Terms of Use

Effective Date: March 26, 2023

These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Alpha Academy website (“Website”). By accessing, browsing, or using this Website, you agree to be legally bound by these Terms and all applicable laws. If you do not agree, you must discontinue use immediately.

1. Eligibility and Acceptance

By using this Website, you represent that you:

  • Are at least 18 years of age, or are using the Website under the supervision of a parent or legal guardian
  • Have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms
  • Will comply with all applicable laws and regulations

2. Permitted Use and Restrictions

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, revocable license to use this Website for lawful, informational purposes only.

You agree not to:

  • Use the Website for unlawful or harmful purposes
  • Attempt unauthorized access to systems or data
  • Interfere with Website functionality or security
  • Upload malicious code or harmful materials
  • Collect or harvest data without authorization

Alpha Academy reserves the right to restrict or terminate access at its sole discretion.

3. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on this Website is the property of Alpha Academy or its licensors and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or modification is strictly prohibited.

4. Third-Party Content and Image Licensing

This Website may include images and content sourced from third-party providers, including Freepik.

  • Content is used under applicable licenses
  • Attribution is provided where required
  • Ownership remains with original creators

Alpha Academy disclaims liability for third-party content.

5. FERPA Compliance (Student Education Records)

Alpha Academy complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

  • Student education records are protected and maintained in accordance with federal law
  • Personally identifiable student information (PII) is not disclosed without written parental or eligible student consent, except as permitted by law
  • Parents and eligible students have the right to:
    • Inspect and review education records
    • Request corrections to inaccurate records
    • Control disclosure of student information

This Website is not intended to publicly display confidential student education records.

6. COPPA Compliance (Children Under 13)

Alpha Academy complies with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

  • We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without verifiable parental consent
  • Any data collected through school-authorized educational activities is handled in compliance with COPPA and applicable educational exceptions
  • Parents or guardians may request:
    • Review of their child’s personal information
    • Deletion of such information
    • Refusal of further data collection

If you believe information has been collected from a child without proper consent, please contact us immediately.

7. User Submissions

Any content submitted to Alpha Academy through this Website is considered non-confidential unless otherwise stated.

You grant Alpha Academy a perpetual, royalty-free license to use submitted content for lawful purposes.

You agree not to submit unlawful, infringing, or harmful material.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

THIS WEBSITE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND.

Alpha Academy disclaims all warranties, including:

  • Accuracy or completeness of content
  • Fitness for a particular purpose
  • Continuous or error-free operation

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ALPHA ACADEMY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES ARISING FROM USE OF THIS WEBSITE, INCLUDING:

  • Loss of data or profits
  • Service interruptions
  • Errors or omissions

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Alpha Academy and its affiliates from any claims arising from your use of the Website or violation of these Terms.

11. Third-Party Links

This Website may contain links to external sites. Alpha Academy is not responsible for their content or practices.

12. Privacy

Your use of this Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy.

13. Termination

Alpha Academy may terminate or restrict access to the Website at any time without notice.

14. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of North Carolina.

15. Changes to Terms

Alpha Academy reserves the right to update these Terms at any time. Continued use constitutes acceptance of any changes.

16. Severability

If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in effect.

17. Contact Information

For questions regarding these Terms, contact:

Alpha Academy
8030 Raeford Road
abrown@alphaacademy.net
910-223-7711 Ext. 405