1. Application Terms & Agreements

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The terms and privacy policy are reviewed and updated by the Enlightium Academy administration team annually. By re-enrolling or remaining enrolled after the terms or privacy policy is updated, you affirm your agreement to continue to be bound by these terms.

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1.1 Statement of Faith

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Grades PreK-12: I understand that each subject within Enlightium’s curriculum is Christian-based and agree to have my student fulfill Enlightium’s requirements.

Grades PreK-12: I understand that Bible is a required course at Enlightium per the accreditation requirements of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). By enrolling our student(s) at Enlightium, we agree to follow the Biblical standards as outlined in the Family Handbook.

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1.2 Academics

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Grades PreK-12: I understand that it is my responsibility to familiarize myself with the Family Handbook. Please note that the terms “parent” and “guardian” are used interchangeably at Enlightium Academy.

Grades PreK-12: I understand that I will be invited to register with the Enlightium Parents app (an online platform and mobile application for parents/guardians). I agree to check my Enlightium Parents app account at least once a week for school news and updates.

Grades PreK-12: I understand the importance of my commitment and involvement to ensure success for my student, so I will make sure to create a focused learning environment at home, where my student is able to complete schoolwork without distractions.

Grades 3-12: I agree to oversee my student's progress via my student’s Ignitia account where they access the online curriculum or the Ignitia parent portal (available by emailing parentportal@enlightiumacademy.com).

Grades PreK-12: I agree to check the email account that I provided on the enrollment form on a weekly basis for news from Enlightium regarding events, notices, and tuition, and I agree to respond as applicable.

Grades PreK-12: I understand that Enlightium’s accreditation standards require students to spend an average of 20-40 minutes on each assignment (depending on the grade level and subject) to ensure mastery of the content. Please speak to your student’s counselor if there is a concern regarding the amount of time your student is spending on the curriculum.

Grades 3-12: I understand that concerns may arise when the amount of time taken by my student to complete coursework in Ignitia is insufficient, repeated blank assignments and/or projects are submitted, and/or other evidence of system abuse or lack of effort is discernible.

Grades 3-12: I understand that Enlightium reserves the right to adjust passing thresholds, adjust assignment attempts, and assign additional examinations and/or assignments to ensure that the student has acquired sufficient mastery to receive credit(s) per assigned course(s).

Grades PreK-12: I understand that standard staff and faculty response times may not necessarily apply to Add-Ons and Premium Electives.

Grades 3-12: I understand that it is my responsibility to ensure safe computer use by my student and that Enlightium Academy may require me to block certain websites and/or use monitoring software to ensure the integrity of my student's activity and to substantiate the credit-worthiness of the completed school work.

Grades PreK-12: I understand that my student is required to complete a minimum amount of work on a weekly basis, as scheduled, with a firm deadline for all work to be submitted by the end of each term unless otherwise approved by Enlightium’s administration. Please note that students are encouraged to align their work time with teacher availability to maximize academic support. However, they can study at any point in the day (including evenings) and on any day of the week (including weekends and holidays), and have until Sunday night to submit that week’s work to be considered on track. The only exceptions are Ignitia Down Days, which typically occur at the end of each quarter when Enlightium’s team works on preparing report cards. You can view Enlightium’s calendar for details.

Grades PreK-12: I understand that the following due dates apply to all students with some exceptions per the principal’s review and approval:

• Grades PreK-8: All work must be finished by the end of the official last day of a given school year.*
• Grades 9-12: All semester work must be completed by the end of the given semester:*
  • Seniors have an early official last day of school, as indicated on the school calendar.
  • All high school students are required to finish all semester coursework by the assigned semester’s deadline in order to receive credits.

*Unless otherwise approved by Enlightium’s principal.

Grades PreK-8: I understand that merely enrolling at Enlightium Academy does not guarantee grade-level promotion. Promotion is based on satisfactory progress and overall course scores. If the coursework is not finished by the assigned term deadline, the student will receive zeros for all incomplete work after the due date. The student will receive an “Incomplete” on their report card in courses with less than 75% completion.

Grades 9-12: I understand that my student’s counselor may reduce my high school student's course load in certain circumstances if my student is significantly behind in courses and/or if there are not enough days left in the current term to finish all assigned work. I also understand that I will not be reimbursed for Enlightium’s courses that might be removed from my student's schedule. Upon notification by my student’s counselor of these changes, I will be able to discuss any concerns and work with my student to meet deadlines.

Grades 3-12: I understand that a teacher may block my student's work in a course until a solution is determined between the teacher, the parent(s), and the student if any of the following situations occur consistently:

• Persistent technical errors that result in low or failing scores on assignments,
• Failed quizzes/tests,
• Academic dishonesty (cheating) or suspicion thereof, including providing answers to others directly or by posting assignment answers publicly, and/or
• Blank assignment submissions.

Grades 3-12: I understand that if I do not respond to communication from staff and/or faculty regarding a given issue in the timeframe provided, a student’s account access may be suspended until a resolution is reached.

Grades 3-12: I agree to Enlightium's plagiarism policies. I also understand that plagiarism or cheating on an assessment, including quizzes and tests, will result in a zero grade for the entire assignment. I agree to review the plagiarism policy in the Family Handbook (Section IX. Course Work, Plagiarism) with my student.

Grades 9-12: I understand that if my student would like to compete in sports at the collegiate level, the Enlightium student’s counselor must be informed via the enrollment form or by email so that NCAA-approved courses will be assigned. I also understand that it is my responsibility to ensure all NCAA requirements are met by my student. I also understand that NCAA courses are not available to students in the Bronze Package.

Grades PreK-12: I understand that Enlightium is an educational institution accredited by the regional and national accrediting organizations Cognia and ACSI; however, it is my responsibility to review and comply with my state’s homeschooling requirements. I also agree to review Enlightium Academy’s resources on online homeschooling in my state.

Grades 9-12: I understand that students in grade 12 who meet Enlightium Academy’s graduation requirements and comply with their state’s school requirements, in general, are accepted by public and private colleges and universities nationwide. I also understand that some colleges and universities have unique admission requirements, so it is my responsibility to contact colleges/universities that I am considering to determine what additional admission requirements exist, if any.

Grades PreK-12: If enrolling under the Alliance program, I agree to allow Enlightium Academy to share relevant information on a need-to-know basis with my alliance school named on the enrollment form.

Grades PreK-12: I understand that Enlightium may highlight or showcase students with Enlightium’s stakeholders and/or for marketing purposes through internal or external communication, and that typically the student’s first name, last initial, grade level, and state of residence would be used, except in cases where I provide written permission allowing for more personally identifiable information. An example includes a recording of a student spelling bee contest, which may include the winning student’s first name, last initial, grade level, and state of residence.

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1.3 Attendance

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Grades PreK-12: I understand Enlightium will track my student’s school progress and send notices to me by email and/or phone. If my student will be missing school for three or more school days, I agree to notify Enlightium via an Absence Form before an expected absence or as soon as possible during an unexpected absence (if the student is in the Online Program or Homeschool Program) or via email to the teacher(s) for the class(es) that the student will be missing (if in the Sapphire Live Program).  

Grades PreK-12: I understand that, as an approved and accredited private online school, Enlightium abides by a truancy policy and as such reserves the right to withdraw a student who has not been active and shows little or no progress in the curriculum for four weeks. I agree to maintain ongoing communication with regard to my student’s progress.

Grades PreK-12: I understand that Enlightium reserves the right to deny enrollment to any student if the administration team believes that the family is unable to support their student’s academic needs sufficiently. If this occurs, any enrollment fee and tuition paid for the school year in question may be refunded.

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1.4 Withdrawal

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Grades PreK-12: I understand that once some or all classes are assigned for my student, I will be notified via email that my student’s schoolwork has begun. During the first 14 days, if I find that online school is not for my student, I can contact Enlightium Academy by emailing support@enlightiumacademy.com to withdraw my student for any reason. Once the withdrawal is processed, Enlightium will cancel any scheduled tuition payments, and I will receive a refund on any tuition paid within the 14-day trial period. I understand that the 14-day trial period is only applicable to new students and the standard withdrawal policy will apply if I am re-enrolling my student. I also understand that the enrollment fee is refundable only if I withdraw my student within 72 hours of submitting my enrollment form.

Grades PreK-12: I understand that in the event that I choose to withdraw my student from Enlightium Academy for any reason and at any time, I am responsible for filling out the Withdrawal Form. I also understand that when I and/or another school request records from Enlightium Academy, three to five business days may be required for Enlightium’s registrar to prepare and send records to my student’s next school. Note that more time may be required.

Grades PreK-12: Grades PreK-12: I agree to the Withdrawal Policy, which states that Enlightium Academy will apply a staggered withdrawal fee schedule based on the start of coursework in addition to the cost for the time enrolled. The withdrawal fee is 20% for withdrawing within 30 calendar days from the beginning of coursework, 30% for 31–60 days, 40% for 61–90 days, and no refund after 90 days with remaining monthly installment payments being immediately owed in full. New students will have no withdrawal fee within the 14-day trial period as a full tuition refund will apply. For students in the book-based Homeschool Program, the “beginning of coursework" is considered two weeks from the date that the book order form was emailed to the primary parent on file. Students in grades PreK-2 who have purchased books prior to withdrawal will need to handle book returns separately with the applicable textbook supplier.  

Grades PreK-12: I understand that Enlightium’s report card/transcript will not be released until the withdrawal fee and tuition due are paid; this withdrawal policy applies if the withdrawal is initiated by myself or Enlightium’s administration due to lack of payment, low academic progress, low attendance, and/or failure to comply with Enlightium Academy policies. I also understand that the fee will not apply to a prearranged partial-year enrollment. The partial enrollment must be clearly requested on the enrollment form to be applicable.

Grades PreK-12: I understand that the withdrawal fee does not apply to Add-Ons, premium electives, or any additional courses, as those are payable in full and due upon enrollment of the course (unless noted otherwise) and are non-refundable after the 14-day trial period.

Grades 3-12: I understand that as honors courses, standard courses, and remedial courses are separate courses, there is a $100 course transfer fee to transfer grades from one course to another after the 14-day trial period. The cost to transfer between platforms is $200. A course change is anything hosted inside of the student’s current school platform. If the student needs to change educational platforms, then the platform change fee will instead apply.

Grades PreK-12: Enlightium reserves the right to withdraw a student in the event that a parent or guardian violates the Enlightium Academy Parent/Guardian Code of Conduct.

Grades PreK-12: If a student changes from continuous enrollment to standard enrollment or is withdrawn before the end of the contract, a $250 termination fee and Enlightium’s standard withdrawal policy would follow.

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1.5 Billing

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Grades PreK-12: I authorize Enlightium Academy to electronically charge my debit card, credit card, or bank account for tuition, as outlined below, and, if necessary, to electronically charge my debit or credit card to correct an erroneous transaction. I also understand that Enlightium may send account delinquent balances to a debt collection agency.

Grades PreK-12: I understand that the first tuition payment will be made with the card on record as early as three days after the enrollment form is submitted. The amount charged will be based on information provided on the enrollment form, such as the student’s grade and the teacher support package chosen. I also understand that if the final tuition differs from that stated on the enrollment form, the difference will be communicated to my family via email and the remaining payment(s) will be adjusted accordingly.

Grades PreK-12: If I believe that a charge was processed in error, I will contact the Enlightium Academy Billing Department by emailing billing@enlightiumacademy.com to void the payment on the same day of the charge or to process a next-day refund via ACH rather than submitting any disputes with a credit card agency. I also understand that improper chargeback disputes will result in a $30 charge to my account. Returned payments on the account will result in a $45 charge.

Grades PreK-12: I understand that an initial declined transaction will be reprocessed daily for two additional attempts; after the third attempt, a $5 late fee will be added to the payment. I also understand that I have a total of ten days from the initial scheduled payment date to make a payment or request an arrangement to avoid my student’s account being deactivated.

Grades PreK-12: I understand that a $25 reactivation fee will be due before my student’s account can be reactivated. I also understand that once deactivated, I have 15 days to pay, make arrangements, or be withdrawn, at which point my student may only be reinstated upon administrative approval; an additional $50 reinstatement fee will be due prior to reinstatement.

Grades PreK-12: I understand that the tuition should be paid by the end of the school year. Under certain circumstances, tuition payments may be scheduled into the summer months. In such cases, I understand my responsibility to make the remaining payments after the school year is over since the tuition is based on the coursework assigned and not on the time frame wherein the curriculum is accessed. I also understand that requesting to extend payments past the end of the school year will result in an additional fee of 20% per payment being scheduled past the school end date (see the official school calendar).

Grades PreK-12: I understand that Enlightium reserves the right to hold records until the tuition has been paid in full.

Grades PreK-12: I understand that refunds for overpayment can be issued upon request, but will be left as tuition credit with Enlightium unless otherwise requested. In most cases, a form must be signed before a refund will be issued. This form will depend on the criteria of the refund. If the refund type is different from the original payment method, a $30 refund fee may apply.

Grades PreK-12: I understand that if I utilize a voucher payment for my student from a third party, then the balance must be paid in a maximum of four quarterly payments and that a fee of up to $150 may be assessed. If there is any state legislation regarding the voucher payment, then that will supersede this policy, and a new policy will be enacted on a case-by-case basis to best reflect the original intentions of this policy. Voucher payments are not refundable directly to parents as required by law and may be subject to alternative withdrawal policies, depending on the state requirements and other factors.

Grades PreK-12: I understand that discounts do not apply to Add-Ons, premium electives, or any other additional fee. Discounts for tuition or enrollment fees cannot be combined. I also understand that part-time students are not eligible for discounts. Part-time for billing purposes is fewer than two credits taken per semester, or fewer than four credits per year. Promo codes for the enrollment fee are not applicable to returning households.

Grades PreK-12: I understand that Enlightium offers a standard level of support based on my selected teacher support level for a set period of time (typically until the end of the school year or, if applicable, during the summer). I also understand that Enlightium reserves the right to charge fees for additional services beyond the selected support level and for extending the duration of services offered (i.e. early start, summer school). Any additional fees will be typically communicated via email.

PreK-12: I understand that after 14 days of my student’s courses being assigned, there will be a $5 fee for a one-time change of payment date, as well as a $15 fee if I choose to change all remaining payment dates.

PreK-12: I understand that upon receiving my student’s tuition scheduled email, I have 14 days to respond with any questions or adjustments. After this 14-day period, the tuition scheduled email will be in fulfillment of the pricing agreement of these terms. I also understand that if I make any additional purchases or make other changes, future tuition scheduled emails will also be legally binding with the same 14-day period applied.

Grades 3-12: I understand that after the 14-day trial period there is a $100 fee for changing my student’s teacher support package, such as from the Silver+ Package to the Silver Package. The tuition difference will be calculated based on the work completed/time enrolled. The fee to switch from the premium packages (Gold, Diamond, and Sapphire Live) will be waived the first time. Also, I understand that if the tuition was prepaid, I can select between a one-time payment for the difference in tuition (including a current prepayment discount, if applicable) or the monthly payment option with no discounts. The fee to switch between support platforms is an additional $100, up to $200 total.

Grades 9-12: I understand that my student will be assigned the recommended coursework to progress toward graduation and that graduation requirements must be met in order to graduate. I also understand that the standard full-time student tuition is calculated based on grade level. I also understand that if enrolling as a part-time student, the student cost per credit is applicable.

Grade 12: I understand that if my student is a graduating senior there will be a $150 graduation fee. If the prepayment option is chosen, the $150 fee will be added to my tuition. If the monthly payment plan is chosen, the $150 fee will be divided evenly among my monthly payments. If the diploma needs to be mailed outside of the United States, the graduation fee is $200. Any additional documentation may incur an additional charge.

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1.6 Technical

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Grades 3-12: I understand that a working computer and an internet connection are required for students to access Ignitia, the online curriculum used at Enlightium, and that Enlightium does not provide computers for its students as that is the parent’s responsibility. I understand that students can learn from any device that can access the Internet using a browser such as Chrome or Firefox; however, it is recommended to use only a laptop or desktop computer to submit work such as quizzes and tests.

Grades PreK-2: I understand that I need a working computer and an internet connection to upload graded work to Ignitia and that Enlightium does not provide computers.

Grades PreK-12: All families need to opt into various forms of communication from Enlightium, including email, SMS text, and use of the Enlightium Parents app.

Grades PreK-12: I understand that my student or I may be required to take pictures of hand-written work or drawings for assignments in courses such as math and science. I understand that work can be submitted in Ignitia by:

1. Using a scanner and then uploading the file into Ignitia, or
2. Using an app like Microsoft Lens or Adobe Scan to scan the assignment into a PDF using your smartphone’s camera

Grades PreK-12: I understand that satellite internet is not recommended as it may cause technical issues with Ignitia. I also understand that Enlightium is not liable for any issues caused by satellite internet.

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Grades PreK-12: I understand that my student is expected to adhere to Enlightium’s online student behavioral policies as presented in the Family Handbook. I understand that if my student’s online activities pose a security risk to Enlightium Academy or its students, Enlightium will take immediate action to disable their school accounts, at which time a meeting will be arranged between the student, their parents/guardians, and the administration to discuss potential disciplinary actions to prevent such behavior. I understand that it is my responsibility to inform my student of the potential dangers associated with meeting strangers in online chatrooms, opening unknown file attachments, and accessing websites with questionable content.

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1.7 Bronze Program

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This section is ONLY applicable to parents of students enrolled in the Bronze Program.

Grades 3-10: I understand that I am required to read, sign, and submit the Enlightium Bronze Parent Agreement Form. This form outlines my responsibilities to ensure the success of my student(s) enrolled in the parent-led Bronze Program.

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Grades 3-10: I understand that my responsibilities, as outlined below, are required to remain enrolled in this parent-led program where parents assume the role of a teacher:

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1. I will instruct my student about the assignments and lessons, review notes with my student prior to them taking a quiz or test, discuss incorrectly marked questions with them, and go over solutions to ascertain my student’s understanding. Enlightium teacher support at the Bronze level is limited only to grading.
2. I will log into the Parent Portal and/or the Student Portal in Ignitia daily to check my student’s academic progress.
3. If needed, I will email progress@enlightiumacademy.com for more details concerning the amount of time that my student spent on schoolwork, etc.
4. I understand that primary communication for Bronze support is done via email, with limited phone support and no screensharing available. Therefore, I will monitor my email at least once a week for important messages from Enlightium Academy.
5. I will ensure my student completes the weekly allotment of assignments.
6. I understand that if my student falls more than two weeks behind on average between all assigned subjects, then they will be placed on Low Progress Probation and will be required to:
   1. Upgrade to a teacher-led package (such as the Silver Package) or,
   2. Be withdrawn from Enlightium Academy
7. I understand that if my student has a grade below 73% in one or more courses, they will need to show significant improvement; otherwise, they will be required to upgrade to a teacher-led support level or withdraw. Returning students with grades below 73% in any course or incomplete school work are not allowed to enroll in the Bronze program, regardless of which support level they were previously enrolled in.

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2. Privacy Policy & Terms of Service

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This privacy policy has been compiled to inform you on how your and your student’s “Personally Identifiable Information” (PII) is collected and used. Although more detail is provided below, these are some of the areas we feel are important to note:

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1. We keep Enlightium families’ information confidential and do not sell any personally identifiable information acquired through their use of the Enlightium website, the submission of forms, and receiving services.
2. Any calls, video conferences, or other virtual communications to or from Enlightium staff and faculty may be monitored and recorded for record-keeping, training, and quality-assurance purposes.
3. Periodically, we send educational and promotional emails. You may unsubscribe from promotional emails at any time via an email request.
4. Enlightium’s website uses cookies.
5. When you visit or log in to our website, cookies and similar technologies may be used by our online data partners or vendors to associate these activities with other personal information they or others have about you, including by association with your email or home address. We (or service providers on our behalf) may then send communications and marketing to these email or home addresses. You may opt out of receiving this advertising by unsubscribing.
6. Using our website or services indicates that you have reviewed, and agree to be bound by, our Privacy Policy.

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What personal information do we collect from people that visit our blog, website, or enroll?

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When ordering or registering on our site, as appropriate, you may be asked to enter your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, debit or credit card information, or other details to help you with your experience, verify identity, and provide accredited academic records for a particular individual.

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When do we collect information?

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We collect information from you when you place an order, fill out a form, or enter information on our site. Any calls to or from Enlightium staff and faculty may be monitored and recorded for record-keeping, training, and quality-assurance purposes.

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How do we use your information?

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We may use the information we collect from you when you register, make a purchase, sign up for our newsletter, respond to a survey or marketing communication, view the website, or use certain other site features in the following ways:

1. To personalize your experience and to allow us to deliver the type of content and product offerings in which you are most interested.
2. To improve our website experience to better serve you and assist with requests.
3. To participate in a contest, promotion, survey, or other site feature.
4. To process your transactions.
5. To ask for ratings and reviews of services or products.
6. To follow up with you after correspondence (live chat, email, or phone inquiries).

After you submit an enrollment form, your information is made available to staff and faculty who access information as needed for business purposes, and may reach out to you via phone, email, text, direct message in the learning platform, or other channels.

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How do we protect your information?

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Our website is scanned on a regular basis for security holes and known vulnerabilities in order to make your visit to our site as safe as possible. Your personal information is contained behind secured networks and is only accessible by a limited number of persons who have special access rights to such systems and are required to keep the information confidential. In addition, all sensitive information you supply is encrypted via Transport Layer Security (TSL) technology.

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We implement a variety of security measures when a user places an order, enters, submits, or accesses their information to maintain the safety of your personal information. To stay current on information security threats, Enlightium also partners with a third-party company that provides end-point protection to minimize the likelihood of malware infections or data breaches and has an Information Security Specialist on staff to ensure all necessary security measures are kept up to date.

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Do we use cookies?

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Yes. Cookies are small files that a site or its service provider transfers to your computer's hard drive through your web browser (if you allow) that enables the site's or service provider's systems to recognize your browser and capture and remember certain information. For instance, we use cookies to help us remember and process the items in your Enlightium shopping cart. They are also used to help us understand your preferences based on previous or current site activity, which enables us to provide you with improved services. We also use cookies to help us compile aggregate data about site traffic and site interactions so that we can offer better site experiences and tools in the future.

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We use cookies to:

1. Understand and save user's preferences for future visits,
2. Keep track of advertisements,
3. Compile aggregate data about site traffic and site interactions in order to offer better site experiences and tools in the future. We may also use trusted third-party services that track this information on our behalf.

You can choose to have your computer warn you each time a cookie is being sent, or you can choose to turn off all cookies. You do this through your browser settings. Since each browser is a little different, look at your browser's Help Menu to learn the correct way to modify your cookies.

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Disabling cookies in your browser:

If you turn cookies off, it will turn off some of the features of the site. You may also opt-out of our cookie policy when you first visit our website via the pop-up banner.

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Third-party disclosure

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We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer to outside parties your Personally Identifiable Information unless we provide users with advance notice. This does not include website hosting partners and other parties who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or serving our users, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential. We may also release information when its release is appropriate to comply with the law, enforce our site policies, or protect our or others' rights, property, or safety.

However, non-personally identifiable visitor information may be provided to other parties for marketing, advertising, or other uses. It's also important to note that we allow third-party behavioral tracking.

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Third-party links

Occasionally, at our discretion, we may include or offer third-party products or services on our website. These third-party sites have separate and independent privacy policies. We, therefore, have no responsibility or liability for the content and activities of these linked sites. Nonetheless, we seek to protect the integrity of our site and welcome any feedback about these sites.

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Google

Google's advertising requirements can be summed up by Google's Advertising Principles. They are put in place to provide a positive experience for users. Learn more: Google Ad Policy.

We use Google Advertising on our website. Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads on our site. Google's cookies enable it to serve ads to our users based on previous visits to our site and other sites on the Internet. Users may opt-out of the use of the cookie by visiting the Google Ad and Content Network privacy policy.

We have implemented the following third-party tools and software:

1. Remarketing with Google and Facebook
2. Google Display Network Impression Reporting
3. Demographics and Interests Reporting
4. DoubleClick Platform Integration

We, along with third-party vendors such as Google, use first-party cookies (such as the Google Analytics cookies) and third-party cookies (such as the DoubleClick cookie) or other third-party identifiers together to compile data regarding user interactions with ad impressions and other ad service functions as they relate to our website.

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Opting out

Users can set preferences for how Google advertises to you using the Google Ad Settings page. Alternatively, you can opt-out by visiting the following pages:

1. TrustArc
2. Network Advertising Initiative Opt-Out

You can also use the Google Analytics Opt Out Browser add-on.

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California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA)

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The California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA) requires commercial websites and online services to post a privacy policy. The law's reach stretches well beyond California and requires any person or company in the United States that operates websites collecting Personally Identifiable Information from California consumers to post a conspicuous privacy policy on its website stating exactly the information being collected and those individuals or companies with whom it is being shared. Learn more: California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA).

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According to CalOPPA, we agree to the following:

1. Users can visit our site anonymously,
2. The link to this privacy policy is on our home page,
3. Our Privacy Policy link includes the word 'Privacy' and can easily be found on the page specified above.

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Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA)

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The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99) is a federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. The law applies to all schools that receive funds under an applicable program of the U.S. Department of Education.

Enlightium Academy, as a private Christian school, does not receive any funds from the government, though we follow the privacy policy guidance as an accredited and approved K-12 school.

FERPA gives parents certain rights with respect to their children's education records. However, these rights transfer to the student when he or she reaches the age of 18 or attends a school beyond the high school level. Students to whom the rights have transferred are "eligible students".

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• Generally, Enlightium Academy must have written permission from the eligible student in order to release any information from a student's education record. However, according to FERPA, Enlightium Academy will disclose educational records without consent to the following parties or under the following conditions (34 CFR § 99.31):

1. School officials with legitimate educational interest;
2. Other schools to which a student is transferring;
3. Specified officials for audit or evaluation purposes;
4. Appropriate parties in connection with financial aid to a student;
5. Organizations conducting certain studies for or on behalf of the school;
6. Accrediting organizations;
7. To comply with a judicial order or lawfully issued subpoena;
8. Appropriate officials in cases of health and safety emergencies; and/or
9. State and local authorities, within a juvenile justice system, pursuant to specific state law.

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Enlightium Academy may disclose, without consent, "directory" information such as a student's name, address, telephone number, date and place of birth, honors and awards, and dates of attendance. Enlightium Academy will notify eligible students about directory information and allow eligible students a reasonable amount of time to request that the school not disclose directory information about them. The actual means of notification during the admission process, via enrollment application, Family Handbook, and other means per Enlightium’s discretion.

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An eligible student/alumni can fill out and sign Enlightium Academy’s Consent to Release and Share Information Form approving communication and sharing of information to any person or organization he or she deems appropriate. For additional information, visit the Federal Relay Service website.

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Children Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)

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The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) puts parents in control when it comes to the collection of personal information from children under the age of 13. The COPPA Rule, defines what website operators and providers of online services must do to protect children's privacy and safety online.

We do not specifically market to children under the age of 13 years old, including ad networks or plug-ins that collect personally identifiable information.

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CAN-SPAM Act

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The CAN-SPAM Act is a law that sets the rules for commercial email, establishes requirements for commercial messages, gives recipients the right to stop receiving emails, and spells out tough penalties for violations.

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We collect your email address in order to:

1. Send information, respond to inquiries, and/or other requests or questions.
2. Process orders and to send information and updates pertaining to orders.
3. Send you additional information related to your product and/or service.
4. Market to our mailing list or continue to send emails to our clients after the original transaction has occurred.

To be in accordance with CAN-SPAM, we agree to the following:

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1. Not use false or misleading subjects or email addresses.
2. Identify the message as an advertisement in some reasonable way.
3. Include the physical address of our business or site headquarters.
4. Monitor third-party email marketing services for compliance, if one is used.
5. Honor opt-out/unsubscribe requests quickly.
6. Allow users to unsubscribe by using the link at the bottom of non-transactional emails.

If at any time you would like to unsubscribe from receiving future emails, you can follow the instructions at the bottom of the email and we will promptly remove you from promotional correspondence.

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General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

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The GDPR is a legal framework that sets forth guidelines for the collection and processing of personal information from individuals who live in the European Union (EU).

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The seven key principles of GDPR are (1) lawfulness, fairness, and transparency; (2) purpose limitation; (3) data minimization; (4) accuracy; (5) storage limitation; (6) integrity and confidentiality (security); and (7) accountability.

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Pursuant to these principles, we have already given indication in our Privacy Policy above and our Web Terms of Service policy below as to what data we collect, how we collect that data, how we use said data, and how we utilize cookies on our website. One further point of clarification is that all of our customer data is stored on secure encrypted platforms. We also keep offline, encrypted backups in a secured fireproof safe. Our employees may also temporarily store your data on their work computers’ hard drives during the day-to-day operations. It is our policy that they delete such data in a timely manner and keep it stored securely on our cloud-based platforms.

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GDPR offers a robust set of rights that give EU residents a high level of control over their information and data. We strive to honor these rights within a reasonable framework and extend this as well to all of our customers regardless of their country of origin and residence. Below are what we generally offer pursuant to these rights:

1. The right to access - You have the right to request Enlightium for copies of your personal data. We may charge you a small fee for this service.
2. The right to rectification - You have the right to request that Enlightium corrects any information you believe is inaccurate, under certain and reasonable conditions. You also have the right to request Enlightium to complete information you believe is incomplete, under certain and reasonable conditions. This is subject to administrative review and approval as, for example, we cannot simply correct report cards or transcripts without a formal and rigorous review process.
3. The right to erasure - You have the right to request that Enlightium erase your personal data, under certain and reasonable conditions. This applies to addresses, phone numbers, e-mail addresses, payment methods, confidential correspondences, and general contact information saved in our systems. Because we are an educational institution, we retain the right to maintain all necessary records that are a part of the school processes (i.e., previous school records, transcripts, report cards, assignments, etc.).
4. The right to restrict processing - You have the right to request that Enlightium restrict the processing of your information under certain and reasonable conditions in any manner that does not interfere with our core business processes.
5. The right to object to processing - You have the right to object to Enlightium’s processing of your personal data, under certain and reasonable conditions, in any manner that does not interfere with our core business processes.
6. The right to data portability - You have the right to request that Enlightium transfer the data we have collected to another organization, or directly to you, under certain and reasonable conditions.

Though Enlightium cannot outline every possible scenario that may fall under these rights, our administrative team will consider and discuss with you more thoroughly the certain and reasonable conditions mentioned, per your request. Please keep in mind that there is a point in which the limitations you place on your data hinders our ability to support you, and thus we retain the right to reasonably limit the extent to which we can comply with GDPR rights in order to maintain our school processes and continue to do business with you. You have the right to not continue enrollment at Enlightium and to restrict the data collected thus far.

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You will be notified of any Privacy Policy changes:

1. On our Full Privacy Policy Page

Can change your personal information:

1. By emailing us at support@enlightiumacademy.com

If you would like to exercise any of these rights please contact our Data Protection Officer at security@enlightiumacademy.com. You can also call us at (866) 488-4818 or write us at:

Enlightium Academy
1330 N. Washington Street, Suite 5050
Spokane, WA, 99201 United States

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If you make a request, we have one month to respond to you.

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3. Website Terms of Service

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3.1 Terms of Service for Enlightium Academy

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This website is owned and operated by Enlightium Academy. By visiting our website and accessing the information, resources, services, products, and tools we provide, you understand and agree to accept and adhere to the following terms and conditions as stated in this policy (hereafter referred to as 'User Agreement'), along with the terms and conditions as stated in our Privacy Policy; please refer to the Privacy Policy section below for more information. This agreement is in effect as of April 21, 2018. We reserve the right to change this User Agreement without notice. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this User Agreement periodically to familiarize yourself with any modifications. Your continued use of this site after such modifications will constitute acknowledgment and agreement of the modified terms and conditions.

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3.2 Responsible Use and Conduct

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By visiting our website and accessing the information, resources, services, products, and tools we provide for you, either directly or indirectly (hereafter referred to as 'Resources'), you agree to use these Resources only for the purposes intended as permitted by (a) the terms of this User Agreement, and (b) applicable laws, regulations and generally accepted online practices or guidelines.

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Wherein, you understand that:

1. In order to access our Resources, you may be required to provide certain information about yourself (such as identification, contact details, etc.) as part of the registration process, or as part of your ability to use the Resources. You agree that any information you provide will always be accurate, correct, and up to date.
2. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any login information associated with any account you use to access our Resources. Accordingly, you are responsible for all activities that occur under your account(s).
3. Accessing (or attempting to access) any of our Resources by any means other than through the means we provide, is strictly prohibited. You specifically agree not to access (or attempt to access) any of our Resources through any automated, unethical or unconventional means.
4. Engaging in any activity that disrupts or interferes with our Resources, including the servers and/or networks to which our Resources are located or connected, is strictly prohibited.
5. Attempting to copy, duplicate, reproduce, sell, trade, or resell our Resources is strictly prohibited.
6. You are solely responsible for any consequences, losses, or damages that we may directly or indirectly incur or suffer due to any unauthorized activities conducted by you, as explained above, and may incur criminal or civil liability.
7. We may provide various open communication tools on our website, such as blog comments, blog posts, public chat, forums, message boards, newsgroups, product ratings and reviews, various social media services, etc. We generally do not pre-screen or monitor content posted by users of these various communication tools. Should you choose to use these tools to submit content to our website, it is your personal responsibility to use these tools in a responsible and ethical manner. Posting information, or otherwise using any open communication tools as mentioned, you agree that you will not upload, post, share, or otherwise distribute any content that:
   
   1. Is illegal, threatening, defamatory, abusive, harassing, degrading, intimidating, fraudulent, deceptive, invasive, racist, or contains any type of suggestive, inappropriate, or explicit language;
   2. Infringes on any trademark, patent, trade secret, copyright, or other proprietary rights of any party;
   3. Contains any type of unauthorized or unsolicited advertising;
   4. Impersonates any person or entity, including any Enlightium employees or representatives.
8. We have the right at our sole discretion to remove any content that in our judgment does not comply with this User Agreement, along with any content that we feel is otherwise offensive, harmful, objectionable, inaccurate, or violates any third-party copyrights or trademarks. We are not responsible for any delay or failure in removing such content. If your post is removed, you hereby consent to such removal, and consent to waive any claim against us.
9. We do not assume any liability for any content posted by you or any other third-party users of our website.
10. Any content posted to Enlightium’s website by you through the use of the open communication tools becomes the property of Enlightium, and, as such, gives Enlightium perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free, exclusive license to reproduce, modify, adapt, translate, publish, publicly display and/or distribute as we see fit. This does not refer to information that is provided as part of the registration process, necessary in order to use our Resources. All information provided as part of our registration process is covered by our Privacy Policy.
11. You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Enlightium and its parent company and affiliates, and their directors, officers, managers, employees, donors, agents, and licensors from and against all losses, expenses, damages and costs, including reasonable attorneys' fees, resulting from any violation of this User Agreement or the failure to fulfill any obligations relating to your account incurred by you or any other person using your account. We reserve the right to take over the exclusive defense of any claim for which we are entitled to indemnification under this User Agreement. In such an event, you shall provide us with such cooperation as is reasonably requested by us.

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3.3 Privacy

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Your privacy is very important to us, which is why we've created a separate Privacy Policy in order to explain in detail how we collect, manage, process, secure, and store your private information. Our privacy policy is included under the scope of this User Agreement. To read our privacy policy in its entirety, refer to “Section 2: Privacy Policy” above.

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3.4 Limitation of Warranties

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By using our website, you understand and agree that all Resources we provide are "as is" and "as available".

This means that we do not represent or warrant to you that:

1. The use of our Resources will meet your needs or requirements.
2. The use of our Resources will be uninterrupted, timely, secure or free from errors.
3. The information obtained by using our Resources will be accurate or reliable.
4. Any defects in the operation or functionality of any Resources we provide will be repaired or corrected.

Furthermore, you understand and agree that:

1. Any content downloaded or otherwise obtained through the use of our Resources is done at your own discretion and risk and that you are solely responsible for any damage to your computer or other devices for any loss of data that may result from the download of such content.
2. No information or advice, whether expressed, implied, oral or written, obtained by you from Enlightium or through any Resources we provide shall create any warranty, guarantee, or conditions of any kind, except for those expressly outlined in this User Agreement.

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3.5 Limitation of Liability

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In conjunction with the Limitation of Warranties as explained above, you expressly understand and agree that any claim against us shall be limited to the amount you paid, if any, for use of products and/or services. Enlightium will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential or exemplary loss or damages which may be incurred by you as a result of using our Resources, or as a result of any changes, data loss or corruption, cancellation, loss of access, or downtime to the full extent that applicable limitation of liability laws apply.

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3.6 Termination of Use

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You agree that we may, at our sole discretion, suspend or terminate your access to all or part of our website and Resources with or without notice and for any reason, including, without limitation, breach of this User Agreement. Any suspected illegal, fraudulent or abusive activity may be grounds for terminating your relationship and may be referred to appropriate law enforcement authorities. Upon suspension or termination, your right to use the Resources we provide will immediately cease, and we reserve the right to remove or delete any information that you may have on file with us, including any account or login information.

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3.7 Governing Policies

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This website is controlled by Enlightium from our offices located in the State of Washington, United States and can be accessed by most countries around the world. As each country has laws that may differ from those of Washington, by accessing our website, you agree that the statutes and laws of Washington, without regard to the conflict of laws and the United Nations Convention on the International Sales of Goods, will apply to all matters relating to the use of this website and the purchase of any products or services through this site.

Furthermore, any action to enforce this User Agreement shall be brought in the federal or state courts located in the United States. You hereby agree to personal jurisdiction by such courts, and waive any jurisdictional, venue, or inconvenient forum objections to such courts.

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3.8 Guarantee

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UNLESS OTHERWISE EXPRESSED, Enlightium Academy EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

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Page last edited on April 11, 2024.

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