access immediately for:

• Violation of this Agreement (especially the Acceptable Use Policy)
• Suspected fraud or payment issues
• Account sharing or credential misuse
• Excessive usage that impacts the service for everyone

16.4 What Happens When It Ends

• Your access stops immediately
• You have 30 days to export all your lesson plans and content
• Personal information deleted within 90 days of account closure

17. Changes to This Agreement – We'll Keep You Posted

17.2 How We'll Notify You

For material changes:

• Email notification to your registered address
• In-app notification when you log in
• At least 30 days' notice before changes take effect

17.3 Your Options

After we notify you of changes:

• Option 1: Continue using MyLessonStudio (this means you accept the new terms)
• Option 2: Discontinue using the Service (don't forget to export your data first!)

18. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution – Let's Work It Out

18.1 Which Laws Apply

This Agreement is governed by the laws of Ontario, Canada. We're a Canadian company serving Canadian educators (and international friends!).

18.2 Resolving Disputes – Three Steps

We really hope we never need this section, but if we disagree about something:

1. Step 1: Talk to Each Other - Initial good faith negotiation between us. Contact legal@mylessonstudio.ai
2. Step 2: Mediation - If talking doesn't work, we'll try mediation with a mutually agreed mediator
3. Step 3: Arbitration - If mediation fails, we go to binding arbitration following the rules of the ADR Institute of Canada

19. Severability – If Part Breaks, the Rest Works

If any part of this Agreement is found to be unenforceable by a court, the rest continues in full effect.

20. Assignment – Passing the Torch

We may assign this Agreement to another company if MyLessonStudio is acquired or we undergo corporate reorganization. You can't assign your rights without our written consent.

21. Relationship of Parties – We're Partners in Education

This Agreement doesn't create an agency relationship, a partnership, a joint venture, or an employment relationship. We're two independent parties working together.