Summary: Be respectful, share honest reviews, don't abuse our service, and understand that curriculum ratings are opinions to help inform your decisions—not guarantees.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using CurriculumFinder (the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Service.
These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and CurriculumFinder ("we," "us," or "our").
2. Eligibility
You must be at least 13 years old to create an account or submit content to CurriculumFinder.
If you are between 13 and 18 years old, you represent that you have your parent's or guardian's permission to use the Service.
By using CurriculumFinder, you represent and warrant that you meet these eligibility requirements.
3. User Accounts
Account Creation
To access certain features (saving curricula, writing reviews, creating stacks), you must create an account. You agree to:
Provide accurate and complete information
Maintain the security of your account credentials
Promptly update your information if it changes
Accept responsibility for all activity under your account
Account Security
You are responsible for safeguarding your password and for any activities or actions under your account. Notify us immediately at support@curriculumfinder.com if you suspect unauthorized access.
One Account Per Person
You may only maintain one account. Creating multiple accounts to manipulate reviews, ratings, or referral systems is prohibited and may result in termination of all accounts.
4. User Content
Your Content
"User Content" includes reviews, ratings, comments, curriculum stacks, and any other content you submit. By posting User Content, you:
Grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, display, reproduce, and distribute your content in connection with the Service
Represent that you own or have the right to post the content
Agree that your content may be viewed by other users
Understand that your display name will be associated with your content
Content Guidelines
User Content must be:
Honest: Based on your genuine experience or research
Relevant: Related to homeschool curricula and education
Respectful: Civil and constructive, even when critical
Original: Your own words, not copied from elsewhere
Prohibited Content
You may not post content that:
Is false, misleading, or deceptive
Infringes on intellectual property rights
Is defamatory, harassing, threatening, or hateful
Contains spam, advertising, or promotional material
Includes personal information about others without consent
Violates any applicable law or regulation
Is paid or incentivized without disclosure
Content Moderation
We reserve the right to review, edit, or remove any User Content at our discretion, without prior notice. We are not obligated to monitor all content but may do so to enforce these Terms.
5. Acceptable Use
You agree not to:
Use the Service for any unlawful purpose
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
Interfere with or disrupt the Service
Use automated scripts, bots, or scrapers without permission
Impersonate any person or entity
Manipulate ratings, reviews, or referral systems
Collect information about other users without consent
Use the Service to send spam or unsolicited messages
Reverse engineer or decompile any part of the Service
6. Intellectual Property
Our Content
The Service, including its design, text, graphics, logos, and software, is owned by CurriculumFinder and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works without our written permission.
Curriculum Information
Information about curricula (descriptions, specifications, pricing) is compiled from public sources, publisher materials, and user contributions. Curriculum names and trademarks belong to their respective owners.
DMCA Policy
If you believe content on our Service infringes your copyright, please contact us at legal@curriculumfinder.com with:
Identification of the copyrighted work
Location of the infringing content on our Service
Your contact information
A statement of good faith belief that the use is not authorized
A statement under penalty of perjury that the information is accurate
Your physical or electronic signature
7. Affiliate Links & Purchases
Affiliate Disclosure
CurriculumFinder participates in affiliate programs. When you click certain links and make purchases, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. This helps fund our work.
Editorial Independence
Affiliate relationships do not influence our ratings, rankings, or recommendations. Our reviews are based on research, user feedback, and objective criteria—not affiliate commissions. Learn more about our methodology.
Third-Party Purchases
When you click an affiliate link, you leave CurriculumFinder and interact with a third-party website. We are not responsible for:
Third-party websites' content, privacy practices, or terms
Product availability, pricing, or accuracy on third-party sites
Your transactions or disputes with third parties
Shipping, returns, or customer service from retailers
Please review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party site before making purchases.
8. Disclaimers
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND.
No Educational Guarantees
CurriculumFinder provides information to help families research curriculum options. We do not guarantee that any curriculum will meet your specific educational needs, learning style, or state requirements. Educational outcomes depend on many factors beyond curriculum choice.
Accuracy of Information
While we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee that all information (pricing, availability, specifications, ratings) is complete, current, or error-free. Curriculum details may change without notice. Always verify important information with publishers or retailers.
User Reviews
User reviews represent individual opinions and experiences. Results may vary. We do not verify the identity of reviewers or the accuracy of their claims.
No Professional Advice
Nothing on CurriculumFinder constitutes professional educational, legal, or financial advice. Consult qualified professionals for specific guidance about your homeschool program.
9. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, CURRICULUMFINDER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:
Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
Any loss of profits, data, use, or goodwill
Any damages resulting from your use of or inability to use the Service
Any damages resulting from third-party content, products, or services
Any unauthorized access to your account or data
In no event shall our total liability exceed the amount you paid us in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim, or $100, whichever is greater.
Some jurisdictions do not allow limitation of liability, so these limitations may not apply to you.
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless CurriculumFinder, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:
Your use of the Service
Your User Content
Your violation of these Terms
Your violation of any third-party rights
11. Termination
By You
You may delete your account at any time through your profile settings or by contacting us. Upon deletion, your personal data will be removed, though some User Content (like reviews) may remain in anonymized form.
By Us
We may suspend or terminate your account at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. Reasons for termination include, but are not limited to:
Violation of these Terms
Fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity
Conduct harmful to other users or the Service
Extended periods of inactivity
Effect of Termination
Upon termination, your right to use the Service ceases immediately. Sections that by their nature should survive (Disclaimers, Limitation of Liability, Indemnification, Dispute Resolution) will remain in effect.
12. Dispute Resolution
Informal Resolution
Before filing any formal claim, you agree to contact us at legal@curriculumfinder.com to attempt informal resolution. Most disputes can be resolved this way.
Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.
Jurisdiction
Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Los Angeles County, California. You consent to personal jurisdiction in these courts.
13. Changes to Terms
We may modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by:
Posting the updated Terms on this page
Updating the "Last updated" date
Sending an email notification for significant changes (if you have an account)
Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms. If you disagree with changes, you must stop using the Service and delete your account.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us: