Welcome – Let’s Get Rolling
We’re excited you’re here! The Reel Genius platform (“Platform”) consists of the websites www.reelgenius.com and www.app.reelgenius.com, and is operated by Reel Genius Education Inc. (“Provider”, “us”, “we”), a 501(c)(3) public charity. Reel Genius is a non-profit educational platform that seeks to provide accessible and inspiring education to young people — using the power of cinematic storytelling to make subjects such as Civics, Social Emotional Learning, Wellbeing and more relevant, engaging, and memorable, while empowering educators to spark curiosity and a lifelong love of learning. The goal is to give students and educators high-quality and helpful learning materials in a supportive and innovative environment.
These Terms of Service (“Terms”) are here to:
Our hope is that you’ll read through these Terms, understand them, and feel confident knowing that we’re here to make your learning experience supportive and inspiring. By using the Platform, you (“User” or “you”) agree to follow the Terms. If you don’t agree, you may not use the Platform.
1. Preamble – Our Mission
The Provider is a nonprofit organization, recognized as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code, with the primary charitable purpose of empowering educators to spark curiosity and a lifelong love of learning. Platform exists to provide students and educators with a supportive and inspiring online environment for accessing innovative educational content.
We aim to provide a space where students can learn important lessons; where educators can track student progress; and where all Users can engage with high-quality, innovative educational content.
2. Acceptance of These Terms
By creating an account, logging in, accessing, or using the Platform in any way, the User enters into a legally binding contract with the Provider, agreeing to be bound by these Terms, as well as our Privacy Policy, any additional guidelines posted within the Platform, and any applicable third-party terms for integrated services. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must immediately discontinue use of the Platform.
3. Eligibility & Age Restrictions
If you are under the age of majority in your jurisdiction, you must have your parent or guardian review and accept these Terms on your behalf before you may access the Platform. By creating an account, you represent and warrant that your parent or guardian has reviewed and accepted these Terms on your behalf. The Platform is not intended for and may not be used by individuals under the age of thirteen (13). The Provider reserves the right to require proof of consent, age, or identity at any time and may suspend or terminate access if such proof is not provided or is determined to be inaccurate or otherwise unacceptable.
We comply fully with applicable laws regarding the protection of personal information in the United States and equivalent data protection laws in other jurisdictions. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under thirteen (13). If we become aware that a child under this age has provided personal information, we will delete that information promptly and take steps to terminate the account.
Users are also responsible for obtaining and providing proof of parent/guardian consent when required by laws in their country or region. For example, if you are under sixteen (16) and located in the European Union, you may be subject to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) requirements for parental consent (which may vary depending on the member state). If you do not have the requisite permission required by such laws, or do not provide proof acceptable to Provider when prompted by the Platform or Provider, you cannot use the Platform.
4. Privacy
Your interaction with the Platform is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. The Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and disclose information about Users, and it is important that you read and understand it before using the Platform. For example, we may use contact information you provide (email, phone number) for reasons related to engagement in the Platform and its related programming.
The Provider may share User data with trusted third parties, including service providers such as cloud storage providers, analytics companies, and AI technology partners, only as necessary to operate and improve the Platform, comply with legal requirements, or protect our rights. If you access the Platform from outside the United States, you understand and agree that your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other jurisdictions where our service providers are located, which may have different data protection laws than your home country.
5. Member Account, Password, and Security
When you register for an account, you agree to provide accurate, complete, and up-to-date information. The Platform supports two primary account types: Student Accounts, which may be created through direct invitation from an educator or independently via the Platform, and Educator Accounts, which may be created through direct invitation from Reel Genius or independently via the Platform and vetted/approved by the Provider.
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account login credentials, including your password. You must not share your credentials with any other person or allow anyone else to access the Platform using your account. You agree to immediately notify the Provider if you suspect or become aware of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security. The Provider will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to protect your account information.
We reserve the right to at any time, without notice, suspend or terminate accounts that appear to be misused, compromised, or created with false information, or which may otherwise impede or interfere with the lawful operation of the Platform as intended. For example, if an Educator were to share their login credentials with Students instead of inviting them to create separate accounts, this would be a breach of these Terms, and the User account subject to action.
6. Privacy & Data Shared with Educators
When a Student User is linked to an educator through the Platform, that educator will have access to certain personal and activity information about the Student. This may include the Student’s full name, account profile details, assignment submissions, quiz responses, scores, course progress, engagement metrics (such as completion rates and time spent on lessons), and last login dates.
This information is provided solely for the purpose of enabling the educator to monitor, evaluate, and support the Student’s learning. It may not be used for any non-educational purpose or shared outside the context of the course or program without the Student’s consent (or, for minors, the consent of a parent or guardian). Students will not have access to other Students’ personal or activity data except in specifically authorized by the Student User (e.g. collaborative or group assignments where sharing is necessary for the activity).
7. Third-Party Licensed Content
The Platform includes certain materials that are owned by third-party rights holders and made available to Users under license (“Licensed Content”). Licensed Content may include, without limitation, excerpts of television programs, excerpts of films, other video excerpts, audio recordings, text-based learning materials, quizzes, assessments, interactive simulations, graphics, and images. These materials are provided for educational use solely within the Platform and are subject to strict usage restrictions imposed by the rights holders.
Except as expressly permitted within the Platform’s normal functionality, you may not download, reproduce, redistribute, publicly display, publish, broadcast, adapt, modify, sell, or otherwise exploit Licensed Content for any purpose. Any attempt to circumvent technological protection measures — for example, by screen recording videos or extracting embedded content — constitutes a violation of these Terms and may result in the immediate suspension or termination of your account, as well as potential legal action.
The Provider does not grant you any ownership rights in Licensed Content. All rights not expressly granted to you under these Terms are reserved by the applicable rights holders. If your access to Licensed Content is revoked for any reason (for example, if the licensing agreement between the Provider and the rights holder expires), you agree to immediately cease all use of that content.
8. Intellectual Property in Service Content, Software, and Trademarks
All materials made available through the Platform — including but not limited to text, images, video, audio, software code, user interfaces, visual design elements, documentation, and any AI-generated educational responses — are either owned by the Provider or used under license from third parties. This body of work, together with the underlying software and infrastructure, constitutes the “Service Content.” The Service Content is protected by copyright, trademark, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws in the United States and internationally.
The Provider grants you a limited, personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Service Content through the Platform for your own educational purposes as facilitated strictly by the Platform. This license does not grant you the right to reproduce, modify, distribute, or publicly display Service Content outside the Platform’s intended use, nor does it allow you to use our trademarks, logos, or brand elements without our prior written consent.
Any unauthorized use of the Service Content may violate intellectual property laws and could result in legal liability. By using the Platform, you agree to respect all copyright notices, trademark designations, and proprietary rights displayed within the Platform, and you will not attempt to remove, obscure, or alter any such notices or markings.
9. AI Features
The Platform incorporates artificial intelligence tools, including a chat-based educational assistant powered by an independent third-party provider (“AI Tool Provider”). These AI features are intended to support learning by providing general explanations, answering questions, and offering study guidance; however, AI responses are automatically generated and may contain errors, omissions, or outdated, or other unintended information. The Provider reserves the right to modify, restrict, suspend, or discontinue access to the AI features at any time without notice, for any reason, including technical, legal, or operational considerations. The Provider makes no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, completeness, or suitability of the AI features, and any reliance you place on information provided by the AI features is strictly at your own risk.
You acknowledge and agree that the AI features are not a substitute for human instruction and should not be relied upon as the sole or definitive source of information for any academic, professional, or personal decision-making. The Provider expressly disclaims all responsibility and liability for any reliance on, or use of, AI-generated responses.
You agree that you may not use the AI features to: (i) engage in any conduct prohibited by the User Conduct section below or (ii) seek and/or rely on professional advice (e.g. medical, financial, or legal advice).
In addition, in order to use the AI features the AI Tool Provider may require processing your input (such as questions or prompts) through its systems. You should not submit personal, confidential, or sensitive information to the AI Tool Provider, as the Platforms’ Provider cannot guarantee that such data will not be retained or otherwise used by the AI Tool Provider. Your use of the AI features constitutes acceptance of any third-party terms of service of the AI Tool Provider governing their use, as may be posted within the Platform.
By using the AI Tool, you agree that the Provider, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, licensors, and agents shall not be liable for any claims, damages, losses, or injuries arising out of or in connection with your use of the AI Tool.
In summary, the AI Tool is a supportive learning aid and not a guarantee of correct, safe, or appropriate content. Your use of the AI Tool constitutes an acknowledgment of its limitations and an agreement that the Provider is not and will not be responsible from any claims arising from the User’s interaction with it.
10. User Conduct
You agree to use the Platform in a manner that is lawful, respectful, and consistent with its educational mission. Prohibited conduct includes, but is not limited to:
The Provider also prohibits academic misconduct. This includes, but is not limited to, submitting AI-generated responses as your own work without disclosure, plagiarizing, falsifying information, or cheating on assessments. If you are found to have engaged in academic misconduct, your account may be suspended or terminated, and relevant institutions or educators may be notified.
We reserve the right to investigate suspected violations of this section and to take any action we deem appropriate, including reporting unlawful conduct to law enforcement authoritie