Terms and Conditions – Edcast (Mind Smith)
Effective Date: 28/10/2025
Welcome to Edcast, a virtual school management and video conferencing platform operated by Mind Smith. By signing up, accessing, or using Edcast, you agree to the following Terms and Conditions. Please read carefully before using the platform.
- Acceptance of Terms
By creating an account, accessing our services, or using Edcast, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.
- Eligibility
Users must be at least 13 years old or the legal age of digital consent in their jurisdiction. If you are under 18, you must use Edcast under the supervision of a parent, guardian, or authorized school administrator.
- Account Registration & Security
Users may sign up using email, Google, Facebook, or other third-party integrations. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials. You agree to provide accurate and up-to-date information during registration.
- Use of Services
Edcast provides tools for virtual learning, course uploads, quizzes, attendance tracking, and live classes. You agree not to misuse the platform for unlawful activities, harassment, or distribution of harmful content. Unauthorized access, data scraping, reverse engineering, or attempts to disrupt the service are strictly prohibited.
- Free and Paid Versions
Edcast offers both free access and premium subscriptions. Payment terms, subscription plans, and renewal details will be clearly displayed before purchase. All paid subscriptions are non-transferable.
- Content Ownership & Intellectual Property
All platform technology, designs, and features belong to Mind Smith/Edcast. Course materials uploaded by users remain the intellectual property of the uploader, but by uploading, you grant Edcast a non-exclusive license to host and display such content for educational use.
- Privacy & Data Protection
Your data is protected under our Privacy Policy. We may collect personal and usage data to improve services. Edcast does not sell or misuse personal information.
- Cookies Policy
Edcast uses cookies to enhance user experience, manage sessions, and personalize learning. Users can disable cookies, but certain features may not function properly.
- Termination of Accounts
We may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms. Users may delete their accounts at any time by contacting support.
- Limitation of Liability
Edcast is provided "as is" and "as available" without guarantees of uninterrupted service. Mind Smith is not liable for any loss of data, unauthorized access, or technical issues beyond our control.
- Indemnity
Users agree to indemnify and hold harmless Mind Smith/Edcast from claims, damages, or liabilities resulting from misuse of the platform.
- Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to update these Terms. Continued use of the platform after changes implies acceptance.
- Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by international best practices unless otherwise required by local law.
