Terms of Service — Code Quest

The short version

Code Quest is a free website for learning Python, made for use in schools.
Use it for learning, keep your account to yourself, and be respectful.
Teachers should only add students they actually teach, and should follow their school's rules.
Code Quest is provided "as is." We work hard to keep it running, but we can't promise it will always be available.
How we handle data is explained in our Privacy Policy.

1. About these terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") apply to the Code Quest website at codequestpython.com and its other addresses (the "Service"). The Service is run by Michael Rubenstein ("we," "us"). By creating an account or using the Service, you agree to these Terms and to our Privacy Policy. If you don't agree, please don't use the Service.

2. Who can use Code Quest

Code Quest is meant for students and teachers, mainly in K–12 schools.
Students under 13 should use Code Quest only as directed by their teacher or school, which is responsible for any consent needed for educational use.
Teachers get access to the Teacher Dashboard by invitation. We may remove teacher access at any time.

3. Your account

Give accurate information when you sign up, and use your own account only.
Keep your password private. You're responsible for what happens in your account.
If you think someone else used your account, tell your teacher or email us.

4. Using Code Quest the right way

Please don't:

Try to get into other people's accounts or data, or get around the site's security.
Use the Service to harass, bully, or harm anyone, or type hurtful or inappropriate content into class or profile names.
Try to break, overload, or interfere with the Service, or use automated tools to scrape it.
Use the Service for anything illegal or for anything other than learning and teaching.

We may suspend or remove accounts that break these rules.

5. Extra rules for teachers

Only create or import classes for students you teach or support, and only when your school allows it.
Follow your school's and district's policies on student data and on using online tools.
Use student progress information only to support those students' learning.
When you connect Google Classroom, you confirm that you're allowed to share those class rosters with Code Quest for this purpose.
Invite links are for other teachers only. Don't post them publicly.

6. Your work and our content

The code you write in Code Quest is yours.
The Code Quest lessons, levels, design, and software belong to us. You may use them for learning and teaching, but please don't copy or resell the site itself.
Google, Google Classroom, and Firebase are trademarks of Google LLC. Code Quest is not made or endorsed by Google.

7. Free service, no guarantees

Code Quest is free. It is provided "as is" and "as available," without warranties of any kind. We don't promise that it will always be available, error-free, or that saved progress will never be lost. We may change, pause, or stop the Service, or any part of it, at any time.

8. Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent allowed by law, we are not responsible for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages, or for any loss of data, that comes from using or not being able to use the Service. Some places don't allow these limits, so they may not apply to you.

9. Ending your use

You can stop using Code Quest at any time, and you can ask us to delete your account as explained in the Privacy Policy. We may suspend or end access for anyone who breaks these Terms.

10. Changes to these Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. When we do, we'll change the date at the top of this page. If you keep using the Service after a change, that means you accept the updated Terms.

11. Governing law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of New Jersey, USA.

12. Contact

Questions about these Terms: mrubenstein6192@gmail.com