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Terms of Use

Effective as of February 2026

These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the website operated by Classes 4 Classes, Inc. ("C4C," "we," "us," or "our"), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, located at classes4classes.org. By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our website.

1. Eligibility and Age Requirements

Our website and programs are designed primarily for educators, school administrators, and parents or guardians working with students in grades K–12. Submissions to our Acts of Kindness gallery and other interactive features are intended to be made by teachers, educators, or other authorized adults on behalf of their classrooms or students.

In compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), children under the age of 13 may not directly submit personal information through our website. All content involving students under 13 must be submitted by a teacher, parent, or guardian who has obtained appropriate consent.

2. User Submissions

Our website allows authorized users to submit Acts of Kindness entries, which may include the following information:

  • School level (e.g., elementary, high school)
  • School name
  • Class name or identifier
  • Contact email address
  • A written description of the act of kindness
  • An optional photograph or image

All submissions are subject to review and approval by C4C before they are displayed publicly on our website. We reserve the right to reject, edit, or remove any submission at our sole discretion, including submissions that contain inappropriate, offensive, or inaccurate content.

3. Acceptable Use

When using our website, you agree not to:

  • Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information
  • Upload content that is obscene, hateful, threatening, defamatory, or otherwise objectionable
  • Include personally identifiable student information (such as full names, addresses, or phone numbers) in submission descriptions or images
  • Use profane, vulgar, or inappropriate language
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or interfere with the proper functioning of the website
  • Use the website for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable local, state, or federal law
  • Impersonate any person or entity, or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity

4. Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Classes 4 Classes, Inc. or its licensors and is protected by United States copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any content on this website without our prior written consent.

By submitting content to our website (including text descriptions and images), you grant C4C a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, worldwide license to use, display, reproduce, and distribute your submission in connection with our mission and programs. You represent and warrant that you have all necessary rights and permissions to submit such content and to grant this license.

5. Media Permissions and Student Privacy

By submitting photographs or other media through our website, you certify that you have obtained all necessary permissions, including written parental or guardian consent where required, for any individuals depicted. You further certify that the submission complies with your school or district’s media release policies and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

C4C is committed to protecting student privacy. We encourage submitters to avoid including personally identifiable student information in images or descriptions. If you believe any content on our website contains unauthorized personal information, please contact us immediately at info@classes4classes.org.

6. Third-Party Links and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services, including donation platforms (such as Givebutter) and social media platforms. These third-party sites have their own privacy policies and terms of use that are independent of ours. C4C is not responsible for the content, practices, or policies of any third-party website. We encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party site you visit.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

Our website and all content, materials, and services provided through it are offered on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. C4C does not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free of viruses or other harmful components. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, we disclaim all warranties, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Classes 4 Classes, Inc., its officers, directors, employees, volunteers, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of data, revenue, or profits, arising out of or related to your use of or inability to use the website, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Our total liability for any claim arising from your use of the website shall not exceed one hundred dollars ($100).

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Classes 4 Classes, Inc. and its officers, directors, employees, volunteers, and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to your use of the website, your submissions, or your violation of these Terms.

10. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Connecticut, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under or in connection with these Terms shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Connecticut.

11. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective when posted on this page with an updated "Effective as of" date. Your continued use of the website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

12. Contact Us

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

Classes 4 Classes, Inc. • Email: info@classes4classes.org • Website: classes4classes.org