Camp ARL Terms of Service
Effective Date: May 15, 2026
Last Updated: May 15, 2026
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using Camp ARL ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Service.
2. Description of Service
Camp ARL is a free online directory that helps families discover day camps, summer programs, holiday camps, and teacher workday programs in the Arlington, Virginia area. We provide information about camps to make camp discovery simple, stress-free, and completely free for families.
3. User Accounts
If we offer user accounts in the future, you will be responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information when creating your account.
Data Use:
By creating an account (if offered), you agree that Camp ARL may use your email address to send service-related communications (camp updates, registration alerts, etc.). You can manage email preferences in your account settings. We will never sell your personal information. See our Privacy Policy for details.
4. Free Service
Camp ARL is completely free for families to use. We do not charge subscription fees or require payment to access camp information.
5. Accuracy of Information
Camp ARL strives to provide accurate and up-to-date camp information. However, camp information is subject to change without notice, and we do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any camp details, registration dates, or pricing. Camp ARL is not responsible for missed registrations, incorrect information, or changes made by camp organizers. Always confirm details directly with the camp before registering.
6. Prohibited Use
You agree not to:
- Use the Service for any unlawful purpose
- Scrape, crawl, or use automated tools (bots, scripts, etc.) to access or download camp data
- Copy, reproduce, or republish our database of camps, registration dates, or contact information in whole or in part
- Create a competing camp directory using data obtained from Camp ARL
- Systematically download or export camp information for commercial purposes
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Service
- Misrepresent your identity or affiliation
- Reverse-engineer our database structure, categorization system, or methodology
7. Intellectual Property & Database Protection
Copyright
All content on Camp ARL, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is owned by Camp ARL and protected by United States and international copyright laws.
Database as Trade Secret
Our database of 100+ day camps, including registration dates, deadlines, contact information, program details, and our proprietary categorization and organization system, represents significant original research and is protected as a trade secret and copyrighted compilation.
While individual camp facts (names, addresses, dates) may be publicly available elsewhere, our specific collection, selection, arrangement, and presentation is proprietary to Camp ARL.
Permitted Use
You may:
- Browse and search camps for personal, non-commercial use
- Save individual camps to your account (if offered)
- Share individual camp links with friends and family
You may NOT:
- Download, export, or copy our complete database or substantial portions thereof
- Use our data to create a competing directory or service
- Republish our camp information on other platforms
Enforcement
Camp ARL actively monitors for unauthorized use and reserves the right to pursue legal action for violations, including claims for copyright infringement, trade secret misappropriation, and breach of contract.
8. Third-Party Links
The Service may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., camp registration pages). Camp ARL is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of those sites.
9. Limitation of Liability
Camp ARL is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Camp ARL shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Service, including but not limited to missed registrations, incorrect information, or unavailability of the Service.
10. Governing Law & Disputes
These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of Camp ARL shall be resolved in the courts of Arlington County, Virginia.
Limitation Period:
You agree that any claim arising from your use of Camp ARL must be filed within one (1) year after the claim arises, or it will be permanently barred.
11. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by email (if we have your contact information) or by posting a notice on the Service. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.
12. Entire Agreement
These Terms of Service, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Camp ARL regarding your use of the Service and supersede any prior agreements.
13. Contact
If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
Email: info@camparl.com
Web: CampARL.com
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