📜 Terms of Service

🎮 Welcome to the Adventure!

By using ThisKidCanCode, you agree to these terms. We've made them as simple as possible because we believe in transparency and fairness for our coding heroes and their families.

🆓 Our Free Promise

• ThisKidCanCode is 100% free for all students
• No hidden fees, subscriptions, or premium tiers
• All coding adventures and resources are freely available
• Donations are voluntary and help us serve more students

👨👩👧👦 Age and Parental Consent

• Our platform is designed for ages 11-18
• Students under 13 require parental consent
• Parents are encouraged to participate in the coding journey
• We comply with COPPA and other child protection laws

🤝 Community Guidelines

• Be respectful to fellow coders and mentors
• Use appropriate language in all communications
• Help others learn and grow
• Report any inappropriate behavior to our team

💳 Donations and Payments

• All donations are processed securely through Stripe
• Donations are non-refundable but tax-deductible
• Monthly subscriptions can be cancelled anytime
• 100% of donations support our free educational mission

📱 Communications

• Email newsletters are opt-in and can be unsubscribed anytime
• SMS updates via Twilio require explicit consent
• We never spam or share contact information
• All communications are educational and supportive

🔧 Platform Usage

• Use our platform for educational purposes only
• Don't attempt to hack, disrupt, or misuse our services
• Respect intellectual property and licensing
• Report bugs and issues to help us improve

📞 Contact Us

Questions about our terms? Contact us at legal@thiskidcancode.com