EdTech
Building the future of learning. We protect the infrastructure.
EdTech companies face a unique combination of challenges: strict regulations protecting children's and student data, complex content licensing requirements, and the distinctive procurement processes of educational institutions. Whether you're building K-12 learning tools, higher education platforms, professional development software, or corporate training solutions, Lexium provides legal infrastructure designed for education sector realities.
Key Legal Risks
The most common legal vulnerabilities for EdTech companies — and why they compound fast.
COPPA violations from collecting data from under-13 users without verified parental consent
FERPA violations from improper handling of student education records
Content licensing failures creating copyright infringement liability for educational materials
Weak school district agreements leaving student data ownership unclear
AI tutoring tool liability for incorrect educational guidance
Inadequate age verification systems required by COPPA and CAN-SPAM
Who We Work With
The typical EdTech company that engages Lexium.
K-12 learning platforms, university EdTech tools, corporate learning management systems, tutoring apps, professional certification platforms, and educational content creators.
We've negotiated school district contracts and understand the unique procurement realities of educational institutions. Our EdTech frameworks close deals with districts — not just startups.
Legal Services by Priority
The services EdTech companies need most — ranked by urgency and impact.
Data Privacy & Compliance
View serviceCOPPA (under-13), FERPA (student records), and PPRA (surveys) create overlapping obligations for EdTech companies. A single COPPA violation can result in multi-million dollar FTC fines.
Contracts & Commercial Agreements
View serviceSchool district agreements, university enterprise contracts, and content licensing arrangements require specialized terms. Districts have unique procurement requirements and data privacy addendum standards that must be met to close deals.
Intellectual Property Protection
View serviceEducational content — videos, curricula, assessment systems, AI tutoring models — requires layered IP protection combining copyright, trade secret, and patent strategies.
Fundraising & Investment Readiness
View serviceEdTech investors scrutinize data privacy compliance, content licensing stacks, and school contract renewal rates before investing.
Employment & Equity Compensation
View serviceEdTech companies working with educators and content creators need specialized contractor and work-for-hire agreements to ensure IP ownership of created content.
EdTech Legal FAQ
The questions EdTech founders and operators ask us most — answered directly.
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