Terms of Use for English, no kidding

Last Updated: July 10, 2025

Welcome to English, no kidding! These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the English, no kidding website, mobile applications, and all related services (collectively, the "Services"). These Terms are a legally binding contract between you and "English, no kidding" ("we," "us," or "our").

By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use our Services.

1. Our Services

English, no kidding offers a portfolio of 18 applications designed to facilitate English language learning through a structured and engaging experience. Our services are built on the following principles:

  • Comprehensive Choice: Providing a wide variety of applications to cater to different learning needs and styles.
  • Scaffolding: A structured learning path that guides users from foundational concepts to more advanced skills.
  • Spontaneous Speaking: A focus on developing real-world fluency and the confidence to speak spontaneously.
  • Interactive & Gamified: An engaging and motivating user experience through interactive exercises and gamification.
  • Eyes-to-Eyes Interaction: Facilitating live, peer-to-peer communication to practice language skills in a natural context.
  • Teacher-Centric Design: Empowering teachers with tools to manage and enhance the learning process, with AI as a supportive tool.
  • Time-Saving: Reducing lesson preparation time for educators.
  • Authentic & Balanced Pedagogy: Developed by teachers, for teachers, blending proven pedagogical approaches with innovative technology.

2. User Accounts

To access most features of our Services, you will need to create an account. You agree to:

  • Provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process.
  • Maintain the security of your password and accept all risks of unauthorized access to your account.
  • Promptly notify us if you discover or otherwise suspect any security breaches related to the Services.

You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account.

3. Intellectual Property Rights

All aspects of the Services, including but not limited to the design, text, graphics, applications, software, and other files, are the property of "English, no kidding" and are protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may not modify, copy, distribute, frame, reproduce, republish, download, scrape, display, post, transmit, or sell in any form or by any means, in whole or in part, any of the copyrighted material without our prior written permission.

4. User Conduct

You agree not to use the Services to:

  • Violate any local, state, national, or international law.
  • Infringe upon or violate our intellectual property rights or the intellectual property rights of others.
  • Harass, abuse, insult, harm, defame, slander, disparage, intimidate, or discriminate based on gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, race, age, national origin, or disability.
  • Submit false or misleading information.
  • Upload or transmit viruses or any other type of malicious code that will or may be used in any way that will affect the functionality or operation of the Service.
  • Interfere with or circumvent the security features of the Service.

We reserve the right to terminate your use of the Service for violating any of the prohibited uses.

5. Compliance with GDPR

We are committed to protecting the privacy of our users and complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our collection and use of personal data in connection with your access to and use of the Services is described in our Privacy Policy.

  • Data Processing: For the purposes of the GDPR, you are the "data controller" of the personal data of your students or any other end-users you authorize to use the Services. We are the "data processor." Our respective rights and responsibilities for the processing of personal data are outlined in our Data Processing Addendum (DPA), which is hereby incorporated into these Terms. You can request a copy of our DPA by contacting us at support@englishnokidding.com.
  • Your Rights Under GDPR: As a user in the European Union, you have rights regarding your personal data, including the right to be informed, access, rectification, erasure, restrict processing, data portability, and to object. We do not use your personal data for automated decision-making or profiling. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at support@englishnokidding.com.

Our Services use cookies to distinguish you from other users. This helps us provide you with a good experience and improve our Services. For detailed information on the cookies we use and the purposes for which we use them, see our Cookie Policy. By using our Services, you agree to our use of cookies in accordance with our Cookie Policy.

7. Our Commitment to Service Quality

We warrant that the Services will be provided with reasonable care and skill. We strive to keep the Services safe, secure, and functioning properly.

You acknowledge that the Services are currently provided in a "beta" version. This means they are still undergoing testing and may contain bugs, errors, or other issues. We appreciate your understanding and feedback as we work to improve the Services, but your use of the beta Services is at your own risk. This does not limit our liability for issues or damages where we are legally responsible.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, "English, no kidding" shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues.

Nothing in these Terms shall limit or exclude our liability for:
a) death or personal injury caused by our negligence;
b) fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation; or
c) any matter in respect of which it would be unlawful for us to exclude or restrict our liability.

9. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless "English, no kidding" from and against any and all claims, damages, and expenses (including reasonable attorney's fees) arising from your use of the Service or your breach of these Terms.

10. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account and access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any material breach of these Terms.

If you wish to terminate your account, you may simply discontinue using the Service.

All provisions of the Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

11. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the EU.

If you are a consumer residing in the European Union, this choice of law will not deprive you of the protection afforded to you by the mandatory provisions of the law of your country of residence.

You may bring any dispute which may arise under these Terms to the competent courts of Italy, or, if you are a consumer residing in the European Union, to the competent court of your country of habitual residence.

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined by us, acting reasonably. Pricing for our Services is also subject to change, and we will provide notice of any pricing changes.

By continuing to access or use our Service after any revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms. If you do not agree to the new terms, you are no longer authorized to use the Service.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

English, no kidding
Strada Giovinazzo-Terlizzi
70038 - Terlizzi
support@englishnokidding.com