Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using our website and the Countdown2K app, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use our website or the app.

2. About Countdown2K

Countdown2K is a free, research-based application designed to help children ages 3–5 prepare for kindergarten through play-based learning activities. Our website provides information about the app, educational resources about kindergarten readiness, and ways to access Countdown2K.

• Activities and content are provided for educational purposes and may be updated or expanded over time
• We reserve the right to modify, discontinue, or update features at any time
• Availability of the app and its features may change without notice

3. Eligibility and Parental Responsibility

Countdown2K is intended for young children and must be set up and supervised by a parent, guardian, or authorized adult. By using the app on behalf of a child, you confirm that you are the child's parent or legal guardian, or that you have obtained appropriate permission. Adults are responsible for supervising children's use of the app.

4. No Cost

Countdown2K is provided free of charge. There are no subscriptions, purchases, or hidden fees required to use the app. If this ever changes, we will provide clear notice before any cost applies.

5. Acceptable Use

• You agree to use our website and the app only for lawful, personal, and educational purposes
• You may not attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or disrupt the service
• You may not copy, redistribute, or commercially exploit our content without permission
• We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access for misuse, at our discretion

6. Educational Disclaimer

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, A Step Forward shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Countdown2K app or our website. The app and website are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind.

8. Intellectual Property

All content associated with Countdown2K and this website, including text, images, logos, activities, and software, is the property of A Step Forward and is protected by intellectual property laws. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution is prohibited.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website and app may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of those third parties. We encourage you to review their terms and privacy policies before using them.

10. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Jefferson County, Kentucky.

11. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with a new "Last Updated" date. Continued use of our website or the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

12. Contact Us

For questions about these Terms, please contact us: