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Editorial Policy

Effective Date: November 8, 2024

Welcome to Worksheetzone.org ("Worksheetzone," "we," "us," or "our"). These Editorial Policy govern your access to and use of the Worksheetzone website and all associated services, features, content, and applications (collectively, the "Platform"). By accessing or using the Platform, you ("you" or "user") agree to be bound by these terms of use and our policy. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Platform.

1. Worksheetzone Goal

Worksheetzone is an online platform that provides educational resources: worksheets, lesson plans, coloring pages for teachers, educators, homeschoolers, and students. We offer a curated collection of educational resources, organized by subject, grade level, and other criteria, along with tools and features to enhance the educational experience.

2. Content Ownership and Licensing

  • Worksheetzone Original Content: Worksheetzone owns the copyright to all original worksheets and educational materials created by its team. This content is licensed to you for your personal, non-commercial, educational use only. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from this content without our express written permission.
  • Licensed Content: resources from third-party providers. This content is subject to the terms of the respective licenses, which may impose additional restrictions on its use. We make reasonable efforts to identify and attribute the copyright holders of licensed content. You are responsible for complying with the terms of any applicable licenses.
  • Public Domain Works: Worksheetzone may include worksheets and educational materials that are in the public domain. These materials are not subject to copyright protection and are free for anyone to use.

3. Permitted Uses

  • Educational Use: You may use the Platform and its content for personal, non-commercial, educational purposes. This includes downloading and printing worksheets, lesson plans, coloring pages for use in classrooms, homeschooling environments, or for individual study.
  • Account Access: Your subscription grants you a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Platform and its features in accordance with these Terms of Use.

4. Prohibited Uses

You may not:

  • Commercial Use: Use the Platform or its content for any commercial purpose, including but not limited to selling worksheets, offering them as part of a paid service, or using them in advertising or marketing materials.
  • Distribution: Distribute or share worksheets or other content from the Platform with others, except as permitted for educational use within a classroom or homeschooling environment.
  • Modification: Modify, adapt, translate, or create derivative works from any copyrighted content on the Platform without permission.
  • Circumvention: Attempt to circumvent any technological measures used to protect content on the Platform.
  • Scraping: Use any automated means to access or collect data from the Platform, including scraping, data mining, or web crawling.
  • Interference: Interfere with or disrupt the Platform or its servers or networks.
  • Impersonation: Impersonate any person or entity or falsely state or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity.

5. Content Modification and Adaptation

Worksheetzone may modify, annotate, or adapt worksheets to enhance their educational value. These modifications may include:

  • Clarifying instructions
  • Adding examples
  • Creating differentiated versions
  • Formatting for accessibility
  • Correcting errors

These modifications are intended to provide a better learning experience and are covered by Worksheetzone's copyright or the relevant licenses for third-party content.

6. AI Usage Disclaimer

Worksheetzone may offer tools and services powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support users in creating or enhancing educational content, such as generating worksheets, lesson plans, or personalized learning activities.

These AI-powered features are designed to augment the educational experience, but they may not always produce accurate, complete, or contextually appropriate outputs. Users are responsible for verifying the accuracy, relevance, and appropriateness of any content generated or assisted by AI before use in educational settings.

In accordance with international guidelines on the use of AI in education (e.g., UNESCO's Guidance for Generative AI in Education and Research), we strongly encourage critical human oversight, especially when AI is used in teaching, learning, or assessment.

Disclaimer of Responsibility:

Worksheetzone does not bear any legal responsibility or liability for the accuracy, outcomes, or any consequences resulting from the use of AI-generated content on the platform. All AI-assisted outputs are provided "as is" and are used at the discretion and risk of the user. By using AI-powered tools on Worksheetzone, you acknowledge and accept these terms.

7. Content Quality Assurance

At Worksheetzone, we are committed to delivering high-quality, educational resources. Our quality assurance policy is guided by the principles of accuracy, relevance, and trustworthiness to support effective teaching and learning for educators, parents, and students.

  • Accuracy: All content is fact-checked and developed using the most recent educational standards and research. Each resource is either created or reviewed by academic quality assurance, or academic specialists to ensure correctness and alignment with current educational standards.
  • Relevance: Our worksheets, coloring pages, and lesson plans are regularly updated to reflect the latest teaching practices and curriculum requirements.
  • Trusted Sources: We rely on reputable sources such as official education departments, accredited institutions, educational organizations, and peer-reviewed academic research to guide content development.

8. Review and Editing Process

  • All content is carefully reviewed and edited before publication.
  • Editors check for accuracy, clarity, and educational alignment.
  • Revisions may be requested to improve content quality.
  • Every resource undergoes a final check before going live.

9. DMCA Takedown Policy

Worksheetzone respects the intellectual property rights of others and complies with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). If you believe that any content on our Platform infringes your copyright, please submit a takedown notice to our designated Copyright Agent:

Copyright Agent:

[Name of Copyright Agent]

[Address]

[Email Address]

Your takedown notice must include the following information:

  • A physical or electronic signature of a person authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.
  • Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed, or a representative list of such works.
  • Identification of the infringing material and information sufficient to locate it.
  • Contact information for the complaining party.
  • A good faith statement regarding unauthorized use.
  • A statement of accuracy and authorization under penalty of perjury.

Upon receiving a valid DMCA notice, we will promptly remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing content and notify the user who posted the content.

10. Notices

Except as explicitly stated otherwise, any notices to Worksheetzone shall be given by certified mail, postage prepaid and return receipt requested to:

Worksheetzone

19 To Huu Street
Trung Van Ward, Nam Tu Liem District
Hanoi, Vietnam

Any notices to you shall be provided to the email address you provided to Worksheetzone during the registration process.

11. Relationship of the Parties

Nothing in these Terms of Use shall be deemed to create a partnership, joint venture, agency, or employment relationship between you and Worksheetzone. You acknowledge that you have no authority to bind Worksheetzone in any respect whatsoever.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these policies, please contact us at:

Contact@worksheetzone.org

  • Waiver and Severability: This protects the enforceability of the Terms of Use even if some parts are found invalid.
  • Notices: This establishes a clear procedure for official communication between users and Worksheetzone.
  • Relationship of the Parties: This clarifies that users are not agents or representatives of Worksheetzone.
  • Contact Us: This provides a way for users to get in touch with questions.