Summary of changes
We are updating the Learning Commons Terms of Use, with the new version becoming effective on July 1, 2026. Your continued access to or use of the Services on or after this date will constitute your acceptance of the updated terms. We encourage all users to review the full document below. The key changes are summarized here:- Formalized Roles and Content Types: New definitions have been added to clarify user roles, including Data Provider and Build Partner, and the various types of content on the platform, such as Content (from Data Providers) and Adapted Content (created by Build Partners).
- Gated Content and Organization Access: The terms now specify the requirements for accessing Content that is not publicly available (“Gated Content”). This includes providing information and an attestation to serve as an administrator for your organization.
- Clarified Partner Responsibilities: We have added details on the obligations for both Data Providers and Build Partners, particularly about the licensing, compliance, and legal rights associated with the Content and the resulting Adapted Content.
- Content Governance and Safety: New provisions grant Learning Commons the right to monitor and restrict access to Content or Adapted Content to uphold the security and integrity of the Services.
Terms of use effective July 1, 2026
This agreement contains an arbitration clause and class action waiver in Section 10 that affects your rights under this agreement. Except for certain types of disputes mentioned in Section 10, you and Learning Commons agree that (1) disputes between us will be resolved by individual binding arbitration, and (2) you and Learning Commons waive any right to participate in a class-action lawsuit, class-wide arbitration, or any other representative action. Welcome to Learning Commons. Learning Commons exists to build public AI infrastructure that connects how students learn to the tools they learn with — grounded in learning science, aligned to academic standards, and designed for the common good. The Services reflect that mission: a self-serve platform for Build Partners to access open, machine-ready datasets, APIs, documentation, and tools — including our Knowledge Graph and Evaluators — to develop and integrate AI-powered education tools responsibly. Your access to and use of our website, platform, models, data, software, applications, features, tools, sites, services, interfaces, documentation, and other content (collectively, the “Services”) is governed by these terms of use (“Terms”). Please read these Terms carefully. By accessing or registering for the Services, you accept these Terms and agree to be legally bound by them. You also agree to comply with applicable laws and our Community Guidelines, which is incorporated by reference. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Services. Key Definitions “Adapted Content” means any content, models, outputs, or materials created, modified, fine-tuned, or derived from Content by a Build Partner or other user. “Build Partner” means a user or entity that accesses Content through the Services in order to create, modify, adapt, evaluate, or deploy Adapted Content. “Build Partner Agreement” means any separate agreement between a Data Provider and a Build Partner governing access to or use of Content for the purpose of creating, distributing, or sharing Adapted Content. “Content” means Curriculum, Datasets, Metadata, and any other materials made available by a Data Provider through the Services. “Data Provider” means a user or entity that uploads, submits, or otherwise makes available Content to the Services for access, use, or adaptation by others. “Gated Content” means Content that is not publicly available and/or requires additional licensing restrictions, such as a Build Partner Agreement. For purposes of these Terms, “you” and “your” means you as the user of the Services. If you use the Services on behalf of an organization then “you” includes you and that organization, and you represent and warrant that (a) you are an authorized representative of the organization with the authority to bind the organization to these Terms, and (b) you agree to these Terms on the organization’s behalf. 2.1 Credentials Learning Commons may provide access tokens, API keys, or similar credentials (“credentials”) to you to enable access to the Services. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your credentials and for any actions taken under those credentials. Credentials are non-transferable and may not be shared or sold. You must use any credential-based access in accordance with these Terms, our Privacy Policy, our Community Guidelines, and all applicable laws. Learning Commons may monitor usage and may revoke or suspend credentials at any time for misuse, security concerns, excessive usage, or suspected or actual violation of these Terms. 2.2 Accounts & Service Availability Accessing certain parts of the Services may require you to create an account. In order to create an account, you agree that all information you provide us is accurate, complete, and up to date. To the extent you request access to Gated Content, you will need (1) to provide certain information to serve as an administrator of your organization; and (2) submit an attestation about your administrator role. You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality and security of your account and any associated password. Any activity on your account is your responsibility, and we are not liable for any acts or omissions in connection with your account.- If you suspect that your account or password has been compromised, stolen, or misappropriated, notify us immediately at support@learningcommons.org.
- You agree not to create a new account if we have previously removed your account or restricted your access to the Services, unless explicitly authorized by us.
- you may stop participating in a Feedback session at any time or decline to answer any question;
- with your consent, Learning Commons may record the Feedback session (by audio, video, screen or session recording, or other means) but Learning Commons will not distribute or display such recording to the public without prior written permission; and
- you will not provide personally identifiable information unless your organization has obtained the necessary consents.
- your Content may be made available to Build Partners through the Services for purposes of creating Adapted Content, as described in these Terms and/or in a separate agreement between you and a Build Partner; and
- Learning Commons may process, host, and make such Content available in accordance with your instructions and these Terms.
- you have all necessary rights, licenses, or permissions to provide your Content;
- your Content does not infringe any third-party rights;
- your Content does not contain any personal data unless you are authorized to process such data and do so in compliance with applicable data protection laws and these Terms; and
- your Content complies with all applicable laws, these Terms, and our Community Guidelines.