> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.getkita.org/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.getkita.org/legal-and-support/archived-terms-of-use.md). # Archived Terms of use {% updates format="full" %} {% update date="2026-08-10" %} ## v1 Terms of use Kita Education, Ltd. Terms of use Last updated: 10.08.2026 Please read these Terms and Conditions carefully before using the Kita platform. By accessing or using Kita, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree, you must not use the platform. ## 1. Definitions * “Kita”, “we”, “us”, “our”: Kita Education Ltd, company number 13264075 * “Platform” or “Service”: The Kita coding education platform accessible at [www.getkita.com](http://www.getkita.com), in each of the forms defined below as School Kita, Open Kita and the Open Kita AI assistant * “School”: Educational institutions, multi-academy trusts, or local authorities using Kita * “Teacher”: School staff members with accounts to manage student access, and, in Open Kita, any individual educator holding an account * “Student” or “User”: any individual accessing Kita, whether through a School, through an Open Kita account, or anonymously * “School Kita”: the Platform as provided to a School, normally under a separate service agreement * “Open Kita”: the version of the Platform made freely available on the web to individual Teachers and Users without a School * “Anonymous User”: a person using the Open Kita AI assistant without an account * “Privacy Notice”: the Kita Education Limited Customer Privacy Notice applicable to the relevant product, available at [www.getkita.com](http://www.getkita.com) ## 2. About Us Kita Education Ltd is registered in England and Wales under company number 13264075. Registered office: 43 Great Western Studios, Alfred Road, London, England, W2 5EU Main trading address: 65 Alfred Road, London W2 5EU Contact: ## 3. Acceptance of Terms These Terms apply to all users of the Kita platform and incorporate our Privacy Notice and Acceptable Use Policy. ### 3.1 Products covered These Terms apply to School Kita, to Open Kita accounts, and to anonymous use of the Open Kita AI assistant. Where a clause applies to only one of these, this is stated. In the event of any conflict between these Terms and the Privacy Notice on a matter of data protection, the Privacy Notice takes precedence. Schools using Kita will typically have a separate service agreement. In case of conflict, the service agreement takes precedence. ## 4. Access to Kita ### 4.1 Account Creation * Teachers create accounts using a school email address where one is available, or a personal email address in Open Kita * Students access Kita through teacher-created accounts in School Kita, or by self-registration in Open Kita subject to clause 4.2 * You must provide accurate information and keep credentials secure * You are responsible for all activity under your account ### 4.2 Eligibility, age and parental consent Users under 18 require the consent of a parent or guardian to use sharing and AI features. Users under 13 may not use Open Kita until parental confirmation has been received and reviewed by Kita. Anonymous use of the Open Kita AI assistant is restricted to those aged 13 and over. Age is self-declared and Kita does not verify age using technology. The full eligibility and consent requirements are set out in the Privacy Notice, which prevails over this clause in the event of any inconsistency. Where a User is under 18, these Terms are accepted on their behalf by their parent, guardian or School. ### 4.3 Service Availability Kita is provided free of charge during the pilot phase. Open Kita is provided free of charge. School Kita has paid features when using AI enhanced bulk marking for more than 30 students. We do not guarantee uninterrupted access. The platform may be unavailable due to: * Scheduled maintenance * Technical issues * Circumstances beyond our control We may suspend, modify, or discontinue any part of Kita at any time with reasonable notice to schools and, in Open Kita, to account holders. ### 4.4 Technical Requirements Users are responsible for: * Having internet access and compatible devices * Using supported web browsers * Ensuring compliance with their school's IT policies, where applicable ## 5. Acceptable Use ### 5.1 Permitted Use Kita is designed for educational purposes in computing and coding education. Users may: * Create and edit code within the platform * Collaborate with classmates in real-time * Receive AI-generated feedback on their work * Access lessons and materials provided by their teacher * Use the Open Kita AI assistant, with or without an account, subject to clause 4.2 ### 5.2 Prohibited Conduct Users must NOT: * Use offensive, discriminatory, or inappropriate language * Engage in bullying, harassment, or threatening behavior * Upload inappropriate or harmful content or imagery. * Share personal information (names, addresses, contact details) in code or responses * Attempt to access other users' accounts or work without permission * Introduce viruses, malware, or malicious code * Attempt to hack, disrupt, or damage the platform * Use the platform for commercial purposes without authorisation * Violate any applicable laws or regulations * Share account credentials with unauthorised users ### 5.3 Consequences of Violations Violations of these Terms may result in: * Warning from teacher or Kita team * Temporary or permanent suspension of account * Removal of content * Notification to school authorities in the case of School Kita, or to a parent or guardian in Open Kita * Legal action if appropriate ## 6. Intellectual Property ### 6.1 Kita Intellectual Property Kita owns all intellectual property rights in: * The Kita platform and its features * Platform design, graphics, and user interface * Kita branding and logos * Documentation and materials created by Kita These rights are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. ### 6.2 User-Generated Content Users own the code and work they create in Kita. By using Kita, users grant us a limited license to: * Store and display user work within the platform. * Process work to provide AI feedback. * Use anonymised work for research and platform improvement. Work is anonymised before it is used for this purpose. Where any personal data is processed for research or platform improvement, Kita relies on its legitimate interests, as described in the \. * Monitor comments entered into the AI chatbot for safety and security. Anonymised comments are used for service evaluation, research, and platform improvement. We will never sell student work, and will not publicly share it without explicit consent. Where Open Kita offers a sharing feature, work is shared only at the User's own initiative and, for Users under 18, only where parental or guardian consent has been given in accordance with clause 4.2. ### 6.3 Third-Party Content Teachers may upload or link to third-party materials. Teachers are responsible for ensuring they have appropriate rights to use such materials. ## 7. AI-Generated Feedback Kita uses AI to provide feedback on student code. Users should understand: * AI feedback is advisory only; teachers retain final authority * AI may occasionally provide incorrect or incomplete suggestions * Teachers can disable AI features at course or school level. In Open Kita, AI features are controlled by the User or, for Users under 18, by the consenting parent or guardian * No user data, including code, work, responses and AI prompts, is used to train AI models * All AI processing takes place within the United Kingdom. AI prompts and outputs are not transferred outside the UK * AI systems are ring-fenced and restricted to platform use only * Kita does not use AI to make automated decisions about students; all feedback is advisory and subject to teacher oversight. ## 8. Privacy and Data Protection Our Privacy Notice explains how we handle personal data. Key points: * In School Kita, the School is Data Controller for student personal data and Kita is Data Processor acting on the School's documented instructions. * In Open Kita, the Teacher is the Data Controller for student personal data. Kita is Data Processor for personal data entered by Users, and Data Controller for the limited account data it holds about platform users. * We collect minimal student data. In School Kita this is name only, which can be a real name or a self-selected pseudonym by the student or teacher. In Open Kita, we use pseudonyms only. * Personal data is never sold. Personal data of Users under 18, and student data provided through a School, will not be used for marketing purposes. Users on Open Kita who are aged 18 or over are asked for opt-in consent for marketing and product update communications; that consent may be withdrawn at any time. * Where Kita acts as Data Controller it relies on contract, legal obligation, legitimate interests and, where required, consent. Full detail is set out in the \. * Personal data is hosted in the UK and the European Economic Area. Where personal data is transferred outside the UK, appropriate safeguards are applied, including the UK International Data Transfer Agreement or Standard Contractual Clauses. AI processing remains within the UK, as set out in clause 7. * Anonymous users, who are not logged in, can make use of Open Kita without an account. Use is restricted to trying courses, creating projects, and setting up a temporary Quick Course to collaborate on a coding file with other anonymous users. AI features are unavailable for Anonymous users (not logged in) and content added to the platform is deleted after 24-hours. Use of Kita is not conditional on consent to general data processing. Where consent is the lawful basis for a specific processing activity, such as parental consent under clause 4.2 or marketing under this clause, it is requested separately and may be withdrawn at any time. ## 9. Limitation of Liability ### 9.1 Service Provision Kita is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee: * Uninterrupted or error-free service * Accuracy of AI-generated feedback * Compatibility with all devices or browsers * Freedom from bugs or technical issues ### 9.2 Exclusions and Limitations Nothing in these Terms excludes liability for: * Death or personal injury from negligence * Fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation * Any liability that cannot be excluded under English law Subject to the above, we are not liable for: * Loss of data or work due to technical issues * Indirect or consequential losses * Loss of profits, business, or revenue * Damage from viruses or malicious code * Actions of other users ### 9.3 User Responsibility Users are responsible for: * Backing up important work * Using appropriate virus protection * Complying with school policies * Their own conduct on the platform ## 10. Changes to Terms We may update these Terms from time to time. Changes will be posted on our website, and schools will be notified of significant changes. Open Kita account holders will be notified of significant changes by email. Continued use of Kita after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. ## 11. Termination Schools and Open Kita account holders may terminate their use of Kita at any time by notifying us, or by closing their account. We may suspend or terminate access if: * These Terms are violated * Account activity appears suspicious or fraudulent * We discontinue the service Upon termination, access to user work will be provided as agreed with the school or User. Following termination, student personal data will be deleted or returned in accordance with the instructions of the School or Teacher acting as Data Controller. Account data for which Kita acts as Data Controller is retained for up to 2 years following account closure or last activity, in line with the retention schedule in the Privacy Notice, and is then deleted. Longer retention applies only where required by law or for safeguarding purposes, as set out in the Privacy Notice. ## 12. Third-Party Links and Services Kita may contain links to third-party websites or integrate with third-party services (e.g., Google Classroom). We are not responsible for the content or practices of third parties. ## 13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction These Terms are governed by English law. For consumers: Courts of England and Wales have non-exclusive jurisdiction. Residents of Northern Ireland may bring proceedings in Northern Ireland; residents of Scotland may bring proceedings in Scotland. For businesses: Courts of England and Wales have exclusive jurisdiction. ## 14. Contact Information For questions about these Terms, contact: Kita Education Ltd Email: Address: 65 Alfred Road, London, W2 5EU Thank you for using Kita! Together, we're building the future of coding education.
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