Virtual Science Teachers – Terms of Use

Last Updated: March 19, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Virtual Science Teachers (VST) website (www.virtualscienceteachers.org), you agree to follow these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please do not use our website.

2. Use of Free Educational Resources

• All resources on the VST website are free to access and use for educational purposes.
• Teachers, students, and parents do not need to create an account, sign in, or make payments to access content.
• Educators are responsible for previewing materials before assigning them to students.

3. Restrictions on Use

You may not:

• Reproduce, distribute, or sell any VST resources for commercial purposes.
• Modify, rebrand, or misrepresent VST materials as your own.
• Use VST content in any unauthorized commercial training, paid course, or subscription-based service.

If you would like to use VST materials in a way not covered here, please contact us at admin@virtualscienceteachers.com for permission.

4. Third-Party Content & External Links

• VST provides links to third-party resources (e.g., Genially, PhET simulations, Our World in Data) to enhance learning.
• VST does not control third-party content and is not responsible for their accuracy, security, or privacy policies.
• Users should review third-party terms before using external resources.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

• All content, interactives, and original materials on this website are owned by Virtual Science Teachers and are protected by copyright laws.
• Teachers and students may use materials freely for non-commercial, educational purposes.

6. Disclaimers & Limitation of Liability

• VST provides resources “as is” without guarantees of accuracy, uninterrupted access, or error-free content.
• We are not liable for technical issues, errors, or user decisions made based on our content.
• Use of the website is at your own risk.

7. Privacy & Data Collection

• VST collects minimal user data (e.g., website analytics) but does not require logins, payment details, or personal student information.
• For full details, see our Privacy Policy.

8. Donations & Financial Transactions

• Donations to VST are handled by Zeffy, a third-party platform.
• VST does not store or process payment details.
• By donating through Zeffy, you agree to their terms and privacy policy.

9. Updates to Terms

We may update these Terms of Use periodically. Continued use of the website means you accept the latest version.

 

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, contact us at:

📧 admin@virtualscienceteachers.com
📍 Virtual Science Teachers
1500 Shipyard Rd, Suite D #1014
Chesapeake, VA 23323, USA