Terms of Use

1 Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to the website of Hampton Christian Schools Academy ("HCA", "we", "us", or "our"). These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website located at www.hamptonchristianschools.com, along with any related digital services, portals, applications, and content (collectively, the "Services").

By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use the Services. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and HCA.

2 Eligibility

To access and use our Services, you must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• Age Requirement: You must be at least 18 years of age, or the legal age of majority in your jurisdiction, to enter into these Terms. If you are under 18, you may use the Services only with the involvement and consent of a parent or legal guardian.
• Legal Capacity: You must have the legal capacity to enter into binding agreements.
• Authorized Use: Parents and guardians of current or prospective HCA students are authorized to use the Services for purposes related to their child's education.
• Compliance: You agree to comply with all applicable local, state, national, and international laws and regulations.

3 Website Use & Access

HCA grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Services for personal, non-commercial purposes related to your involvement with HCA, subject to these Terms.

Permitted Uses

You may use the Services to:

• View information about HCA programs, admissions, and events
• Submit inquiries and applications for admission
• Access the parent portal (for authorized parents/guardians)
• View the school calendar and important dates
• Download printable materials for personal use
• Contact HCA through provided communication channels

Restricted Uses

You may not use the Services to:

• Violate any applicable law, regulation, or third-party rights
• Transmit harmful, offensive, or illegal content
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Services
• Interfere with or disrupt the Services or servers
• Use automated systems to access the Services without permission
• Collect information about other users without consent
• Impersonate any person or entity

4 User Accounts & Parent Portal

Certain features of our Services, including the parent portal, require user accounts. If you create an account, you agree to the following:

5 Intellectual Property Rights

All content on the HCA website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, video, software, and the compilation thereof, is the property of Hampton Christian Schools Academy or its content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

What You May Do

• View and print individual pages for personal, non-commercial use
• Share links to public pages on social media with proper attribution
• Use information for personal reference regarding HCA programs

What You May Not Do

• Reproduce, distribute, or republish content without written permission
• Modify, create derivative works from, or reverse engineer content
• Use HCA logos, trademarks, or branding without authorization
• Remove copyright or proprietary notices from content
• Use content for commercial purposes without written consent
• Frame or mirror our website without permission

To request permission for use of HCA content, please contact our communications office at [email protected].

6 User Conduct & Standards

When using the HCA website and digital services, you agree to conduct yourself in a manner consistent with the educational mission and values of our school. All users are expected to:

• Respect Others: Treat all members of the HCA community with dignity and respect in all communications
• Act Lawfully: Comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laws
• Maintain Privacy: Respect the privacy of students, families, faculty, and staff
• Communicate Appropriately: Use professional, constructive language in all interactions
• Protect Confidentiality: Not share confidential information about students, staff, or school operations
• Report Issues: Promptly report any violations or concerns to school administration

7 Student Information & Records

The HCA website and parent portal may provide access to student information. Use of this information is subject to the following conditions:

• Authorized Access Only: Only parents/guardians with legal custody or authorized school personnel may access student records
• FERPA Compliance: All access to student education records complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
• Confidentiality: Student information is confidential and must not be shared with unauthorized parties
• Accuracy: Parents should promptly report any inaccuracies in student records to the registrar
• Photographs & Media: Use of student photographs and media follows HCA's media release policies

For complete information about how we handle student data, please review our Privacy Policy and student records procedures.

8 Third-Party Content & Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or content that are not owned or controlled by HCA. Please be aware that:

• HCA does not control and assumes no responsibility for third-party content
• Inclusion of links does not imply endorsement of third-party content
• Third-party websites have their own terms and privacy policies
• You access third-party content at your own risk
• We encourage reviewing terms and policies of any third-party sites you visit

This includes, but is not limited to, social media platforms, payment processors, educational technology providers, college application portals, and scholarship databases.

9 Disclaimers & Warranties

THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, HCA DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING:

• Implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose
• Warranties that the Services will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
• Warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of content
• Warranties that defects will be corrected
• Warranties regarding viruses or other harmful components

10 Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL HAMPTON CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS ACADEMY, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Loss of profits, data, use, or goodwill
• Service interruptions or computer malfunction
• Errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in content
• Unauthorized access to or alteration of your data
• Any conduct or content of any third party on the Services
• Any damage to your computer system or loss of data

Our total liability for any claims arising from or related to the Services shall not exceed the amount you paid us (if any) during the twelve months preceding the claim.

11 Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Hampton Christian Schools Academy, its officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, and suppliers from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to:

• Your violation of these Terms
• Your use of the Services
• Your violation of any rights of a third party
• Any content you submit or transmit through the Services
• Any misrepresentation made by you in connection with the Services

12 Termination

HCA reserves the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Services immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including without limitation if you breach these Terms.

Upon termination:

• Your right to use the Services will immediately cease
• You must discontinue all use of the Services
• Provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall remain in effect
• HCA may delete your account data in accordance with our data retention policies

13 Changes to These Terms

HCA reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of significant changes by:

• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
• Posting a prominent notice on our website homepage
• Sending email notification to registered users
• Announcing changes through school communications

Your continued use of the Services after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically to stay informed of updates.

14 Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Dispute Resolution Process

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Services shall be resolved through the following process:

1. Informal Resolution: Parties shall first attempt to resolve disputes through good-faith negotiation
2. Mediation: If informal resolution fails, parties may engage in non-binding mediation
3. Legal Action: If mediation is unsuccessful, disputes shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Hampton, Virginia

You consent to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of courts in Hampton, Virginia for all disputes arising from these Terms or the Services.

15 Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or notices regarding these Terms of Use, please contact us through the following channels: