GuideToMYP is an independent website created by a student to support personal learning and share her study experience and resources used with other IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) students.
Please note that this website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or approved by the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO). All content is based on personal understanding and classroom experience. It does not represent official IB curriculum, standards, or documentation, and must not be interpreted as such.
This platform is intended solely as a supplementary study aid. It is not a replacement for official IB publications, curriculum guides, subject briefs, or the academic instruction provided by your school. Users are solely responsible for consulting official IB resources and school staff for authoritative information.
By accessing or using this website, you acknowledge and agree that GuideToMYP bears no association with the IBO and that you will rely on official IB channels for all formal academic requirements and decisions.
1. Introduction
Welcome to GuideToMYP (“the Website”). GuideToMYP is an independent, student-created platform developed to share personal study experiences, revision strategies, organisational methods, and resources used by the creator during her International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (“IB MYP”) journey. The Website is operated voluntarily and is intended solely as a supportive academic tool for students.
By accessing or using the Website, you (“the User”) acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by these Terms & Conditions and the accompanying Legal Disclaimer. If you do not agree with any portion of these Terms, you must discontinue use of the Website immediately.
2. No Affiliation With the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO)
GuideToMYP is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or approved by the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) or any of its subsidiaries.
The IBO retains all rights to its proprietary curriculum, trademarks, and assessment materials.
Any references to IB subjects, criteria, assessments, or terminology are descriptive only and based on personal academic experience.
No part of the Website should be interpreted as official IB guidance, policy, or instruction. Users must rely on official IB channels, MyIB, and their school’s IB coordinators and teachers for authoritative information.
3. Educational Purpose Only
This Website serves as a supplementary study resource. It is not:
A substitute for official IB publications, guides, subject briefs, or teacher support materials
A replacement for academic instruction provided by qualified teachers
A source of official IB answers, marking schemes, or assessment criteria
A guarantee of grade outcomes, exam success, or academic performance
Content is based on the creator’s personal understanding and may not align perfectly with every school, teacher, or curriculum interpretation.
4. Accuracy, Completeness, and Limitations of Content
Although effort is made to maintain helpful and accurate content, GuideToMYP does not guarantee:
That information is current, complete, or correct
That resources match how every school teaches or assesses
That interpretations of criteria or tasks align with official IB expectations
That Website content will produce any specific academic results
Users must verify all academic requirements with their teachers, school, and official IB sources.
5. User Responsibilities
By using the Website, the User agrees to:
Treat all materials as supplementary personal study aids.
Consult teachers and official IB publications for authoritative academic information.
Uphold academic honesty and not submit Website content as original work.
Avoid misrepresenting the Website as an official IB-endorsed platform.
Use study advice responsibly and in accordance with their school’s policies.
Misuse of the Website’s content is entirely the User’s responsibility.
6. Intellectual Property
Unless stated otherwise:
All original content on GuideToMYP, including notes, explanations, graphics, study tools, and downloadable documents, is the intellectual property of the Website creator.
Users may not copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, or commercially exploit Website content without explicit written permission.
Updated Clause (Option 2 + Option 3 Combined):
GuideToMYP uses IB-related terminology only to help students understand the study tips, explanations, and personal learning insights shared on the Website. These terms (such as “Criterion A,” “Criterion B,” or “eAssessment”) are included solely to describe the creator’s own academic experience. All IB terminology is owned by the International Baccalaureate Organization, and mentioning these terms does not imply any affiliation, endorsement, or approval by the IB. GuideToMYP makes no claim of ownership over any IB terms or materials.
7. External Links and Third-Party Content
The Website may include:
Links to external websites
References to third-party resources
Embedded content (e.g., videos, articles)
GuideToMYP:
Does not control external content
Does not guarantee the accuracy or safety of third-party material
Is not responsible for external websites’ privacy practices, terms, or intellectual property policies
Users access external websites at their own risk.
GuideToMYP does not host, link to, or promote unauthorized IB materials, copyrighted exam documents, or pirated content.
8. No Official IB Academic or Professional Advice
GuideToMYP provides general study skills, revision strategies, organisational techniques, and personal learning insights based entirely on the creator’s individual experience as an IB MYP student. These suggestions aim to support students in developing effective learning habits.
However, the Website does not provide:
Official IB curriculum advice or authoritative academic interpretation
Teacher-level instruction, professional tutoring, or personalised academic guidance
Coursework answers, sample responses, or assessment solutions
Predicted grades or exam outcome forecasts
Expert educational consultancy or professional academic services
All explanations and resources reflect personal understanding and may differ from how schools interpret or apply MYP criteria.
Users are responsible for:
Confirming all academic requirements with their teachers and school
Consulting official IB publications for authoritative curriculum information
Ensuring that their use of any study strategies aligns with school academic honesty policies
GuideToMYP is not liable for academic results, outcomes, decisions, or consequences arising from the use of any Website content.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, GuideToMYP and its creator disclaim liability for any damages or losses arising from:
Use or misuse of Website content
Errors, omissions, or outdated information
Academic decisions, grades, or consequences resulting from reliance on Website materials
Accessing external third-party links or resources
Technical issues, site downtime, or data loss
The Website is provided “as is”, without warranties of any kind.
10. Privacy and Data Collection
GuideToMYP does not intentionally collect personal identifying information unless voluntarily submitted by the User.
Any analytics or usage data collected is used solely to improve the Website and is not sold, shared, or used for commercial purposes.
Users are responsible for maintaining safe internet practices while browsing.
11. Modifications to Terms
GuideToMYP reserves the right to update, revise, or modify these Terms & Conditions and the accompanying Legal Disclaimer at any time without prior notice.
Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
12. Governing Law
These Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of the jurisdiction in which the Website creator resides, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.
13. Contact Information
For questions regarding these Terms & Conditions or the Legal Disclaimer, Users may contact the creator through the designated contact form or email provided on the Website.
14. Privacy & Data Practices (Summary)
GuideToMYP respects the privacy of all Users. This section provides a general overview of the Website’s handling of basic data. It does not replace a full Privacy Policy, which may be provided separately.
14.1 Information Collected Automatically
When Users access the Website, standard non-identifying information may be collected automatically, including:
Browser type
Device type
General location (e.g., country)
Pages visited
Time spent on the Website
Click and navigation patterns
This information is collected through website analytics tools solely to improve the content and user experience.
14.2 Information Voluntarily Provided
Users may choose to submit information voluntarily (e.g., through a contact form or email). This may include:
Name
Email address
Message contents
This information is used only to respond to User enquiries and is not shared or sold.
14.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies
The Website may use cookies or similar technologies to:
Improve site performance
Understand User behaviour
Enhance navigation
Users can disable cookies through their browser settings, although some features of the Website may not function optimally as a result.
14.4 Children’s Privacy
Because GuideToMYP supports students who may be under the age of 16, no unnecessary personal data is intentionally collected. Users under 16 should avoid submitting identifying personal information without parental or school guidance.
14.5 Third-Party Services
If third-party tools (such as analytics services or embedded content like YouTube videos) collect data, their own privacy policies apply. GuideToMYP does not control how those third parties handle data.
14.6 Data Security
Basic technical measures are used to maintain the security of any voluntarily provided information. However, no website can guarantee absolute security, and Users provide information at their own risk.
14.7 User Rights
Users may request:
Information on what data has been voluntarily provided
Correction or deletion of such data (if applicable)
by contacting the Website owner through the contact email provided.
14.8 No Data Selling
GuideToMYP does not sell, trade, or commercially exploit User data under any circumstances.