Terms

USER AGREEMENT

At East Hill Education Inc. (in this policy, “Teach Away”), our mission is to solve the teacher shortage with amazing teachers. We envision a world where every student experiences the power of a great teacher.

At Teach Away, we firmly believe in the transformative power of education and cultural exchange. We embrace diversity as a core value and recognize that promoting knowledge, diversity, and inclusivity is essential in creating a better world through education.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is unwavering. We celebrate the beauty and strength found in the rich tapestry of human differences, including but not limited to nationality, culture, religion, age, gender, color, and physical appearance. These differences enrich our organization and make us stronger, more intelligent, and better equipped to serve educators and schools globally.

We encourage our community to express who they are with pride, respect and without fear. We’re proud to stand for equality and fairness and we encourage our partners to join us as we move along this path.

We expect users and employers who engage with Teach Away also share in our commitment to creating a respectful and inclusive environment. They agree that our services shall not be used for any unlawful purpose or any illegal activity, or post or submit any content or job posting that is defamatory, libelous, implicitly or explicitly offensive, vulgar, obscene, threatening, abusive, hateful, racist, discriminatory, of a menacing character, or likely to cause annoyance, inconvenience, embarrassment, anxiety, or could cause harassment to any person. This also includes any links to pornographic, indecent, or sexually explicit material of any kind, as determined at the discretion of Teach Away.

We have outlined additional information below about using our services that are meant to protect users of the site. When using any of the platforms, services that East Hill Education (Teach Away) provides, you agree to abide by these terms and conditions. The policy is updated based on the date provided above. Teach Away reserves the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. Any changes will be effective upon posting the updated Terms on this page, unless otherwise required by applicable law. Your continued use of the Services following the posting of updated Terms constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

APPLICATION OF THESE TERMS

These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Teach Away website, platform, products, services, and events (collectively, the “Services”), whether as a visitor, registered user, or customer.

In addition to these Terms, certain Services may be subject to additional or supplemental terms and conditions, including but not limited to recruitment terms for candidates, recruitment terms for schools, professional development terms, and other product-specific agreements (collectively, “Supplemental Terms”).

In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between these Terms and any applicable Supplemental Terms, the Supplemental Terms shall prevail with respect to the applicable Service.

By accessing or using the Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and any applicable Supplemental Terms.

REFERENCE LINKS:

Teach Away Terms of Service for Professional Development

Teach Away Terms & Conditions for use of our Recruitment Platform

Privacy Policy

Fair Recruitment Policy

GENERAL USE

Teach Away operates as a platform that facilitates connections between Users and does not act as an employer, agent, or representative of any User unless expressly agreed in writing.

By using the Teach Away platform and/or signing up for an account, product, service or subscription directly or through an agreement contracted by your school, you (“User”) accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”), including any additional terms and policies referenced herein and/or available by hyperlink. You affirm that you are of legal age to enter into these Terms of Service. If you are signing up on behalf of, or for the benefit of, any corporation, partnership or other entity with which you are associated (“Organization”), then you are agreeing to these Terms of Service on behalf of such Organization, and you represent and warrant that you have the legal authority to bind such Organization to these Terms of Service. These Terms of Service apply to all Users. Where a User is a Customer, additional provisions applicable to Customers may also apply.

For the purposes of these Terms, a “User” includes any individual or entity that accesses or uses the Services. A “Customer” refers to a User who has purchased or subscribed to a paid Service.

Consent to Receive Communications. You agree to receive communications and notifications from Teach Away regarding the Services in accordance with your use of the Services and the Privacy Policy.

PRIVACY

Your use of the Services is subject to Teach Away’s Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and disclose personal information. By accessing or using the Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the Privacy Policy, available at: https://www.teachaway.com/privacy

Teach Away Privacy Policy

USE OF SERVICES

Access; License. Subject to these Terms of Service, Teach Away shall provide Users with access to the Services via a username and password where applicable. Where a User is a Customer, access will be provided to the specific platform, product, or service associated with the Customer’s purchase or registration.

Users are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their account credentials and for all activities that occur under their account. Without limiting the foregoing, Users agree to: (i) maintain the security of their login information; (ii) update and revise passwords as necessary; and (iii) promptly notify Teach Away of any unauthorized use of their account or any breach of security.

Users acknowledge and agree that they are solely responsible for all activities undertaken within their account, including any applicable charges or fees incurred. Users also acknowledge that access to the Services requires internet connectivity and appropriate systems.

Teach Away grants Users a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable right to access and use the Services for their internal and intended purposes. Access to the Services does not constitute a sale, assignment, or transfer of any software or intellectual property owned by Teach Away.

Where a Customer provides access to Authorized Users, the Customer is responsible for ensuring that such Authorized Users comply with these Terms of Service.

Restrictions. Users shall not:

Reproduce, copy, modify, adapt, harvest, collect, translate, create derivative works of, rent, lease, loan, sell or otherwise provide access to any Teach Away platform, product, service or event and any materials therein, including, but not limited to, personally identifiable information, to any third party;

Engage in any activity that interferes with, disrupts or infringes on any Teach Away platform, product, service or event, including any materials or content associated therewith, and/or Teach Away’s intellectual property rights associated therewith; or

Post, publish, or otherwise disseminate Teach Away or Teach Away partner materials and content, to any unauthorized third-party, including, but not limited to, social media, public domain or among school networks. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing herein shall preclude Customer or Authorized Users from posting or publishing public information about Teach Away events or services, such as upcoming events or reviews.

Use the Teach Away platform, product, service for any unauthorized commercial purpose;

Permit, assist, or encourage any other person to do any of the foregoing in this section or to engage in any act or omission that would constitute a breach of these Terms of Service.

Third-Party Materials. Teach Away may make available or provide links to third-party websites, content or information (“Third-Party Materials”) through its various platforms, products, services and events. Teach Away does not control, and is not responsible for, any Third-Party Materials and the availability of, or any links to, any Third-Party Materials do not imply endorsement of, or affiliation with, the provider of Third-Party Materials. Your use of Third-Party Materials is at your own risk.

Platform Availability and Modifications. Teach Away reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to modify, suspend, or discontinue all or any part of the Services at any time, with or without notice. Teach Away may also restrict, suspend, or terminate access to the Services for any User at its discretion, including where Teach Away believes such action is necessary to protect the security, integrity, or proper functioning of the Services, or to comply with applicable laws or these Terms.

FEES; TERM; TERMINATION

Applicability. This section applies only to Users who purchase or subscribe to paid Services offered by Teach Away.

Fees and Payments: Individual Customers.

If an individual Customer is purchasing a Teach Away product or service (“Teach Away Fee”), the Customer will be given the opportunity to pay the Teach Away Fee by payment methods available upon purchase. Customers will receive access to the Teach Away platform, product or service upon Teach Away’s receipt of the Teach Away Fee or at the time of such scheduled event assuming Teach Away has received payment in connection therewith. The Teach Away Fee is not refundable once paid to Teach Away, except where required by applicable law or expressly agreed otherwise in writing by Teach Away, including in the event of Termination (as defined below). Customer represents and warrants that Customer has the legal right to use any method of payment utilized in connection with any transaction herein.

Fees and Payments: Organization Customers.

If an Organizational Customer is purchasing a service through Teach Away, Teach Away shall issue an invoice to the Customer as soon as possible. Customers will receive access to the Teach Away platform, product or service upon Teach Away’s receipt of the Teach Away Fee. The Teach Away Fee is not refundable once paid to Teach Away, except where required by applicable law or expressly agreed otherwise in writing by Teach Away, including in the event of Termination (as defined below). Customer represents and warrants that Customer has the legal right to use any method of payment utilized in connection with any transaction herein.

Subscriptions and Automatic renewals.

Paid Subscription Term and Renewal. If the Teach Away product or service purchased by Customer is a subscription service as noted in the product description provided at the time of purchase, then the term starts and remains in effect for a consecutive period of 365 days from date of registration or purchase unless otherwise noted therein (the “Term”); for instance, the Term for the Teach Away recruitment subscription starts and remains in effect for the period between August 1 and June 30 of the then current academic school year. Upon the conclusion of the Term, the Term shall automatically renew for the same Term length at the rates in effect at that time, unless you cancel or terminate the subscription. Customer’s account will automatically be charged at the rates in effect at the time of each renewal. If Customer does not accept the change in pricing, Customer has the right to reject the change by canceling or terminating the subscription prior to the expiration of the prior Term. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Customer may also downgrade their subscription to a free subscription service to the extent such service is available. You may cancel your subscription at any time prior to the end of the current Term in accordance with the cancellation instructions provided within your account or by contacting Teach Away. Unless otherwise specified, cancellations must be made prior to the renewal date to avoid being charged for the next Term.

Free Subscription Term and Renewal. If Customer registers for a free Teach Away product or service and the product or service is a subscription service as noted in the product description therein, then upon the conclusion of the Term, the Term shall automatically renew for the same Term length, unless Customer cancels or terminates such subscription.

Free Trial Periods. Teach Away may offer free trial periods for its platforms, products and services. If Customer uses any Teach Away platform, product or service during such trial period, then at the conclusion of such period access to the platform, product or service shall terminate, unless Customer purchases access to such platform, product or service in accordance with the product or service description associated therewith.

Termination

Termination by Teach Away: Teach Away may suspend or terminate a User’s access to the Services immediately upon written notice if the User materially breaches these Terms of Service.

Termination by Customer: Customer may terminate its access or use of any Teach Away platform, product or service, including a subscription service, at any time upon written notice to Teach Away or in accordance with any cancellation or unsubscribe feature associated with such platform, product or service.

Effect of Termination or Expiration of Term.

Upon termination or expiration of a subscription, Teach Away will terminate or limit Customer’s access to such subscription and may cease providing any services associated therewith.

DISCLAIMERS OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

The Teach Away platform, website, and all Services are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis, without any warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law. Teach Away disclaims all warranties, including any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits any warranty, condition, or liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Teach Away shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages, including lost profits, loss of data, or business interruption, arising out of or in connection with your use of, or inability to use, the Services.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Teach Away’s total aggregate liability arising out of or in connection with these Terms or the use of the Services shall not exceed one hundred dollars ($100), unless otherwise expressly stated in applicable Supplemental Terms or a separate written agreement.

INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Teach Away, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents, from and against any claims, actions, demands, liabilities, and settlements, including without limitation reasonable legal and accounting fees, alleging or resulting from (i) any content or material you post or submit in violation of these Terms of Service; (ii) your use of the general website or services; or (iii) your breach of these Terms of Service.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

You acknowledge and agree that the Teach Away platform and services, including all content, software, code, images, text, graphics, logos, trade names, and trademarks (collectively, "Teach Away IP"), are owned by Teach Away or its licensors and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

You are not granted any right or license to use the Teach Away IP except as expressly permitted within these Terms of Service. Any unauthorized reproduction, copying, distribution, modification, public display, or public performance of the Teach Away IP is strictly prohibited and constitutes a breach of these Terms of Service.

User Content. To the extent that Users submit, post, or upload any content to the Services, including but not limited to job postings, profiles, resumes, or other materials (“User Content”), the User retains ownership of such User Content. By submitting User Content, you grant Teach Away a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, sublicensable license to use, reproduce, modify, display, and distribute such User Content for the purpose of operating, improving, and promoting the Services. You represent and warrant that you have all necessary rights to grant this license.

GENERAL LEGAL PROVISIONS

Governing Law and Jurisdiction. These Terms of Service and any action related thereto will be governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein, without regard to conflicts of law provisions. The exclusive jurisdiction and venue of any action, including those to prevent the actual or threatened infringement, misappropriation or violation of a party’s intellectual property rights, will be the provincial courts of Ontario located in the city of Toronto, Ontario, and each of the parties hereto waives any objection to jurisdiction and venue in such courts.

Severability. If any provision of these Terms of Service is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the validity, legality, and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby, and the invalid or unenforceable provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable.

Entire Agreement. These Terms, together with any applicable Supplemental Terms and referenced policies (including the Privacy Policy), constitute the entire and exclusive agreement between Teach Away and you regarding the use of the Services, and supersede any prior or contemporaneous understandings or agreements relating to such subject matter.