Last updated: October 10, 2026 • Effective date: October 10, 2026 • Operated by Sprout, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company doing business as Sprout Development (“Sprout,” “we,” “us”)
1. Agreement to these Terms
These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Sprout website, mobile applications, and training, simulation, and certification services (collectively, the “Services”). By creating an account, accessing, or using the Services, you agree to these Terms and to our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated by reference. If you do not agree, do not use the Services.
If you are using the Services on behalf of an organization (such as a childcare center), you represent that you have authority to bind that organization, and “you” includes that organization.
2. What Sprout is, and what it is not
Sprout provides simulation-based training, educational content, and completion certificates for the childcare field. Sprout is a supplemental professional-development and training tool only.
You acknowledge and agree that:
Some Sprout content is created with the assistance of artificial intelligence and is informed by recognized childcare health, safety, and developmental standards. While we work to keep content accurate and current, we do not warrant that it is complete, error-free, or applicable to every situation.
3. Eligibility and minors
You must be at least 13 years old to use the Services. The Services are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected such information, we will delete it.
If you are between 13 and 17, you may use the Services only with the consent and supervision of a parent or legal guardian, and that parent or guardian agrees to these Terms on your behalf. We do not sell the personal information of users under 18, and we do not use it for targeted advertising or profiling.
4. Accounts and acceptable use
You agree to provide accurate information, keep your login credentials secure, and remain responsible for activity under your account. You agree not to: misuse or interfere with the Services; copy, scrape, resell, or redistribute our content; misrepresent a Sprout certificate as a government or accredited credential; or use the Services in violation of any applicable law.
5. Certificates and completion records
When you complete a module, Sprout may issue a completion certificate or record. You may share these records with employers or others, but you agree not to alter them or misrepresent what they signify. We may revoke certificates issued in error or obtained through fraud.
6. Payments and subscriptions
Paid Services are billed through our third-party payment processor, Stripe. By purchasing, you authorize the applicable charges and agree to Stripe’s terms for payment processing. Fees are stated at the point of purchase. Except where required by law, payments are non-refundable. Subscriptions renew automatically until cancelled; you may cancel at any time, effective at the end of the current billing period. We may change pricing on a prospective basis with notice.
7. Intellectual property
The Services and all related content, software, simulations, and branding are owned by Sprout or its licensors and are protected by intellectual-property laws. We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use the Services for their intended training purpose. All rights not expressly granted are reserved.
8. Disclaimer of warranties
THE SERVICES AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE,” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, SPROUT DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ACCURACY, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, SPROUT MAKES NO WARRANTY THAT THE TRAINING WILL PREVENT INJURY, ENSURE SAFE CARE, OR RESULT IN ANY PARTICULAR OUTCOME, AND IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ACTS OR OMISSIONS OF ANY USER, EMPLOYEE, CAREGIVER, OR THIRD PARTY.
9. Limitation of liability
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, SPROUT AND ITS OWNERS, EMPLOYEES, AND SUPPLIERS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR FOR ANY PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH, PROPERTY DAMAGE, OR LOSS ARISING FROM THE CONDUCT OF ANY USER OR CAREGIVER, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
SPROUT’S TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY FOR ALL CLAIMS RELATING TO THE SERVICES WILL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF (A) THE AMOUNT YOU PAID SPROUT IN THE 12 MONTHS BEFORE THE CLAIM, OR (B) ONE HUNDRED U.S. DOLLARS ($100). Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations, so some of these may not apply to you.
10. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Sprout and its owners, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from: (a) your use of the Services; (b) your violation of these Terms or any law; or (c) for childcare centers, organizations, and employers, the conduct, supervision, hiring, or employment of your staff or caregivers, and the care provided to any child. This obligation survives termination.
11. Third-party services and links
The Services may reference or link to third-party content, standards, or services. We do not control and are not responsible for third-party materials, and references to external standards do not imply their endorsement of Sprout.
12. Termination
You may stop using the Services at any time. We may suspend or terminate your access if you violate these Terms or to protect the Services or other users. Sections that by their nature should survive (including Sections 7–10, 13, and 14) survive termination.
13. Dispute resolution and arbitration
Please read this section carefully. It affects how disputes are resolved. Except for claims that may be brought in small-claims court, you and Sprout agree that any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Services will be resolved by binding individual arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under its applicable rules, and not in a class or representative action. You and Sprout waive any right to a jury trial and to participate in a class action. You may opt out of arbitration within 30 days of first accepting these Terms by emailing hello@sproutenrollment.com.
14. Governing law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Colorado, without regard to conflict-of-laws principles. Subject to Section 13, the state and federal courts located in Colorado have exclusive jurisdiction over any matter not subject to arbitration.
15. Changes to these Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. If we make material changes, we will provide reasonable notice (for example, by email or in-app notice). Your continued use of the Services after the changes take effect constitutes acceptance.
16. Contact
Questions about these Terms? Contact us at hello@sproutenrollment.com.
