Terms and conditions

Last Modified: October 5, 2026

  • Agreement to terms
  • Description of services
  • Eligibility & authorized users
  • Account registration
  • Intellectual property rights
  • Data ownership and privacy
  • Payment terms and billing
  • Acceptable use policy
  • Third-party services & links
  • Disclaimers
  • Limitation of liability
  • Indemnification
  • Termination
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Changes to terms
  • Miscellaneous
  • Contact information

1. Agreement to terms

These Terms and Conditions (“Terms,” “Agreement”) constitute a legally binding agreement between you (“User,” “you,” or “your”) and LERU Services (“LERU,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), the operator of the AssessED by LERU platform and website assessedbyleru.com (the “Site”). These Terms govern your access to and use of the Site, the AssessED platform, and all related services, features, and content (collectively, the “Services”).

By accessing or using the Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must discontinue use of the Services immediately.

2. Description of services

AssessED by LERU is a school support and data insight platform designed for educational institutions. The Services include:

  • Student Data Management: Tools for tracking student needs, behavioral data, attendance, and intervention outcomes.
  • Early Warning Indicators: Real-time identification of at-risk students based on behavioral, academic, and wellness data.
  • Case Management: Documentation and coordination of student support services.
  • Analytics and Reporting: School-level dashboards, compliance reports, and demographic analysis.
  • Integration with LERU Services: Coordination with LERU’s mental health counseling, Parent Institute, and Paraprofessional Training programs.

Specific service terms, deliverables, fees, and timelines will be outlined in separate service agreements or statements of work between LERU and the subscribing school or district.

3. Eligibility and authorized users

By using the Services, you represent and warrant that:

  • You are at least 18 years of age.
  • You are an authorized employee, contractor, or agent of a school, district, or educational institution that has entered into a service agreement with LERU.
  • You have the legal authority to enter into this Agreement on behalf of your institution.
  • Your use of the Services will comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including FERPA, COPPA, and HIPAA.

If you are a parent or student, your access to the Services is limited to information your school has authorized you to view.

4. Account registration and responsibilities

To access certain features of the Services, you may be required to register for an account. You agree to:

  • Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration.
  • Maintain the security and confidentiality of your login credentials.
  • Notify LERU immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.
  • Accept full responsibility for all activities that occur under your account.
  • Not share your account credentials with any unauthorized individual.

LERU reserves the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or compromise the security or integrity of the Services.

5. Intellectual property rights

Unless otherwise indicated, the Site and Services are our proprietary property. All source code, databases, functionality, software, website designs, audio, video, text, photographs, graphics, and the AssessED platform (collectively, the “Content”) are owned or controlled by us or licensed to us and are protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not:

  • Reproduce, republish, distribute, sell, or exploit any part of the Site or Content.
  • Modify, reverse engineer, decompile, or create derivative works from the AssessED platform.
  • Use our trademarks, logos, or branding without prior written permission.
  • Remove any copyright, trademark, or proprietary notices from the Content.

6. Data ownership and privacy

School Ownership of Data: All student data entered into the AssessED platform by a school or district remains the sole property of that institution. LERU does not own student data.

Data Use: LERU uses student data solely to provide, maintain, and improve the Services, and to generate anonymized, aggregate reports. LERU does not sell, rent, or trade student data to third parties.

Compliance: LERU complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) where applicable. Our Privacy Policy provides additional detail on data collection, use, and protection.

Data Security: We implement industry-standard administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect all data. Access to student data is strictly limited to authorized personnel with a legitimate educational interest.

7. Payment terms and billing

Where applicable, fees for the Services will be outlined in a separate written agreement, invoice, or subscription order. By agreeing to these Terms, you agree to:

  • Pay all fees in accordance with the agreed schedule.
  • Provide accurate billing and contact information.
  • Authorize LERU to charge the agreed payment method.
  • All payment are to directed to LERU services

All fees are non-refundable unless otherwise stated in a written agreement. LERU reserves the right to suspend or terminate Services for non-payment. Prices are subject to change with reasonable notice to the subscribing institution

8. Acceptable use policy

You agree not to use the Site or Services for any purpose that is unlawful or prohibited by these Terms. Prohibited activities include, but are not limited to:

  • Uploading or transmitting viruses, malware, or any harmful code.
  • Attempting to gain unauthorized access to our servers, databases, or networks.
  • Using the Services to collect or store personal data about others without authorization.
  • Harassing, threatening, or intimidating LERU staff, clients, or users.
  • Violating any applicable federal, state, or local law, including FERPA, COPPA, or HIPAA.

Using automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access the Services

9. Third-party services and links

The Services may integrate with or link to third-party websites, tools, or platforms. LERU is not responsible for:

  • The content, accuracy, or opinions expressed on third-party sites.
  • The privacy practices or terms of use of third-party sites.
  • Any damages or losses incurred as a result of interacting with third-party content.

Your use of third-party services is governed by their respective terms and policies.

10. Disclaimers

The Site and Services are provided on an “as-is” and “as-available” basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, LERU disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including:

  • Warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
  • Warranties that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses.
  • Warranties regarding the accuracy or reliability of any content or data.

LERU does not warrant that the Services will meet your specific requirements or produce specific educational or behavioral outcomes.

11. Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, LERU Services , its officers, directors, employees, and partners shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising from:

  • Your use or inability to use the Site or Services.
  • Any unauthorized access to or use of our servers or data.
  • Any interruption or cessation of the Services.
  • Any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in content.

In no event shall our total liability to you exceed the amount paid by your institution to LERU in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.

12. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless LERU Service , its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from:

  • Your use of the Site or Services.
  • Your breach of these Terms.
  • Your violation of any third-party rights, including intellectual property or privacy rights.

13. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Site and Services at any time, without notice or liability, for any reason, including breach of these Terms or non-payment. Upon termination:

  • Your right to use the Site and Services will immediately cease.
  • Any outstanding fees owed to LERU will remain due and payable.
  • Provisions that by their nature should survive termination shall remain in effect.

Schools and districts may terminate their service agreement in accordance with the terms of their separate written agreement with LERU.

14. Governing law and dispute resolution

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

Any dispute arising from these Terms or your use of the Services shall be resolved through:

  1. Good-Faith Negotiation: The parties agree to attempt to resolve disputes informally first.
  2. Mediation: If negotiation fails, the parties agree to non-binding mediation in New York County.
  3. Binding Arbitration or Litigation: If mediation fails, disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration or in the state or federal courts located in New York County, New York.

15. Changes to terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Site, with an updated “Last Modified” date. Your continued use of the Services after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

16. Miscellaneous

  • Entire Agreement: These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any separate service agreements, constitute the entire agreement between you and LERU.
  • Severability: If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
  • Waiver: Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of that right.
  • Assignment: You may not assign your rights under these Terms without our prior written consent.

17. Contact information

For questions, concerns, related to these Terms and Conditions, please contact:

LERU Service
Email: support@leruservices.com
Website: assessedbyleru.com