Acceptable Use Policy

1. Purpose

This Acceptable Use Policy ("AUP") sets out the rules governing appropriate use of the FutureReady Digital platform. It is designed to ensure a safe, respectful, and productive learning environment for all users - particularly the school learners who are the primary users of the platform.

This AUP is referenced in the Terms of Service and the Data Processing Agreement. Schools are responsible for communicating this policy to their learners, teachers, and parents.

2. Learner Rules

As a learner on FutureReady Digital, you must:

• Use your own login details - never share your username or password with anyone.
• Complete your own assignments, quizzes and assessments honestly.
• Treat classmates, teachers and other platform users with respect in all forums and peer reviews.
• Use mood check-ins honestly - they are used by your teacher to support your wellbeing.
• Report any concerns about your safety or the safety of others to a teacher or school administrator.
• Use the platform for educational purposes as directed by your teacher.
• Keep your profile information accurate.

3. Teacher Rules

As a teacher on FutureReady Digital, you must:

• Use the platform only for legitimate educational purposes for your enrolled learners.
• Keep your login credentials secure and not share access with other staff.
• Respond to learner mood check-ins and escalate welfare concerns per your school's safeguarding policy.
• Grade assignments fairly and provide constructive feedback.
• Ensure that any content you create or upload complies with copyright law and is appropriate for your learners' age.
• Not access learner data beyond what is necessary for your educational role.
• Report any platform security concerns to your school administrator or to security@futurereadydigital.co.za.

4. School Administrator Rules

As a school administrator, you must:

• Ensure all learner accounts are created only for enrolled learners with valid guardian consent on file.
• Deactivate accounts promptly when learners leave the school.
• Not create accounts for individuals who are not affiliated with the school.
• Use administrative access only for legitimate school management purposes.
• Ensure the school's Data Processing Agreement is signed before activating any learner accounts.
• Communicate this AUP to learners, teachers, and parents as part of the school's onboarding process.

5. Academic Integrity

FutureReady Digital is an educational platform. Academic dishonesty undermines the value of the qualifications and skills learners are working to achieve. The following are prohibited:

Teachers may use plagiarism detection tools and review submission patterns. Suspected academic dishonesty will be reported to the school and may result in a zero grade and/or account review.

6. Digital Conduct

All platform interactions - including forum posts, peer review feedback, and direct messages - must be respectful and appropriate. The following conduct is prohibited:

• Bullying, harassment, intimidation or threatening language directed at any user.
• Discriminatory language based on race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability or any other ground.
• Posting content that is offensive, obscene, defamatory or harmful.
• Impersonating another learner, teacher, or any other person.
• Deliberately providing false peer review scores to harm a classmate's grade.

7. Prohibited Content & Activities

8. Respecting the Privacy of Others

All users must respect the personal information and privacy of other platform users:

• Do not share another learner's personal information, grades, or mood data with anyone outside the platform.
• Do not screenshot or record any content from the platform that contains another person's personal information.
• If you become aware that another learner's account has been compromised or that their data is being misused, report it immediately to your teacher or school administrator.

9. Consequences of Violations

Violations of this AUP will be handled progressively, depending on severity:

FutureReady reserves the right to immediately deactivate any account that poses a risk to the safety of other users or the integrity of the platform, without prior notice.

10. Reporting Violations

If you witness or experience a violation of this AUP, please report it:

• Learners: Report to your class teacher or school administrator through the platform's support feature.
• Teachers: Report to your school administrator or directly to FutureReady at support@futurereadydigital.co.za.
• Security concerns: Report to security@futurereadydigital.co.za.
• Child safety concerns: In addition to the above, contact your school's safeguarding lead and, if necessary, the South African Police Service.

All reports are treated confidentially and investigated promptly. FutureReady does not tolerate retaliation against anyone who reports a genuine concern in good faith.