WhyPals – Terms and Conditions

    Last updated: 4 January 2026

    These Terms and Conditions govern your access to and use of the WhyPals website, platform, and related services (collectively, the Platform). By accessing or using WhyPals, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use the Platform.

    1. About WhyPals

    WhyPals is an educational platform designed to help children learn about the world through age-appropriate, informative, and engaging content. WhyPals is intended for use by children with parental or guardian involvement.

    2. Eligibility and Parental Consent

    • Users under the age of 13 may only create and use an account with the review, approval, and consent of a parent or legal guardian.
    • WhyPals does not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13 without parental consent.
    • Parents or guardians are responsible for supervising their child’s use of the Platform. If you are a parent or guardian, you confirm that you have the authority to provide consent on behalf of the child.

    3. Educational Use Only

    The WhyPals Platform is provided solely for educational and informational purposes. The content on WhyPals is not intended to replace professional advice, including educational, medical, psychological, or legal advice. Parents and guardians remain responsible for guiding and supporting their child’s learning.

    4. Account Registration and Responsibility

    When creating an account:

    • Information provided must be accurate and up to date.
    • Accounts may not be shared between users.
    • Parents or guardians are responsible for all activities conducted under a child’s account.
    • WhyPals reserves the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.

    5. Child Safety and Monitoring

    • WhyPals may monitor or review content, interactions, or activity on the Platform for safety, moderation, and educational purposes only.
    • Monitoring is not used for advertising, behavioural tracking, or profiling of children.
    • Inappropriate, harmful, or unsafe content or behaviour is strictly prohibited.

    6. Acceptable Use

    Users agree that they will not:

    • Share inappropriate, offensive, or harmful content
    • Harass, bully, or threaten other users
    • Attempt to bypass safety features or moderation systems
    • Upload content that infringes intellectual property or privacy rights
    • Use the Platform for non-educational or commercial purposes

    WhyPals may remove content or restrict access at its discretion to protect users.

    7. Personal Data and Privacy

    WhyPals complies with the Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA) of Singapore and is committed to protecting children’s personal data through reasonable and appropriate safeguards.

    • WhyPals collects only limited personal data necessary to operate the Platform.
    • Personal data is used only for stated educational and operational purposes.
    • Parents or guardians may request access to, correction of, or deletion of their child’s personal data.

    Further details are set out in the WhyPals Privacy Policy, which forms part of these Terms.

    8. Parental Rights

    Parents or guardians may:

    • Review personal information collected about their child
    • Request correction or deletion of such information
    • Withdraw consent and request account closure

    Requests may be made by contacting WhyPals at: admin@whypals.com

    9. Intellectual Property

    All content on WhyPals, including text, illustrations, logos, and educational materials, is owned by or licensed to WhyPals. Users may not copy, distribute, modify, or reproduce content without prior written permission, except for personal, non-commercial educational use.

    10. Suspension and Termination

    WhyPals may suspend or terminate access to the Platform if:

    • These Terms are breached
    • There are safety or legal concerns
    • Continued use may pose risk to other users

    Termination does not affect any rights or obligations accrued before termination.

    11. Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability

    WhyPals provides the Platform on an “as is” and “as available” basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law:

    • WhyPals does not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free access.
    • WhyPals is not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential losses arising from use of the Platform.

    Nothing in these Terms limits liability that cannot be excluded under Singapore law.

    12. Changes to These Terms

    WhyPals may update these Terms from time to time. Updated Terms will be posted on the Platform, and continued use indicates acceptance of the revised Terms.

    13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

    These Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Singapore. Any dispute arising out of or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Singapore.

    14. Contact Us

    If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact admin@whypals.com.