Welcome to the website of the National Christian Accreditation Commission (“NCAC,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website, online forms, digital resources, communications, and related services offered through this website (collectively, the “Site”). By accessing or using this Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use this Site.

1. Purpose of the Site

The National Christian Accreditation Commission provides information, resources, application materials, accreditation-related communications, and other services for Christian schools, ministries, educational organizations, administrators, families, and related stakeholders. The information on this Site is provided for general informational and administrative purposes only. Nothing on this Site guarantees accreditation, approval, membership, certification, or any specific outcome unless expressly stated in a written agreement issued by NCAC.

2. Eligibility and Use of the Site

You may use this Site only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. By using this Site, you represent that you are at least 18 years old or are using the Site with the consent and supervision of a parent, guardian, school official, or authorized representative. You agree not to:

• Use the Site for any unlawful, fraudulent, misleading, or harmful purpose;
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site, server, database, account, or system;
• Submit false, inaccurate, incomplete, or misleading information;
• Interfere with the security, functionality, or operation of the Site;
• Copy, scrape, harvest, or collect information from the Site without authorization;
• Use NCAC’s name, logo, accreditation language, seals, marks, or materials without written permission;
• Misrepresent your organization’s accreditation status, membership status, or relationship with NCAC.

3. Accreditation Information and No Guarantee

Any accreditation standards, application requirements, timelines, resources, or guidance provided through this Site are subject to change at NCAC’s discretion. Submission of an inquiry, application, self-study, payment, form, document, or other material does not guarantee accreditation, candidacy, approval, renewal, membership, endorsement, or acceptance. All accreditation decisions remain subject to NCAC’s policies, procedures, review processes, standards, site evaluations, documentation requirements, and final determinations.

4. User Submissions

You may be able to submit information through forms, applications, contact pages, uploads, surveys, or other features of the Site. You are responsible for ensuring that all information you submit is accurate, lawful, current, and complete. By submitting information to NCAC through the Site, you grant NCAC permission to review, store, process, and use that information for legitimate organizational purposes, including but not limited to accreditation review, communication, recordkeeping, compliance, support, and service delivery. You agree not to submit any material that is unlawful, defamatory, abusive, obscene, infringing, confidential without authorization, or otherwise inappropriate.

5. Intellectual Property

All content on this Site, including text, graphics, logos, seals, icons, images, forms, policies, standards, resources, downloads, videos, website design, and other materials, is owned by or licensed to NCAC unless otherwise stated. You may view, download, or print materials from the Site for your personal, internal school, ministry, or organizational use, provided that you do not modify the materials, remove notices, misrepresent their source, or use them for commercial resale. You may not reproduce, distribute, publish, sell, alter, create derivative works from, or publicly display NCAC materials without prior written permission, except as expressly allowed by these Terms or applicable law.

6. Use of NCAC Name, Logo, Seal, or Accreditation Status

You may not use the NCAC name, logo, accreditation seal, badges, marks, or related branding unless expressly authorized in writing by NCAC. Schools, ministries, or organizations may not claim to be accredited, approved, certified, recognized, affiliated, or endorsed by NCAC unless such status has been formally granted in writing and remains active and in good standing.NCAC may require correction, removal, or discontinuation of any inaccurate, outdated, unauthorized, or misleading use of its name, seal, logo, or accreditation-related language.

7. Payments and Fees

If the Site allows payment of application fees, membership fees, accreditation fees, renewal fees, resource fees, or other charges, you agree to provide accurate billing and payment information. Unless otherwise stated in writing, fees are non-refundable once submitted, especially where review, administrative processing, application work, or access to resources has begun.NCAC reserves the right to change its fees, payment terms, and billing procedures at any time.

8. Third-Party Links and Services

This Site may contain links to third-party websites, platforms, payment processors, document systems, communication tools, or other external services. These third-party services are provided for convenience only.NCAC does not control and is not responsible for third-party websites, privacy practices, content, terms, security, or services. Your use of third-party services is at your own risk and may be governed by separate terms and policies.

9. Email Communications: Opt-In and Opt-Out

By submitting your email address through this Site, registering for NCAC services, requesting information, applying for accreditation, downloading resources, joining a mailing list, or otherwise communicating with NCAC, you may opt in to receive email communications from NCAC. Email communications may include administrative notices, accreditation updates, application information, renewal reminders, event announcements, newsletters, resource updates, policy notices, promotional information, and other communications related to NCAC’s mission and services. You may opt out of receiving promotional or marketing emails at any time by:

• Clicking the “unsubscribe” link included in an email, where available;
• Following any opt-out instructions included in the email, or
• Contact NCAC at help@ncacaccreditation.org with your request.

Please note that even if you opt out of promotional emails, NCAC may still send you non-promotional, transactional, administrative, or service-related emails, including messages related to applications, accreditation status, payments, accounts, policy notices, deadlines, or other necessary organizational communications.NCAC will make reasonable efforts to honor email opt-out requests in accordance with applicable law.

10. SMS/Text Message Communications: Opt-In and Opt-Out

By providing your mobile phone number to NCAC and affirmatively opting in to receive text messages, you consent to receive SMS or text message communications from NCAC at the number you provide.SMS communications may include accreditation reminders, application updates, deadline notices, event information, appointment or meeting reminders, document requests, renewal reminders, account-related notices, and other NCAC-related communications. Consent to receive SMS messages is not required as a condition of purchasing any goods or services, applying for accreditation, or otherwise working with NCAC. Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier and plan. You may opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying STOP to any text message from NCAC. After you send STOP, we may send a confirmation message to verify that you have been unsubscribed. After that, you should no longer receive SMS messages from NCAC unless you opt in again. For help, you may reply HELP or contact NCAC at help@ncacaccreditation.org or [Insert Phone Number].NCAC is not responsible for delayed or undelivered text messages. Wireless carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.

11. Consent Records

NCAC may maintain records of communication preferences, including email subscriptions, SMS opt-ins, opt-outs, consent dates, consent sources, and related information, as permitted or required by applicable law. You are responsible for ensuring that any contact information you provide to NCAC is accurate and that you have the authority to provide it.

12. Privacy

Your use of this Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how NCAC may collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information. Please review our Privacy Policy carefully. By using this Site, you acknowledge that you have read and understood our Privacy Policy.

13. Disclaimer of Warranties

This Site and all content, materials, resources, and services made available through the Site are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.NCAC makes no warranties or representations of any kind, express or implied, regarding the operation, availability, accuracy, completeness, reliability, suitability, or security of the Site or its content.To the fullest extent permitted by law, NCAC disclaims all warranties, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, and non-infringement.

14. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, NCAC and its officers, directors, employees, volunteers, contractors, representatives, affiliates, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of the Site. This includes, but is not limited to, damages for loss of data, lost revenue, business interruption, reputational harm, accreditation-related consequences, or reliance on Site content. Your sole remedy for dissatisfaction with the Site is to stop using the Site.

15. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless NCAC and its officers, directors, employees, volunteers, contractors, representatives, affiliates, and agents from and against any claims, damages, liabilities, losses, costs, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, arising out of or related to:

• Your use or misuse of the Site;
• Your violation of these Terms;
• Your submission of false, inaccurate, unauthorized, or unlawful information;
• Your infringement of any rights of another person or organization;
• Your misuse of NCAC’s name, logo, seal, materials, or accreditation-related language.

16. Changes to the Site or Terms

NCAC may update, modify, suspend, or discontinue any portion of the Site at any time without notice.NCAC may also revise these Terms from time to time. When we do, we will update the “Last Updated” date above. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted means you accept the revised Terms.

17. Termination of Access

NCAC reserves the right to restrict, suspend, or terminate your access to the Site, forms, resources, portals, communications, or services at any time if we believe you have violated these Terms, misused the Site, submitted false information, infringed NCAC’s rights, or engaged in conduct harmful to NCAC or others.

18. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Michigan, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any dispute arising out of or related to these Terms, the Site, or your use of NCAC’s services shall be handled in the courts located in Lake County, Michigan, unless otherwise required by law.

19. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms, communication preferences, SMS or email opt-outs, or your use of this Site, please contact: National Christian Accreditation Commission
Email: office@ncacaccreditation.org
Phone: [Insert Phone Number]
Website: https://www.ncacaccreditation.org