Terms of Use

Last Updated: August 2026

Introduction

Welcome to the website of the Albuquerque Sign Language Academy ("ASLA," "we," "us," or "our"). These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website at aslacademy.com (the "Website"). By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Website.

About the Website

The Website is operated by ASLA, a K-12 public charter school located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The Website is primarily informational and is intended to provide information about the school, its programs, admissions, events, and related activities.

Intellectual Property

The content on this Website, including text, images, graphics, logos, and other materials, is owned by or licensed to ASLA and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may view, download, and print content from the Website for your own personal, non-commercial use, provided that you do not modify the content and that you retain all copyright and other proprietary notices.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, or otherwise use any content from this Website for commercial purposes without our prior written permission.

Acceptable Use

You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of, or restrict or inhibit the use and enjoyment of the Website by, any third party. Without limiting the foregoing, you agree not to:

  • Use the Website in any way that violates any applicable local, state, or federal law or regulation.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Website, other accounts, computer systems, or networks connected to the Website.
  • Use the Website to transmit any unsolicited or unauthorized advertising, promotional materials, or spam.
  • Use any automated means, including bots, scrapers, or spiders, to access the Website or collect information from it.
  • Introduce any viruses, malware, or other harmful code to the Website.
  • Interfere with or disrupt the operation of the Website or the servers or networks used to make the Website available.

Information You Submit

Certain features of the Website allow you to submit information to us, such as through contact forms or email. When you submit information through the Website, you represent that the information you provide is accurate and complete.

Some interactions, such as admission applications, employment applications, donation processing, and event registration, are handled through third-party platforms (including Google Forms and OneCause). Your use of those platforms is governed by their respective terms of service, not by these Terms. We encourage you to review the terms of service for any third-party platform before using it.

For information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information, please see our Privacy Policy.

Student Records

ASLA maintains student educational records in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and applicable state law. These Terms do not govern student educational records. For questions about student records, please contact the school directly.

Third-Party Links and Services

The Website contains links to third-party websites and services that are not owned or controlled by ASLA, including platforms used for applications, donations, event registration, video hosting, and social media. We provide these links for your convenience, but we do not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.

Your interactions with third-party websites and services are governed by their own terms and policies. We encourage you to read the terms and privacy policies of every third-party site you visit.

Embedded Content

The Website includes content embedded from third-party services, such as videos from Vimeo and maps from Google Maps. When you interact with embedded content, those third-party services may collect information about you in accordance with their own privacy policies and terms of service. ASLA is not responsible for the data practices of these third-party services.

Disclaimer of Warranties

The Website and its content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. ASLA makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding the Website, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, or that the Website will be uninterrupted, secure, or free of errors.

While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information on the Website, we do not warrant that the content is complete, reliable, or current. Information on the Website is provided for general informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a substitute for direct communication with the school regarding enrollment, policies, or other specific matters.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, ASLA, its governing board, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of, or inability to use, the Website. This includes, without limitation, damages for loss of data, loss of profits, or other intangible losses, even if ASLA has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

In no event shall ASLA's total liability to you for all claims arising out of or related to the Website exceed one hundred dollars ($100).

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless ASLA, its governing board, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or in any way connected with your use of the Website or your violation of these Terms.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New Mexico, without regard to its conflict-of-law provisions. Any legal action or proceeding arising out of or related to these Terms or your use of the Website shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, and you consent to the jurisdiction of such courts.

Changes to These Terms

ASLA may update these Terms from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. If we make material changes, we will notify you by placing a prominent notice on the Website. Your continued use of the Website after any changes to these Terms constitutes your acceptance of those changes. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions of these Terms shall remain in full force and effect.

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and ASLA regarding your use of the Website and supersede any prior agreements or understandings, whether written or oral.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us:

Albuquerque Sign Language Academy
P.O. Box 6589
Albuquerque, NM 87197
Email: info@aslacademy.com
Main: (505) 247-1701
Video Phone: (505) 835-1330
Fax: (505) 247-1704

These terms of use are adapted from the Automattic terms of service, available under a Creative Commons ShareAlike license, and have been modified to reflect the practices of the Albuquerque Sign Language Academy.