Terms and Conditions
Terms governing the use of the School Press Club platform and its services.
Last Updated: May 2026
Introductory Provisions and Definitions
1.1. Provider Identity: These Terms and Conditions (the “Terms”) govern the rights and obligations between S&T Investors s.r.o., Velkopřevorské nám. 608/5a, ZIP code 118 00 Prague 1, ID number: 2725 1802, registered in the commercial register maintained by the Municipal Court in Prague, file number C 107734 (the “Provider”), and the user of the services (the “Client”).
1.2. The Platform: The Provider operates the website www.schoolpressclub.com (the “Platform”), which provides digital content and services for school journalism.
1.3. Dual-Track Classification:
- Consumer (spotřebitel): A natural person acting outside their business or profession (§ 419 of the Czech Civil Code).
- Business Client (podnikatel/škola): A legal entity (e.g., a School, Association, or Company) or a natural person providing an ID Number (IČO) during registration.
1.4. Digital Performance: The Platform provides “digital content” and “digital services” pursuant to § 2389a et seq. of the Czech Civil Code (Act No. 89/2012 Coll.).
Conclusion of the Contract
2.1. No Signatures Required: No paper contract, physical signature, or separate digital signature is required to use the Platform.
2.2. Formation by Payment: The electronic contract is legally concluded when the Client submits an online order and pays the issued proforma invoice.
2.3. Activation: Platform access is activated only after payment is received. A final tax invoice will be sent to the Client automatically upon successful payment.
Duration, Termination, and Refund Policy
3.1. Duration: Unless a fixed term is agreed upon (e.g., an annual subscription), the contract is concluded for an indefinite period.
3.2. Termination: Either party may terminate an indefinite contract with a notice period of 30 days, starting from the first day of the calendar month following the delivery of the notice to the other party.
3.3. Refund Policy for Business Clients: Upon termination by a Business Client, no refunds shall be provided for any prepaid fees or unused portions of the billing cycle. The Client shall retain administrative access until the end of the paid period or the expiry of the notice period.
3.4. Refund Policy for Consumers: If a Consumer terminates an indefinite contract, they are entitled to a proportional (pro rata) refund for the period remaining after the effective date of termination.
Right of Withdrawal
4.1. Statutory Right: Pursuant to § 1829 of the Civil Code, a Consumer has a 14-day right to withdraw from the contract without giving a reason.
4.2. Loss of Right for Digital Content: Pursuant to § 1837 písm. l) of the Civil Code, the Consumer expressly consents to the provision of digital content immediately after the contract is concluded. The Consumer acknowledges that by logging into the Platform and accessing the digital content, they lose their 14-day right to withdraw.
4.3. Business Exclusion: Business Clients do not have a statutory right of withdrawal.
Pricing and Payment Terms
5.1. Prices: All prices are listed on the Platform. For Consumers, prices include VAT. For Business Clients, prices are exclusive of VAT unless stated otherwise.
5.2. Payment: Fees are payable via credit card, bank transfer, or invoice. For Schools, access is granted upon receipt of a valid Purchase Order or payment of the invoice.
5.3. Late Payment: The Provider reserves the right to suspend access to the Platform if the Client is in default of payment for more than 10 days.
Digital Services Act & Content Moderation
6.1 Hosting Provider Status: The Platform acts as a hosting service provider under Regulation (EU) 2022/2065 (DSA). The Provider is not liable for content uploaded by Clients unless it has actual knowledge of illegal activity.
6.2. Notice and Action: Any person may report illegal content (e.g., copyright infringement, cyberbullying) via here.
6.3. Moderation: The Provider reserves the right to remove content that violates these Terms or applicable law.
Intellectual Property and Licensing
7.1. Platform Property: All software, design, and branding are the exclusive property of the Provider.
7.2. Historical Public Archive License: The Client (or the student author) retains ownership of all content uploaded to the Platform. By uploading content, the Client grants the Provider a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide, and perpetual license to store, display, and distribute said content as part of the Platform’s historical public archive and portfolio, even after the termination of this contract. The Provider will remove specific content from the public archive upon receiving an explicit written request from the Client or the authorized author.
7.3. Image Rights: Business Client warrants that it has secured all necessary parental consents and image rights for the publication of student names, photos, and creative works within the Platform and its historical archive.
Data Protection (GDPR)
8.1. Individual Clients: The Provider acts as the Data Controller (správce). Processing is governed by the Privacy Policy located at [Link to Privacy Policy].
8.2. Schools/Institutional Clients: The Provider acts as a Data Processor (zpracovatel). The School is the Data Controller.
8.3. DPA: For Schools, the Data Processing Agreement (DPA) located here is an integral part of this contract, ensuring compliance with Article 28 GDPR.
Liability and Updates
9.1. Conformity: The Provider is obligated to deliver the digital performance in conformity with the contract and necessary for the purpose for which digital performance of this type is normally used (§ 2389g of the Civil Code).
9.2. Consumer Rules & Update Defense: The Provider will provide the Consumer with necessary security and functional updates for the duration of the contract (§ 2389i of the Civil Code). If the Consumer fails to install a notified mandatory update within a reasonable time, the Provider shall not be liable for any resulting service failure.
9.3. Business Liability Caps: For Business Clients, the service is provided “as is.” The Provider’s total aggregate liability for any claims or service interruptions is strictly limited to the total amount paid by the Business Client to the Provider in the twelve (12) months preceding the event. The Provider is not liable for indirect or consequential damages, including missed publication deadlines.
Force Majeure
10.1. Definition: Neither party shall be liable for any delay or failure to perform its obligations if caused by a Force Majeure event, including acts of God, war, nationwide telecommunications/internet infrastructure failures, or large-scale cyberattacks (e.g., DDoS or ransomware) that bypass industry-standard security measures.
10.2. Financial Resolution: A Force Majeure event does not entitle a Business Client to any refunds or compensation for missed printing deadlines. For Consumers, if a Force Majeure event prevents access for a continuous period exceeding 14 days, the Consumer has the right to terminate the contract and receive a proportional (pro rata) refund for the unrendered portion of the service.
Final Provisions
11.1. Choice of Law: This relationship is governed by the laws of the Czech Republic. For cross-border Consumers, this choice of law does not deprive them of the mandatory protections of their country of residence.
11.2. Jurisdiction: Any disputes with Business Clients shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Czech courts competent for the Provider’s registered office. Consumer jurisdiction is governed by mandatory statutory law.
11.3. Unilateral Modifications: The Provider reserves the right to reasonably amend these Terms pursuant to § 1752 of the Czech Civil Code. The Provider shall notify the Client of changes via email at least 30 days before they take effect. The Client has the right to reject the amendments and terminate the contract with a 30-day notice period.
11.4. Consumer Disputes: Consumers have the right to an out-of-court settlement of disputes via the Czech Trade Inspection (Česká obchodní inspekce – ČOI) at www.coi.cz or via the EU Online Dispute Resolution platform at http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr/.
11.5. Language Priority: These Terms are drawn up in the English language. If translated into another language for convenience, the English version shall prevail in the event of any interpretative conflicts.