About Oak's API
These terms and conditions of use apply to the Oak Curriculum API (referred to as our API), which includes the following: https://open-api.thenational.academy/ and https://open-api.thenational.academy/playground
These terms and conditions apply to our services, including use of an API key, which we supply to you, upon request.
If you continue to browse or use our website and/or use any of our services, you are agreeing to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions of use.
The terms “Oak”, “us” and “we” refer to the owner of the website, Oak National Academy Limited. The term “you” refers to the user or viewer of our website or user of any of our services.
The use of these websites and any of our services is subject to the following terms and conditions, which we can update at any time without notice:
API: the Oak Curriculum API application programming interface, the API Documentation, and any other related API materials made available by Oak including, but not limited, through its Oak Curriculum API as each may be updated from time to time;
API Data: all data published or made available through the API, along with any related metadata;
API Documentation: means the API documentation made available by Oak;
API Key: the security key Oak makes available for you to access the API;
Intellectual Property Rights: patents, utility models, rights to inventions, copyright and related rights, trade marks and service marks, trade names and domain names, rights in get-up, goodwill and the right to sue for passing off or unfair competition, rights in designs, rights in computer software, database rights, rights to preserve the confidentiality of information (including know-how and trade secrets) and any other intellectual property rights, including all applications for (and rights to apply for and be granted), renewals or extensions of, and rights to claim priority from, such rights and all similar or equivalent rights or forms of protection which subsist or will subsist, now or in the future, in any part of the world.
Linked Platforms: websites other than Oak’s, blogs and social media platforms, links to which are found on our website.
Oak Curriculum API: includes the following: https://open-api.thenational.academy/ and https://open-api.thenational.academy/playground
OGL: Open Government Licence v3.0;
Services: collectively the API and API Key;
Third Party Content: digital assets, such as but not limited to, software, images, videos, available to Oak under the OGL;
Use: copy, publish, distribute, transmit, adapt, exploit the content commercially and non-commercially for example, but not limited, by combining it with other information, or by including it in your own product or application;
Virus: any thing or device (including any software, code, file or program) which may: prevent, impair or otherwise adversely affect the operation of any computer software, hardware or network, any telecommunications service, equipment or network or any other service or device; prevent, impair or otherwise adversely affect access to or the operation of any program or data, including the reliability of any program or data (whether by re-arranging, altering or erasing the program or data in whole or part or otherwise); or adversely affect the user experience, including worms, trojan horses, viruses and other similar things or devices.
We are continually striving to improve our website and services, which are being updated all the time. We can change or remove content at any time without notice.
You agree:
We own all rights, title, and interest in and to the website and the Services offered except where expressly stated otherwise.
We may remotely monitor and audit your use of the API and the API Data to ensure you complying with these terms and conditions and you hereby consent to such monitoring and auditing, including the use of any remote monitoring tools by us for this purpose. We reserve the right to remove or modify your rights to use this website and our Services if your use does not comply with these terms and conditions.
Our API provides a collection of lesson content consisting of digital materials, including, but not limited to:
This lesson content, which is hosted in our OpenAPI (https://open-api.thenational.academy/) is made available to use under OGL, except where otherwise stated.
Third party content used in slide decks and worksheets have been audited to identify copyright licensing requirements. Lessons in the API contain assets that are either owned by Oak or are third party assets under an OGL compatible licence. Third party software is being continuously updated.
Oak has no responsibility to notify you of changes to the API or request further approvals from you with the exception of major changes to the API.
Subject to the disclaimers provided in section 5 of these Terms and Conditions, this means that you are free to use it in the following ways (referred to as “use” below):
When using content subject to OGL you must:
You must not:
From time to time, this website may also include links (“linked platforms”). We provide these links for your convenience. They do not signify that we endorse these linked platforms, and we accept no responsibility for:
You should read all terms and conditions, privacy policies and End User licences which relate to these linked platforms before you use them.
Whilst we welcome you linking your own website or organisation to this website (or providing a link to this website in your documentation), you must NOT:
The contents of the pages of this website and the API are for your general information and use only.
The API and API Data is licensed “as is” and we exclude all representations, warranties, obligations and liabilities in relation to the information to the maximum extent permitted by law.
Whilst we make every effort to ensure the content of our website and our Services is:
neither we nor any third parties provide any warranty or guarantee as to the accuracy, timeliness, performance, completeness or suitability of the information and materials found or offered on this website and provided in our Services for any particular purpose. You acknowledge that such information and materials may contain inaccuracies, errors and/or contain content which is not OGL compliant (for example, the use of content which is owned by third parties and/or trademarks). We expressly exclude liability for any such inaccuracies or errors, and we shall not be liable for any loss, injury or damage of any kind caused by its use.
Your use of any information or materials on this website is entirely at your own risk, for which we shall not be liable. It is your responsibility to ensure that any products, Services or information made available through this website meet your specific requirements.
It is your ongoing responsibility to ensure that your use of any Third Party Content is compatible with the terms of the licence provided by that third party. The terms of the licence granted by a third party for the use of their asset by Oak may change over time and it is your responsibility to ensure your ongoing use of this asset remains in accordance with the terms of the licence.
Unauthorised use of this website and Services may result in a claim for damages and/or be a criminal offence. We will share information and co-operate with law enforcement agencies, when required by law to do so.
We collect information about you in accordance with our Privacy Policy for our site at https://open-api.thenational.academy/ and https://open-api.thenational.academy/playground.
We make every effort to check and test our website for Viruses at every stage of production.
You must ensure that the way you use our website and Services does not expose you to the risk of Viruses, malicious computer code or other forms of interference which may damage your computer system.
We are not responsible for any loss, disruption or damage to your data or computer system which might happen when you use our website or Services.
You must not introduce Viruses, trojans, worms, logic bombs or any other material which is malicious or technologically harmful to our website or Services.
You must not attack or try to gain unauthorised access to our website, Services or any server, computer or database connected to it. We will report any attacks or attempts to the relevant law enforcement authorities.
We welcome investigative work into security vulnerabilities in accordance with our Security Disclosure Policy.
Our Intellectual Property Rights such as branding and trademarks include, but are not limited to:
These are owned by or licensed to us. Our logo and name are protected by registered trade marks in the UK and must not be used to promote similar products or services without our permission.
Reproduction is strictly prohibited, other than in accordance with these terms and conditions. For details of the use of our logo and branding in our resources please see our Guide to website licensing and our guide Using the Oak brand.
These terms and conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.
Any dispute relating to these terms and conditions, or your use of our website (whether it be contractual or non-contractual) will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
We are not liable if we fail to comply with these terms and conditions because of circumstances beyond our control.
We may decide not to exercise or enforce any right available to us under these terms and conditions. We may decide to exercise or enforce that right at a later date. Doing this once does not mean that we automatically waive the right on any other occasion.
If any of these terms and conditions is held to be invalid, unenforceable or illegal for any reason, the remaining terms and conditions will still apply.
Changes to these terms and conditions may be made at any time, so please check them regularly.
By continuing to use our website after the terms and conditions have been updated, you agree to any changes.
If you have any questions, comments or requests, or require further information, please contact [email protected].
