Terms & Conditions

Last Updated: August 3, 2026

Welcome to StudioOS, powered by Learn to Start. These Terms & Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of Learn to Start's websites, platforms, content, and services, including StudioOS and all related products, resources, digital content, and features (collectively, the "Services").

By accessing or using the Services, you ("User" or "You") agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you must not use the Services.

1. Definitions

For purposes of these Terms:

"Learn to Start," "Company," "we," "our," or "us" refers to Learn to Start, its subsidiaries, affiliated brands, and representatives.

"StudioOS" refers to Learn to Start's direct-to-consumer platform, including its dashboard, digital materials, learning experiences, journals, portfolio tools, assessments, and associated digital content.

"User" or "Studio Builder" refers to any individual learner or end user accessing the Services.

"Organization" refers to any school, district, educational institution, nonprofit, community group, workforce program, or other entity that licenses the Services for multiple Users.

"Platform" refers to the websites located at learntostart.com, joinstudioos.com, app.learntostart.com, and any related subdomains, dashboards, apps, or member portals operated by Learn to Start.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Platform or Services, you agree to:

• These Terms
• Our Privacy Policy
• Any additional guidelines posted within the Platform (including forum rules, community guidelines, and safety policies)

If you are under 18, you may only use the Services with permission and supervision from a parent, guardian, or authorized Organization.

3. License to Use the Platform

Learn to Start grants Users and Organizations a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access the Platform and its content solely for personal, educational use.

You may not:

• Reproduce, resell, or distribute any content or materials
• Share login credentials
• Copy or repurpose Platform content for commercial use
• Create derivative works from the content, videos, journals, templates, or assessments

All intellectual property remains the exclusive property of Learn to Start.

4. Organization Licenses

If an Organization licenses the Services:

4.1 Access

The Organization receives:

• Administrator dashboards
• User accounts
• Content and digital material access

4.2 Terms of Use

Organizations must:

• Ensure User data and login credentials remain secure
• Only enroll authorized Users
• Comply with all local laws related to minors
• Not copy, redistribute, or repackage Platform content

4.3 Payment & Billing

Organization licenses may be billed annually, quarterly, or monthly. All invoices must be paid in full by their due date.

4.4 Account Management

Organizations are responsible for:

• Adding and removing Users
• Assigning instructors
• Monitoring Platform use
• Ensuring compliance with these Terms

5. StudioOS Platform Terms

StudioOS provides:

• Entrepreneurship learning experiences
• Guided Market-Ready™ Journals
• Digital portfolio tools
• Labs and on-demand sessions
• A User dashboard

5.1 Users

Users access the Platform through:

• An individual purchased membership
• An Organizational license
• Or a school, district, or youth program

Users must follow all conduct rules outlined within these Terms.

6. Free Trial & Subscription Terms

Learn to Start offers a free trial of the StudioOS individual membership.

During the trial, Users agree that:

• Trial access is temporary and lasts for the stated trial period (currently 14 days)
• Certain features may be restricted
• Trial content may not be downloaded or duplicated
• Trial accounts may be revoked at any time for misuse
• Trial accounts cannot be used for commercial teaching or redistribution

At the end of the free trial, the membership converts automatically to a recurring paid subscription unless you cancel before the trial ends. You may cancel at any time, and cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing period. You remain responsible for cancelling before renewal if you do not wish to be charged.

7. Payments, Billing & Cancellation

7.1 Individual User Payments

If an individual User subscribes to StudioOS:

• Payments are processed through an approved payment provider
• Current pricing is displayed at checkout
• Access begins immediately upon the start of the trial or subscription
• Pricing may change from time to time; any change will be communicated and will not affect your current billing period

7.2 Cancellation & Refunds

You may cancel your subscription at any time from your account settings. Cancellation stops future charges and takes effect at the end of the current billing period. Because StudioOS offers a free trial before any charge, individual subscriptions are billed only after you have had the opportunity to try the Platform, and payments for completed billing periods are non-refundable except where required by law.

7.3 Organization Payments

Organizations may be billed annually, quarterly, monthly, via invoice, or through a district or institutional purchasing system. Organization licenses are non-refundable once activated or once Users begin accessing the Platform.

7.4 Subscription Renewals

Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled. Users remain responsible for:

• Updating billing information
• Cancelling prior to renewal
• Any fees associated with failed payments

8. User Accounts

Users must:

• Keep login credentials private
• Use the Platform responsibly
• Follow community and forum guidelines
• Report any misuse immediately

Learn to Start reserves the right to suspend or terminate accounts for misuse or violation of these Terms.

9. User Content & Portfolios

Users may submit content to the Platform such as:

• Journal entries and written reflections
• Videos
• Digital portfolios
• Creative projects and completed work

9.1 Ownership

Users retain ownership of their original content.

9.2 License to Learn to Start

By submitting content, Users grant Learn to Start a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to host, store, and display that content for the purpose of operating the Platform. We will only use identifiable content or work in marketing with your permission. We may use anonymized, de-identified samples for research and improvement.

10. Community & Forum Rules

If Users access any forum, chat, or community feature, they must not post:

• Bullying, harassment, or threats
• Hateful or discriminatory language
• Explicit content
• Personal information of minors
• Spam or commercial messages

Learn to Start may moderate or remove content and suspend accounts at its discretion.

11. Data Privacy & Minor Protection

Learn to Start complies with applicable privacy laws related to minors.

By using the Platform:

• Parents, guardians, or Organizations consent to the collection of User data for educational use
• Learn to Start does not sell User data
• All data is stored securely and used only for Platform functionality, reporting, and improvement

Organizations are responsible for obtaining any required consents in their jurisdiction. See our Privacy Policy for full detail.

12. Intellectual Property Rights

All content, videos, Labs, journals, worksheets, assessments, templates, designs, trademarks, and Platform technology are the exclusive property of Learn to Start.

Users and Organizations may not copy, reproduce, download (beyond permitted materials), modify, distribute, resell, upload elsewhere, or use Platform content for commercial teaching. Any unauthorized use is strictly prohibited.

13. Disclaimers

The Platform provides educational content only. Learn to Start does not guarantee business success, investment, college or career placement, financial outcomes, or specific results. Use of the Services is at your own risk.

14. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Learn to Start is not liable for loss of profits, loss of data, business interruption, indirect or consequential damages, unauthorized access to your account, or User-generated content. Liability is limited to the amount paid for the Services in the 12 months prior to the claim.

15. Termination

We may suspend or terminate access for violation of these Terms, misuse of the Platform, safety concerns, if required by law, or if an Organization account becomes delinquent. Users may lose access to progress, portfolios, and content upon termination.

16. Changes to Terms

Learn to Start may update these Terms at any time. Updated versions will be posted on the website with a revised "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the Platform signifies acceptance of the updated Terms.

17. Contact Information

For questions regarding these Terms, please contact: