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1submitting content to the Site (including but not limited to inquiry forms, comments, or communications), you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, sublicensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such content in any form for the purposes of operating and promoting the School and its programs."})]}),e.jsxs("div",{children:[e.jsx("h2",{className:"text-2xl font-bold text-foreground mb-4",children:"4. Admissions Information"}),e.jsx("p",{className:"text-muted-foreground leading-relaxed",children:"Information provided on this Site regarding admissions, tuition, programs, curriculum, and school policies is for general informational purposes only and is subject to change. The submission of an inquiry or application form does not guarantee admission to Waterfront Montessori. All admissions decisions are made at the sole discretion of the School in accordance with our admissions policies and procedures."}),e.jsx("p",{className:"text-muted-foreground leading-relaxed mt-4",children:"Parents and guardians should refer to official enrollment documents, handbooks, and communications for definitive information about policies, procedures, tuition, and fees. The School reserves the right to modify its programs, policies, and fees at any time."})]}),e.jsxs("div",{children:[e.jsx("h2",{className:"text-2xl font-bold text-foreground mb-4",children:"5. Privacy and Data Protection"}),e.jsx("p",{className:"text-muted-foreground leading-relaxed",children:"Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using the Site, you consent to our collection and use of personal information as outlined in the Privacy Policy. We take seriously our obligations under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)."})]}),e.jsxs("div",{children:[e.jsx("h2",{className:"text-2xl font-bold text-foreground mb-4",children:"6. Third-Party Links and Services"}),e.jsx("p",{className:"text-muted-foreground leading-relaxed",children:"The Site may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources that are not owned or c

1ontrolled by Waterfront Montessori. We provide these links for your convenience and do not endorse or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You acknowledge and agree that we shall not be liable for any damage or loss caused by your use of any third-party websites or services."})]}),e.jsxs("div",{children:[e.jsx("h2",{className:"text-2xl font-bold text-foreground mb-4",children:"7. Disclaimer of Warranties"}),e.jsx("p",{className:"text-muted-foreground leading-relaxed",children:'THE SITE AND ALL INFORMATION, CONTENT, MATERIALS, AND SERVICES INCLUDED ON OR OTHERWISE MADE AVAILABLE TO YOU THROUGH THE SITE ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS. 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