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Terms & Conditions | Kenyan Teachers – Website Usage Terms

Effective Date: December 1, 2024 | Last Updated: December 2024

By accessing and using the Kenyan Teachers website, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions. Please read them carefully as they constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Kenyan Teachers.

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Kenyan Teachers (https://kenyanteachers.com). By accessing, browsing, or using this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions and any additional guidelines or policies referenced herein.

IMPORTANT: If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our website. We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Your continued use of the website following the posting of changes will mean that you accept and agree to the changes. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically for updates.

These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the website. By accessing or using the website, you represent that you are at least the age of majority in your jurisdiction or have obtained parental or guardian consent to use this website if you are a minor.

📖 2. Definitions

For the purposes of these Terms & Conditions, the following definitions apply:

“Website” or “Site”
Refers to the Kenyan Teachers website accessible at https://kenyanteachers.com, including all subdomains and associated web pages.
“Content”
Refers to all text, images, graphics, documents, lesson plans, schemes of work, worksheets, educational resources, software, code, design elements, and any other materials available on the website.
“User” or “You”
Refers to any individual accessing, browsing, or using the website, including teachers, educators, students, parents, or any other visitor.
“We,” “Us,” “Our,” or “Kenyan Teachers”
Refers to the operators, owners, and administrators of the Kenyan Teachers website.
“Educational Resources”
Refers specifically to teaching materials, lesson plans, worksheets, assessment tools, and curriculum-aligned content provided on the website for educational purposes.
“Third-Party Services”
Refers to external services integrated with our website, including but not limited to advertising networks, analytics providers, and content delivery networks.

📚 3. Educational Resources Usage

A. License to Use Resources

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use our educational resources under the following conditions:

  • Download educational resources for personal, non-commercial educational use or for use within your classroom
  • Modify and adapt resources to suit your specific teaching needs, classroom context, and student requirements
  • Print and distribute resources to students in your classroom for educational purposes
  • Share resources with colleagues within your school or educational institution for collaborative planning
  • Use resources for professional development and teacher training activities

B. Restrictions and Prohibited Uses

You are NOT permitted to:

  • Resell, redistribute, or commercially exploit our resources in any form, whether modified or unmodified
  • Claim ownership or authorship of our resources as your original work
  • Upload, post, or share our resources on other websites, platforms, or forums without our explicit written permission
  • Use automated tools, scripts, bots, or scrapers to systematically download, harvest, or collect our resources
  • Modify and incorporate our resources into commercial products, services, or paid membership platforms
  • Use our resources for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable regulations
  • Remove, alter, or obscure any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary rights notices contained in the resources

📝 Important Note on Curriculum Alignment and Official Endorsement

While our resources are carefully developed to align with Kenya’s Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) and other educational frameworks, please note the following important disclaimers:

  • We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected to the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD)
  • We have no official relationship with the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) or the Ministry of Education, Kenya
  • Our materials are not officially approved or sanctioned by the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC)
  • Resources provided are supplementary materials created by educators for educators and should be used as such
  • Teachers should always refer to official curriculum documents and guidelines from relevant authorities

Our resources represent our interpretation and adaptation of educational requirements and should be reviewed and validated against official sources before use in formal educational settings.

👥 4. User Accounts, Conduct, and Responsibilities

A. User Responsibilities and Acceptable Use

When using our website, you agree to:

  • Provide accurate, current, and complete information when contacting us or using interactive features
  • Use resources and website features for legitimate educational purposes only
  • Respect copyright, intellectual property rights, and license terms of all materials
  • Maintain the security and confidentiality of any login credentials or access methods
  • Use the website in compliance with all applicable local, national, and international laws and regulations
  • Report any security vulnerabilities or unauthorized access that you may discover

B. Prohibited Activities and User Conduct

You are strictly prohibited from engaging in any of the following activities:

  • Using the website in any way that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the site or interfere with any other user’s access
  • Attempting to gain unauthorized access to any part of the website, server, or network connected to the website
  • Using automated scripts, bots, crawlers, scrapers, or other technical means to access, collect, or harvest information from the website
  • Engaging in any activity that interferes with or disrupts other users’ access, enjoyment, or use of website features
  • Posting, transmitting, or sharing any harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, or illegal content
  • Impersonating any person or entity or falsely stating or misrepresenting your affiliation with any person or entity
  • Uploading or transmitting viruses, malware, or any other malicious code designed to interrupt, destroy, or limit the functionality of any computer software or hardware
  • Collecting or storing personal data about other users without their express consent
  • Engaging in any form of “data mining” or similar data gathering or extraction activities

C. Consequences of Violations

We reserve the right to, at our sole discretion:

  • Suspend or terminate your access to the website
  • Remove any content you have posted or submitted
  • Take legal action for serious violations of these Terms
  • Report unlawful activities to appropriate law enforcement authorities

💰 5. Advertising, Monetization, and Third-Party Services

To support our mission of providing free educational resources to teachers across Kenya, we display advertisements and use various monetization methods. By using our website, you acknowledge and agree to the following terms regarding advertising:

Advertising Services and User Responsibilities

Our website utilizes third-party advertising services to generate revenue that enables us to maintain and expand our free educational offerings. These services are essential to our sustainability and continued operation.

Google AdSense Compliance

As a participant in the Google AdSense program, we adhere to Google’s advertising policies, which include:

  • Providing original, valuable, and educationally appropriate content for our users
  • Maintaining a website suitable for all age groups, particularly educators and students
  • Not placing advertisements in misleading positions or contexts that might confuse users
  • Ensuring advertisements do not interfere with or detract from the educational content
  • Complying with all applicable laws and regulations regarding online advertising
User Responsibilities Regarding Advertising

Users are strictly prohibited from:

  • Artificially clicking on advertisements or encouraging others to do so
  • Using automated tools, scripts, or services to generate fraudulent ad impressions or clicks
  • Employing any deceptive practices designed to manipulate advertising metrics or revenue
  • Blocking or interfering with the proper display and functioning of advertisements
  • Attempting to reverse engineer or otherwise interfere with advertising technology
Third-Party Advertising Networks

We may work with various third-party advertising networks and platforms to display advertisements. These networks:

  • Use cookies and similar technologies to serve relevant advertisements based on user interests
  • May collect non-personally identifiable information about your browsing behavior
  • Operate under their own privacy policies and terms of service
  • Provide mechanisms for users to opt out of personalized advertising

📢 Important Advertising Disclaimers and User Acknowledgements

By using our website, you acknowledge and agree that:

  • We do not control the specific content of third-party advertisements displayed on our site
  • The presence of advertisements on our website does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation of the advertised products, services, or companies
  • We are not responsible for the quality, accuracy, safety, or legality of products or services advertised by third parties
  • Clicking on advertisements is entirely at your own discretion and risk
  • Revenue generated from advertising directly supports our ability to provide free educational resources to teachers
  • We may change or adjust advertising formats, placements, and providers at any time without prior notice
  • Some advertisements may be targeted based on your browsing behavior, demographic information, or interests
  • You have options to control personalized advertising through your browser settings and third-party opt-out tools

We strive to maintain a balance between generating necessary revenue and preserving the educational integrity and user experience of our website. If you encounter advertisements that are inappropriate, misleading, or otherwise concerning, please contact us with details about the advertisement.

Other Third-Party Services

In addition to advertising services, we may utilize other third-party services for analytics, performance monitoring, content delivery, and website functionality. Your use of our website may involve interaction with these services, and you acknowledge that such services operate under their own terms and privacy policies.

©️ 6. Intellectual Property Rights

A. Ownership of Website Content

All content on this website, unless otherwise explicitly stated, is the exclusive property of Kenyan Teachers and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. This includes, but is not limited to:

  • Original lesson plans, teaching guides, and pedagogical frameworks
  • Schemes of work, curriculum materials, and educational frameworks
  • Worksheets, assessment tools, rubrics, and evaluation materials
  • Website design, layout, user interface, and navigation structure
  • Graphics, logos, branding elements, color schemes, and visual design
  • Database structure, content organization, and information architecture
  • Any proprietary software, code, or technological solutions developed for the website

B. User-Generated Content and Contributions

If you choose to submit content to us (such as comments, suggestions, resource ideas, or content contributions), you:

  • Grant us a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free, non-exclusive license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, and display such content
  • Confirm that you have all necessary rights, licenses, and permissions to share the content
  • Agree that the content does not infringe upon any third-party rights, including copyright, trademark, privacy, or publicity rights
  • Acknowledge that we have no obligation to use, display, or retain any user-submitted content
  • Understand that we may remove user-submitted content at our sole discretion for any reason

C. Third-Party Content and Fair Use

Some resources may include references to or incorporate elements from:

  • Public domain educational materials and historical documents
  • Open educational resources (OER) with appropriate licensing
  • Curriculum frameworks and educational standards published by government bodies
  • Fair use of copyrighted materials for educational commentary or criticism

Where required by license terms or fair use principles, proper attribution is provided. If you believe that any content on our website infringes your copyright, please contact us immediately with details of the alleged infringement.

D. Trademarks

The name “Kenyan Teachers,” our logo, and any related branding are trademarks or service marks of Kenyan Teachers. You may not use these marks without our prior written permission. All other trademarks, service marks, and logos used on the website are the trademarks, service marks, or logos of their respective owners.

⚠️ 7. Disclaimer of Warranties and Educational Use

IMPORTANT EDUCATIONAL AND LEGAL DISCLAIMER: The educational resources and information provided on this website are for informational, educational, and professional development purposes only. We make no warranties, representations, or guarantees regarding any aspect of our website or resources.

Specifically, we disclaim any and all warranties regarding:

  • Accuracy and Currentness: While we strive for accuracy and regularly update our content, we cannot guarantee that all information is current, complete, or entirely error-free. Educational standards and curricula evolve, and our resources may not always reflect the most recent changes.
  • Completeness and Comprehensiveness: Resources provided may not cover all aspects of curriculum requirements, educational standards, or teaching methodologies. They are intended as supplements to, not replacements for, comprehensive teaching materials.
  • Suitability and Appropriateness: Resources may need significant adaptation, contextualization, and modification to suit specific classrooms, student populations, learning environments, or educational contexts.
  • Educational Outcomes and Results: We do not guarantee that use of our resources will lead to improved student outcomes, better test scores, or enhanced teaching effectiveness. Educational success depends on numerous factors beyond resource quality.
  • Availability and Accessibility: The website and resources are provided on an “as available” basis. We do not guarantee uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free access to our website or resources.
  • Fitness for Particular Purpose: We make no warranties that our resources are fit for any particular educational purpose or teaching context beyond general educational use.

The website and all resources are provided “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

You acknowledge and agree that your use of the website and resources is at your own discretion and risk. You will be solely responsible for any decisions made or actions taken based on information or resources obtained from this website.

🛡️ 8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Kenyan Teachers, its directors, employees, partners, agents, suppliers, or affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation:

  • Loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses
  • Damages resulting from your access to or use of, or inability to access or use, the website
  • Damages resulting from any conduct or content of any third party on the website
  • Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content
  • Errors, mistakes, or inaccuracies of content or resources
  • Personal injury or property damage resulting from your use of the website or resources
  • Any bugs, viruses, trojan horses, or other harmful code that may be transmitted through the website
  • Decisions made or actions taken based on information obtained from the website
  • Interruption or cessation of transmission to or from the website

This limitation of liability applies regardless of whether the damages arise from breach of contract, tort, negligence, or any other legal theory, and whether or not we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

In jurisdictions that do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, our liability shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

If you are dissatisfied with any portion of the website, or with any of these Terms, your sole and exclusive remedy is to discontinue using the website.

🌍 9. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms & Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Kenya, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any disputes, claims, or controversies arising out of or relating to these Terms, the breach thereof, or the use of the website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts located in Nairobi, Kenya.

You agree that any cause of action arising out of or related to the website must commence within one (1) year after the cause of action accrues. Otherwise, such cause of action is permanently barred.

We make no representation that materials on the website are appropriate or available for use in other locations. Those who choose to access the website from other locations do so on their own initiative and are responsible for compliance with local laws if and to the extent local laws are applicable.

📝 10. Changes to Terms and Miscellaneous Provisions

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify, amend, or replace these Terms & Conditions at any time. When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page and, in some cases, provide additional notice through website announcements or other communication methods.

Your continued use of the website after such modifications constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms. If you do not agree to the updated terms, you must discontinue using the website.

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Kenyan Teachers regarding the use of the website and supersede any prior agreements between you and Kenyan Teachers regarding use of the website.

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions of these Terms will remain in effect. Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.

You may not assign or transfer these Terms, by operation of law or otherwise, without our prior written consent. Any attempt by you to assign or transfer these Terms without such consent will be null and void. We may freely assign or transfer these Terms without restriction.

The section titles in these Terms are for convenience only and have no legal or contractual effect. No agency, partnership, joint venture, or employment relationship is created as a result of these Terms or your use of the website.

📞 Contact Us for Terms Inquiries

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding these Terms & Conditions, please contact us using the following methods:

Email: info@kenyanteachers.com

Website Contact Form: Contact Page

Response Time: We will make reasonable efforts to respond to inquiries regarding these terms within 7-10 business days. For legal notices or formal complaints, please include specific details and reference “Terms & Conditions Inquiry” in your communication.

Please note that communications regarding these Terms should be directed through official channels. Informal social media messages or comments may not receive formal responses regarding legal matters.

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