Terms of Service

Last updated: March 30, 2026 | Effective: March 30, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Elective Genius platform ("Service") operated by Genius Learning, Inc., doing business as Elective Genius ("we," "us," or "our"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you are a parent or guardian creating an account for a minor, you agree to these terms on behalf of your child. If you are a school administrator, you agree on behalf of your institution.

2. Description of Service

Elective Genius provides AI-powered, self-paced high school elective courses designed for independent learners. The Service includes:

  • Standards-aligned course content generated and curated using artificial intelligence
  • An AI tutor ("Meri") that guides students through interactive lessons
  • Quizzes, assessments, and project-based assignments with rubrics
  • Learning journals, portfolios, and certificates of completion
  • Parent/guardian dashboards with progress tracking and unofficial transcripts
  • School administration tools for course management and student oversight

3. Account Types and Eligibility

3.1 Family Accounts

Family accounts are available to parents/guardians for use by their student(s). The parent/guardian is the account holder and is responsible for:

  • Providing accurate account information
  • Supervising their student's use of the Service
  • Providing consent for students under 13 (COPPA requirement)
  • Maintaining the security of account credentials

3.2 School Accounts

School accounts are available to accredited educational institutions and authorized homeschool cooperatives. The school administrator is responsible for:

  • Ensuring proper authorization to enroll students
  • Providing required FERPA notices to parents
  • Managing student access within their institution
  • Complying with applicable school district policies

3.3 Age Requirements

  • Students under 13 require verifiable parental consent
  • Students ages 13-17 may create accounts with parental acknowledgment
  • The Service is designed for high school students (grades 9-12), typically ages 14-18

4. Course Content and Academic Credit

4.1 Content Generation

Course content is generated and curated using artificial intelligence technology. While we strive for accuracy and alignment with educational standards, we recommend that parents, guardians, and educators review course content to ensure it meets their specific requirements.

4.2 Standards Alignment

Courses are designed to align with Common Core State Standards, Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), and relevant state frameworks. Standards alignment is provided as a guide and may not satisfy every state's specific requirements. Families and schools are responsible for verifying compliance with their state's homeschool or educational requirements.

4.3 Academic Credit

Elective Genius is not an accredited educational institution. Certificates of completion and transcripts generated by the Service are "unofficial" records. Acceptance of Elective Genius coursework for academic credit is at the sole discretion of the receiving institution (school, college, or university). We make no guarantees regarding credit acceptance.

4.4 Resource Recommendations

Lessons may include links to external resources (videos, articles, tools). These resources are provided by third parties, and we are not responsible for their content, availability, or accuracy. We recommend parental review of external resources.

5. AI Tutor (Meri)

The AI tutor is designed to provide educational guidance and is not a substitute for professional instruction, counseling, or therapy. Meri may occasionally produce inaccurate information. Students and parents should verify important information independently. The AI tutor will not:

  • Provide medical, legal, or professional advice
  • Share personal opinions on political, religious, or controversial topics
  • Encourage students to share sensitive personal information
  • Communicate with students outside the platform

6. Subscription and Payment

6.1 Pricing

Current pricing plans for families:

  • Single Course: $149 one-time purchase (one course, keep forever)
  • Career Pathway: $499 one-time purchase (6 courses in one Career Pathway)
  • Family Pathway: $349 per year (up to 3 students, one pathway each, +$99/yr per additional student)
  • Family All Access: $499 per year (up to 3 students, all courses, +$99/yr per additional student)

Current pricing for schools and organizations:

  • School License: $149 per student per year (minimum 10 students, volume discounts available). Contact schools@electivegenius.com for details.

Pricing is subject to change. Founding members who signed up during the initial launch period retain their locked-in rate for life.

6.2 Free Trial and Billing

All plans include a 7-day free trial with full access. Enter your card to start — you won't be charged for 7 days. Cancel anytime before day 7 and pay nothing. Payments are processed by Stripe. Family plans renew annually and may be cancelled at any time through your account settings. Single Course and Career Pathway purchases are one-time and do not renew.

6.3 Refunds

If you cancel within the 7-day free trial, no payment is collected. For issues after the trial period, contact support@electivegenius.com. We evaluate refund requests on a case-by-case basis. School license refund terms are specified in the institutional agreement.

7. Intellectual Property

7.1 Our Content

All course content, platform design, and AI systems are the property of Elective Genius. Users may not copy, distribute, or reproduce course content outside the platform without written permission.

7.2 Student Work

Students retain ownership of all original work they create (journal entries, project submissions, portfolio pieces). We have a limited license to store and display this work within the platform for educational purposes. Students and parents may export and use student work at any time.

8. Acceptable Use

Users agree not to:

  • Share account credentials with unauthorized users
  • Attempt to manipulate the AI tutor for non-educational purposes
  • Copy or redistribute course content
  • Use the platform for any illegal purpose
  • Attempt to access other users' accounts or data
  • Use automated tools to scrape or download content

9. Limitation of Liability

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. WE ARE NOT LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE. OUR TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.

We are not responsible for academic outcomes, credit acceptance, or college admissions decisions based on coursework completed through the Service.

10. Termination

You may terminate your account at any time. We may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms. Upon termination:

  • You may request export of your student data
  • Personal data will be deleted within 30 days of request
  • Pre-paid subscription fees for the current period are non-refundable (except within the 30-day guarantee period)

11. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the American Arbitration Association rules, except that either party may seek injunctive relief in court. Small claims court actions are exempt from arbitration.

12. Changes to Terms

We will notify users of material changes at least 30 days in advance via email and in-app notification. Continued use of the Service after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

13. Contact

For questions about these Terms:

  • Email: support@electivegenius.com
  • Website: electivegenius.com/legal/terms