Terms of Service

Introduction

Welcome to Stem A Chip LLC! These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website, workshops, webinars, and related services (collectively, the "Services").

By accessing or using our Services, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use our Services.

Acceptance of Terms

By using Stem A Chip ("we," "our," "us"), you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms.

If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our Services.

Use of Our Services

Age Requirement: You must be at least 13 years old to use our Services. If you are under 13, verifiable parental consent is required per the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

Educational Use: Our content, including projects, workshops, and resources, is for educational purposes only and should not be considered professional or career advice.

Responsible Usage:

  • Parents/guardians are responsible for supervising their child’s activities on our platform.
  • Educators and tech enthusiasts may also access our resources.
  • You agree not to misuse our Services, including unauthorized access, scraping content, or disrupting platform functionality.

User Accounts & Workshop Registration

Certain features require registration. By creating an account or registering for events, you agree to:

  • Follow all event guidelines.
  • Obtain parental/guardian approval if under 18 years old.
  • Maintain confidentiality of your account credentials.
  • Pay any applicable fees in advance (workshop fees are non-refundable).

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.

Intellectual Property

All content on Stem A Chip LLC, including text, graphics, logos, and materials, is the intellectual property of Stem A Chip LLC or its content providers.

🚫 You may not copy, distribute, modify, or use our content for commercial purposes without written consent.

Disclaimers for Minors

Stem A Chip LLC is an educational platform for introducing kids to technology and chip design. However:

  • We do not provide professional certification, career training, or job placement services.
  • All hands-on projects should be conducted under adult supervision for safety.
  • Parents/guardians accept full responsibility for their child’s participation.

User Responsibilities

When using Stem A Chip, you agree:

✅ To provide accurate information when registering.
✅ To respect others in workshops, webinars, and discussions.
Not to misuse our platform for illegal activities.
Not to share, sell, or distribute our workshop materials without consent.

Privacy & Data Protection

Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your data. By using our Services, you agree to our data practices.

Children’s Privacy (COPPA Compliance):

  • We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent.
  • Parents/guardians have the right to review or delete their child’s data by contacting contact@stemachip.com.

Account Security

You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account.

🔐 If you suspect unauthorized access, contact contact@stemachip.com immediately.

Limitation of Liability

Stem A Chip provides educational content but does not guarantee error-free materials.

🚫 We are not liable for:

  • Any losses, damages, or injuries from using our Services.
  • Technical issues, data loss, or service interruptions beyond our control.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms periodically. Continued use of our Services means acceptance of the latest Terms.

Significant changes will be communicated via email or website updates.

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by U.S. laws and the state in which Stem A Chip LLC is registered.

Any disputes will be resolved through arbitration or courts in that jurisdiction.

Contact us

For any questions or concerns, contact us at:

📩 contact@stemachip.com

By using Stem A Chip, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to these Terms of Service.