Terms of Service

Effective Date: Septemeber 4, 2025
Company: Skystone Education Inc. (“Skystone,” “we,” “our,” “us”)

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Skystone Education’s websites, programs, courses, software, hardware, or services (collectively, the “Services”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”) and all applicable laws of Canada and the province in which you reside. If you do not agree, you must not use our Services.

2. Eligibility

Our Services are intended for schools, educators, and students under appropriate supervision. By using our Services, you confirm that you are:

At least the age of majority in your province of residence, or
Accessing our Services as a student under the authorization of a parent, guardian, or school authority.

3. Use of Services

You agree to use the Services only for lawful, educational purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:

Copy, distribute, sublicense, or resell our curriculum or software without written permission.
Circumvent licensing restrictions or attempt to reverse-engineer ARLO or other digital products.
Use our hardware or Services in a manner that violates Canadian aviation, health, safety, or privacy laws.

4. Intellectual Property Rights

All course materials, lesson plans, curriculum, software (including ARLO), branding, and media are the exclusive property of Skystone Education Inc. and protected by Canadian and international intellectual property laws. Use of these materials is licensed, not sold. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or derivative works are strictly prohibited.

5. Payment, Deposits & Licensing

Course licenses (e.g., ARLO, PEGASUS) are sold on fixed-term subscriptions (1, 2, or 3 years).
Deposits are non-refundable unless otherwise required by law.
Hardware sales are final once shipped, except where defective under statutory warranty obligations.
Continued use of licensed content requires timely renewal of subscriptions.
Pricing may vary; schools and educators are responsible for applicable taxes.

6. School, Educator & Student Responsibilities

Schools and educators are responsible for ensuring students use Services in a safe and supervised manner.
Schools must comply with all applicable Canadian laws and regulations (e.g., Transport Canada RPAS licensing for drone programs, occupational safety standards for labs, federal travel laws for Safari trips).
Skystone Education is not liable for any misuse of Services, failure to supervise, or regulatory non-compliance by users.

7. Health, Safety & Travel Disclaimer

Drone operations, lab activities, and travel experiences involve inherent risks. Participation is voluntary and at the discretion of the school or parent/guardian.
Skystone Education provides training and guidance but does not guarantee complete elimination of risk.
Schools and parents/guardians are responsible for securing all required consents, permissions, and travel insurance for students.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by Canadian law, Skystone Education Inc. disclaims liability for:

Personal injury, property damage, or financial loss arising from use of our Services.
Accidents or incidents occurring during lab activities, drone operations, or travel experiences.
Data breaches or interruptions caused by third-party platforms or internet service providers.

Our liability shall not exceed the total fees paid for the Service giving rise to the claim.

9. Privacy & Data Protection

We collect, store, and process personal information in accordance with PIPEDA and our Privacy Policy. By using our Services, you consent to such processing.

Student data is used solely for educational purposes and not sold to third parties.
Schools and educators are responsible for obtaining parental/guardian consent before sharing student information with Skystone Education.

10. Third-Party Services & Partners

Our Services may include third-party products or partnerships (e.g., DJI drones, travel providers, lab equipment suppliers). Skystone Education is not responsible for the acts, omissions, or service failures of these third parties.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Skystone Education Inc., its directors, employees, and partners against any claims, liabilities, damages, or expenses arising from:

Your misuse of the Services,
Failure to comply with applicable laws, or
Violation of these Terms.

12. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access if you:

Breach these Terms,
Fail to make payments, or
Misuse or abuse our Services.

Upon termination, your right to use our Services ceases immediately. Certain provisions (Intellectual Property, Liability, Indemnification) survive termination.

13. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Manitoba and the federal laws of Canada. Any disputes shall be resolved exclusively in the courts of Manitoba.

14. Amendments

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Updates will be posted on our website with a revised effective date. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

15. Contact

For questions regarding these Terms, contact:

Skystone Education Inc.
Oak Bluff, Manitoba, Canada
Email: arif.kassum@myskystone.com

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: September 4, 2025
Company: Skystone Education Inc. (“Skystone,” “we,” “our,” “us”)

Skystone Education Inc. is committed to protecting the privacy of educators, schools, parents, and students. We follow Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable provincial laws. This policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information — with additional safeguards for student data.

1. Information We Collect

We collect only what is necessary to deliver our educational programs:

Educator & School Information: names, emails, phone numbers, billing, and school/organization details.
Student Information (with consent): first name, grade/age, learning reflections, travel-related information (for Safari), and activity participation data.
Technical Data: device/browser type, IP address, usage analytics (with cookies).

We do not knowingly collect sensitive identifiers (e.g., Social Insurance Numbers, health records, financial details of students).

2. Principles of Student Data Protection

Because our Services involve minors, Skystone applies the highest safeguards:

Student data is never sold, rented, or shared for advertising.
Student information is collected only with school or parental/guardian consent.
Student data is used exclusively for educational purposes and improving program delivery.
Parents and schools retain full rights of access, correction, and deletion of student records.

3. How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

Provide and improve our programs (e.g., ARLO reflections, PEGASUS curriculum, POLARIS training).
Support safe travel and activity participation.
Manage licensing, billing, and school administration.
Comply with Canadian legal and regulatory requirements.

We do not use student data for profiling, marketing, or unrelated research.

4. Data Security Measures

We implement industry-standard and education-specific safeguards:

Encryption in Transit & Storage: All student and educator data is encrypted (TLS 1.2+ for transmission, AES-256 at rest).
Role-Based Access Controls (RBAC): Only authorized educators and Skystone staff with verified clearance can access student data.
Two-Factor Authentication: Required for Skystone staff and admin access to systems.
Regular Security Audits: Systems undergo internal security checks and third-party audits annually.
Canadian Hosting Priority: Whenever possible, student data is stored on servers located in Canada. If international storage is required, providers must meet or exceed PIPEDA standards.

5. Retention & Deletion

Student data is retained only for the duration of the program or contract term.
Schools or parents may request deletion of student data at any time.
Upon contract expiry, student data is securely deleted or anonymized within 90 days.
Backups containing personal data are automatically purged after 180 days.

6. Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party providers (e.g., cloud storage, hardware suppliers, travel partners). Each provider must:

Sign a Data Processing Agreement (DPA) with Skystone.
Maintain equal or stronger safeguards than PIPEDA requires.
Not use student data for their own purposes.

7. Rights of Access and Control

Under Canadian law, you may:

Access and review your personal or student information.
Correct inaccurate records.
Withdraw consent or request deletion of student data.
Request details on how and where your data is stored.

Requests are fulfilled within 30 days of verification.

8. Breach Notification

In the unlikely event of a data breach involving student or educator information:

Affected schools and parents will be notified without unreasonable delay.
We will notify the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) as required by PIPEDA.
Affected parties will receive information about the breach, potential risks, and mitigation steps.

9. Contact Us

For privacy concerns, requests, or complaints, contact:

Privacy Officer – Skystone Education Inc.
Oak Bluff, Manitoba, Canada
Email: arif.kassum@myskystone.com

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on our website with a revised effective date. Continued use after updates constitutes acceptance.