Effective Date: 01 November 2024
Background
EduCloud is committed to providing a safe and effective online platform for AI tutoring services tailored for students and teachers across Africa. This Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) outlines the expectations and responsibilities of all users to ensure a respectful, secure, and productive learning environment.
1. Purpose
The purpose of this AUP is to:
Promote the ethical use of AI technologies in education.
Protect the integrity of academic work.
Ensure compliance with relevant legal and educational standards.
2. Scope
This policy applies to:
All users of the EduCloud platform, including students, teachers, and administrative staff.
All activities conducted on the platform, including tutoring sessions, assessments, and communications.
3. Acceptable Use
Users are encouraged to:
Utilize AI tools for educational purposes, such as personalized tutoring and research assistance.
Engage in collaborative learning experiences facilitated by AI.
Provide constructive feedback to improve AI functionalities.
4. Prohibited Use
Users must not:
Use AI tools for cheating, plagiarism, or any form of academic dishonesty.
Submit AI-generated work as original without proper attribution.
Share personal or sensitive information while using AI tools.
Generate inappropriate or harmful content through the platform.
5. Ethical Standards
Users are expected to:
Interact respectfully with AI systems and other users.
Be aware of potential biases in AI outputs and critically evaluate generated information.
Report any misuse or unethical behavior related to AI tools to EduCloud authorities.
6. Privacy and Data Security
EduCloud is committed to:
Protecting user data through strong security measures.
Ensuring that all AI tools comply with local data protection laws.
Informing users about data collection practices and their rights regarding personal information.
7. Academic Integrity
Users must uphold academic integrity by:
Using AI tools to support learning without violating ethical standards.
Understanding the distinction between acceptable and unacceptable uses of AI in assignments and projects.
8. Monitoring and Enforcement
EduCloud reserves the right to:
Monitor user activity on the platform to ensure compliance with this AUP.
Enforce consequences for violations, which may include warnings, suspension, or termination of access.
9. Review and Modification
This AUP will be reviewed annually, with updates communicated to all users. Feedback from users will be considered during the review process.
10. Acknowledgment
All users must acknowledge that they have read and understood this Acceptable Use Policy before accessing EduCloud's services.
By adhering to this Acceptable Use Policy, users contribute to a positive educational environment that maximizes the benefits of AI tutoring while ensuring ethical standards are maintained.
