Platform Policy Statement

TeacherAssist.ai is an AI-powered platform built specifically for K–12 educators. Our tools help you save time, personalize instruction, and create standards-aligned materials — so you can focus on what matters most: your students.

This policy explains how the platform works, what we do with your data, and what you can expect from us as your technology partner. We've written it in plain language because you deserve to know exactly what you're agreeing to.

TeacherAssist.ai is operated by LTC Inc., an Illinois S-Corporation. References to "we," "us," or "our" in this document refer to LTC Inc.

TeacherAssist.ai is powered by AI. Here's what that means for you.

AI Accuracy & Your Judgment

AI-generated content is a starting point, not a finished product. Always review AI output before sharing it with students. Our platform surfaces relevant standards alongside generated content to help you verify alignment — but you are the curriculum expert.

We take your privacy seriously. Here's a plain-language breakdown of what we collect and why.

What We Collect

• Account information: your name, email address, and school or district — used to create your account and for billing
• Usage data: features you use, assignments you create, and grading activity — used to improve your experience
• Content you create: lesson plans, assignments, curricula, and grading results stored in your account
• Uploaded files: PDFs you upload for grading — processed and permanently deleted from our servers upon completion of grading (see Section 3)
• Billing information: managed securely through Stripe — we never store credit card numbers on our servers

What We Do NOT Collect

• Student names, ID numbers, or other student PII — we encourage teachers to use initials or anonymized identifiers
• Biometric data, precise location data, or device fingerprinting beyond standard browser session logs
• Data from third-party platforms unless you explicitly connect them

How We Protect Your Data

All data is stored securely in Microsoft Azure infrastructure located in the United States. Data is encrypted in transit using TLS 1.2 or higher and encrypted at rest using AES-256. Access to your account data is limited to you and authorized TeacherAssist.ai personnel for support purposes only.

Data Retention

• Uploaded student PDFs: permanently deleted from our servers immediately upon completion of AI grading — not archived, not backed up after deletion
• Grading results: retained in your account for as long as your account is active
• Account data: retained until you request deletion or your account is closed
• Billing records: retained as required by law and Stripe's terms

Third-Party Sharing

We do not sell your personal data to third parties. We share data only with trusted service providers (listed in Section 4) solely to operate the platform. These providers are bound by confidentiality and data processing agreements and may not use your data for their own purposes.

This section explains our specific obligations and practices with respect to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), 20 U.S.C. § 1232g.

Our Role Under FERPA

FERPA applies directly to schools and districts, not to vendors. However, when a school or district authorizes the use of TeacherAssist.ai, we operate as a "school official" with a "legitimate educational interest" as defined under 34 CFR § 99.31(a)(1). This means:

• We may only use student education records to provide the services you have authorized
• We are subject to the same FERPA conditions as school employees in this role
• We will not re-disclose student education records to any unauthorized party
• We will return or destroy student data upon request or at the end of a service relationship

What Student Data We May Encounter

TeacherAssist.ai is a teacher-facing tool. We do not have a direct relationship with students and do not solicit student PII. However, when you upload a class PDF for grading, that file may contain student work that includes student names or other identifiers. We treat any such content as protected education records and handle it accordingly:

• Uploaded PDFs are transmitted using TLS 1.2+ encryption
• Files are processed in isolated, session-specific environments
• Files are permanently and automatically deleted from our servers upon grading completion — they are not stored, archived, or used for any other purpose
• No TeacherAssist.ai employee reviews individual student submissions unless you explicitly request technical support and provide consent

What We Do Not Do With Student Data

• Sell, rent, or trade student education records or student PII to any third party
• Use student work or education records to train, fine-tune, or improve AI models
• Build advertising profiles based on student data
• Retain student-uploaded files beyond the active grading session
• Disclose student records to any party other than the submitting teacher and authorized platform operations personnel

Data Processing Agreements (DPAs)

Many schools and districts require a signed Data Processing Agreement with technology vendors before approving platform use. TeacherAssist.ai supports this process. We offer a standard DPA that:

• Designates TeacherAssist.ai as a school official under FERPA
• Defines the scope of authorized data use
• Commits to data security, breach notification, and data deletion obligations
• Identifies our AI subprocessors and their data handling obligations
• Is compatible with the Student Data Privacy Consortium (SDPC) model agreement framework

State Privacy Law Compliance

In addition to FERPA, many states have enacted their own student data privacy laws (such as Illinois SOPPA, California SOPPA, and similar statutes). TeacherAssist.ai is designed to comply with applicable state student privacy requirements. If your state has specific vendor certification or registration requirements, please contact us so we can work with you to meet those requirements.

Teacher Responsibility

When student work passes through AI grading, it is processed by third-party AI providers. Here is a full disclosure of those providers and their data commitments.

TeacherAssist.ai uses the following third-party services to operate the platform. Each provider has been evaluated for data security and privacy practices appropriate for an educational context.

Everything TeacherAssist.ai generates is designed to connect to the standards you're already teaching.

Supported Standards

Our platform currently supports state standards across Math, Science, Social Studies, and Language Arts. Examples include:

• Mathematical Practices (MP.1–MP.8) for grades K–12
• Grade-level domain standards for Kindergarten through Grade 8 (OA, NBT, NF, MD, G, RP, NS, EE, SP, F)
• High school standards in Number & Quantity, Algebra, Functions, Geometry, and Statistics & Probability (grades 9–12)

How Standards Are Applied

When you create content, you can specify a grade level, domain strand, and standard code. The AI uses this information to generate aligned passages, questions, answer keys, and curriculum materials. Standard codes are displayed throughout the platform so you can verify alignment at a glance.

Standards Accuracy Disclaimer

While we work to maintain accurate standard mappings, AI-generated alignment suggestions should always be reviewed by you. Standards interpretations can vary by district and instructional context. TeacherAssist.ai does not warrant that generated content will satisfy any particular district, state, or federal compliance requirements.

TeacherAssist.ai offers tiered subscription plans. Here's what you need to know.

Subscription Plans

We offer Free, Basic, and Professional plans. Features available to you depend on your active subscription. A full feature summary is available in your account Settings page at any time.

Free Trial

New users receive a free trial period. You are required to sign up via Stripe payments. If you do not cancel your account prior to the end of the free trial period, you will be charged for the next billing cycle.

Billing Terms

• Payments are processed securely by Stripe, a PCI-DSS Level 1 compliant payment processor
• Subscription fees are billed monthly or annually depending on your selected plan
• You can manage, upgrade, downgrade, or cancel your subscription at any time from your Settings page
• Cancellations take effect at the end of your current billing period — you retain full access until then
• We do not offer refunds for partial billing periods, except where required by applicable law
• We reserve the right to change pricing with at least 30 days' advance notice to active subscribers

School & District Purchasing

Schools and districts interested in site licenses or volume pricing may contact us at support@teacherassist.ai. Purchase orders and invoicing are available for qualifying institutions. All fees paid by an individual teacher are fully refunded if their district subsequently signs a licensing agreement within 90 days.

TeacherAssist.ai is built for educators. Please use it responsibly.

Enforcement

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms. We will provide notice prior to termination except in cases of severe or repeated violations.

You own your content and have control over your account.

Content Ownership

Any curriculum, assignments, or materials you create using TeacherAssist.ai are yours. We do not claim ownership over your content. You may export, download, or delete your content at any time.

By using the platform, you grant TeacherAssist.ai a limited, non-exclusive license to store, process, and display your content solely for the purpose of providing the service to you. We will never use your content to market to third parties or display it publicly without your consent.

Data Access & Deletion

You may request a copy of your account data or ask us to delete your account and all associated data by contacting support@teacherassist.ai. We will fulfill data requests within 30 days in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

Communications & Opting Out

You may opt out of non-essential communications (such as product update emails) at any time through your account Settings or by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email we send. Transactional emails (receipts, security alerts) cannot be disabled.

In the unlikely event of a security incident, here is exactly what we will do and when.

TeacherAssist.ai maintains security monitoring across our Azure infrastructure and reviews access logs for anomalies. In the event of a confirmed or suspected security incident involving unauthorized access to user or student data, we will take the following steps:

Our Breach Response Procedure

• Contain: Immediately isolate affected systems to prevent further unauthorized access
• Assess: Determine the scope of the incident, what data was affected, and how access occurred
• Notify affected users: We will notify affected account holders within 72 hours of confirming a breach involving their account data
• Notify schools and districts: If student education records may have been affected, we will notify the relevant school or district within 72 hours of confirmation, consistent with FERPA's unauthorized disclosure requirements
• Notify authorities: Where required by applicable state law, we will notify relevant state regulators within the legally mandated timeframe
• Remediate: Identify and address the root cause; implement additional controls to prevent recurrence
• Document: Maintain a written incident record including scope, timeline, affected data, and remediation steps

Reporting a Suspected Security Issue

If you discover or suspect a security vulnerability in the TeacherAssist.ai platform, please report it immediately to support@teacherassist.ai with "Security Issue" in the subject line. We will acknowledge all security reports within 24 hours.

We may update this policy from time to time as the platform evolves. When we make significant changes, we will notify you by email and display a notice within the platform at least 14 days before changes take effect.

Continued use of TeacherAssist.ai after the effective date of any update constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy. If you do not agree to updated terms, you may cancel your account before the effective date.

The most current version of this policy is always available at teacherassist.ai/policy.html and within your account Settings page.

We want to hear from you. If you have questions about this policy, a data processing agreement request, or how TeacherAssist.ai handles your data, please reach out through any of the channels below.