Terms of Service

By accessing or using the Pencils Before Pixels website, you agree to these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.

These terms apply to all visitors, subscribers, and anyone who uses our educational resources or tools, including the Opt Out Letter generator.

Pencils Before Pixels provides educational information and research to help parents make informed decisions about learning, technology, and classroom practices.

This website is not legal advice and is not medical advice.

Content on this site is meant to inform and support thoughtful decision-making. It should not replace guidance from qualified legal, medical, or educational professionals when you need personalised advice.

Unless otherwise noted, the following remain the property of Pencils Before Pixels:

• Research summaries and editorial content
• Graphics, charts, and visual materials
• Branding, logos, and design elements
• Website layout, structure, and written copy

You may share links to our content and use materials for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may not reproduce, republish, or redistribute our content for commercial use without written permission.

This website presents research and educational information drawn from a variety of sources, including academic studies, government reports, and published books.

• Readers should review original studies and primary sources when making important decisions.
• Research summaries are intended to make complex findings more accessible, not to replace the full context of the original work.
• Educational recommendations and interpretations may evolve as new research emerges.

We strive for accuracy and clarity, but we cannot guarantee that every summary captures every nuance of the underlying research.

The Opt Out Letter generator provides a template that parents can customise and use at their discretion.

• You are responsible for reviewing the letter, confirming it reflects your situation, and submitting it to the appropriate school or district.
• Pencils Before Pixels does not send letters on your behalf and does not communicate with schools unless you choose to do so.
• We make no guarantee regarding school acceptance, legal sufficiency, or outcome of any opt-out request.

Laws, policies, and procedures vary by school and district. Consider consulting a qualified professional if you need legal guidance specific to your circumstances.

When using this website, you agree not to:

• Abuse, disrupt, or attempt to interfere with the site or its services
• Upload malicious code, spam, or harmful content
• Misuse downloadable resources, including letters and research materials, in ways that violate these terms or applicable law
• Misrepresent your identity or affiliation when using site features

We reserve the right to restrict access if we believe a user is violating these terms or harming the site or its community.

This website may link to external resources, including:

• YouTube videos and other media platforms
• Publishers and authors
• Government reports and data sources
• Research organisations and academic institutions

These links are provided for convenience and reference. Pencils Before Pixels is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of third-party websites or services.

Educational resources on this website are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.

We do not guarantee specific educational outcomes, school policy changes, or results from using any resource or tool on the site. Your use of the website and its materials is at your own discretion and risk.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Pencils Before Pixels and its contributors will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the website or its resources.

This includes, without limitation, damages related to decisions made based on site content, use of the Opt Out Letter generator, or reliance on research summaries or third-party links.

We may update these Terms of Service from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date at the top of this page.

The latest version will always appear here. Continued use of the website after changes are posted means you accept the updated terms.

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us: