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Terms of Use

Purpose

The Harnett County Schools website is provided to support communication, transparency, and engagement among students, families, staff, and community members. By accessing and using this website, users agree to comply with these Terms of Use and all applicable federal, state, and local laws and Board of Education policies.

External Links Disclaimer

The Harnett County Schools website may contain links to external websites and resources that are not owned, operated, or controlled by Harnett County Schools. These links are provided solely as a convenience and informational resource for users.

Harnett County Schools does not endorse, approve, certify, or guarantee the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or availability of information contained on external websites. The district is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, accessibility, security, or operation of any external website, nor for any changes or updates made to such websites.

The inclusion of a link to an external website does not imply endorsement of the views, products, services, or organizations associated with that site.

Harnett County Schools reserves the right to remove, modify, or restrict links to external websites that contain material deemed inappropriate, unlawful, obscene, sexually explicit, discriminatory, harmful, misleading, or otherwise inconsistent with the educational mission of the district or applicable Board policies.

District Website Requirements

All district-operated websites, school websites, and official web pages maintained on behalf of Harnett County Schools shall:

  • Include a link to the official Harnett County Schools homepage.

  • Include access to Board Policy 3227/7321 (Web Page Development).

  • Comply with applicable federal and state laws, Board policies, and administrative regulations.

  • Maintain content that is accurate, current, educationally relevant, and appropriate for public viewing.

  • Protect student and employee privacy in accordance with applicable laws, including the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

Acceptable Use

Users may access and use the website for lawful educational, informational, and community purposes. Users shall not attempt to:

  • Gain unauthorized access to district systems or data.

  • Disrupt, damage, or interfere with website functionality.

  • Upload, transmit, or distribute malicious software or harmful content.

  • Use the website for commercial, fraudulent, or unlawful purposes.

Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise noted, content published on the Harnett County Schools website, including text, graphics, logos, images, documents, and multimedia materials, is the property of Harnett County Schools or is used with appropriate permission. Content may not be reproduced, modified, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior authorization.

Accessibility

Harnett County Schools is committed to providing accessible digital content and strives to comply with applicable accessibility standards. Individuals who experience difficulty accessing website content are encouraged to contact the district for assistance or to request accommodations.

Disclaimer of Liability

Harnett County Schools makes reasonable efforts to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of information presented on this website; however, the district does not guarantee that all information is complete, current, or error-free. Information on the website is provided "as is" and may be modified without notice.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Harnett County Schools shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from the use of, or inability to use, this website or any linked external websites.

Changes to These Terms

Harnett County Schools reserves the right to revise or update these Terms of Use at any time. Continued use of the website following any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

Contact Information

Questions regarding this website, accessibility concerns, or requests related to website content may be directed to:

Harnett County Schools
601 South Main Street

Lillington, NC 27546
https://www.harnett.k12.nc.us