Terms of service

Last updated August 9, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Scoop ("Service," "we," "our," or "us"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use our Service.

We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new Terms on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

2. Description of Service

Scoop is an open source web application that manages and delivers training content in a SCORM package library. We provide the Service on an "as is" and "as available" basis.

3. User Accounts

Account Creation

To access certain features, you may need to create an account. You must:

  • Provide accurate, current, and complete information
  • Maintain and promptly update your account information
  • Maintain the security of your password and account
  • Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use

Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that:

  • Violate these Terms
  • Remain inactive for extended periods
  • Engage in fraudulent or illegal activities
  • Harm other users or the Service

4. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree NOT to:

  • Violate any laws, regulations, or third-party rights
  • Use the Service for any illegal, harmful, or fraudulent purposes
  • Upload or transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Service
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
  • Circumvent any security measures or access restrictions
  • Harass, abuse, or harm other users
  • Impersonate any person or entity
  • Collect or harvest user data without permission
  • Use automated systems or bots without our express permission
  • Transmit spam, chain letters, or unsolicited communications
  • Engage in any activity that imposes unreasonable load on our infrastructure

5. User Content

Your Content

You retain ownership of content you create, upload, or share through the Service ("User Content"). By posting User Content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, transferable license to use, reproduce, distribute, prepare derivative works of, display, and perform your User Content in connection with operating and providing the Service.

Content Responsibilities

You are solely responsible for your User Content and the consequences of posting it. You represent and warrant that:

  • You own or have necessary rights to use and authorize use of your User Content
  • Your User Content does not infringe any third-party rights
  • Your User Content complies with these Terms and all applicable laws

Content Removal

We reserve the right (but have no obligation) to:

  • Remove or refuse any User Content at our sole discretion
  • Remove User Content that violates these Terms or applicable laws
  • Preserve User Content when required by law or legal process

6. Open Source License

The source code for this application is available under MIT License at https://github.com/openscorm/scoop. This license applies to the source code only and does not extend to:

  • User Content
  • Our trademarks, logos, or branding
  • Third-party services or content integrated with the Service

7. Intellectual Property

Our Property

The Service, excluding User Content and open source components, including its original content, features, and functionality, is owned by us and protected by intellectual property laws.

Feedback

Any feedback, suggestions, or ideas you provide about the Service become our property and may be used without compensation or attribution to you.

8. Third-Party Services and Content

The Service may contain links to or integrate with third-party websites, services, or content. We are not responsible for:

  • The availability or accuracy of third-party services
  • The content, products, or services on third-party websites
  • Privacy practices of third parties

Your use of third-party services is governed by their terms and policies.

9. Disclaimers

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

  • MERCHANTABILITY
  • FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
  • NON-INFRINGEMENT
  • ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, OR COMPLETENESS

WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT:

  • The Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
  • Defects will be corrected
  • The Service is free of viruses or harmful components
  • The results of using the Service will meet your requirements

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY:

  • INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES
  • LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES
  • DAMAGES RESULTING FROM:
    • Your use or inability to use the Service
    • Unauthorized access to or alteration of your data
    • Statements or conduct of any third party on the Service
    • Any other matter relating to the Service

IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE PAST TWELVE MONTHS, OR $100 USD IF YOU HAVE NOT PAID US ANYTHING.

11. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Scoop, its operators, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorney's fees) arising from:

  • Your use of the Service
  • Your User Content
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any third-party rights
  • Any harm caused to other users

12. Privacy

Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy, available on this website. Please review our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.

13. Modifications to Service

We reserve the right to:

  • Modify or discontinue the Service (or any part thereof) at any time
  • Change features, functionality, or requirements
  • Impose limits on certain features or restrict access

We are not liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuance of the Service.

14. Governing Law and Disputes

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Alberta Canada, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through:

  1. Good faith negotiations between the parties
  2. Courts located in Alberta Canada

Class Action Waiver

You agree to resolve disputes with us on an individual basis and waive your right to participate in class actions or class arbitrations.

15. General Provisions

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the Service.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights under them without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations without restriction.

Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control.

16. Open Source Instance Operators

If you operate your own instance of this open source application:

  • These Terms do not apply to your instance
  • You are responsible for creating your own terms of service
  • We are not liable for any third-party instances
  • Your use of our source code is governed by the applicable open source license

17. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

Email: scoop@openscorm.com

GitHub Issues: https://github.com/openscorm/scoop/issues

18. Special Provisions

For users under 18

If you are under 18, you may only use the Service with involvement of a parent or guardian.

DMCA notice

If you believe content on our Service infringes your copyright, please send a DMCA notice to scoop@openscorm.com with:

  • Identification of the copyrighted work
  • Identification of the infringing material
  • Your contact information
  • A statement of good faith belief
  • A statement of accuracy under penalty of perjury
  • Your physical or electronic signature

Export compliance

You may not use or export the Service in violation of export laws and regulations.