Terms of Service

Last updated: January 15, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Unchalked ("the Platform"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our Texas School District Intelligence Platform and any related services provided by Unchalked.

2. Description of Service

Unchalked provides:

  • Access to Texas school district information and data
  • Public Information Request (PIR) generation and management tools
  • Email integration for PIR communications
  • District contact information and statistics
  • Educational resources and support materials

3. User Accounts and Registration

To access certain features of the Platform, you may be required to create an account. You agree to:

  • Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
  • Maintain and update your account information
  • Keep your account credentials secure and confidential
  • Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account

4. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree to use the Platform only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:

  • Use the Platform for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations
  • Infringe upon the rights of others
  • Submit false or misleading information
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Platform
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Platform's operation
  • Use automated systems to access the Platform without permission

5. PIR Request Guidelines

When using our PIR generation and management tools, you agree to:

  • Submit only legitimate requests for public information
  • Comply with the Texas Public Information Act
  • Provide accurate and truthful information in your requests
  • Respect the privacy and rights of individuals
  • Use the information obtained responsibly and legally
  • Not use PIR requests for harassment or intimidation

6. Intellectual Property Rights

The Platform and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by Unchalked and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any of the material on our Platform without our prior written consent.

7. User Content

You retain ownership of any content you submit to the Platform. By submitting content, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and distribute your content in connection with the Platform.

You are responsible for ensuring that your content does not violate any third-party rights or applicable laws.

8. Data and Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

By using the Platform, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in our Privacy Policy.

9. Disclaimers and Limitations

The Platform is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind. We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to:

  • Warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose
  • Warranties that the Platform will be uninterrupted or error-free
  • Warranties regarding the accuracy or completeness of information
  • Warranties that defects will be corrected

In no event shall Unchalked be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or relating to your use of the Platform.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Unchalked and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or debt arising from your use of the Platform or violation of these Terms.

11. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account and access to the Platform immediately, without prior notice, for any reason, including without limitation if you breach these Terms.

Upon termination, your right to use the Platform will cease immediately, and we may delete your account and any associated data.

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Platform shall be resolved in the courts of Texas.

13. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of any material changes by posting the new Terms on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Platform after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

14. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

Email: legal@unchalked.com

Address: [Your Business Address]

Phone: [Your Phone Number]