Terms of Service
Last updated: February 2026
These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern access to and use of Detected Content Mastery ("DCM"), a service provided by Providence Society, Inc. ("Providence"). By using DCM, you agree to these Terms. If you act on behalf of an institution, you represent you have authority to bind it.
1. Accounts
You must provide accurate information and keep your account credentials secure. You are responsible for activity under your account.
2. Acceptable use
- Do not upload unlawful, harmful, or infringing content.
- Do not disrupt, degrade, or compromise the service.
- Process only data you are legally or institutionally authorized to process.
3. Educational data, privacy, and DPA
We process data under our Privacy Policy, Data Retention & Deletion Policy, and Subprocessors list. For institutions, we provide a Data Processing Addendum (DPA). DCM is designed to support FERPA/COPPA-aligned operations where applicable.
Under applicable institutional agreements, DCM operates as a service provider under the institution's direct control for authorized educational purposes.
4. AI-assisted grading and academic decisions
DCM uses AI to assist scoring and analysis. Outputs are assistive; final grading decisions remain with educators or the institution.
5. Subscriptions and billing
Paid plans are billed through Stripe on a recurring basis. Upgrades apply immediately; downgrades apply at the end of the current billing cycle. Except where required by law or signed enterprise terms, fees are non-refundable.
6. Student data use limitations
- We do not sell personal or student data.
- We do not use student data for targeted advertising or non-educational profiling.
- Data use is limited to operating and improving DCM educational services.
7. Security and incident notice
We maintain reasonable security safeguards. If a security incident affects personal or student data, we will notify customers according to applicable law or contract timelines.
8. Intellectual property
DCM (including code, models, design, and marks) is owned by Providence. You retain ownership of your content and grant us a limited license to operate and improve the service.
9. Service changes
We may modify features with reasonable notice when practical. If a paid feature is discontinued, we will provide credit or refund where required by law or contract.
10. Termination and data handling
You may stop using DCM at any time. We may suspend or terminate access for Terms violations. After termination, data is handled under applicable policy and contract terms.
11. Disclaimers and limitation of liability
DCM is provided "as is" to the fullest extent permitted by law. Providence is not liable for indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from use of the service.
12. Governing law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Oklahoma, unless a signed enterprise agreement states otherwise.
13. Contact and legal entity
Providence Society, Inc.
8731 S Delaware Pl, Tulsa, OK 74137, United States
Legal: legal@providencesociety.com
Privacy: privacy@providencesociety.com