Terms of Service

Effective date

June 29, 2026

Issued by

Paper Giants Publishing, LLC

Contact

Paper Giants Publishing, LLC — Columbus, Ohio

Section 1Acceptance of Terms

These Terms of Service (“Terms”) constitute a legally binding agreement between you (“you” or “your”) and Paper Giants Publishing, LLC (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), governing:

• Your visit to and use of papergiants.pub (“the Site”); and
• Your purchase and use of the products we publish, including Progress Desk (the local-first special-education case management app) and our children's books (including The Adventures of Gabrielle Graham series).

By using the Site or purchasing any product we publish, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Site or purchase our products.

Section 2How these Terms fit with other agreements

Different products we publish are sold through different channels, and each channel may have its own agreements that apply alongside these Terms:

• Progress Desk is sold through Paddle.com (as Merchant of Record). Progress Desk purchases are governed by these Terms together with the Progress Desk Terms of Service and the Paddle Buyer Terms and Conditions. Where there is any conflict, the more specific product terms govern that product.
• Books are sold through third-party retailers such as Amazon. Book purchases are governed by the retailer's own terms of sale. Paper Giants Publishing is the publisher of the work; the retailer is your counterparty for the transaction.

Nothing in these Terms limits your mandatory or non-waivable consumer rights under applicable law.

Section 3Definitions

• “Site” means the website at papergiants.pub, its pages, and any content published by us on it.
• “Products” means any book, software application, or other work we publish, including Progress Desk and the Gabrielle Graham series.
• “Progress Desk” or “the Software” means the Progress Desk application, its documentation, and its associated updates and patches.
• “Student Data” means any information about students — including names, identification numbers, grades, assessment scores, IEP documentation, disability status, behavioral records, attendance records, and any other educational record as defined under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), 20 U.S.C. § 1232g — that a user enters into, stores within, or manages through Progress Desk.
• “License” means the limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable right granted to you under the applicable product terms.

Section 4Use of the Site

The Site is an informational website about Paper Giants Publishing and the products we publish. You may view, download, and print pages of the Site for your personal, non-commercial reference. You may not:

• Copy, reproduce, republish, or redistribute Site content for commercial purposes without our prior written consent.
• Use any automated system to access or scrape the Site in a manner that imposes an unreasonable load on our infrastructure.
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site, any of our accounts, or any related systems.
• Use the Site in any manner that violates applicable law.

The Site is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Site at any time, with or without notice.

Section 5Progress Desk license

5.1 Grant

Subject to your compliance with these Terms and the Progress Desk Terms of Service, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, perpetual license to install and use Progress Desk on devices you own or control, subject to the conditions below.

5.2 Single-seat license

Each individual license is issued to one User. The Software may not be shared with, sublicensed to, or used by any person other than the licensed User. A single-seat license permits installation on multiple devices owned or controlled by that User (for example, a personal laptop and a work-issued device), provided the Software is used only by the licensed individual.

5.3 District licenses

School districts, educational service centers, charter management organizations, and similar institutions may purchase multi-seat District Licenses under the terms set out in the Progress Desk Terms of Service, including a minimum purchase of ten (10) seats, seat assignment by a designated License Administrator, and volume pricing set by the Company from time to time.

5.4 Perpetual license

Progress Desk licenses are perpetual and do not expire so long as you remain in compliance with these Terms. The Company is not obligated to provide updates, new features, or ongoing support beyond what is described in the Progress Desk Terms of Service, unless you have purchased an active Maintenance Plan.

5.5 License restrictions

You may not, and you agree not to:

• Copy, reproduce, distribute, publish, or make Progress Desk available to any third party, whether for commercial or non-commercial purposes.
• Sell, resell, sublicense, lease, rent, lend, or transfer your license or any rights to the Software to any third party.
• Modify, adapt, translate, reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or create derivative works based on the Software, except to the extent expressly permitted by applicable law notwithstanding this restriction.
• Remove, alter, or obscure any copyright notices, trademarks, or other proprietary notices contained in the Software.
• Use the Software to develop a competing product or service.
• Circumvent, disable, or interfere with any license verification, copy protection, or security features of the Software.
• Use the Software in any manner that violates applicable law, including federal, state, or local laws governing student data, educational records, or privacy.

Section 6Books and other published works

Books published by Paper Giants Publishing are sold through third-party retailers such as Amazon. Your purchase and use of a book are governed by:

• The retailer's terms of sale (for the transaction itself, including delivery, refunds, and access to any digital edition); and
• Applicable copyright law, which protects the underlying work.

Copyright in each work published by Paper Giants Publishing is owned by the Company or its contributing authors and licensed to the Company. You may not reproduce, redistribute, adapt, publicly perform, or create derivative works from any such work except as expressly permitted by law (for example, fair use) or by a written license from the Company.

Section 7Purchasing and payment

7.1 Progress Desk (direct)

Progress Desk purchases through progressdesk.app are processed by our online reseller Paddle.com. Paddle is the Merchant of Record and handles payment processing, tax collection and remittance, and refunds. All prices are stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated. Payment is due at the time of purchase.

7.2 Progress Desk (App Store)

If you purchase Progress Desk through the Apple App Store, the Mac App Store, or any other third-party application marketplace, that purchase is subject to the terms and conditions of that App Store, including its refund and billing policies. In the event of any conflict between these Terms and the applicable App Store terms regarding purchase, billing, or refunds, the App Store terms govern with respect to those specific matters.

7.3 Book purchases

Book purchases are subject to the retailer's own payment and delivery terms. Paper Giants Publishing does not process payment for book purchases and does not issue refunds for them directly — contact the retailer.

7.4 District purchases

District Licenses for Progress Desk are purchased directly from Paper Giants Publishing under the terms set out in the Progress Desk Terms of Service, including net-30 payment terms and the volume pricing then in effect.

7.5 Refunds

Refund windows are described in our Refund and Cancellation Policy, which forms part of these Terms and is incorporated by reference.

7.6 Taxes

You are responsible for any applicable sales tax, use tax, value-added tax, or other taxes or duties imposed by any governmental authority in connection with your purchase, except for taxes based on the Company's net income.

Section 8Eligibility

The Site and our software products are designed for use by adult professionals and adult consumers. By using the Site or purchasing a product, you represent and warrant that you are at least eighteen (18) years of age and possess the legal authority to enter into this agreement. Our children's books are intended for use with children under adult supervision; the purchasing adult is the licensee.

Section 9Privacy and data collection

Our data collection practices are governed by our separate Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Key commitments:

• We collect only the minimum information necessary to sell you a product and support you afterward.
• We do not sell your personal information to third parties, ever.
• Progress Desk is built on a local-first architecture: Paper Giants Publishing does not collect, access, receive, transmit, store, or process any Student Data at any time.
• We do not use behavioral tracking, advertising pixels, or third-party analytics on this Site.

Section 10Student Data, educational records, and FERPA

10.1 Local-first architecture

Progress Desk is designed so that all Student Data — including IEP documentation, case management records, assessment data, progress monitoring notes, and all related educational records — remains on the user's local device. Paper Giants Publishing does not collect, access, receive, transmit, store, host, or process any Student Data.

10.2 User responsibility

The user is solely responsible for the accuracy, completeness, security, and lawful handling of all Student Data entered into or managed through Progress Desk, and for compliance with FERPA, IDEA, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and any other applicable federal, state, or local laws governing student data, educational records, or special-education documentation.

10.3 Company's status under FERPA

Because the Company does not collect, access, or store any Student Data, the Company does not function as a “school official” under FERPA, does not receive “education records” as defined under FERPA, and does not access records protected under IDEA.

Section 11User responsibilities

By using the Site or our products, you agree to:

• Use each product only for its intended purpose.
• Verify the accuracy and completeness of any data you enter into or generate using Progress Desk before relying upon it or submitting it in any official capacity.
• Maintain independent backup copies of all records, documents, and data you create using our software.
• Comply with all applicable laws, regulations, school-district policies, and professional standards in your use of our products.
• Protect your license credentials and prevent unauthorized access to Progress Desk on your devices.
• Promptly notify us of any unauthorized use of your license or any security breach related to Progress Desk.

Section 12Intellectual property

12.1 Ownership

The Site, Progress Desk, our books, and all other works we publish — including source code, object code, design, structure, user interface, documentation, illustrations, text, and all associated intellectual property rights — are and shall remain the exclusive property of Paper Giants Publishing, LLC or its licensors. These Terms grant you a limited license to use certain products; they do not transfer any ownership interest in the underlying works.

12.2 Trademarks

“Paper Giants Publishing,” “Progress Desk,” “The Adventures of Gabrielle Graham,” and associated logos, marks, and cover art are trademarks of Paper Giants Publishing, LLC. You may not use these marks without our prior written consent.

12.3 User content

All data, documents, and content that you create, enter, or generate using Progress Desk (“User Content”) remains your property. The Company claims no ownership interest in your User Content. Because Progress Desk operates on a local-first architecture, the Company does not access, collect, or store your User Content.

Section 13Disclaimer of warranties

The Site and our products are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Paper Giants Publishing, LLC expressly disclaims all warranties, whether express, implied, statutory, or otherwise, including but not limited to:

• Implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
• Warranties that any product will meet your requirements, operate without interruption, be error-free, or be free of harmful components.
• Warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any content, output, reports, templates, or documents generated or displayed by Progress Desk.
• Warranties that Progress Desk satisfies the requirements of FERPA, IDEA, Section 504, or any other law or regulation.

No oral or written information or advice given by the Company shall create a warranty not expressly stated in these Terms.

Section 14Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall Paper Giants Publishing, LLC, its officers, directors, employees, agents, contractors, or affiliates be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits, revenue, data, goodwill, or other intangible losses, arising out of or related to:

• Your use of, or inability to use, the Site or any product we publish.
• Any loss, corruption, deletion, or unauthorized access of data, including Student Data on your device.
• Any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in content generated by Progress Desk.
• Any decisions made or actions taken based on information obtained through Progress Desk or through content published by us.
• Any unauthorized access to or alteration of your data or transmissions.
• Any third-party conduct related to our products.

To the extent permitted by applicable law, the Company's total cumulative liability arising out of or related to these Terms shall not exceed the amount you actually paid to the Company (or to a retailer on our behalf) for the product giving rise to the claim.

Section 15Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Paper Giants Publishing, LLC, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to:

• Your use or misuse of the Site or any product we publish.
• Your violation of these Terms.
• Your violation of any applicable law, regulation, or third-party right.
• Any claim related to Student Data entered into, managed through, or generated by Progress Desk under your control.
• Any claim alleging a FERPA violation, data breach, or privacy violation arising from your use of Progress Desk.

Section 16Termination

We may terminate or suspend your Progress Desk license immediately, without prior notice or liability, if you breach any provision of these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use Progress Desk ceases immediately, and you must delete all copies of the Software from your devices. You may terminate your Progress Desk license at any time by deleting all copies of the Software from your devices. The following sections survive termination of these Terms: 5.5, 6, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 17–19.

Section 17Third-party services

Our products may, at your discretion, link to or integrate with third-party services, platforms, or applications. Your use of any third-party service is governed by that service's own terms and privacy policy. Paper Giants Publishing is not responsible for the availability, accuracy, privacy practices, or content of any third-party service, and shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your use of any third-party service in connection with our products.

Section 18Governing law and dispute resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Ohio, without regard to its conflict-of-law principles. Any dispute arising out of or related to these Terms or our products shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Franklin County, Ohio. You consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts and waive any objection to venue therein. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, any dispute-resolution proceedings shall be conducted on an individual basis and not as part of a class, consolidated, or representative action.

Section 19General provisions

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and the Refund and Cancellation Policy incorporated herein by reference, constitute the entire agreement between you and Paper Giants Publishing, LLC regarding the Site and our products, and supersede all prior or contemporaneous agreements, communications, and proposals, whether oral or written, on the same subject matter. If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The failure of the Company to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of that right or provision. You may not assign or transfer your rights or obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations under these Terms without restriction. Notices to the Company should be directed to Paper Giants Publishing, LLC, Columbus, Ohio, or to support@papergiants.pub. Section headings are for convenience only.

Section 20Modifications to these Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the revised Terms with an updated Effective Date. If changes are significant, we will make reasonable efforts to provide direct notice (such as email to Progress Desk license holders). Continued use of the Site or our products following any such modification constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

Section 21Contact

Questions or concerns about these Terms: support@papergiants.pub.

These Terms of Service do not constitute legal advice. If you have specific legal questions, consult a qualified attorney.