Terms of Use
Effective Date: October 6, 2025
Entity: Thoven Corp., a Delaware Corporation
Jurisdiction: United States only (Governing Law: Delaware; Venue: Florida)
Summary View (Plain-Language Overview)
Welcome to Thoven! Here's a simple overview of what you're agreeing to. The full legal text that follows is binding.
Who We Are – Thoven is a music-education platform connecting parents, students, and verified teachers for lessons, scheduling, and payments.
Who Can Use Thoven – Parents manage all accounts for children under 13; teens 13–17 need parental awareness; teachers complete verification and background checks.
Your Responsibilities – Provide truthful information and use Thoven only for lawful, educational purposes.
Your Privacy – We collect only what's needed to run Thoven safely. Parents control and can delete their child's data.
Third-Party Services – We rely on: Stripe (payments), Persona / Checker (verification), Cal.com API (scheduling), and future moderation tools (Google Risk API, PhotoDNA, Thorn). None use your data for ads or AI training.
Child Safety & COPPA – Parents must consent before any data is collected from children under 13 and may review or delete it any time.
Payments & Fees – Handled through Stripe Connect. Teachers receive 94%, Thoven 3%, Stripe ≈3%. Refund requests go to support.
Conduct & Safety – Be respectful. No harassment or off-platform contact with minors. Violations can lead to suspension.
Beta Notice – This is a test phase; features may change and bugs may occur.
Your Rights – You may access, correct, or delete your data by emailing andres@thoven.co.
Agreement – By creating an account, you confirm that the information you provide is truthful and that you accept these Terms of Use.
Full Legal Text
1. Overview
Thoven Corp. ("Thoven," "we," "us," or "our") provides a platform connecting parents, students, and teachers for music education. By using the Platform (the "Service"), you agree to these Terms of Use ("Terms"). If you do not agree, do not use Thoven.
Thoven is in beta testing; features and data may change without notice.
2. Eligibility and Account Creation
- Parents and Guardians – Must create and manage accounts for children under 13 and verify identity via Persona or similar services.
- Children Under 13 – Cannot create accounts independently. Parental consent is required before any data is collected.
- Students 13–17 – May register with parental awareness; some actions require two-factor approval.
- Teachers – Must complete a live interview and pass a background check via Checker (felony and sexual-misconduct screening). Tax and payout information must be accurate for Stripe Connect payments.
3. Permitted Use
Use Thoven only for lawful, educational purposes. You may not:
- Harass or exploit others.
- Engage in off-platform communication with minors.
- Upload explicit or illegal content.
- Interfere with system security or scrape data.
Violations can lead to suspension or removal.
4. Data Collection and Privacy
We collect only necessary data:
- Parents: Name, email, ID verification, photo, payment details.
- Students: First name, age, instrument, progress metrics.
- Teachers: Name, email, photo, background data, availability, payment info.
- All Users: General location, usage logs.
Used solely to operate and improve the Service, process payments, and ensure safety.
Parents may request deletion by emailing andres@thoven.co.
5. Third-Party Services and Integrations
| Service | Purpose | Data Shared | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stripe | Payment processing | Name, payment method, billing address | Parents only; no child data shared |
| Cal.com API | Scheduling and calendar integration | Name, email, booking times | Used by parents and teachers |
| Persona | Identity verification | Gov. ID, name, email | Parental and teacher verification |
| Checker | Background checks | Name, SSN (optional), criminal record | Teachers only |
| Google Risk API / PhotoDNA / Thorn (planned) | Content safety | Message text or file metadata | Under-13 data excluded |
No third party uses Thoven data for advertising, profiling, or AI training.
6. Payments and Fees
All payments flow through Stripe Connect. Teachers receive 94% of lesson payments; Thoven retains 3%; Stripe charges ≈3%. Thoven does not store card numbers. Refund requests must be submitted within 7 days to andres@thoven.co.
7. Teacher Requirements and Conduct
Teachers must: maintain professionalism, communicate only through Thoven, avoid off-platform transactions or contact with minors, and report any misconduct. Non-compliance may result in suspension or legal action.
8. Code of Conduct (All Users)
Users agree to be respectful, lawful, and non-disruptive. Thoven may remove content or accounts that violate these standards.
9. Intellectual Property
All platform software, designs, and branding belong to Thoven Corp. Users retain ownership of lesson materials but grant Thoven a limited license to host them for service delivery.
10. Limitation of Liability
Thoven is provided "as is." We are not liable for offline interactions, technical issues, data loss, or lesson outcomes. Use the Platform at your own risk.
11. Dispute Resolution
All disputes are subject to binding arbitration under Delaware law. Venue: Florida, USA. You waive rights to class actions and jury trials.
12. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. Material changes will be announced via email or in-app notification. Continued use constitutes acceptance.
13. Contact Us
14. Attestation and Acceptance
By creating an account, I confirm that all information provided is truthful and that I have read, understood, and agree to Thoven's Terms of Use.