ToS Agreement

Please review didaskoPods Terms of Service and click "I Agree" below.

Last updated: June 15, 2026

0. Terms of Service Modifications

didaskoPods reserves the right to update this Terms of Service at its discretion.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using any services provided by didaskoPods ("we," "our," or "us"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). These Terms apply to all users, including individuals, companies, educational institutions, and their authorized representatives.

2. Our Services

didaskoPods provides educational services for K-12 students as a Homeschool Enrichment Program ("HSE"), through partnership with ERBOCES. This includes, but is not limited to, subcontracting of educational providers, evaluation of subcontractor's educational programs, compliance, auditing and reporting services, which are required as part of our operations. Additionally, didaskoPods reports student data to ERBOCES, Colorado Department of Education ("CDE") and other state and federal agencies as required by law, e.g. auditing and compliance, etc.

3. Minimum of 90 Hours of Instruction per Semester and Attendance

Each enrolled student is required to complete a minimum of 90 hours of instruction per semester through didaskoPods. We track absences and are required to report attendance to ERBOCES for compliance, auditing and program performance purposes.

4. Notice of Intent to Homeschool

All homeschool parents are required to send a Notice of Intent to Homeschool to a school district, notifying them that you will be homeschooling your children. Here is an example:

[Date]

To:  Superintendent or Records Office  
    [Name of School District]  
    [District Address]  

Subject: Notice of Intent to Establish a Home-Based Education Program

Dear [Superintendent/Records Officer],

This letter is to inform you that, pursuant to Colorado Revised Statutes §2‑33‑104.5, I intend to establish and be in charge and control of a non‑public home‑based educational program for my child(ren), as described below:

Child’s Full Name: ______________________  
Age: __________  
Residence Address: ______________________  

Planned Instruction:  
I will provide at least 172 instructional days during the school year, averaging 4 hours per day, consistent with Colorado requirements.

Thank you for your attention to this notice. If there are any questions, feel free to contact me.

Sincerely,

___________________________  
Parent/Guardian Name (print)  

___________________________  
Signature  

___________________________  
Date

5. Non-Discrimination Policy

didaskoPods does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law in the administration of its programs, activities, admissions, or employment practices. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all students, parents, contractors, staff, and partners.

This institution complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and other applicable federal and state nondiscrimination laws.

All contractors and subcontractors working with didaskoPods are likewise expected to adhere to this non-discrimination policy in their work and conduct.

6. Background Checks

As part of our compliance, any individual that is expected to interact with any didaskoPods student must first complete the following background checks:

  • Colorado Bureau of Investigation background check (Fingerprint)

Contact with students is prohibited until these background checks have been completed, reviewed, and approved by didaskoPods staff.

7. Required Use of didaskoPods for Communications, Prohibition on Outside Communications

didaskoPods is the HSE that provides all educational services to the homeschool parents and children. Many educational services that are available through didaskoPods are done through subcontractor relationships for educational services.

As such, all educational subcontractors and parents must use the didaskoPods platform for all communications related to the educational services provided by didaskoPods. Specifically, educational subcontractors should not use their own email systems, personal email accounts, text messages, etc. for communications related to the educational services provided by didaskoPods. These non-platform modes of communication are prohibited.

8. Student Health Records, Disciplinary Actions and Other Sensitive Student Data

Educational subcontractors and parents are prohibited from submitting student health and disciplinary information on the didaskoPods platform. Please contact ben@didaskopods.com for handling these communications, and do not include any student health and disciplinary information in your email request.

9. One-on-One Staff-Student Encounters Prohibited

One-on-one encounters are prohibited at all times for didaskoPods students. This includes, but is not limited to, one-on-one instruction, where the instructor and the student are the only individuals present. One-on-one encounters are only permitted when the parent is present at all times during the instruction, and is actively supervising the interaction.

10. didaskoPods Platform Moderation, Monitoring and Acceptable Usage

The didaskoPods platform is intended to be used by the parent of the didaskoPods student and by didaskoPods educational providers. The student is not the intended user and is prohibited from using the didaskoPods platform.

didaskoPods reserves the right to monitor and moderate all communications on the platform to assure the quality and safety of the user experience.

By using the didaskoPods platform, you agree to:

  • Provide accurate and up-to-date information
  • Keep your account credentials secure
  • Use the services only for lawful and authorized purposes
  • Not reverse engineer, interfere with, or exploit the services
  • Not upload or share unlawful or harmful content
  • Agree to moderation and monitoring of your communications on the didaskoPods platform

11. Data Use and Privacy

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all users and complying with all applicable U.S. federal and state data privacy laws. This includes but is not limited to:

  • FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act)
  • COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act)
  • Relevant state-level student and consumer data protection laws

The platform implements encryption, role-based access controls, and audit logging to protect sensitive data.

12. Directory Information

In accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), we may disclose certain student information designated as “directory information” without prior consent.

Directory information includes:

  • Username
  • Student name
  • Grade level
  • Program or series enrollment

This information may be displayed within the platform to instructors, administrative staff, or other authorized users who have a legitimate educational interest, such as for class enrollment, scheduling, or program coordination.

You have the right to opt out of directory information disclosure. To exercise this right, please submit a written request within 30 days of account creation by emailing ben@didaskopods.com.

13. Discoverability and Internal Messaging

By registering on didaskoPods, you acknowledge and accept that:

  • Your username (e.g., @janedoe) is discoverable by other verified parent users or educational staff.
  • You may be contacted by other parents or educational staff using your handle through the internal messaging system.
  • You may initiate communication with other verified parents or educational staff using their handles.

Discoverability is intended to facilitate education-related communications, the promotion of educational information and ideas, and support coordination and planning in support of educational programming.

The platform does not make your email, full name, or personal contact information visible to other users. All communication occurs through the platform’s internal tools.

You may opt out of being discoverable by other parents by sending your request to ben@didaskopods.com.

14. User Responsibility and Information Disclosure

While using this platform, you have the ability to send and receive messages. You understand and agree that:

  • You are responsible for any personally identifiable information (PII) or student information you choose to share voluntarily.
  • The platform does not moderate messages in real time and is not responsible for disclosures.
  • You should exercise discretion when including names, details about your child, or sensitive information in communications with other users.

The platform recommends avoiding full student names or specific educational records in messages unless required for educational purposes and directed to authorized educational staff.

15. Security Incident Management and Protocol

In the event of a security incident involving personal or sensitive data, we will notify affected clients promptly and in accordance with applicable law within 30 days of the discovery of the incident.

16. Intellectual Property

All software, content, and technology provided by didaskoPods are the exclusive property of didaskoPods and are protected by intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, or distribute any portion of the platform without prior written permission, except where explicitly permitted.

17. Technical Infrastructure and Data Sharing

To provide services on the didaskoPods platform, we require use of the following technical services, which includes the sharing of student data:



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Questions and Contact: ben@didaskopods.com
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125 West Virginia Ave #137
Gunnison, CO 81230