Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Adventure Discovery School

Last Updated: July 10, 2026

Introduction

Welcome to the Adventure Discovery School website located at adventurediscoveryschool.org (the “Website”). Adventure Discovery School (“ADS,” “the school,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) provides this Website to you subject to the following Terms of Use and Privacy Policy (together, the “Terms”). By using this Website, you agree to abide by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use this Website.

The school reserves the right to make changes to this Website and to modify the Terms at any time at its sole discretion. We encourage you to review the Terms from time to time. Your continued use of the Website after modifications are posted constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms.

 

I. Terms of Use

For Informational Purposes Only

ADS makes the information on this Website available for informational purposes only. Content describing our programs, admissions process, tuition, calendar, and staff is subject to change, and nothing on this Website constitutes an offer of enrollment, a guarantee of educational outcomes, or professional, medical, psychological, or therapeutic advice. If you have questions or concerns, please contact the school directly.

Copyright and Trademark

The content of this Website –  including text, photographs, graphics, logos, images, videos, and its overall compilation –  is the property of ADS and/or its content suppliers and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. Photographs of students appearing on this Website are used with appropriate consent; you may not download, copy, or republish images of students for any purpose.

If you upload, post, or submit any materials or content to this Website, you (i) represent and warrant that you have all rights necessary to submit the content and that it does not violate the rights of any third party; (ii) agree to indemnify ADS against any claims related to that content; and (iii) grant ADS a perpetual, royalty-free license to use the submitted content in connection with the school’s mission and communications.

License for Your Use

For any period during which you use this Website and abide by these Terms, ADS grants you a limited, revocable, nonexclusive license to access the Website for your personal, non-commercial use. You may not reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, or otherwise exploit this Website or any portion of it without the express written consent of the school. You may not use framing, meta tags, or other hidden text incorporating the school’s name or trademarks without express written consent.

You agree to use this Website only for lawful purposes. You agree not to disrupt, modify, or interfere with the Website or its associated software, hardware, or servers; not to impede others’ use of the Website; and not to alter or tamper with any information or materials on the Website. You agree not to use the Website to harass, defame, or harm any person, including any student or family in the ADS community. Any unauthorized use or violation of these Terms automatically terminates the license granted here.

Forms, Applications, and Donations

This Website allows you to submit information through contact forms, newsletter sign-ups, online donation forms, and admissions application forms. You agree that the information you submit will be truthful and accurate and that you have the right to provide it. Submitting a contact form or application does not create an enrollment or other relationship with ADS; enrollment is governed by separate written agreements.

Donations made through this Website are processed by third-party payment processors, such as Zeffy. Your use of those services is subject to the processor’s own terms and privacy policy. ADS does not store full payment card information on its own systems. ADS is a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, EIN 39-5060664. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

Links

This Website may contain links to other sites. We are not responsible for the content or the privacy practices of other sites. We encourage users to be aware when they leave our site and to read the privacy statements of every website that collects personally identifiable information. This Privacy Policy applies solely to information collected by this Website.

Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitation of Liability

ADS MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES ABOUT THIS WEBSITE OR THE MATERIALS, CONTENT, OR LINKS ON THIS WEBSITE FOR ANY PURPOSE. BY ACCESSING THIS WEBSITE, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT YOU USE THIS WEBSITE AND ANY LINKS TO THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES AT YOUR OWN RISK. THIS WEBSITE IS PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. ADS DOES NOT WARRANT THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF THE INFORMATION ON THIS WEBSITE OR ON ANY THIRD-PARTY WEBSITE, AND DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THIS WEBSITE, ITS SERVERS, OR MESSAGES SENT FROM THE SCHOOL ARE FREE FROM VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ADS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND ARISING FROM THE USE OF THIS WEBSITE OR ITS CONTENT OR ANY THIRD-PARTY MATERIAL OR WEBSITE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. THIS LIMITATION APPLIES TO USE OF THE WEBSITE ONLY AND DOES NOT LIMIT LIABILITY ARISING UNDER SEPARATE WRITTEN ENROLLMENT OR PROGRAM AGREEMENTS.

Applicable Law and Jurisdiction

By visiting this Website, you agree that these Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of North Carolina, without regard to principles of conflict of law, and that any action based on or alleging a breach of these Terms must be brought in a state or federal court located in Haywood County, North Carolina. You agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction and venue of such courts.

 

II. Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how ADS handles certain information collected on the Website. It does not address information obtained from other sources, such as submissions by mail, phone, or personal contact, and it does not replace the enrollment agreements, handbooks, and consent forms that govern information about enrolled students and their families. By accessing the Website and/or providing information to the school on the Website, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Information Collected on Our Website

If you merely browse the Website, our servers may automatically collect certain information, which may include: (a) the domain and host from which you access the Internet; (b) your browser software and operating system; and (c) the Internet address of the website from which you linked to this Website. We use this information to improve the Website; it is not tied to the personal information you choose to provide.

We collect and keep personally identifiable information when you choose to voluntarily submit it, including:

  • Contact information (name, email address, phone number) submitted through our contact form or newsletter sign-up;
  • Application information you provide about a prospective student through our online application form, which may include the student’s name, grade level, school history, and information about learning needs;
  • Donation information, including your name, contact details, mailing address, and donation amount (payment card details are collected and processed by our payment processor, not stored by ADS).

After we have taken the appropriate action in response to your submission, we retain the information for our records and to contact you from time to time. You should not submit any information that you do not want retained.

Student and Family Information

ADS treats information about students and their families with heightened care. Application and inquiry information about a student, including any information about learning differences or educational needs, is used only to evaluate fit, communicate with the family, and provide our programs. We do not sell student or family information, and we do not use information about a student’s learning needs for advertising purposes.

Consent

Where consent for the use and disclosure of personally identifiable information is required, the school will seek consent from the appropriate person. In the case of a student’s personally identifiable information, the school will seek consent from the parent or guardian and/or the student, depending on the circumstances and the student’s maturity and ability to understand the consequences of the proposed use and disclosure.

NOTICE TO CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 13 AND THEIR PARENTS OR LEGAL GUARDIANS: IF YOU ARE UNDER THE AGE OF 13 AND WOULD LIKE TO CONTACT US, PLEASE DO SO THROUGH YOUR PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN. THIS WEBSITE IS INTENDED FOR ADULTS. THE SCHOOL DOES NOT KNOWINGLY COLLECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION FROM CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 13 THROUGH THIS WEBSITE. IF YOU ARE UNDER THE AGE OF 13, DO NOT SEND US ANY PERSONAL INFORMATION, INCLUDING YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS, NAME, OR CONTACT INFORMATION. IF WE LEARN THAT A CHILD UNDER 13 HAS SUBMITTED PERSONAL INFORMATION THROUGH THE WEBSITE, WE WILL DELETE IT.

Disclosure of Personal Information to Third Parties

The school does not rent or sell personal information that you provide to us, nor does the school disclose payment or other personal financial information to third parties other than as necessary to complete a donation or other financial transaction or as required by law. The school engages certain third parties to perform functions and provide services, including website hosting and maintenance, email and newsletter delivery, database storage and management, admissions software, and payment processing. We share personal information with these third parties only to the extent necessary for them to perform those functions, and only under obligations requiring them to maintain the privacy and security of your data.

Information Sharing

ADS may reveal personally identifiable information about you to unaffiliated third parties:

  • if you authorize or request it to facilitate a transaction on your behalf;
  • if ADS must comply with the law, applicable regulations, governmental requests, court orders, or subpoenas; to enforce our Terms of Use or other agreements; or to protect the rights, property, or safety of the school, our students, our users, or others; or
  • if the information is provided to our vendors, service providers, or agents to perform functions on our behalf (e.g., analyzing data, providing communications assistance, processing donations).

We may share information that does not personally identify you without restriction.

Receiving Promotional Materials

We may send you information or materials, such as newsletters, by email or postal mail when you submit your address via the Website. If you do not want to receive promotional information by email, click the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any newsletter. If you wish to stop receiving materials through postal mail, please send a removal request to Adventure Discovery School, PO Box 748, Lake Junaluska, NC. 28745-4404. When we receive your request, we will take reasonable steps to remove your name from such lists.

Log Files and Analytics

Like most websites, we use analytics tools such as Google Analytics to analyze trends in how our Website is accessed and used. Information monitored may include IP addresses, general geographic location, browser type, internet service provider, referring/exit pages, platform type, date/time stamps, and time spent on pages. This information is aggregate in nature and is used to improve the Website. Your browser automatically sends certain information to Google, and Google may set or read cookies on your browser. For information on how Google uses data, visit www.google.com/policies/privacy/partners/.

We also use advertising tools such as the Meta (Facebook) Pixel, which collects information about your visit – such as the pages you view – and shares it with the advertising platform so we can measure our advertising and reach people who may be interested in ADS. You can manage Meta’s use of this information through your Facebook ad preferences.

Cookies

A cookie is a small text file that a website places on your computer for record-keeping or administrative purposes. Our Website may use cookies to personalize your experience or for our own communications and development purposes. Most browsers accept cookies automatically, but you can usually modify your browser settings to decline them. If you decline cookies, you may not be able to fully use all features of the Website. Cookies may also be used by sites accessible through links on the Website.

Your California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you may be entitled under California law to information about the categories of personal information collected through the Website and how it may be shared, and to review and request changes to your stored personal information. To contact us for this purpose, please submit a written request to Adventure Discovery School, PO Box 748, Lake Junaluska, NC. 28745-4404, and include your name and the address to which you would like us to respond. Please allow at least thirty (30) days for a response.

Location of Data

Your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or any other location where our service providers maintain facilities. By providing us with your information, you consent to the transfer, storage, and processing of information outside of your state and/or country.

 

III. General Information

General

The school may make changes to the information, content, and/or policies contained on this Website, or to the offerings and services described on it, at any time at its sole discretion, with or without notice. The school does not commit to updating the information contained herein. If any of these provisions is deemed invalid, void, or unenforceable for any reason, that provision shall be deemed severable and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining Terms.

Changes to this Policy

This Privacy Policy may be modified and updated from time to time. Any such changes will be posted on this page.

How to Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms, or if you wish for us to modify or delete personal information we have collected, contact us at:

Adventure Discovery School
Attn: HEAD OF SCHOOL
PO Box 748, Lake Junaluska, NC. 28745-4404
info@adhdiscovery.org | 828-237-7748