Terms of Service for Educational Resources Use

These terms govern your use of Achiya's educational resources, programs, and community platforms. By accessing any of our services, you agree to the conditions outlined below. We've written these in plain language because clarity matters — especially when working with families navigating special education.

Last updated: June 2025. These terms apply to all users accessing Achiya's website, educational materials, and program services.

Acceptance of Our Community Guidelines

When you access our website, enroll in a program, or use any educational materials we provide, you're agreeing to these terms. This isn't a formality we take lightly.

Our community guidelines exist to protect the families, educators, and professionals who rely on Achiya's resources. Acceptance is implied through continued use of any service we offer — including downloading materials, attending workshops, or participating in parent training sessions. If any portion of these terms is unclear or you disagree with a specific provision, please reach out to us directly before continuing to use our services.

Users under the age of 18 must have a parent or legal guardian review and accept these terms on their behalf. Given that much of our work involves families with children who have learning differences, we want to be explicit: parental or guardian consent is required for minors engaging with our platforms.

Accessing Specialized Learning Materials

Achiya provides a range of special education resources including guides, toolkits, workshop recordings, and individualized program materials. Access varies depending on the resource type and your enrollment status.

• Public resources on our website can be accessed without registration
• Program-specific materials require active enrollment and may include personalized content
• Workshop recordings and supplementary guides are available to registered participants for a defined access period
• Printed materials distributed during in-person sessions remain the property of the recipient

We reserve the right to modify, update, or discontinue specific resources as our educational programs evolve. When a resource is significantly revised, enrolled participants receive notification with reasonable advance notice. Resource availability can be affected by funding cycles and organizational capacity, which means some materials may rotate seasonally rather than remaining permanently accessible.

Donations and Philanthropic Contributions

Achiya operates as a nonprofit organization. Donations made through our website or other channels are voluntary contributions that support our mission of empowering families and children through education.

Key points regarding contributions:

• Tax documentation: Receipts for tax-deductible donations are issued in accordance with applicable regulations. Consult your tax advisor regarding deductibility in your jurisdiction.
• Designated gifts: If you designate a donation for a specific program, we make every effort to honor that designation. In rare cases where a program is discontinued or fully funded, we will contact you to discuss reallocation or refund options.
• Recurring donations: Monthly or recurring contributions can be modified or canceled at any time by contacting our team. Processing of cancellation requests may take up to one billing cycle.
• Refund policy: Donation refunds are handled on a case-by-case basis. Requests should be submitted within about 30 days of the transaction date.

Contributions do not entitle donors to preferential access to programs or services. Our resource allocation is determined by participant need, not donor status. This is a principle we hold firmly.

User Conduct and Community Standards

The families and professionals in our community deserve a safe, respectful environment. That's non-negotiable.

When using our platforms — whether online forums, workshop sessions, or digital resources — you agree to the following standards of conduct:

Violations may result in temporary suspension or permanent removal from our programs. We investigate reported incidents thoroughly before taking action. In situations involving the safety of a child, we act immediately and coordinate with relevant authorities as required by law.

Intellectual Property and Methodology

Achiya's educational methodologies, curricula, assessment tools, and training materials represent years of development work informed by field practice with diverse learner populations. These materials are protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

What this means in practice:

• You may use downloaded resources for personal or immediate family educational purposes
• Educators enrolled in our training programs may apply learned methodologies within their professional settings, with proper attribution to Achiya
• Reproduction, redistribution, or commercial use of our materials without written permission is prohibited
• Adaptations of our materials for use in other programs require a licensing agreement

User-generated content shared on our platforms — such as forum posts, testimonials, or shared experiences — remains your intellectual property. By posting, you grant Achiya a non-exclusive license to use such content for educational and organizational purposes. You can request removal of your content at any time.

Scope of Services and Limitations

Achiya provides educational support, advocacy guidance, and community resources. We do not provide medical, therapeutic, or legal services.

This distinction matters because families navigating special education systems often need support across multiple domains. Our role is specific: we equip parents and educators with knowledge, strategies, and community connections. The guidance our staff provides reflects accumulated field experience working with families across varied educational settings, but individual outcomes depend on many factors beyond our scope of influence.

• Educational guidance is informational and should not substitute for professional evaluations or clinical recommendations
• Advocacy support helps families understand their rights and options but does not constitute legal counsel
• Resource referrals are made in good faith based on available information; we do not guarantee the quality of third-party services

Achiya is not liable for decisions made based on general information provided through our resources. Every child's situation is unique. We strongly encourage families to work with qualified professionals — diagnosticians, therapists, attorneys — alongside the educational support we offer.

Policy Updates and Contact Information

We review these terms annually and update them when our services change or when legal requirements evolve. Significant changes are communicated to active program participants via email. The "last updated" date at the top of this page always reflects the most recent revision.

Continued use of our services after a terms update constitutes acceptance of the revised terms. If a revision materially affects your rights or obligations, we provide around two weeks' notice before the change takes effect.

You may also wish to review our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. Together, these documents form the complete agreement between you and Achiya regarding the use of our services.