Terms of Use.

Last updated: October 2026

These Terms of Use explain the terms under which you may access and use the La Fontaine College website. By accessing or using this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood and agreed to these terms.

1. About these terms

This website is operated by La Fontaine College. It provides information about the school, including its academic programmes, admissions, activities, facilities, news, contact information and other school-related matters.

These terms apply to all visitors, including prospective students, parents, guardians, current families, alumni, staff, members of the public and other users.

By continuing to use the website, you agree to comply with these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please discontinue use.

2. Purpose of the website

The website is provided primarily to make information about La Fontaine College accessible to the public and to help families communicate with the school.

Information may include details about the school's educational programmes, subjects, extracurricular activities, boarding arrangements, admissions, contact information, events and school news.

Nothing on this website should be interpreted as replacing direct communication with the school where official, individual or time-sensitive information is required.

3. Accuracy and availability of information

We make reasonable efforts to ensure that information published on this website is accurate, relevant and reasonably up to date.

However, school information can change. This may include subject availability, curriculum offerings, admissions requirements, activities, contact information, dates, fees, programmes, facilities, policies and other operational details.

Information published on the website is therefore provided for general guidance unless expressly identified as official or confirmed directly by La Fontaine College.

Where there is a difference between information displayed on this website and information issued directly by the school, the official information provided by the school office or an authorised representative should be relied upon.

4. Admissions and applications

Information presented on this website regarding admissions is intended to help prospective families understand the general admissions process.

Submission of an enquiry or application through the website does not, by itself, guarantee admission, placement, acceptance or availability of a place.

Admission decisions, placement, assessments and other admissions matters remain subject to the school's applicable requirements and processes.

Families may be required to provide additional information or documentation directly to the school as part of an application or enrolment process.

5. Acceptable use

You agree to use this website responsibly and only for lawful purposes.

You must not use the website in a way that could damage, disable, overload or impair the website or interfere with another person's ability to use it.

You must not attempt to gain unauthorised access to the website, its server, hosting environment, administrative systems or any other systems connected to it.

You must not knowingly introduce malicious software, harmful code, viruses or other technologies intended to disrupt or compromise the website.

You must not use automated systems, scraping tools or similar technologies to collect website content in a manner that interferes with the operation of the website.

You must not use this website to transmit unsolicited commercial communications, harvest contact information, or engage in any activity that is unlawful, deceptive or harmful to others.

6. Intellectual property

Unless otherwise indicated, the text, design, structure, graphics, logos, photographs, branding, illustrations and other material displayed on this website belong to La Fontaine College or are used with permission.

The website and its content are protected by applicable intellectual property laws and should not be copied, reproduced, redistributed, republished or commercially exploited without appropriate permission.

You may view pages of the website and print or save reasonable copies for personal, non-commercial and informational use.

Any school names, logos, photographs or other protected materials should not be used in a way that suggests endorsement, affiliation or sponsorship without permission.

7. Photographs and school media

The website may display photographs, videos, graphics and other media relating to school activities, events, facilities and members of the school community.

Such media may be used to illustrate school life and provide families and visitors with a better understanding of the La Fontaine College environment.

Where an image or item of media requires specific permission for use, the school will seek to use it in accordance with the permissions available to the school.

Parents or guardians with a concern about a photograph that includes their child should contact the school office so the matter can be addressed promptly.

8. User-submitted information

Where the website allows you to submit information through a contact form, enquiry form, admissions form or similar facility, you are responsible for providing information that is reasonably accurate and not deliberately misleading.

You should only provide information that you are authorised to provide, particularly when submitting information relating to another person, including a student.

Personal information submitted through the website is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

9. Third-party websites and services

The website may contain links to websites, platforms or services operated by third parties.

These may include, for example, social media platforms, the Parent Portal, external educational services, mapping services or other resources that may be useful to visitors.

Links to third-party websites are provided for convenience and do not necessarily mean that La Fontaine College endorses, controls or accepts responsibility for those websites.

Once you leave the La Fontaine College website, your use of another website is subject to that website's own terms, policies and practices.

10. Website security

We take reasonable steps to protect the website and the information processed through it.

However, internet communications and online systems cannot be guaranteed to be completely secure. You use the website at your own discretion and should take reasonable precautions when sharing information online.

If you become aware of any security concern relating to this website, please report it to the school office so it can be investigated.

11. Website availability

We aim to keep the website available and functioning properly, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free access.

The website may occasionally be unavailable due to maintenance, upgrades, technical problems, hosting issues, network interruptions or circumstances outside our reasonable control.

12. No guarantee of uninterrupted service

Although reasonable efforts are made to maintain the website, La Fontaine College does not guarantee that all website features, pages, forms, links or services will always be available or operate without interruption.

Where a technical issue affects an online form or enquiry function, visitors may contact the school directly using the contact details published on the website.

13. Limitation of responsibility

Information on this website is provided for general informational purposes. To the extent permitted by applicable law, La Fontaine College is not responsible for losses arising solely from reliance on information that has changed, is incomplete, contains an error, or is temporarily unavailable.

This does not affect any rights or protections that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited.

14. Changes to the website

We may update, modify, remove or replace website content and functionality from time to time.

This may include changes to school information, pages, navigation, forms, services, photographs, articles and other content.

15. Changes to these terms

These Terms of Use may be updated from time to time to reflect changes to the website or the way it operates.

When changes are made, the updated version will be published on this page. The date shown at the beginning of the page indicates the most recent update.

16. Severability

If any part of these Terms of Use is found to be unenforceable or invalid, the remaining parts will continue to apply.

No failure or delay by La Fontaine College in enforcing any part of these terms should be taken as a waiver of that right.

17. Governing law

These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of Zimbabwe.

Any dispute arising in connection with the use of this website shall be subject to the applicable jurisdiction of the courts of Zimbabwe.

18. Contact

If you have a question about these Terms of Use or about the operation of this website, please contact La Fontaine College.

Email: info@lafontainecollege.ac.zw

Telephone: +263 77 354 2665

Address: Plot 61, Ruzawi Road, Marondera, Zimbabwe