PLEASE READ CAREFULLY. BY VIEWING, ACCESSING, OR USING THE LIFEPREP ACADEMY WEBSITE, PLATFORM, MOBILE APP, OR RELATED SERVICES (COLLECTIVELY, THE “SERVICE”), YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS OF SERVICE (THE “TERMS”). IF YOU DO NOT AGREE, DO NOT USE THE SERVICE.

These Terms are a binding agreement between you and Educate California aka LifePrep Academy (“LifePrep Academy,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). If you are using the Service on behalf of an educational institution or other entity (an “Institution”), you represent that you are authorized to bind that Institution to these Terms. Our Privacy Policy is incorporated by reference.

Quick summary (not a substitute for the full Terms):

• You must use the Service lawfully and responsibly.

• Parents/guardians or schools must consent for children under 13 (COPPA).

• Institutions control their student data; we act as a school official under FERPA where applicable.

• We may offer optional features and third-party integrations you can choose to enable.

• The Service is provided “as is,” with limits on our liability.

• California law governs; disputes are resolved in Los Angeles County courts.

1) The Service; Who May Use It

What we offer. LifePrep Academy provides web and mobile tools to help students and families with goal setting, academic planning, career exploration, and college and scholarship planning. Some features are available directly to students and families; others are provided through Institutions that purchase access for their communities. Your responsibilities. You are responsible for your device, Internet connection, and keeping your account credentials secure. If you suspect unauthorized access to your account, notify us immediately at support@lifeprepacademy.org.

Eligibility. You must be at least 13 years old to create an individual account. Users under 13 may use the Service only with verifiable parental consent or through an Institution that has obtained necessary permissions (see Sections 7.2 and 7.3).

2) Accounts and Acceptable Use

Account security. Keep your username and password confidential and do not share your account. You are responsible for activity that occurs under your account.

Acceptable use. You agree not to:

• Violate any law, infringe others’ rights, or submit unlawful, deceptive, or harmful content;

• Attempt to access accounts or data you are not authorized to access;

• Copy, scrape, crawl, or reverse engineer the Service except as permitted by law;

• Interfere with or disrupt the Service or circumvent security features;

• Misrepresent your identity or affiliation.

We may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.

3) Optional and Third-Party Features

Matching or outreach features (optional). Institutions may enable optional features that surface events, information, or outreach opportunities from colleges or scholarship providers. These features are off by default and can be turned on or off by the Institution at any time. Student information is not shared with third parties through these features unless the Institution has enabled them and the student (or parent/guardian, as applicable) explicitly chooses to send information.

Third-party services (optional). Institutions or users may choose to activate features provided by third-party service providers. When activated, only the minimum necessary personal information is shared for the feature to function. Third-party providers must use shared data only to provide their services, protect it appropriately, and delete it when no longer needed or when requested. Some third-party features may be included; others may require separate purchase and may carry additional terms.

Payments processing. If you make purchases, payments may be processed by third-party payment processors. They may collect and process payment information subject to their own terms and privacy policies.

4) Fees (Institutional Customers)

Institutions may purchase subscriptions or professional services under an order form or agreement (“Order Form”). Fees are due as stated in the Order Form and are generally non-refundable. Late payments may result in suspension and may incur finance charges as permitted by law. Institutions must keep their billing and contact information accurate and up to date.

5) Intellectual Property; Your License to Use the Service

Our IP. The Service, including its software, design, text, images, videos, logos, and trademarks, is owned by LifePrep Academy and its licensors and is protected by intellectual property laws. Except for the rights expressly granted below, we retain all rights, title, and interest in the Service.

Your license. Subject to these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Service for its intended educational purposes. You may not sublicense, sell, or commercially exploit the Service.

Feedback. If you send ideas or suggestions, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use them without restriction or compensation.

6) Your Content

Your content and data. You may submit content (e.g., goals, plans, documents, messages). You retain ownership of your content. You grant LifePrep Academy a limited license to host, process, and display your content solely to operate and improve the Service and as otherwise permitted by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

Institution data. For Institutions, student and school data (collectively, “Customer Data”) remain under the Institution’s control. We process Customer Data only to provide the Service, comply with law, and as directed by the Institution consistent with Section 7.

7) Privacy, Student Data, and Security

Privacy Policy. We are committed to protecting your privacy. Please review our Privacy Policy (linked on our website), which explains what we collect, how we use it, and your choices.

FERPA (for Institutions). Where the Institution is subject to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA):

• The Institution designates LifePrep Academy as a “school official” with a “legitimate educational interest.”

• We act under the Institution’s direct control and use personally identifiable student information only to provide the Service and as permitted by FERPA.

• We disclose student information to third parties only as necessary to provide the Service (subject to written obligations to protect it) or as otherwise permitted by FERPA, or with appropriate consent.

• COPPA (children under 13). If users under 13 submit personal information, the Institution (or LifePrep Academy for direct-to-family features) will obtain verifiable parental consent as required by the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). Parents can review, delete, or refuse further collection of their child’s information by contacting us at info@educate-ca.org.

• Security. We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards appropriate to the nature of the information we process (e.g., TLS in transit; encryption at rest; access controls; monitored hosting). No system is perfectly secure; you use the Service at your own risk.

• Legal disclosures. We may disclose information as required by law, subpoena, or court order, or to protect our rights, users, or the integrity of the Service. Where legally permitted, we will notify the Institution or account holder in advance and cooperate to narrow the scope of the request.

8) Term; Suspension; Termination; Data Retention

Term. These Terms apply while you use the Service. Institutional subscription terms are set in the Order Form.

Suspension/termination. We may suspend or terminate access for violations of these Terms, risks to the Service or users, non-payment (for Institutions), or as required by law. You may stop using the Service at any time.

Data retention and deletion. Upon termination or expiration of an Institutional subscription, we will retain personally identifiable student information only for a limited period and then delete it within six (6) months, unless earlier deletion is requested in writing by the Institution, in which case we will delete within thirty (30) days (subject to lawful retention obligations). We will provide reasonable opportunity for the Institution to export data before deletion.

9) Warranties; Disclaimers

We warrant that we will provide the Service in a manner consistent with reasonable industry standards. OTHERWISE, TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE,” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. We do not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or that content will be accurate or reliable.

10) Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, EDUCATE CALIFORNIA AND LIFEPREP ACADEMY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOST PROFITS, LOST DATA, OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION), EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY. OUR TOTAL LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE SERVICE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNTS YOU PAID US (IF ANY) FOR THE SERVICE IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM. Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations; some limits may not apply to you.

11) Indemnification

By Institutions. Institutions will indemnify, defend, and hold LifePrep Academy harmless from third-party claims arising out of (a) Institution content or Customer Data; (b) use of the Service in violation of law or these Terms; or (c) any third-party products or services the Institution integrates with the Service.

By LifePrep Academy. We will indemnify, defend, and hold the Institution harmless from third-party claims alleging that the Service, as provided by us and used per these Terms, infringes a U.S. copyright, trademark, or patent. This obligation does not apply to claims based on combinations with non-LifePrep products or on use contrary to our documentation. Each party’s indemnification obligations are conditioned on prompt notice, reasonable cooperation, and sole control of the defense and settlement (not to be unreasonably withheld).

12) Intellectual Property Complaints (DMCA)

If you believe content on the Service infringes your copyright, please send a notice meeting the requirements of 17 U.S.C. §512(c)(3) to our DMCA Agent:

DMCA Agent, Educate California, 400 Corporate Pointe, Suite 300, Culver City, CA 90230, Email: info@educate-ca.org

Include: (i) your physical/electronic signature; (ii) identification of the copyrighted work; (iii) identification of the allegedly infringing material and its location; (iv) your contact information; (v) a statement of good-faith belief; and (vi) a statement under penalty of perjury of accuracy and authority. Counter-notices may be sent to the same address.

13) Export and Sanctions

You must comply with all applicable export control and sanctions laws. You may not use or access the Service if you are located in, or are a resident of, a jurisdiction subject to comprehensive U.S. sanctions, or if you are on a U.S. government restricted list.

4) Changes to the Service and to These Terms

We may update the Service and these Terms from time to time. Material changes will be posted on the website or communicated to account contacts and will become effective on the stated effective date. If you continue to use the Service after the effective date, you agree to the changes.

15) Notices; Contact

We may provide notices by posting on the Service, emailing the address on your account, or mailing to your last known address. You may contact us at: Educate California, 400 Corporate Pointe, Suite 300, Culver City, CA 90230, Email: info@educate-ca.org

16) General Provisions

Governing law; venue. These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflicts-of-law principles. You consent to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the state and federal courts located in Los Angeles County, California.

Assignment. You may not assign these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, or to an affiliate.

Severability; waiver. If any provision is found unenforceable, it will be modified to reflect the parties’ intent or severed; the remaining provisions remain in effect. Our failure to enforce a provision is not a waiver.

Entire agreement. These Terms (and any applicable Order Form and our Privacy Policy) are the entire agreement between you and LifePrep Academy regarding the Service and supersede prior agreements on the subject.

17) Professional Services (Institutions)

If an Institution purchases professional development or consulting services, the Order Form will specify scope, scheduling, and fees. The Institution agrees to ensure participant readiness (e.g., devices, access) and to use purchased services within 12 months unless otherwise stated. We warrant our consultants are appropriately skilled; we do not warrant that all issues can be resolved.

Rescheduling/cancellation. We may reschedule sessions; Institutions may reschedule with at least 3 business days notice and are responsible for any non-recoverable costs (e.g., travel) already incurred.

Questions? We’re here to help families, students, and schools succeed. Contact info@educate-ca.org with any questions about these Terms.