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SPEAXA LEGAL HANDBOOK
LIVE CLASS RECORDING, DIGITAL CONSENT & ONLINE EXAMINATION POLICY
SPEAXA LEGAL & COMPLIANCE HANDBOOK
PART X
LIVE CLASS RECORDING, DIGITAL CONSENT & ONLINE EXAMINATION POLICY

Applicable to:

SPEAXA Website

SPEAXA Android Application

SPEAXA iOS Application

Learning Management System (LMS)

Live Online Classes

Recorded Classes

Parent Portal

Student Portal

Teacher Portal

Academic Assessments

Mock Tests

Online Examinations

Digital Evaluations

1. PURPOSE

SPEAXA delivers education through digital platforms where live instruction, recorded learning, online assessments and virtual interaction form an integral part of the learning experience.

This Policy establishes the framework governing:

Digital classroom participation.

Consent for recordings.

Online examinations.

Academic integrity.

Digital behaviour.

Security of recorded content.

Fair assessment practices.

2. CONSENT TO PARTICIPATE

By joining a live class, every participant acknowledges that:

The class may be conducted through digital communication technologies.

The session may include audio, video, screen sharing, presentations and chat.

Participation constitutes consent to the educational processes described in this Policy, subject to applicable law.

Parents or guardians may provide consent on behalf of minor students where required.

3. CLASS RECORDINGS

SPEAXA may record:

Live lectures.

Audio.

Video.

Whiteboard sessions.

Screen sharing.

Presentations.

Teacher demonstrations.

Student interactions.

Chat discussions.

Question and Answer sessions.

Recordings are intended to support educational continuity, quality assurance and other legitimate educational purposes.

4. PURPOSE OF RECORDINGS

Recorded sessions may be used for:

Student revision.

Missed classes.

Academic continuity.

Teacher development.

Internal quality assurance.

Complaint investigation.

Educational research using anonymised information where appropriate.

Platform improvement.

Development of future educational resources.

5. OWNERSHIP OF RECORDINGS

All recordings created through SPEAXA's platform during educational activities shall remain the property of SPEAXA or be used by SPEAXA in accordance with applicable agreements and law.

Teachers, students and parents acknowledge that participation does not confer ownership rights over the recordings.

6. ACCESS TO RECORDINGS

Access may be provided only to authorised users, including:

Enrolled students.

Assigned teachers.

Academic administrators.

Parents or guardians where appropriate.

Authorised quality assurance personnel.

Access may be restricted, time-limited or revoked in accordance with SPEAXA policies.

7. PROHIBITED RECORDING

Without prior written authorisation, users shall not:

Screen record live classes.

Audio record sessions.

Download recordings through unauthorised means.

Share recordings externally.

Upload recordings to social media.

Publish recordings on video-sharing platforms.

Distribute recordings through messaging applications or cloud storage services.

8. CAMERA, MICROPHONE & SCREEN SHARING

Participants shall:

Use cameras and microphones responsibly.

Avoid inappropriate backgrounds or conduct.

Share screens only when authorised.

Maintain respectful behaviour throughout the session.

Comply with teacher instructions regarding digital participation.

9. ONLINE EXAMINATIONS

SPEAXA may conduct:

Unit Tests.

Practice Tests.

Mock Examinations.

Subject Assessments.

Diagnostic Assessments.

Scholarship Tests.

Internal Evaluations.

Competency Assessments.

Students are expected to complete assessments honestly and independently unless collaboration is expressly permitted.

10. IDENTITY VERIFICATION

Where appropriate, SPEAXA may require reasonable verification measures before or during an online assessment, such as:

Registered account authentication.

One-time password (OTP) verification.

Student identification details.

Other reasonable verification methods notified in advance.

Any verification process will be implemented with due regard to privacy and applicable law.

11. EXAMINATION RULES

Students shall not:

Seek unauthorised assistance.

Impersonate another student.

Permit another person to complete an assessment on their behalf.

Use prohibited reference material where not allowed.

Manipulate assessment software.

Interfere with platform security.

Submit fraudulent work.

12. USE OF AI DURING ASSESSMENTS

Where originality or independent work is required, students shall not use AI tools to:

Generate answers.

Complete assignments dishonestly.

Produce examination responses.

Circumvent assessment requirements.

Where AI-assisted work is expressly permitted, students shall comply with the applicable instructions regarding disclosure and attribution.

13. TECHNICAL INTERRUPTIONS

If a technical issue affects a live class or examination:

Students should notify SPEAXA promptly through official channels.

SPEAXA will make reasonable efforts to investigate and determine appropriate academic remedies.

Technical interruptions do not automatically entitle a user to a retest, rescheduling or refund.

14. ACCESSIBILITY

SPEAXA is committed to making reasonable efforts to support learners with disabilities or special educational needs.

Where appropriate and feasible, reasonable accommodations may be provided, subject to advance notice and the nature of the programme.

15. ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT INVESTIGATION

Where there are reasonable grounds to suspect academic misconduct, SPEAXA may:

Review assessment records.

Review activity logs.

Review submitted work.

Review recordings where available.

Seek clarification from the student.

Take appropriate academic or disciplinary action.

16. RETENTION OF RECORDINGS

SPEAXA may retain recordings and assessment records for:

Academic continuity.

Quality assurance.

Compliance with legal obligations.

Resolution of disputes.

Internal audits.

Educational improvement.

Retention periods may vary depending on the nature of the content and applicable legal requirements.

17. DISCIPLINARY ACTION

Violation of this Policy may result in:

Warning.

Reassessment where appropriate.

Cancellation of assessment.

Restriction of platform access.

Suspension.

Termination of account.

Legal action where warranted.

The action taken shall be proportionate to the seriousness of the violation.

18. POLICY REVIEW

SPEAXA reserves the right to modify this Policy to reflect:

Technological advancements.

Educational best practices.

Platform improvements.

Operational requirements.

Changes in applicable law.

Updated versions shall become effective upon publication unless otherwise required by law.

19. CONTACT

Questions relating to this Policy may be submitted through SPEAXA's official support or grievance channels.

20. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

By participating in live classes, recorded sessions or online assessments through SPEAXA, users acknowledge that:

They have read and understood this Policy.

They consent, where applicable, to the educational use of recordings.

They will comply with examination rules and academic integrity requirements.

They understand that violations may result in academic, administrative or legal consequences consistent with SPEAXA policies and applicable law.