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Terms of Service and Use

InnovateUS Learning Management System
Last Updated: July 31, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

The InnovateUS Learning Management System ("Platform") is built using the open-source Moodle Learning Management System. By accessing or using this Platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and Use ("Terms").

2. Platform Description

This Platform provides comprehensive online learning and course management services, including:

  • Access to educational content and resources

  • Discussion forums and collaborative tools

  • Assignment submission and management

  • Assessments and grading systems

  • Communication tools for instructors and students

3. User Accounts and Access

3.1 Account Creation

  • Users must provide accurate and complete information (name and email address) when creating accounts

  • You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials

  • You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account at [email protected]

4. Acceptable Use Policy

4.1 Permitted Uses

  • Access course materials and participate in educational activities

  • Communicate with instructors and fellow students for academic purposes

  • Submit assignments and complete assessments as required

4.2 Prohibited Activities

  • Uploading or distributing malicious software, spam, or inappropriate content

  • Harassment, discrimination, or bullying of other users

  • Academic dishonesty, including cheating and plagiarism

  • Attempting to gain unauthorized access to system resources

  • Commercial use of Platform content without permission

5. Content and Intellectual Property

5.1 User Content

  • Users retain ownership of original content they create and upload

  • Users are responsible for ensuring they have rights to any content they share

5.2 Platform Content

  • Materials appearing on this Platform, which are created by InnovateUS are licensed under a Creative Commons 4.0 Attribution License. Third party libraries, services and materials retain their original licenses. 

6. Privacy and Data Protection

6.1 Data Collection

  • We collect information necessary to provide educational services such as name, email address, affiliation and course progress

  • Usage data may be collected to improve Platform functionality

6.2 Data Security

  • We implement reasonable security measures to protect user data as outlined in our security documentation provided by our Moodle hosting provider here.

  • Our dedicated instance of moodle is hosted on AWS servers in North Virginia.

  • Users should not share sensitive personal information in public forums

7. Technical Support

7.1 Support

8. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms or the Platform:

Email: [email protected]

By using this Platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and Use.