Policies

Terms of Service

Last updated: December 2024

1. About SpektraBot

SpektraBot is an AI service that gives information and guidance about UK Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). It is run by Spectrum Dynamics CIC (Company No. 14329981), a Community Interest Company registered in England and Wales.

2. Service Purpose and Limitations

Information only: SpektraBot gives general information about UK SEND law, processes, and strategies. It does not replace professional legal, medical, or educational advice.

No professional relationship: Using SpektraBot does not create a professional relationship with Spectrum Dynamics CIC or anyone who works for us.

AI limitations: SpektraBot uses artificial intelligence, which may sometimes give inaccurate, incomplete, or out-of-date information. Always check important information with official sources or a qualified professional.

UK focus: Our information covers SEND law in England and Wales. The systems in Scotland and Northern Ireland are different.

3. Your Responsibilities

By using SpektraBot, you agree to:

  • Give accurate information when asking for guidance
  • Check important decisions with a qualified professional
  • Not misuse the service or try to get around safety measures
  • Not share conversations that contain other people's personal information without their consent
  • Follow UK law when using the information we give you

4. Content and Accuracy

We do our best to give accurate, up-to-date information based on current UK SEND law, including the Children and Families Act 2014 and SEND Code of Practice 2015.

However, we cannot guarantee that everything is complete, current, or right for your situation. Laws, rules, and local authority practices change often.

5. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy matters to us. Read our Privacy Policy to see how we collect, use, and protect your data.

We follow UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. We encrypt your conversations and delete chat history 90 days after your last message. Support memories (which help the bot remember your situation) stay for as long as your account is active. You can ask us to delete all your data at any time. See our Privacy Policy for full details.

6. Intellectual Property

Spectrum Dynamics CIC owns SpektraBot, including its design, content, and technology. You may use the information for personal, non-commercial purposes.

Government laws and guidance we refer to are Crown copyright. Links to other organisations are for your convenience and do not mean we endorse them.

7. Limitation of Liability

As far as the law allows, Spectrum Dynamics CIC is not responsible for any indirect or unexpected losses from your use of SpektraBot.

This includes losses from decisions based on information we gave you, missed SEND deadlines, or outcomes in tribunal hearings.

These terms do not limit our responsibility for death, personal injury, or fraud caused by our negligence.

8. Service Availability

We try to keep SpektraBot available at all times, but we cannot guarantee it will always be accessible. We may pause the service for maintenance, updates, or unexpected problems without notice.

9. Changes to Terms

We may update these terms from time to time. If you keep using SpektraBot after we make changes, that means you accept the new terms. We will tell registered users about any big changes.

10. Governing Law

These terms follow the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes will be dealt with by the courts of England and Wales.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about these terms, please contact us at:

Spectrum Dynamics CIC
Email: contact@spektrabot.co.uk

By using SpektraBot, you confirm that you have read and agree to these Terms of Service.