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Last Updated: January 1, 2025

Welcome to Phos. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Phos mobile application and services ("Service") provided by SAFR+ ("we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these Terms, you may not access the Service.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By creating an account, accessing, or using Phos, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you are using Phos on behalf of an organization (such as a school), you represent that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

You must be at least 18 years old to use Phos. If you are a parent using Phos for your child, you are responsible for ensuring compliance with these Terms.

2. Description of Service

Phos is a Preschool Operating System designed for kindergartens and educational institutions. Our Service enables:

•Teachers to upload and share photos of students with parents
•AI-powered automatic face recognition and tagging of students
•Secure, private photo sharing where parents only see photos of their own children
•Real-time notifications for new photos and announcements
•Download and sharing capabilities for parents
•Organization and class management tools

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Service at any time with or without notice.

3. User Accounts and Registration

3.1 Account Creation

To use Phos, you must create an account by providing accurate, current, and complete information. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.

3.2 Account Types

Phos supports three types of accounts: • Parent Accounts: For parents who want to view photos of their children • Teacher Accounts: For teachers who upload and manage photos • Administrator Accounts: For school administrators who manage the organization

3.3 Account Security

You agree to: • Keep your password secure and confidential • Not share your account credentials with others • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access • Use a strong, unique password • Log out when using shared devices

3.4 Account Termination

You may terminate your account at any time through the app settings. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or engage in harmful activities.

4. Acceptable Use

You agree to use Phos only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree NOT to:

•Upload, share, or distribute any content that is illegal, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, or invasive of privacy
•Upload photos of children without proper authorization and consent
•Attempt to access photos or data of children that are not your own
•Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access the Service
•Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
•Reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to extract source code
•Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation
•Upload malicious software, viruses, or code
•Violate any applicable laws or regulations
•Share your account credentials or allow unauthorized access

5. Content and Intellectual Property

5.1 Your Content

You retain ownership of photos and content you upload to Phos. By uploading content, you grant us a limited, non-exclusive, worldwide license to: • Store, process, and display your content on the Service • Use AI face recognition technology to tag photos • Share content with authorized users (parents, teachers) as intended • Use content for service improvement and support purposes

5.2 Our Intellectual Property

The Phos Service, including its design, features, functionality, AI technology, and software, is owned by SAFR+ and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works without our written permission.

5.3 Content Removal

We reserve the right to remove any content that violates these Terms or is otherwise objectionable. You can delete your own content at any time through the app.

5.4 Collaborative Content & Shared Library

When a User chooses to "Share" or publish a Lesson Plan to the organization's "Public Library" or "Shared Hub," the User grants other authorized users within the same organization a non-exclusive, perpetual license to clone, edit, and use that content for educational purposes. While the original creator retains moral rights, the organization (The School) maintains the right to access and use shared curriculum data even after a specific teacher's account is terminated.

6. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Key privacy features include:

•Row-Level Security ensures parents only see photos of their own children
•End-to-end encryption for data in transit and at rest
•Compliance with PDPA (Malaysia) and GDPR (EU) regulations
•Parental consent required for all children's data
•Right to access, correct, and delete personal data
•Opt-out options for AI face recognition

7. AI-Assisted Services (Lesson Planning)

7.1 Nature of AI Content

Phos provides AI-powered tools (via third-party providers like Google Gemini) to assist in generating lesson plans and educational content. You acknowledge that these are drafts only and are generated based on the inputs provided.

7.2 Teacher Responsibility

You agree that Human Oversight is mandatory. Teachers and school administrators are solely responsible for reviewing, editing, and verifying the safety, accuracy, and syllabus compliance (e.g., KSPK) of any AI-generated content before implementation in a classroom setting.

7.3 Limitation of Liability

SAFR+ is not liable for any pedagogical errors, factual inaccuracies, or safety issues arising from the use of AI-generated suggestions.

7.4 Data Privacy

We do not use student-identifiable data (faces or names) to train third-party AI models. Text-based prompts are processed securely to generate educational outlines only.

8. Subscription and Payment

8.1 Subscription Plans

Phos offers subscription plans for schools and organizations. Pricing, features, and billing terms are available on our website and in the app. We reserve the right to change pricing with 30 days' notice to existing subscribers.

8.2 Billing

Subscriptions are billed monthly or annually as selected. Payment is processed through secure third-party payment processors. You are responsible for providing accurate billing information.

8.3 Renewal and Cancellation

Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the renewal date. You can cancel your subscription at any time through the app settings. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period.

8.4 Refunds

Refunds are provided at our discretion and in accordance with applicable laws. Generally, we do not provide refunds for partial billing periods unless required by law.

8.5 Free Trials

We may offer free trial periods. If you do not cancel before the trial ends, your subscription will automatically begin and you will be charged according to your selected plan.

9. Service Availability and Modifications

We strive to provide reliable service but cannot guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation. The Service may be unavailable due to:

•Scheduled maintenance
•Technical issues or failures
•Force majeure events
•Third-party service disruptions

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service at any time. We will provide reasonable notice for significant changes when possible.

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:

•PHOS IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND
•WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
•WE ARE NOT LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES
•OUR TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM
•WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR LOSS OF DATA, PHOTOS, OR CONTENT
•WE ARE NOT LIABLE FOR ERRORS IN AI FACE RECOGNITION OR TAGGING

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or limitation of liability, so some of the above limitations may not apply to you.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless SAFR+, its affiliates, officers, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

•Your use of the Service
•Your violation of these Terms
•Your violation of any third-party rights
•Content you upload or share
•Your unauthorized access to the Service

12. Dispute Resolution

12.1 Governing Law

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

12.2 Dispute Resolution Process

In the event of any dispute, you agree to first contact us to attempt to resolve the dispute informally. If we cannot resolve the dispute within 60 days, disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration in Malaysia, except where prohibited by law.

12.3 Class Action Waiver

You agree that disputes will be resolved individually and not as part of a class action, except where prohibited by law.

13. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by:

•Posting the updated Terms on this page
•Updating the 'Last Updated' date
•Sending an email notification (for significant changes)
•Displaying a notice in the app

Your continued use of the Service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. If you do not agree to the changes, you must stop using the Service and delete your account.

14. Termination

You may terminate your account at any time through the app settings. We may suspend or terminate your account immediately if you:

•Violate these Terms
•Engage in fraudulent or illegal activity
•Fail to pay subscription fees
•Misuse the Service or harm other users

Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease. We will delete your data within 30 days of termination, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.

15. Miscellaneous

15.1 Entire Agreement

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

15.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full effect.

15.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of that provision.

15.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your account without our written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.

15.5 Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, please contact us at: • Email: legal@getphos.app • Support: support@getphos.app • Address: Phos by SAFR+, Malaysia

16. Third-Party Communications (WhatsApp & Notifications)

16.1 Automated Reminders

By enabling the "WhatsApp Billing Reminder" feature, the Organization represents that it has obtained express consent from parents/guardians to receive automated financial notifications via their registered mobile numbers.

16.2 API Usage

These communications are processed via third-party API providers (e.g., Meta/WhatsApp). SAFR+ is not responsible for delivery failures caused by carrier issues or incorrect contact information provided by the Organization.

17. RPN 2027 & Lifecycle Compliance

17.1 Realignment Policy

Phos is updated periodically to comply with Malaysian Ministry of Education (KPM) policies, including the 2027 realignment of primary school entry ages.

17.2 Data Retention

Following a student's "Mass Exit" or early graduation due to policy changes, SAFR+ will retain educational records for a period defined by our Privacy Policy to ensure audit compliance for the School, after which data may be archived or permanently deleted.

By using Phos, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.