1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Tête-à-Tête ("the Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.

2. Description of Service

Tête-à-Tête is an educational platform designed to help students practice French oral examinations. The Service provides:

• Interactive French conversation practice sessions
• AI-powered feedback and assessment
• Photo card and role-play scenarios
• Progress tracking and performance analytics
• Educational content aligned with GCSE French curriculum

3. User Accounts and Responsibilities

To access certain features of the Service, you must create an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
• Maintain the security of your password and identification
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
• Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account
• Use the Service only for lawful educational purposes

4. Age Requirements and Parental Consent

The Service is intended for students aged 13 and above. If you are under 18, you represent that you have obtained parental or guardian consent to use this Service. Parents and guardians are responsible for monitoring their child's use of the Service.

5. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree not to:

• Use the Service for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable laws
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Service
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers connected to the Service
• Upload, post, or transmit any content that is harmful, offensive, or inappropriate
• Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation
• Use automated systems to access the Service without permission

6. Intellectual Property Rights

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by Tête-à-Tête and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

You retain ownership of any content you create or upload, but grant us a license to use, modify, and display such content for the purpose of providing the Service.

7. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by ourPrivacy Policy, which forms part of these Terms and Conditions.

8. Service Availability and Modifications

We strive to maintain the Service's availability but cannot guarantee uninterrupted access. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service at any time with reasonable notice.

9. Limitation of Liability

The Service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Service.

10. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account and access to the Service immediately, without prior notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users, us, or third parties.

11. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales, without regard to conflict of law provisions.

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of significant changes via email or through the Service. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at: