Acceptable Use Policy

Classroom Pulse is designed exclusively for educational purposes to support behavior tracking, student assessment, and educational data management in K-12 schools.

This policy applies to:

• All registered users (teachers, administrators, support staff)
• Parent/guardian users with temporary or permanent access
• District administrators and IT personnel

You may use Classroom Pulse services for:

2.1 Educational Activities

• Recording and tracking student behavioral data
• Creating Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs)
• Developing Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs)
• Monitoring IEP goals and objectives
• Generating reports for educational planning

2.2 Administrative Functions

• Managing student records in compliance with FERPA
• Coordinating between educational team members
• Analyzing classroom behavioral trends

Users must NOT:

3.1 Violate Laws or Regulations

• Use the service for any illegal purpose
• Violate FERPA, COPPA, or other educational privacy laws
• Discriminate against students based on protected characteristics
• Share student data without proper authorization

3.2 Compromise Security

• Share login credentials or allow unauthorized access
• Attempt to bypass security measures
• Upload malware or malicious code
• Attempt to reverse engineer the software

3.3 Misuse Data

• Enter false or misleading behavioral data
• Manipulate data to misrepresent student performance
• Export data for unauthorized purposes
• Use AI-generated insights to replace professional judgment

3.4 Harm Others

• Harass, bully, or intimidate students or colleagues
• Post defamatory or discriminatory content
• Violate student dignity or privacy

4.1 Student Data Protection

• Only record observable, objective behaviors
• Avoid subjective judgments or discriminatory language
• Use professional, respectful language in all notes
• Limit access to those with educational need-to-know

4.2 Content Standards

• Be professional and appropriate for an educational setting
• Use person-first language when appropriate
• Focus on observable behaviors, not assumptions about intent
• Be constructive and focused on student support

Users are responsible for:

• Creating strong, unique passwords
• Logging out when leaving shared devices
• Reporting suspected unauthorized access immediately
• Notifying administrators when leaving the organization

If you become aware of any violation of this policy:

1. Report to your school administrator
2. Contact Classroom Pulse at support@classroompulse.io

Violations may result in:

• Warning and required training
• Temporary suspension of access
• Permanent account termination
• Notification to school administration
• Legal action for serious violations