Comment Here's some little hidden clauses (Score 1) 94
1) I have read thru the subscription agreement and it does not state anywhere, that the schools are to be charged for the equipment. But it does state that the computer equipment can only be used the with 'approved' zapme use , which means technically nothing can be done on those computer without zapme's approval.
2) The computers HAVED to be in use for 4 hours out of the day. Does that mean students have to be forced to view ads or that they are denied educational time to be forced to use the zapme system? (note that 4hrs per computer not student).
3) All lesson plans or educational material used with the zapme equipment becomes property of zapme with no recompense or credit to be made to the actually creator of the material (doesnt this technically violate IP laws?).Can we say ala homestead.
4) This already has been referenced in the media but, the equipment can be used by other parties after hours and zapme doesnt not have to pay for any school resources or equipment used.
5) According to the agreement no 3rd party software nor material maybe used without zapme's permission. OHNO guess that mavis teaches typing is illegal to use on the computers without zapme's written consent. Also it means nor more unauthorized lesson plans according to the guidelines in the zapme agreement. (this may not be enforced)
6) Zapme's user agreement is automatically in place for everyone in the school (hmm, doesnt this violate the shrink wrap license agreement laws)?
7) The school shall provide user logs to zapme including names and personal information to 'verify user accts'. Not to mention its the schools responsibility to provide edited user logs providing age, grade, and gender.
Hmm I guess that means the schools are doing the marketing work directly for zapme then correct?
Just some thoughts and ideas