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Terms & Conditions

Welcome to The Children's School’s website ("School," "we," "our," or "us"). By accessing or using this Website, submitting forms, purchasing merchandise, registering for programs or events, making donations, or making payments, you agree to these Terms & Conditions ("Terms"). If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use this Website.

About The Children's School

The Children's School, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is early childhood education program located in Southampton, New York, serving children through play-based learning, educational programs, camps, fundraising events, and community activities.

Website Use

This Website is intended to provide information about our school, programs, admissions, events, fundraising initiatives, and community activities.

You agree to use this Website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not interfere with its operation or the use of the Website by others.

You may not:

Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Website or its systems.
Upload malicious software or harmful code.
Use the Website for fraudulent or unlawful purposes.
Copy or reproduce Website content without written permission.

Enrollment and Registration

Submitting an online inquiry or enrollment application does not guarantee admission.

Enrollment is subject to:

Available classroom space
Completion of all required forms
Receipt of required deposits
Health documentation
Compliance with School policies

The Children's School reserves the right to accept or decline enrollment in accordance with applicable laws and School policies.

Tuition, Deposits, and Payments

Tuition schedules, deposits, and payment deadlines are established by The Children's School and may change from time to time.

Unless otherwise stated:

Enrollment deposits are non-refundable.
Deposits are applied in accordance with School policies.
Tuition payments are due on scheduled payment dates.

Failure to make timely payments may affect continued enrollment.

Online Payments

Payments made through this Website are securely processed by trusted third-party payment providers, including QuickBooks Payments, Venmo, or other approved payment services.

The Children's School does not store complete payment card information. By submitting payment, you authorize the payment processor to charge the amount due.

Payment disputes should first be directed to The Children's School office before initiating a chargeback through your financial institution.

Merchandise Sales

School merchandise is offered while supplies last. Colors, sizes, and availability may vary.

Unless otherwise stated:

Merchandise purchases are non-refundable.
Exchanges may be permitted for manufacturer defects or incorrect orders.

We reserve the right to discontinue products at any time.

Donations and Fundraising Events

Donations made through this Website are voluntary and generally non-refundable. Event tickets, sponsorships, and auction purchases are subject to the specific terms published for each event.

If an event is canceled or rescheduled, we will communicate available options to registered participants.

Photographs and Media

Photographs and videos displayed on this Website remain the property of The Children's School or the respective photographer. Student photographs are published only with parental or guardian consent as provided through the School's Profile & Permissions Form for the uses described in this Policy.

No photographs or videos appearing on this Website may be copied, downloaded, reproduced, or distributed without prior written permission from The Children's School.

Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise indicated, all Website content, including:

Logos
Graphics
Photographs
Videos
Artwork
Written content
Educational materials
Design elements

are the property of The Children's School and are protected by United States copyright, trademark, and other applicable intellectual property laws. Unauthorized use is prohibited.

Third-Party Links

This Website may contain links to third-party websites or services. The Children's School does not control or endorse these websites and is not responsible for their content, privacy practices, or availability. Accessing third-party websites is at your own risk.

Disclaimer

Information provided on this Website is intended for general informational purposes only. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, The Children's School does not guarantee that all information is complete, current, or error-free.

Program offerings, schedules, tuition, staff assignments, and policies may change without prior notice.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Children's School, its Board of Directors, officers, employees, volunteers, and representatives shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from or relating to:

Use of this Website
Inability to access the Website
Third-party services
Technical interruptions
Online payment processing
Reliance on Website information

Nothing in these Terms limits liability where prohibited by applicable law.

Privacy

Your use of this Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how personal information is collected, used, and protected.

Governing Law

These Terms & Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any legal action relating to these Terms shall be brought in a court of competent jurisdiction located in Suffolk County, New York, unless otherwise required by applicable law.

Changes to These Terms

The Children's School reserves the right to modify these Terms & Conditions at any time. Changes become effective upon posting to this Website. Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

If you have questions regarding these Terms & Conditions or your personal information, please contact:

The Children's School
160 Main Street
Southampton, NY 11968

Phone: (631) 488-4140

Email: TheChildrensSchoolSouthampton@gmail.com

Website: TheChildrensSchoolSouthampton.com/Contact

Effective: 08-14-26