Acceptable Use Policy

Effective Date: March 1, 2026

Welcome to Mr. McGinley Labs (hosted at mrmlabs.org). This Acceptable Use Policy (“AUP”) governs your access to and use of our website, including all digital content, games, and resources provided herein (collectively, the “Site”). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to abide by the terms set forth in this policy.

1. Purpose and Scope

Mr. McGinley Labs is an educational platform designed by a computer literacy educator to provide student-safe, interactive Learning Activity Based Systems (L.A.B.S.). This Site is intended for use by elementary-aged learners, educators, and parents. This AUP applies to all visitors, users, and others who access the Site.

2. Appropriate Use

You are encouraged to use the Site and its L.A.B.S. for educational exploration, computer-based skill building, and classroom instruction. Users must interact with the Site in a manner consistent with its educational purpose and respectful of the learning environment.

3. Prohibited Activities

To maintain the integrity and security of the Site, the following activities are strictly prohibited. You agree not to:

• Scrape or Copy: Download, copy, mirror, or reverse-engineer any portion of the Site, including its underlying HTML, CSS, JavaScript, or game assets, without prior written consent.

• Engage in Malicious Activity: Attempt to hack, disrupt server operations, bypass security features, or introduce viruses, malware, or other destructive code.

• Embed Without Authorization: Frame, embed, or otherwise syndicate the L.A.B.S. on third-party websites or platforms without explicit permission.

• Misuse Contact Information: Use the Site’s contact channels (e.g., mrm@mrmlabs.org) for transmitting spam, unsolicited promotions, or any communications unrelated to legitimate Site inquiries.

4. Privacy and Student Safety

The safety of our student users is our highest priority. The Site is designed to be 100% compliant with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

• We require no user accounts or logins.

• We do not collect, store, or share any personal identifying information from our users.

• All L.A.B.S. are hosted natively to prevent external redirects and third-party data tracking.

• Users are encouraged to report any unexpected glitches, inappropriate content, or technical issues immediately.

5. Intellectual Property

All content, features, and functionality on the Site—including but not limited to the L.A.B.S., custom code, graphics, logos, and text—are the exclusive property of Mr. McGinley Labs and are protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Educators are granted a limited, non-exclusive, revocable license to use the Site and its L.A.B.S. for classroom instruction. However, the underlying code, mechanics, and assets may not be redistributed, sold, or claimed as another individual's or entity's work.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitation of Liability

The Site and all L.A.B.S. are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied. Mr. McGinley Labs does not guarantee that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or completely secure.

In no event shall Mr. McGinley Labs be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Site, including but not limited to temporary downtime, device malfunctions, or disruptions to classroom lesson plans.

7. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to modify or replace this AUP at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Effective Date." Continued use of the Site following any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised AUP.

8. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Acceptable Use Policy or wish to report a violation, please contact us at: Email: mrm@mrmlabs.org

Terms of Service

Effective Date: March 1, 2026

Welcome to Mr. McGinley Labs. By accessing or using mrmlabs.org (the “Site”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use the Site.

1. Use of the Site Your use of the Site is also governed by our Acceptable Use Policy and Privacy Policy. The Site and its Learning Activity Based Systems (L.A.B.S.) are provided strictly for educational purposes, skill-building, and classroom instruction.

2. Educational and Medical Disclaimer

• No Guarantee of Results: The educational games, typing exercises, and resources provided on this Site are meant for supplementary practice. Mr. McGinley Labs makes no guarantees regarding specific academic outcomes, grades, or skill proficiencies resulting from the use of this Site.

• Physical Strain: Prolonged use of computers, keyboards, and mice can lead to physical strain or repetitive stress injuries. Users (and their parents/guardians or educators) are responsible for ensuring appropriate ergonomic setups and taking regular breaks. Mr. McGinley Labs is not liable for any physical injury, strain, or medical condition resulting from the use of the Site.

3. User-Generated Content & Educator Submissions Sections of the Site, such as the "Teachers Lounge" or "Teachers helping Teachers," may eventually allow educators to submit ideas, files, or comments. By submitting content, you grant Mr. McGinley Labs a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to display and distribute that content on the Site. You warrant that you own or have the necessary rights to share any content you submit.

4. DMCA / Copyright Policy Mr. McGinley Labs respects the intellectual property rights of others. If you believe that your copyrighted work has been copied or uploaded to our Site in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please provide a written notice to our designated contact email (mrm@mrmlabs.org) containing the following:

• A description of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed.

• The exact URL or location on the Site where the alleged infringing material is located.

• Your contact information (name, email address).

• A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use is not authorized by the copyright owner.

• A statement, made under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on their behalf.

5. Third-Party Links The Site may include links to third-party websites. These links are provided for convenience and informational purposes. Mr. McGinley Labs does not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites.

6. Limitation of Liability The Site is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Mr. McGinley Labs shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from your access to or use of, or inability to access or use, the Site.

7. Governing Law These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New Jersey, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

8. Modifications to the Terms We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Site after such modifications constitutes your acknowledgment and acceptance of the updated Terms.

9. Contact Us For any questions regarding these Terms, please contact: Email: mrm@mrmlabs.org

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 1, 2026

Welcome to Mr. McGinley Labs (mrmlabs.org). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring a safe online environment, especially for our elementary-aged learners. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding data collection and usage.

1. COPPA Compliance & Children’s Privacy Mr. McGinley Labs is designed for use by children under the age of 13, alongside their educators and parents. We are fully compliant with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

• We do not require users to create accounts, log in, or provide any personal information to play the games.

• We do not knowingly collect, solicit, or store Personally Identifiable Information (PII)—such as names, addresses, email addresses, or phone numbers—from children under 13.

2. Information We Do Not Collect All L.A.B.S. are hosted natively on our site. We do not use third-party tracking scripts, advertising networks, or social media plugins that profile users or track them across the web.

3. Automatically Collected Information and Cookies Like most websites, our hosting provider (Hostinger) may automatically collect basic, non-identifying technical data to keep the site running smoothly. This may include browser type, device type, and anonymous usage statistics. We may use essential cookies purely for site functionality and performance, but these are never used for targeted advertising or individual user tracking.

4. External Links Our Site may contain links to external websites (such as in the "Community Partners" or "Teachers helping Teachers" sections). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of these third-party sites. We encourage parents and educators to review the privacy policies of any external sites visited.

5. Changes to This Policy We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Effective Date."

6. Contact Us If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: Email: mrm@mrmlabs.org