TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Through this document, Coolmath.com, LLC (“Coolmath”, “we”, “us”) presents the terms and conditions applicable to the Count Forward Teacher Pilot Program (“Terms” and “Program”, respectively).

By accessing the website or choosing to participate in the Program, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy, which are incorporated by this reference. These Terms shall remain in full force and effect while you use the website or participate in the Program.

These Terms or the Privacy Policy (see our Privacy Policy) do not apply to other Coolmath websites or apps, such as CoolmathGames.com or coolmath4kids.com, nor do they apply to similar campaigns or other campaigns promoted by Coolmath or any company of the Sandbox Group.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Program is an initiative created by Coolmath to empower educators with free, high-quality financial literacy resources, as part of our commitment to expanding access to financial education. The Program aims to support classroom instruction by integrating interactive, game-based learning tools that help students build essential real-world money management skills in an engaging and accessible environment.

APPLICATION DATA AND COMMUNICATIONS

By submitting your application via the provided form, you acknowledge that the information provided regarding your school, location, and educational demographics will be collected for the purpose of evaluating eligibility, selecting participants, and improving the Program. All data will be processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy (Privacy Policy). By applying, you agree to receive essential administrative emails regarding the Program. Consent to receive periodic marketing updates is optional and will be processed solely based on your selection within the application form.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Participation in the Program is contingent upon the applicant meeting each of the following requirements on a cumulative basis. Failure to fulfill any individual requirement, whether at the time of application or throughout the duration of the Program, shall result in immediate ineligibility:

• Residency: You must be a legal resident of the United States.
• Professional Standing: You must be an active, certified teacher or educator currently employed by an accredited U.S. educational institution (K-12), instructing subjects relevant to the Program (personal finance, economics, mathematics, or related curriculum).
• Application Compliance: You must have successfully completed and submitted the official online application form within the designated Application Period (see below).
• Institutional Policy: You must ensure that your participation, including the acceptance of any classroom incentives, does not violate any local, state, federal, or institutional policies, ethics guidelines, or employment regulations.
• Truthfulness: All information provided in your application must be accurate, truthful, and complete. Coolmath reserves the right, at its sole and absolute discretion, to disqualify any applicant who provides false, misleading, or incomplete information.

PROGRAM TIMELINE

Participants should note the following key dates for the Program. Please ensure availability for these milestones:

• Application Period (timeframe during which educators may submit their application for the Program): August 24, 2026 – September 13, 2026
• Selection Period (date by which selected participants will be informed of their acceptance in the Program, including instructions on how to access the games, as well as other relevant details for the Execution Window): September 14, 2026
• Selection Notification (date by which selected participants will be informed of their acceptance in the Program, including instructions on how to access the games, as well as other relevant details for the Execution Window): September 14, 2026
• Feedback Submission Deadline (the final date by which all participants must complete and submit their required feedback survey): November 15, 2026

Please note that all dates are subject to change, and timely adherence is required for eligibility.

SELECTION AND QUALIFICATION PROCESS

Limited Capacity: Participation in the Program is strictly limited to one hundred (100) qualified applicants. Submission of an application does not guarantee acceptance into the Program.

Selection Criteria: Acceptance is determined at Coolmath’s sole and absolute discretion. The selection process prioritizes a diverse cohort, including a broad representation of school types, geographical locations, grade levels, and teaching environments, to ensure comprehensive feedback. All selection decisions are final and binding.

Notification: Selected educators will be notified via the email address provided in their application. The Selection Notification will contain formal acceptance details, including specific instructions for accessing materials and game deployment procedures. Failure to acknowledge acceptance or complete subsequent onboarding steps within the designated timeframe may result in the forfeiture of the participant’s spot, allowing Coolmath to select an alternate candidate.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS AND REWARD

To earn the classroom incentive (“Reward”), participants accepted in the Selection and Qualification Process described above (“Accepted Participants”), must complete the following steps:

• Assign and use at least one (1) designated Count Forward financial literacy game (e.g., Investor Tower, Tax Season: Audit Adventure, Slice of the Market, Cryptid Kimber: Budget Beest, Don't Get Duped, or Cash Clash) in their classroom.
• Complete and submit the official feedback survey regarding student engagement and learning outcomes before the Feedback Submission Deadline.

REWARD: All qualified Participants who fully complete the Program requirements above will receive either a $200 Amazon Gift Card OR up to $200 in direct purchases fulfilled from their official Amazon Wishlist. Coolmath will contact the Accepted Participants via email to confirm their preferred Reward option and facilitate the fulfillment process.

Restrictions:

• Limit one (1) reward per selected educator per school.
• Rewards are non-transferable and subject to availability.
• For the Amazon Wishlist option, the total value of all selected items—inclusive of all costs, including the price of the items, applicable taxes, service fees, and shipping—must be equal to or less than $200.00. Coolmath will not, under any circumstances, increase the Reward value beyond this amount. If the total exceeds $200.00, the difference shall be the sole responsibility of the participant or the request may be declined.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

All games, teaching materials, trademarks, and content provided under Count Forward remain the exclusive intellectual property of Coolmath.com. By submitting feedback or survey responses, you grant Coolmath a perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free license to aggregate, anonymize, and use the insights and feedback (e.g., “85% of teachers reported improved student engagement”) for educational research, product improvement, and marketing materials.

You agree to keep all non-public test materials and restricted access links confidential and shall not share, copy, or distribute them to third parties without prior written consent from Coolmath.

All materials on this website, as well as the organization and layout, are owned and copyrighted by Coolmath and may be accessed or printed for fulfillment of the purpose of the Program only. Without the prior written permission of Coolmath, you may not copy, modify, distribute, transfer, decompile, reverse assemble, disassemble, or otherwise reverse engineer any material on this site, in whole or in part for any use.

GENERAL CONDITIONS

Waiver: Coolmath reserves the right to modify, suspend, or terminate the Program at any time. Coolmath is not responsible for technical malfunctions, lost or misdirected applications, delayed survey submissions, or for any human or other error, technical malfunction, lost/delayed data transmission, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, line failures, computer equipment, software issues, or inability to access any online service or website related to participation in this Program.

Disclaimer: The games available within the Program are provided on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis. Coolmath disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. We do not warrant that the service will be error-free or uninterrupted.

Limitation of Liability: To the fullest extent permitted by law, Coolmath and its affiliates, directors, and employees shall not be liable for any indirect, consequential, special, or punitive damages. If Coolmath is not legally entitled to exclude all liability, our total liability shall not exceed any fees paid by you, if applicable.

Indemnification: You agree to indemnify and hold the Coolmath Parties harmless from any third-party claims or damages arising out of your participation in the Program or use of the website.

Severability: If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, all remaining provisions hereof will remain in full force and effect.

Entire Agreement: These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Coolmath with respect to the Program, superseding all prior agreements or communications, whether verbal or written.

GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION

These Terms are governed by the laws of New York, excluding its conflicts of law principles. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts in New York, New York. No class action may be pursued. Except where prohibited by law, you agree that any and all disputes and causes of action arising out of or connected with this Program shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action.

CONTACT US

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us via email at teachers@coolmath.com.

TERMS CHANGES

These Terms are subject to change at any time. Your continued participation in the Program following any updates constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.