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12.1 Getting Help

How to reach Intertwined support, what response times to expect based on your plan, and how to get the fastest answer.

Written by Kerry Ao

When you need help, Intertwined provides several support channels. Which one to use depends on what you need and which plan tier you're on.

Self-Service First

Before contacting support, check whether your question is already answered:

The Support Center (you're here) The article you're reading is part of a broader Support Center at help.intertwinedfinance.com. Search for keywords related to your issue — most common questions have dedicated articles.

The General FAQs article See 11.8 General FAQs for quick answers to frequently asked questions.

The Troubleshooting section Section 11 of this Support Center covers the most common issues teachers encounter.

Self-service is the fastest path to an answer for routine questions. Reserve support contact for issues that require Intertwined team intervention.

Email Support

The primary way to reach the Intertwined support team is via email:

When you email support, include:

  • Your full name and the school you teach at

  • A clear description of the issue

  • Specific details — student names, classroom names, lesson names, browser, device

  • Steps you've already tried to resolve it

  • Screenshots if relevant (this dramatically speeds up resolution)

  • Urgency context if there's a time constraint (e.g., "students need this for a quiz tomorrow")

The more specific your initial message, the faster support can resolve it. Vague messages like "it's not working" require follow-up questions before any progress can be made.

Response Times by Plan Tier

Support response times depend on your plan tier:

Plan Tier

Response Time

Starter (Free)

Within 5 business days

Core

Within 3–5 business days

Plus

Within 1–3 business days

Pro

Priority response

District

Priority response with dedicated Account Manager

These are first-response targets. Resolution time depends on the complexity of the issue — most routine issues are resolved within the first response, while complex issues may require follow-up.

Important: Response times are for business days (Monday–Friday, excluding holidays). If you email on a Friday afternoon, expect first response on Monday for most tiers.

What "Priority Response" Means

For Pro and District tier customers, priority response typically means:

  • Same-day or next-business-day first response

  • Escalation paths for urgent issues

  • Direct access to senior support staff for complex problems

  • Phone or video call options for difficult cases

Account Manager Access

Plus, Pro, and District tier customers have access to a dedicated Account Manager. Your Account Manager is your direct contact for:

  • Account-level questions (plan, billing, renewals)

  • Implementation questions (rolling out across multiple teachers)

  • Strategic guidance (best practices, pacing, professional development)

  • Feature requests and roadmap discussions

See 12.4 Talking to Your Dedicated Account Manager for details.

Live Training Webinars

Plus tier and above includes access to live training webinars, held once per semester. These cover:

  • Platform updates and new features

  • Best practices from successful teachers

  • Q&A with the Intertwined team

  • Networking with other teachers

To register for upcoming webinars, watch for announcements in your account dashboard or contact your Account Manager.

When to Escalate

If your initial support contact doesn't resolve the issue within the expected response window, escalate by:

  • Replying to your original support thread with a status check

  • Mentioning urgency or impact (e.g., "this is blocking student work")

  • Requesting escalation to a senior support member

For Plus tier and above, you can also escalate directly through your Account Manager.

Emergency Issues

For genuine emergencies — e.g., platform-wide outage affecting many students during class time — contact support immediately and mark the message as urgent. We monitor for emergencies and respond outside normal business hours when warranted.

Most teacher issues are not emergencies. Login problems, single-student issues, and lesson questions can wait for normal business-hour response.

Related articles:

  • 11.8 General FAQs

  • 12.2 Requesting a Live Training Webinar

  • 12.4 Talking to Your Dedicated Account Manager

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