Nondiscrimination and Privacy Policies

Nondiscrimination Policy

Young Scholars Circle, LLC doing business as the Masterpiece Academy does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ethnic group identification, ancestry, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

The Masterpiece Academy does not discriminate in the administration of its admissions policies, educational policies, after-school and enrichment activities, and other school-administered programs, or in employment practices based on any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

This policy complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and applicable laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia.

This nondiscrimination policy applies to all areas of operation, including:

  • Admissions

  • Educational policies

  • Employment practices

  • Afterschool & Enrichment programs

  • Other school-administered programs and activities

The Masterpiece Academy complies fully with all laws governing nondiscrimination in the Commonwealth of Virginia and at the federal level. Every individual is entitled to equal access to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities made available at the school.

Questions or concerns about this policy should be directed to:

The Masterpiece Academy
www.MasterpieceK12.org
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (571) 521-9747

Privacy Policy

This privacy notice discloses the privacy practices of Young Scholars Circle, LLC, which is doing business as The Masterpiece Academy.  This privacy notice applies solely to information collected by this website.  It will notify you of the following:

  • Personally identifiable information is collected from you through the website, including how it is used and with whom it may be shared.
  • You have choices regarding how your data is used.
  • Security procedures are in place to protect against the misuse of your information.
  • Inaccuracies in your information.

Information Collection, Use, and Sharing

We are the sole owners of the information collected on this site.  We only have access to collect information you voluntarily give us via email or other direct contact.  We will not sell or rent this information to anyone or any organization.

We will use your information to explain why you contacted us.  We will not share your information with any third party outside of our organization, except as necessary to fulfill your request.

Unless you ask us not to, we may contact you via email to tell you about specials, new products or services, or changes to this privacy policy.

Your Access to and Control Over Information

You may opt out of any future contacts from us at any time.  You can do the following at any time by contacting us via the email address or phone number given on our website:

  • See what data we have about you, if any.
  • Update or correct any information we have about you.
  • Have us delete any data we have about you.
  • Express any concern you have about our use of your data.

Security

We take precautions to protect your information.  When you submit sensitive information through the website, it is protected both online and offline.

Whenever we collect sensitive information, such as credit card data, it is encrypted and securely transmitted to us.  You can verify this by looking for a lock icon in the address bar and looking for “https” at the beginning of the Web page’s address.

While we use encryption to protect sensitive information transmitted online, we also protect your information offline.  Only staff who need the information to perform a specific job, such as billing or customer service, are granted access to personally identifiable information.  The computers and servers where we store personally identifiable information are kept securely.

If you believe we are not complying with this privacy policy, please contact us immediately at (571) 485-0934 or via email at [email protected].

Registration

To use this website, a user must first complete the registration form.  During registration, a user must provide certain information, such as their name and email address.  This information is used to contact you about the products/services on our site where you have expressed interest.

Eligibility & COPPA Compliance

Our Services are intended for users who are at least thirteen (13) years old. Anyone under the age of thirteen (13) may use our Services only with the involvement and consent of a parent or legal guardian. By using our Services, you represent and warrant that you meet this eligibility requirement.

User Accounts

  • Registration: To access certain features of our Services, you may need to create an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to update such information to keep it accurate, current, and complete.

  • Account Security: You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. Please notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.

Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) Compliance

We are committed to protecting children's privacy online and comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent. Parents or guardians can review, delete, or opt out of further collection of their child's information by contacting us at [email protected]. For more details, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

User Conduct

You agree not to:

  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations.

  • Infringe upon our intellectual property rights or those of others.

  • Transmit any harmful or malicious content.

  • Engage in any activity that disrupts or interferes with the Services.

Orders

We request information from you on our order form.  You must provide contact and financial information, such as a credit card number and expiration date, to enroll in and join our classes.  This information is used for billing purposes and to fill your orders.  If we have trouble processing an order, we’ll use this information to contact you.

Third-Party Links

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. Please be aware that we are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of such other sites.  We encourage our users to be aware when they leave our site and to read the privacy statements of any other site that collects personally identifiable information. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services. Accessing third-party links is at your own risk.

Intellectual Property

All content, features, and functionality on our Services, including text, graphics, logos, and software, are the exclusive property of Young Scholars Circle, LLC or its licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from any content without our prior written consent.

Your use of our Services is governed by our Privacy Policy, which outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information. By using our Services, you consent to our data practices as described in the Privacy Policy.

Disclaimers

Our Services are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. We do not warrant that the Services will be uninterrupted or error-free.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Young Scholars Circle, LLC/The Masterpiece Academy shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses resulting from (i) your use or inability to use the Services; (ii) any unauthorized access to or use of our servers and/or any personal information stored therein.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Young Scholars Circle, LLC/The Masterpiece Academy, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms or your use of the Services.

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, without regard to its conflict of law principles. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Virginia for the resolution of any disputes.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the updated Terms on our website. Your continued use of the Services after such modifications constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please get in touch with us at:

  • Email: [email protected]

  • Phone: (571) 485-0934

  • Address: Young Scholars Circle, LLC/ The Masterpiece Academy

44679 Endicott Drive, Suite 341

Ashburn, VA 20147

By using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.