Parental Permissions

Consent & parental permissions

How AYCEAI verifies parental consent and the rights parents, guardians, and schools have.

Last updated: 06/08/2026

Because AYCEAI is used by learners of all ages, including children, we collect consent appropriate to who is setting up the account. This page explains how that works and the rights parents, guardians, and schools have.

Who is setting up the account?

Account typeWhat we require
Adult learner (18+)Age confirmation and acceptance of the Terms and Privacy Policy.
Parent or guardian (for a child)Direct notice and verifiable parental consent before the child’s account is activated.
Teacher or schoolAuthority attestation and the school-consent model, with use limited to the educational context.

Verifiable parental consent & the $5 charge

For a child under 13, the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) requires verifiable parental consent before we collect personal information. AYCEAI verifies consent using a one-time $5 card charge — a method recognized by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission — together with direct notice to the parent describing what we collect and why. The charge also unlocks a 15-day limited trial. It is a one-time charge and does not renew.

What you are consenting to

Your rights as a parent or guardian

At any time, you may:

Manage these from your account’s child settings, or contact [email protected].  We verify the requester before acting. Withdrawing consent may require us to close the child’s account if we can no longer provide the service without the information.

Schools (FERPA)

When AYCEAI is used through a school, the school may provide consent for educational use and is responsible for any parental notices required by law. We use student information only to provide the educational service, under the school’s direction. 

Questions

Contact [email protected] with any questions about consent or your child’s data.