Terms of Service

Updated Terms of Service

Community Rules, Etiquette, and Privacy Guidelines

Welcome to the K12LEADERS community! We’re excited to have you join this space dedicated to fostering collaboration among educational leaders. This platform is built for sharing knowledge, building relationships, and driving educational innovation, and we invite you to help us grow by connecting with colleagues, partners, and anyone who can contribute to this mission.

Please review and follow the guidelines below, which help create a respectful and productive environment for everyone.

Community Participation Guidelines

By joining this community, you confirm that you have read and agree to follow these guidelines. As professionals, we’re committed to supporting each other and improving educational outcomes. All interactions here should reflect this mission.

While we don’t anticipate issues, K12LEADERS reserves the right to address activity that compromises the spirit or safety of this space.

By participating, you agree to the following:

1. Use Real and Professional Identity
   • Please use your real name and professional identity when registering. This helps build trust and credibility. While not required, we encourage verifying your identity for free, as additional features or rewards may be offered to verified members.
2. Respect and Constructive Engagement
   • Treat all members respectfully and encourage open, thoughtful conversations. Avoid any comments or behaviors that could alienate or stifle others’ participation. We value diverse perspectives and want everyone to feel comfortable sharing their insights.
3. Educational-Oriented Content
   • We are a K12 oriented network. Please keep that in mind when participating. We understand that there are a wide range of topics that affect how we support our students, schools, an districts. Please consider the context of our platform and the professional audience here. We encourage conversations that support educational growth, innovation, and collaborative goals.
4. Welcoming Commercial Engagement
   • We welcome the valuable insights and innovative spirits of commercial members and partners. If you represent a company or organization, we ask that you contribute thoughtfully and respectfully, understanding that promotion should be balanced with genuine engagement. Please avoid overly promotional content, and share expertise that enhances discussions for all.
5. Content and Privacy
   • We work hard to create a secure space, but please use common sense when sharing. Avoid posting sensitive or personally identifiable information (PII). And do not share identifiable information about any student. As an additional privacy measure, an anonymous posting option will soon (Q4, 2024) be available for discussions requiring discretion.
6. Copyright and Intellectual Property
   • Only share content you have the right to distribute. Always properly credit any material you repost or use here.
7. Creating Groups and Cohorts
   • You are encouraged to build your communities and groups here. Please search before building to see if your topic is already being covered. Many members welcome co-organizers in their communities.
8. Zero Tolerance for Discrimination and Harassment
   • We’re committed to inclusivity. Diverse opinions are essential, and sometimes uncomfortable, but any form of discrimination or harassment related to race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, or other protected characteristics is strictly prohibited and may result in immediate suspension.
9. Student Privacy and Confidentiality
   • Respect the privacy and confidentiality of students and colleagues. Do not post any student PII or share any sensitive information related to students, school personnel, or other protected information.

Reporting Content or Activity

We encourage members to report any content or behaviors that may violate these guidelines or compromise the community’s values. If you encounter posts or activities that seem inappropriate or harmful, please use the reporting features available on each post or reach out to our support team. All reports will be reviewed promptly, and appropriate actions will be taken to maintain a safe and productive environment.

Legal Disclaimer

K12LEADERS is not responsible for the opinions and information posted by members. We disclaim all warranties concerning content on this site, whether posted by us or any third party. This includes implied warranties of merchantability and fitness. In no event shall K12LEADERS or its affiliates be liable for any damages arising from the use or performance of information posted on this site.

Do not post defamatory, offensive, or illegal materials. Do not share copyrighted content without permission from the copyright owner. By posting, you warrant that you own the copyright or have permission to share it and grant K12LEADERS and its users a nonexclusive license to display, copy, publish, distribute, transmit, print, and use this content.

K12LEADERS does not guarantee the accuracy or validity of information posted by members in discussion boards, feeds, groups, messages, or other platforms.

Enforcement and Termination

We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access to any member who does not comply with our guidelines or terms. We encourage all members to uphold these guidelines and create a positive space for themselves and others. Please reach out to our support team with any questions or concerns.

Thank you for helping us grow a supportive, professional, and impactful community!