Terms of Service — National Parks EDU
Terms of Service
Welcome to NationalParksEdu.org (“National Parks EDU,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of NationalParksEdu.org and any related content, products, services, accounts, or features we may provide (collectively, the “Website”).
By accessing or using the Website, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use the Website.
1. About National Parks EDU
National Parks EDU is an independent educational website created to provide educational information, resources, activities, and other content relating to national parks, conservation, nature, history, geography, and related subjects.
National Parks EDU is not a government agency.
2. National Park Service and Government Affiliation Disclaimer
National Parks EDU is an independent educational resource and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or officially connected to the National Park Service (NPS), the U.S. Department of the Interior, or the United States government.
NationalParksEdu.org is not an official National Park Service website.
References to national parks, park units, government agencies, public lands, historical sites, geographic locations, or other organizations are provided for educational and informational purposes and do not imply sponsorship, endorsement, partnership, or official affiliation.
National Parks EDU does not claim ownership of National Park Service trademarks, insignia, logos, or other government intellectual property. We do not authorize or imply any government endorsement of our Website, products, services, or educational materials.
3. Educational and Informational Purposes
The content provided on NationalParksEdu.org is intended for general educational and informational purposes.
Although we make reasonable efforts to provide useful and accurate information, we do not guarantee that all information is complete, current, accurate, or error-free.
Website content should not be considered professional legal, financial, medical, safety, travel, emergency, or other professional advice.
For current park conditions, closures, regulations, permits, alerts, safety information, and official visitor information, users should consult the appropriate official government or park authority.
4. Outdoor Activities and Assumption of Risk
Visiting national parks and participating in outdoor activities may involve risks, including but not limited to changing weather, wildlife encounters, difficult terrain, remote locations, water hazards, falling rocks, fires, and other natural or environmental hazards.
Information provided by National Parks EDU is not a substitute for official safety information, current conditions, professional guidance, or your own judgment.
You are responsible for making appropriate decisions regarding your safety and the safety of others.
5. Use of the Website
You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms.
You may not:
Use the Website for unlawful, fraudulent, abusive, or harmful purposes;
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Website or its systems;
Interfere with the operation or security of the Website;
Introduce malware, viruses, or other harmful code;
Scrape, copy, reproduce, or systematically collect Website content without permission;
Impersonate National Parks EDU, another user, a government agency, or another organization; or
Use the Website in a manner that could create confusion regarding an affiliation with the National Park Service or another government agency.
6. Accounts
Certain features may require you to create an account.
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for activity occurring under your account.
You agree to provide accurate information and to notify us if you believe your account has been accessed without authorization.
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or are associated with fraud, abuse, or unlawful activity.
7. Products and Services
National Parks EDU may offer educational materials, digital products, physical products, memberships, subscriptions, or other services.
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue products or services.
Product descriptions, photographs, pricing, availability, and other information are provided in good faith but may contain errors or changes.
If you purchase a product or service, the terms presented to you at the time of purchase, together with our applicable policies, may also apply.
8. Orders and Payments
We may use third-party payment processors such as Stripe, PayPal, or other payment providers.
Payment information is processed by the applicable payment provider according to its own terms and privacy practices. National Parks EDU does not intentionally store complete payment card numbers.
We reserve the right to refuse, cancel, or limit an order when reasonably necessary, including in cases involving suspected fraud, unauthorized transactions, pricing errors, inventory errors, or misuse of promotional offers.
9. Pricing and Product Information
We make reasonable efforts to provide accurate product descriptions and pricing.
However, errors may occur. If a significant pricing, description, availability, or product-information error is discovered, we may cancel or modify an affected order and provide an appropriate refund where applicable.
10. Shipping
If physical products are offered, shipping and delivery information will be provided as applicable at the time of purchase.
Estimated delivery dates are not guaranteed unless expressly stated otherwise.
We are not responsible for delays caused by shipping carriers, customs, weather, natural disasters, government actions, or other circumstances outside our reasonable control.
Additional shipping terms may be provided in our Shipping, Refund and Returns Policy.
11. Refunds and Returns
Refunds, cancellations, exchanges, and returns are governed by our Shipping, Refund and Returns Policy, as applicable to the product or service purchased.
Nothing in these Terms is intended to eliminate or restrict any consumer rights that cannot legally be waived.
12. Intellectual Property and Content Ownership
National Parks EDU owns or has permission to use the original content that we create or license for the Website, including applicable text, original graphics, logos, designs, educational materials, and other proprietary materials.
Unless otherwise indicated, Website content may not be reproduced, republished, distributed, modified, sold, or commercially exploited without our prior written permission.
National Parks EDU does not claim ownership of third-party content or material that is in the public domain or otherwise belongs to another party.
Certain government-created materials may be subject to different copyright rules, and third-party photographs, artwork, trademarks, logos, maps, or other materials may remain the property of their respective owners.
Where appropriate, we will provide attribution or other notices relating to third-party or government material.
13. User-Submitted Content
If the Website allows users to submit comments, reviews, photographs, educational materials, or other content, you retain ownership of your content.
By submitting content, you grant National Parks EDU a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, display, distribute, and otherwise use that content as reasonably necessary to operate and promote the Website, subject to our applicable policies.
You represent that you have the rights necessary to submit the content and that your submission does not violate the rights of another person or organization.
14. Third-Party Websites and Services
The Website may contain links to third-party websites, services, government websites, educational resources, payment processors, social media platforms, or other external services.
We do not control and are not responsible for third-party websites, content, privacy practices, availability, or policies.
A link to another website does not necessarily constitute an endorsement, sponsorship, or affiliation.
15. Artificial Intelligence
National Parks EDU may use artificial intelligence or automated tools in connection with certain Website features or content creation.
Any AI-assisted content is reviewed and used for educational or operational purposes, but we do not guarantee that AI-assisted information is always accurate, complete, or current.
Our use of artificial intelligence is also subject to our AI Policy.
16. Disclaimer of Warranties
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the Website and its content, products, and services are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.
We do not guarantee that the Website will always be available, secure, accurate, complete, current, or free of errors or interruptions.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim warranties, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
17. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, National Parks EDU and its owners, operators, affiliates, contractors, and service providers will not be liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages arising from or related to your use of the Website, products, or services.
Nothing in these Terms limits liability that cannot legally be limited or excluded under applicable law.
18. Indemnification
To the fullest extent permitted by law, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless National Parks EDU and its owners, operators, affiliates, contractors, and service providers from claims, damages, liabilities, losses, and expenses arising from your unlawful use of the Website, violation of these Terms, or infringement of another person's rights.
19. Force Majeure
We are not responsible for delays or failures caused by circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including natural disasters, severe weather, government actions, internet or infrastructure failures, supply-chain disruptions, carrier delays, labor disputes, or other similar events.
20. Changes to the Website
We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any portion of the Website at any time.
We may also update these Terms from time to time. When we make material changes, we may update the “Last Updated” date and provide additional notice when appropriate.
Your continued use of the Website after updated Terms become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms to the extent permitted by law.
21. Disputes
Any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms or your use of the Website will be handled in accordance with applicable law.
Nothing in these Terms prevents you from exercising any rights or remedies that cannot legally be waived.
22. Governing Law
These Terms will be governed by applicable law, without regard to conflict-of-law principles, subject to any mandatory consumer-protection laws that may apply.
23. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, AI Policy, Shipping, Refund and Returns Policy, and any other policies specifically incorporated into these Terms, constitute the agreement governing your use of the Website, except where a separate written agreement applies.
24. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in effect to the fullest extent permitted by law.
25. No Waiver
Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of our right to enforce that provision in the future.
26. Contact
For questions regarding these Terms, please contact:
National Parks EDU
Website: NationalParksEdu.org
Email: team@nationalparksedu.org
27. Business Information
National Parks EDU is an independently operated educational website.
Business entity information may be updated as the organization develops and completes any applicable business registration or formation requirements.
Last Updated: May 2026
Effective Date: October 18, 2026