Effective Date: May 1, 2026
Welcome to Leading the Way Academy Foundation (“Leading the Way Academy,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website, programs, services, events, and online donation platforms.
By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our website.
1. About Leading the Way Academy
Leading the Way Academy is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting students and families through educational enrichment, leadership development, mentoring, and community engagement programs.
2. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing our website, registering for programs, volunteering, making a donation, or otherwise interacting with Leading the Way Academy, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms and all applicable laws and regulations.
3. Website Use
You agree to use our website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not:
- Violate any applicable law or regulation
- Infringe upon the rights of others
- Interfere with the operation or security of the website
- Introduce malicious software, viruses, or harmful code
- Attempt unauthorized access to systems, accounts, or data
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to users who violate these Terms.
4. Donations
Charitable Contributions
Leading the Way Academy accepts charitable donations through our website and through third-party fundraising and payment service providers, including but not limited to:
- Stripe
- PayPal Giving Fund
- Donorbox
- GoFundMe Pro
- Other approved fundraising and payment processors
Donation Processing
All donations are processed by the applicable third-party provider and are subject to that provider’s terms, policies, and processing requirements.
We are not responsible for errors, delays, outages, or service interruptions caused by third-party payment processors.
Donation Accuracy
Donors are responsible for ensuring that donation information is accurate and complete before submitting a contribution.
Tax Deductibility
Leading the Way Academy is organized and operated as a nonprofit organization. Donations may be tax-deductible to the extent permitted by applicable law. Donors should consult their tax advisor regarding the deductibility of contributions.
Refund Policy
Donations are generally considered voluntary and non-refundable. However, Leading the Way Academy may review refund requests on a case-by-case basis when submitted promptly after a donation is made.
To request consideration of a refund, please contact us at [Insert Contact Email].
5. Program Participation
Participation in programs, events, workshops, mentoring activities, and educational services may require registration and the submission of additional information.
Leading the Way Academy reserves the right to:
- Establish eligibility requirements
- Modify program offerings
- Limit enrollment
- Remove participants whose conduct is disruptive, unsafe, unlawful, or inconsistent with our mission and policies
Participation in any program is voluntary.
6. Volunteer Participation
Volunteers agree to:
- Follow all organizational policies and procedures
- Act respectfully toward students, families, staff, and community members
- Maintain confidentiality when required
- Comply with applicable background screening requirements where applicable
Leading the Way Academy reserves the right to discontinue volunteer participation at any time.
7. Intellectual Property
All content on this website, including but not limited to:
- Text
- Graphics
- Logos
- Images
- Videos
- Educational materials
- Program descriptions
- Website design and content
is owned by or licensed to Leading the Way Academy and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
You may view, download, and print content for personal, non-commercial use only.
You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, publish, or commercially exploit website content without prior written permission.
8. User Submissions
Any information, comments, testimonials, photographs, videos, or other materials submitted to Leading the Way Academy may be used in connection with our programs, communications, fundraising, and promotional efforts, unless otherwise prohibited by law or agreed in writing.
By submitting content, you represent that:
- You own the content or have permission to submit it.
- The content does not violate the rights of any third party.
- The content is lawful and accurate.
9. Third-Party Services and Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, fundraising platforms, social media sites, and external resources.
Leading the Way Academy does not control and is not responsible for:
- Third-party content
- Third-party privacy practices
- Third-party services or products
- Availability or functionality of external websites
Accessing third-party websites is at your own risk.
10. Disclaimer of Warranties
The website and all content, services, and materials are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Leading the Way Academy disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including warranties of:
- Merchantability
- Fitness for a particular purpose
- Non-infringement
- Availability
- Accuracy
- Reliability
We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation of the website.
11. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Leading the Way Academy, its directors, officers, employees, volunteers, affiliates, and representatives shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages arising from:
- Website use
- Program participation
- Volunteer activities
- Donations
- Third-party services
- Website interruptions or errors
In jurisdictions where limitations of liability are restricted, liability shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.
12. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Leading the Way Academy and its directors, officers, employees, volunteers, and representatives from any claims, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses arising from:
- Your use of the website
- Violation of these Terms
- Violation of applicable laws
- Infringement of third-party rights
13. Privacy
Your use of our website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.
14. Accessibility
Leading the Way Academy strives to make its website accessible to all users. If you experience accessibility barriers, please contact us so we can work to address the issue.
15. Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time.
Changes become effective upon posting to the website unless otherwise stated.
Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
16. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of North Carolina, without regard to conflict of law principles.
Any legal action arising out of or relating to these Terms shall be brought in the state or federal courts located in North Carolina, and you consent to the jurisdiction of those courts.
17. Contact Information
If you have questions regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact:
Leading the Way Academy Foundation
Website: https://leadingthewayacademy.org
Email: support@leadingthewayacademy.org
Mailing Address: 112 West Mountain Creek Church Road, Greenville, SC 29609
Phone: 864.349.8637