š You know those terms your favorite apps require you to approve that you just accept without reading?
āļø Well, those are actually contracts that have legal implications you may not be aware of.
š Join Emma and Jaden to discuss the elements of service contracts and the importance of reading before agreeing.
Release Date | Tuesday, September 29, 2026
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Lesson Plan / Classroom Activity
š Start by watching the DECA at the Bell Episode | Terms & Conditions, which was released on Tuesday, September 29, 2026.
š² Picture this: you download a trending gaming app suggested by your peers and instantly accept the Terms & Conditions without taking time to review it, only to realize later that a recurring payment was drawn from your account. In small teams, analyze whether bypassing the user agreement alters your financial obligation, and debate if you would advise classmates to thoroughly review these policies moving forward.
š¬ Wrap up the lesson with classroom presentations, discussions, reflections, and an exit ticket.

Lights, Camera, Action! Deadline: October 30th
āļø DECA has partnered with Stukent CTE, for the DECA at the Bell Challenge!
š„ āDECA at the Bellā is an interactive, video-based series. Each video features two hosts discussing something happening in the business world and relating it to DECA.
š¤ The DECA at the Bell Challenge is open to any registered high school DECA member, individually or in teams of up to 3 members, who will write, produce, and publish their own episode of DECA at the Bell.
š„ Members have an opportunity to win scholarship money, receive recognition at ICDC, and the winning episode will be released to all DECA members.






