Welcome to Educator, the world's first professional social network built exclusively for teachers, educators, and school leaders. By accessing or using our platform, you agree to these Terms of Service.

## **1. Our Platform**

Educator provides a trusted digital home for educators worldwide — a place to connect, collaborate, and grow professionally. Our platform serves teachers, educators, and school leaders globally.

## **2. Acceptable Use**

### **Professional Conduct**
- Maintain professional behavior befitting educators
- Share educational content, resources, and opportunities
- Respect fellow educators and school leaders
- Use the platform for educational and professional purposes

### **Prohibited Activities**
- Harassment, discrimination, or unprofessional conduct
- Sharing inappropriate content unsuitable for educational environments
- Misrepresenting qualifications or teaching experience
- Spamming or unauthorized commercial activities

## **3. User Accounts & Profiles**

### **Profile Information**
- Provide accurate teaching experience, skills, and achievements
- Maintain up-to-date professional information
- Use real identity as befits professional networking

### **Account Security**
- Protect your login credentials
- Report unauthorized access immediately
- You are responsible for all activities under your account

## **4. Content & Intellectual Property**

### **Your Content**
- You retain ownership of content you post
- Grant Educator license to display and distribute your content
- Ensure you have rights to share educational materials

### **Platform Content**
- Educator owns platform design, features, and functionality
- Educational resources shared by community remain with original creators
- Respect copyright and intellectual property rights

## **5. Professional Services**

### **Jobs & Opportunities**
- Job postings must be legitimate educational positions
- Freelance tutoring opportunities must comply with local regulations
- Professional growth opportunities should benefit the education community

### **Interview Services**
- Professional interview requests only
- Maintain respectful communication
- Honor scheduled commitments

## **6. Community Guidelines**

### **Educational Excellence**
- Share knowledge that benefits the teaching community
- Provide constructive feedback and support
- Celebrate teaching achievements and milestones

### **Global Respect**
- Welcome educators from all countries and backgrounds
- Respect cultural differences in educational approaches
- Foster inclusive professional environment

## **7. Privacy & Data**

### **Data Collection**
- We collect information necessary for professional networking
- Educational credentials and experience for profile verification
- Communication data for platform functionality

### **Data Use**
- Connect you with relevant educational opportunities
- Improve platform features for educators
- Facilitate professional relationships and collaborations

## **8. Platform Availability**

### **Service Commitment**
- Strive for reliable platform availability
- May perform maintenance affecting access
- No guarantee of uninterrupted service

### **Feature Updates**
- Continuously improve features for educators
- Add new tools for professional growth
- Enhance connection capabilities

## **9. Termination**

### **Account Termination**
- Either party may terminate account
- We may suspend accounts violating terms
- Professional conduct violations may result in immediate termination

### **Data Retention**
- Educational content may remain for community benefit
- Personal information removed upon request
- Professional connections preserved unless requested otherwise

## **10. Liability & Disclaimers**

### **Platform Disclaimer**
- Educator facilitates connections but doesn't guarantee opportunities
- Users responsible for verifying credentials and opportunities
- Platform provided "as is" for professional networking

### **Educational Content**
- Users responsible for accuracy of shared educational materials
- Educator not liable for educational advice or content
- Professional decisions remain with individual educators

## **11. Governing Law**

These terms are governed by applicable laws where Educator operates, with respect for international educational standards and professional conduct.

Our Commitment

Educator exists to serve the global education community. These terms ensure our platform remains a trusted, professional home where every educator can connect, grow, and shape the future together.