Terms of Service
This policy is effective August 2025.
Welcome to The Berkeley School’s website (“Website”). By accessing or using our Website, you agree to the following terms and conditions. Please read them carefully. If you do not agree, please do not use the Website.
1. Use of the Website. This Website is intended to provide general information about The Berkeley School and allows you to submit inquiries. You may use the Website only for lawful purposes and in compliance with these Terms of Service (“Terms”).
2. Submitting Inquiries. If you choose to contact us through the Website, we may ask you to provide certain information, including:
- Student’s name
- Student’s grade
- General information related to your inquiry
By submitting information, you represent that all details are accurate and that you have the authority to provide the information (e.g., as a parent or legal guardian of a student).
3. Privacy. Your privacy is important to us. Any information you submit through the Website is subject to our Privacy Policy which explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information. You may view the Privacy Policy here >
4. Intellectual Property. All content on the Website, including text, graphics, logos, and images, are the property of The Berkeley School or its licensors and are protected by copyright and other laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or use the content for commercial or other purposes without The Berkeley School’s express written permission.
5. DISCLAIMER. THE WEBSITE IS PROVIDED ON AN “AS-IS” BASIS AND MAY INCLUDE ERRORS, OMISSIONS, OR OTHER INACCURACIES. THE BERKELEY SCHOOL MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES ABOUT THE WEBSITE FOR ANY PURPOSES AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT OR ANY OTHER IMPLIED WARRANTY. THE BERKELEY SCHOOL ALSO MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES THAT THE WEBSITE WILL OPERATE ERROR-FREE. YOU ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY USE OF THE WEBSITE AND ANY USE OF THE WEBSITE IS UNDERTAKEN AT YOUR DISCRETION.
6. Termination of Access. The Berkeley School reserves the right to deny or terminate your access to the Website, in whole or in part, at any time and for any reason, including without limitation any violation of these Terms. We may do so without prior notice and without liability.
7. Limitation of Liability. To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Berkeley School shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from or related to your use of, or inability to use, the Website.
8. Disputes. You agree that if a dispute arises out of the use of this Website, you will make a good faith attempt to resolve the dispute informally.
9. Applicable Law. Any disputes arising out of the use of this Website shall be determined and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of California. The Parties further agree that any action or proceeding arising out of the use of this Website shall be maintained in Alameda County.
10. Links to Other Websites. The Website may include links to external websites for your convenience. We do not control those websites and are not responsible for their content or practices.
11. Student Safety Disclaimer. This Website is not intended to be used for emergency communications or time-sensitive reporting involving student safety, bullying, abuse, or threats of harm. If you have an urgent concern about a student’s well-being, please contact The Berkeley School directly by phone. If you are reporting an emergency or a situation involving potential serious injury or harm, please do not use this Website. Call 911 or contact emergency services right away.
12. Communications Disclaimer. Submitting an inquiry through this Website does not create an enrollment relationship or any obligation for The Berkeley School to respond. We cannot guarantee the confidentiality of submissions made via this Website. Please do not submit sensitive, personal, health, or academic records through the online inquiry form.
13. Changes to These Terms. We may update these Terms from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page. Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.
14. License and Website Access. The Berkeley School grants you a limited revocable, royalty-free, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and make personal use of this Website. You are prohibited from downloading or modifying the Website and you may only download or modify the Website with express written consent from The Berkeley School. All rights not expressly granted under these Terms are reserved by The Berkeley School.
15. Severability; No Waiver. If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, void, or unenforceable by any court having competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions of the Terms shall continue in full force and effect and shall not be affected, impaired, or invalidated in any way. No waiver of any of these Terms by The Berkeley School shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such Term or any other Term.
16. Accessibility. The Berkeley School is committed to ensuring that its Website is accessible to individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws, including the Americans with Disabilities (ADA). We are committed to providing a Website experience that is inclusive and usable by all individuals, including users with disabilities. For questions about accessibility, please reach out to our ADA Coordinator at communications@theberkeleyschool.com.
17. Contact Us. If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
The Berkeley School
1310 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702
510-665-8800
communications@theberkeleyschool.com
