FundedYouth Portal Member Agreement

Organization: FundedYouth Academy Type: 501(c)(3) Nonprofit STEAM Educational Organization EIN: 93-4090260 Effective Date: March 12, 2026 Contact: 415 Parkway Plaza, El Cajon, CA 92020 | fundedyouth.org | +1 (619) 728-5002 Agreement Gate Keys: general, student, credit_subscription

1. What Is This Agreement?

FundedYouth Academy (“FundedYouth”) is a nonprofit organization that teaches kids and teens about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) through hands-on projects in our makerspace.

This is the Member Portal Agreement for the FundedYouth Member Portal (“Portal”). The Portal is the website where you manage your account, sign up for classes, track your progress, manage subscriptions and credits, volunteer, and more.

This single agreement combines three sets of rules that used to be separate:

Part	What it covers	Section
General Use	Creating and using your account, conduct, privacy, and payments	Sections 2–9, 15–18
Student	The Student section — courses, pathways, and badges	Section 10
Subscriptions, Credits & Sessions	Memberships, credit packs, the wallet, the credit system, and registering for in-person events	Sections 11–14

By signing this agreement, you are saying you have read it, understand it, and agree to follow the rules. If you do not agree, you cannot use the Portal. Signing this agreement unlocks the Student, Subscriptions, and Sessions sections of your Portal automatically — they will appear right away.

If you are under 18, your parent or legal guardian must also read and agree to this before your account can be activated.

2. Creating Your Account

When you create your account, you must provide:

Your first and last name
A valid email address
Your age (you must be at least 5 years old)
A password

You must be truthful. Do not make up a fake name, age, or email. If any of your information changes, update it in the Portal.

Your Account Is Your Responsibility

Keep your username and password private. Do not share them with anyone — not even your friends.
Everything that happens on your account is your responsibility. If someone else uses your account because you shared your password, you are still responsible for what they do.

These age rules apply to everything in this agreement — your account, the Student section, and the Subscriptions and Sessions features.

If You Are 18 or Older

You can create and manage your account, sign this agreement, and manage your subscriptions on your own.
You will need to sign an adult consent agreement accepting responsibility for your own account.

If You Are 13 to 17 Years Old

You need your parent or legal guardian’s permission to use the Portal.
When you sign up, you must provide your parent or guardian’s email address. You may also be asked for their name and phone number.
Your parent or guardian must review this agreement and approve your account before it becomes active.
Your account will stay in “Pending” status until:
1. You verify your email address.
2. Your parent or guardian gives consent.
3. A FundedYouth Administrator approves your account.
Any payments made through your account are the responsibility of your parent or guardian.
FundedYouth may contact your parent or guardian about your account, activities, billing, or any issues.

If You Are Under 13

The same rules as ages 13–17 apply — you need parental consent and administrator approval.
You must have a parent or guardian with you at all times when visiting any FundedYouth location, storefront, or makerspace in person.
Your parent or guardian is fully responsible for your safety, behavior, and any purchases made on your account.

When You Turn 18

When you turn 18, you will be asked to sign an adult consent agreement. This means you are now responsible for your own account instead of your parent or guardian.
You will have the option to remove your parent or guardian’s information from your profile if you choose to.

4. Rules for Using the Portal

The Portal is for FundedYouth activities only — things like signing up for classes, tracking your progress, earning badges, managing subscriptions, volunteering, and communicating with FundedYouth.

What You Must NOT Do

Do not try to access someone else’s account or look at their private information.
Do not bully, threaten, or be mean to anyone through the Portal.
Do not upload or share anything inappropriate, offensive, or illegal.
Do not try to hack, break, or mess with the Portal in any way.
Do not use the Portal to sell things or make money unless FundedYouth has given you written permission.
Do not try to manipulate your enrollment, completion status, or credit balance. Completions are verified by instructors and administrators. Attempting to fake or bypass this will result in suspension.

5. Respecting the Portal, People, and Spaces

Whether you are using the Portal online or visiting a FundedYouth location in person, the same rules apply. These rules are for everyone — students, parents, guardians, instructors, and all members.

Be Kind to Everyone

Treat everyone with respect. This includes students, visitors, staff, volunteers, instructors, and parents.
Listen to your instructor. They are here to help you learn. Follow their directions during class.
Be patient and kind. Everyone learns at a different pace. Do not make fun of others for not knowing something.
Ask questions. There are no dumb questions. If you are confused, speak up — that is what instructors are there for.
Do not distract others during a session. If you finish early, wait quietly or offer to help someone nearby.
No bullying, harassment, name-calling, or mean behavior — whether in person, online, or in messages.
Be welcoming to everyone, no matter their age, background, race, gender, or abilities.
Watch your language. No swearing, slurs, or rude comments.

Take Care of the Makerspace and Storefronts

FundedYouth has makerspaces and storefronts with tools, equipment, technology, and materials. When you visit, you are expected to:

Handle everything carefully. Treat tools, equipment, and materials with respect — like they are your own.
Only use equipment you have been trained on. If you have not learned how to use a tool or machine, do not touch it without an instructor’s guidance.
Follow the safety rules posted in the space and any instructions from staff.
Tell someone right away if something is broken, damaged, or not working.
Clean up after yourself. Put tools and materials back where they belong when you are done.
Do not take anything home without written permission from an administrator.
If you break something on purpose or steal, your account may be suspended or terminated and you may be responsible for the cost of repair or replacement.

Stay Safe

Follow all safety rules and instructions from FundedYouth staff at all times.
Wear safety gear (like goggles or gloves) when you are told to.
Tell a staff member immediately if you see something unsafe or if someone gets hurt.
Do not use any tool or machine you have not been trained on.
No alcohol or drugs are allowed at FundedYouth. Ever.

Parents and Guardians

Parents and guardians are also expected to:

Respect FundedYouth staff, volunteers, and other families at all times.
Follow the same rules when visiting FundedYouth locations.
Supervise your child if they are under 13 while at any FundedYouth location.
Support your child in following these rules and help them understand their responsibilities.

6. The Student Section

The Student section of the Portal is your learning dashboard. It is where you enroll in courses, track your progress through learning pathways, and view the badges you have earned or are working toward. It is not where you book in-person sessions or manage payments — those happen in the Sessions and Subscriptions sections (see Sections 11–14).

My Courses

Browse available courses and enroll in them. Each course shows:

The name and description of what you will learn
The type — course, class, or workshop
The category it belongs to (like coding, electronics, design, etc.)
Any prerequisites — courses you need to finish first before you can sign up
Your enrollment status — not started, in progress, or completed

Enrolling in a course is free and does not book you into a session. It simply adds the course to your list so you can track it. To actually attend a session for that course, go to the Sessions section and register for an in-person event.

How completing a course works:

You enroll in a course here (Student section)
You register for and attend an in-person session (Sessions section)
Your instructor confirms your attendance
A FundedYouth administrator marks you as complete
Any badge linked to that course is awarded to your account

My Pathways

A Pathway is a group of related courses that go together — like a learning trail. For example, a “Beginner Electronics” pathway might have three courses that build on each other. In My Pathways, you can see pathways where you have enrolled in at least one course, track your overall progress, see which courses are completed, in progress, or not yet started, and view a visual timeline of your learning journey. This section is for viewing only — no actions are taken here.

My Badges

Badges are awards you earn by completing courses — like digital trophies. In My Badges, you can see all the badges you have already earned (with the date), locked badges you have not earned yet (and which course unlocks them), and badges that are “in progress” (you are enrolled in the course needed to earn it).

Badges are awarded automatically by the system when a course is marked complete by an administrator. You cannot buy, skip, or manually unlock a badge.

Prerequisites

Some courses require you to complete other courses first. These are called prerequisites.

If a course has a prerequisite, you cannot enroll in it until the required course is marked complete on your account.
The Portal will show you which prerequisite is needed and whether you have met it.
Completing a prerequisite in the real world does not count — it must be recorded in the Portal by a FundedYouth administrator.

Learning Content Belongs to FundedYouth

Course materials, videos, badges, and lesson plans belong to FundedYouth (see Section 8). You may not copy, share, sell, or repost any of it without written permission.

7. The Subscriptions Section

The Subscriptions section is where you manage your credit plan, wallet, and optional add-ons. It has four parts:

Membership

View and manage your FundedYouth membership plan. Your membership tier determines the benefits you receive, such as monthly credit allocations.

Credit Packs

Purchase additional credits. Credit packs come in two types:

One-time packs — You buy a set number of credits once and they are added to your wallet.
Monthly packs — You subscribe to a plan that adds credits to your wallet automatically each month on your billing date.

Credits are not money. They are a separate system that FundedYouth provides to help you access sessions and activities (see Section 9).

Add-ons

Subscribe to optional monthly add-ons that give you extra features or benefits beyond your base membership. Each add-on shows what it includes and how much it costs per month.

Wallet

Track your credit balance and see a full history of your credit activity, including:

Credits you received from your monthly plan
Credits you purchased through credit packs
Credits you spent registering for sessions
Any penalties applied for no-shows
Any refunds or adjustments made by an administrator

Your wallet is your credit bank. If your balance reaches zero, you cannot register for new sessions until you add more credits.

8. The Sessions Section

The Sessions section is where you browse and register for in-person classes, workshops, and events using credits. It has two parts:

Browse Events

Find upcoming in-person sessions at FundedYouth — classes, workshops, bootcamps, and open events. Each listing shows:

The name and description of the event
The date, time, and location
The instructor running the event
How many spots are left
How many credits it costs to register

To register for a session, you must have enough credits in your wallet and click “Register” to confirm your spot. Your credits are deducted from your wallet at the time of registration.

My Registrations

See all the sessions you have registered for. For each registration, you can see the event name, date, and time; your registration status (registered, attended, no-show, or cancelled); how many credits were charged; and whether any penalties were applied. You can also cancel a registration from this section, as long as you cancel before the cancellation window closes (see Section 10).

9. The Credit System

FundedYouth uses a credit system to manage access to sessions and activities. Credits are not money and cannot be exchanged for cash. They are simply a way for FundedYouth to manage how members access its programs.

How You Get Credits

Monthly plan credits — If you have an active credit plan, credits are added to your wallet automatically each month.
Credit pack purchases — You can buy additional credits at any time through the Credit Packs section.
Refunds and adjustments — A FundedYouth administrator may add or remove credits from your account for corrections or special reasons.

How You Spend Credits

Credits are spent when you register for a session. The cost is shown on each event listing before you confirm.
If you cancel a registration before the cancellation window closes, your credits may be returned.
If you do not show up to a session you registered for, you will receive a no-show penalty and lose additional credits.

Important Things to Know About Credits

Credit purchases are final. Once you complete a purchase, the dollars you paid become credits and cannot be converted back to cash, refunded, or reversed, except where required by law. Disputed Stripe charges will be defended on this basis.
Credits are not money. They cannot be traded, sold, or refunded for cash, and they cannot be transferred to another person.
Credits do not expire, but they are only redeemable while your membership is active. If your membership lapses, your existing credits remain on your account but cannot be spent until you reactivate.
Membership renewal is automatic from your credit balance. Each month, the credit cost of your membership plan is deducted from your wallet on your renewal date. If your wallet doesn’t have enough credits, your membership flips to Lapsed (no charge attempted, no further deductions). Top up credits and reactivate to resume.
Your balance can go below zero if a penalty is applied and you do not have enough credits to cover it.
FundedYouth can change or stop the credit system at any time, including changing credit costs, plan amounts, or removing the system entirely.
Credits are only usable while your account is active. If your account is suspended or terminated, your credits are frozen and may be forfeited.

10. Cancellations and No-Shows

Cancelling a Registration

You can cancel a session registration through the My Registrations section before the cancellation window closes.
Cancel early enough and you will not lose your credits. The current default cancellation window is at least 3 days before the session. If you cancel within this window, you will not be penalized.
This time period can change. FundedYouth may update the cancellation window at any time and will inform you. Even if you miss the announcement, the Portal will always show you the current policy when you register and when you attempt to cancel — so you will always know before you confirm.
Cancel late and you may lose your credits. If you cancel after the window closes, you may not get your credits back. The Portal will warn you before you confirm a late cancellation.

No-Shows

If you register for a session and do not show up and do not cancel in time:

You will be marked as a “No-Show” by an administrator.
You will lose credits. The penalty is usually double what the session cost. For example, if a session cost 4 credits, the penalty is 8 credits.
Repeated no-shows may result in your session access being reviewed or suspended.

11. Subscriptions, Billing, and Payments

What Costs Real Money vs. What Costs Credits

To keep things clear:

Real-money charges (U.S. dollars) are limited to credit-pack purchases — one-time or monthly recurring. These go through Stripe.
Memberships and add-ons are paid in credits deducted from your wallet on each renewal date. They do not charge your card.

Monthly Credit-Pack Subscriptions (Recurring Charges)

If you subscribe to a monthly credit pack, you authorize FundedYouth and our payment processor (Stripe) to charge the card you provide on the same day each month, at the price shown when you subscribed, until you cancel. Each successful charge automatically adds the pack’s credits to your wallet.

The renewal price and billing date are shown to you before you confirm.
If a charge fails (for example, your card expires or is declined), the subscription may pause or end and credits will not be added that month.
You may cancel a monthly credit-pack subscription at any time from Portal → Subscriptions → Credit Packs → My Credit Packs → Cancel. Cancellation takes effect immediately: no further charges will be made. Credits already in your wallet stay yours, subject to the non-refundability and account-suspension rules in Section 9.
To update the card on a monthly credit-pack subscription, cancel the existing subscription and re-subscribe with the new card. (Direct card-on-file editing is not yet available in the Portal.)

Add-ons and Memberships

Monthly add-ons and memberships are deducted in credits from your wallet on each renewal date. There is no card charge for these.
You may cancel an add-on or membership at any time from the Subscriptions section of the Portal. The cancellation rules and effects are described in Sections 7 and 9.

Payment Processing and Card Handling

All real-money payments are processed through Stripe, Inc., a third-party payment processor that is PCI-DSS Level 1 compliant.
FundedYouth does not see, store, or have access to your card number, CVV, expiration date, or any other card details on our servers. Our database only stores an opaque Stripe customer identifier so we can match your account to your Stripe records.
For monthly credit-pack subscriptions, Stripe retains your card on file in their PCI-compliant vault. This is required so the recurring monthly charge can be processed without you re-entering your card. The card is held by Stripe, not by FundedYouth. By subscribing to a monthly credit pack, you consent to Stripe retaining your card for this purpose.
One-time credit-pack purchases do not retain your card; Stripe Checkout collects your details fresh for each one-time purchase.

Other Billing Terms

All prices are in U.S. dollars. Any taxes will be shown before you pay.
Credit-pack purchases (both one-time purchases and each monthly renewal) are final and non-refundable, as described in Section 9. Cancelling a monthly subscription stops future charges but does not refund past charges or already-added credits, except where required by law.
For other programs, refunds depend on that program’s refund policy, which will be explained when you sign up. FundedYouth may decline refunds for programs that have already started or been completed.
If you see a charge you did not make or do not recognize, contact a FundedYouth administrator right away. We will work with you and, where appropriate, with Stripe to investigate.

12. Your Content and FundedYouth’s Content

FundedYouth’s Stuff

Everything on the Portal — course materials, badge designs, certificates, videos, lesson plans, and other educational content — belongs to FundedYouth Academy unless otherwise stated. You may not copy, share, sell, or repost any of it without written permission from FundedYouth.

Your Stuff

Anything you upload to the Portal (like profile photos or files) is still yours. But by uploading it, you are giving FundedYouth permission to use it for running and improving the Portal.

13. Your Privacy and Data

FundedYouth collects and stores some of your personal information to make the Portal work. Here is what we collect, why, and how we protect it.

What We Collect

Information	Who It Applies To
First and last name	Everyone
Date of birth (encrypted)	Everyone
Email address	Everyone
Parent/guardian name, email, and phone (encrypted)	Members under 18
Payment information	Members who make purchases
Activity records (classes, badges, volunteer hours, etc.)	Everyone

Why We Collect It

To run your account and personalize your experience.
To process payments and send receipts.
To send you important messages about your account and activities.
To keep records as required for our nonprofit operations.

How We Protect It

We will NEVER sell your personal information to anyone.
We will not share it with anyone outside of FundedYouth unless the law requires it or we need to use a service to run the Portal (like a payment processor).
Sensitive information like date of birth and parent contact details are encrypted (scrambled so only authorized systems can read them).
Access to minor’s personal data by administrators is logged for security.

Your Rights

You can ask to see, fix, or delete your personal data at any time by contacting an administrator.
If you are under 18, your parent or guardian can make these requests on your behalf.
If your parent or guardian withdraws consent for a minor’s account, the account will be deactivated and access will be removed.

14. Emails and Notifications

By using the Portal, you agree to receive email messages about your account. This includes things like password resets, payment receipts, class updates, volunteer assignments, and agreement notifications.
You cannot opt out of important account emails like receipts and password resets — those are necessary for your account to work.
FundedYouth will not send you spam or unrelated marketing emails.

15. Getting Suspended or Removed

FundedYouth Can Suspend or Terminate Your Account

FundedYouth can suspend or terminate any account, or remove access to any individual section (Student, Subscriptions, or Sessions), at any time if you break the rules in this agreement or behave in a way that is harmful to the FundedYouth community. Reasons this might happen include:

Breaking any of the rules in this agreement.
Disrespecting instructors, staff, or other students, or any behavior that is disruptive or harmful.
Trying to manipulate course completions, badges, or credit balances.
Repeated no-shows without cancellation.
Any fraudulent or unauthorized payment activity.
Doing anything that puts someone’s safety at risk.
Suspended means you cannot log in or use the Portal until a FundedYouth administrator lifts the suspension.
Terminated means your account is permanently closed. Any remaining credits, subscriptions, or balances are lost and are not refundable (unless required by law).
If access to a specific section is removed, that section will disappear from your Portal until a FundedYouth administrator restores it.

You Can Also Leave

If you want to close your account, you can ask a FundedYouth administrator to deactivate it at any time.

16. Things to Understand

Sometimes things break. FundedYouth works hard to keep the Portal running, but like any website, it might go down, have bugs, or not work perfectly all the time. We will do our best to fix problems quickly.
We cannot promise it will be perfect. If the Portal has a problem and you lose something (like data or credits), FundedYouth is not responsible — unless we were seriously careless or did something wrong on purpose.
If there is ever a money dispute, the most FundedYouth would owe you is limited to the single transaction or charge in question, as long as it happened within the last 3 months. This does not mean you can add up everything you paid over 3 months — it only covers the specific charge related to the issue.

17. Changes to This Agreement

FundedYouth can update or change this agreement at any time. If something important changes, you will be told through the Portal or by email. If you keep using the Portal after being notified, that means you accept the changes. If you do not agree, you can stop using the Portal and ask a FundedYouth administrator to deactivate your account.

18. Legal Stuff

This agreement follows the laws of the State of California.
If there is a disagreement that cannot be worked out, it will be handled in the courts of San Diego County, California.
This agreement is the complete agreement between you and FundedYouth about using the Portal, the Student section, and the Subscriptions and Sessions features. It replaces any previous agreements about the same things.

19. I Agree

By signing this agreement through the FundedYouth Portal, I am saying:

General Use

I have read and understand this entire agreement.
I understand that signing this agreement immediately unlocks the Student, Subscriptions, and Sessions sections of the Portal.
I will provide truthful information when creating and managing my account.
I will keep my login credentials private and not share them with anyone.
I will use the Portal only for FundedYouth activities and follow the rules in this agreement.
I will be respectful to everyone — online through the Portal and in person at FundedYouth locations.
I will take care of the makerspace, storefronts, and all FundedYouth property and follow all safety rules and staff instructions.
I understand that FundedYouth collects and protects my personal data and will never sell it.
I will not copy, share, or repost any FundedYouth course content without permission.

Student Section

I understand the Student section is for enrolling in courses, tracking pathways, and viewing badges — not for booking sessions or managing payments.
I understand that enrolling in a course does not book me into a session — I must also register for an in-person session through the Sessions section.
I understand that prerequisites must be met and recorded in the Portal before I can enroll in certain courses.
I understand that badges are only awarded when a course is marked complete by an administrator — they cannot be skipped or purchased.

Subscriptions, Credits & Sessions

I understand the Subscriptions section is for managing my credit plan, wallet, and add-ons, and the Sessions section is for browsing and registering for in-person events using credits.
I understand that credits are not money — they cannot be traded for cash and are subject to change by FundedYouth at any time.
I understand that registering for a session deducts credits from my wallet at the time of registration.
I understand the cancellation policy and that cancelling late or not showing up may result in lost credits, and that no-show penalties may cause my balance to go below zero.
I understand that credits are frozen if my account is suspended or terminated.
I agree to pay for any subscriptions or credit packs I sign up for. I understand that monthly credit-pack subscriptions are recurring charges to my card on the same day each month until I cancel, and that I can cancel at any time from the Portal. Cancellation is immediate but does not refund past charges or credits already added to my wallet.
I understand that FundedYouth does not store my card details on its servers. Card payments are processed by Stripe (a PCI-compliant payment processor), and for monthly credit-pack subscriptions Stripe retains my card on file in their PCI-compliant vault so that recurring charges can be processed.

Everyone

I understand my account or access to any section can be suspended, removed, or terminated at any time if I break these rules.
I understand FundedYouth can change this agreement at any time and that continuing to use the Portal means I accept the changes.
I understand FundedYouth Academy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN: 93-4090260).

If you are under 18:

My parent or guardian has read this agreement and gives permission for me to use the Portal, including the Student, Subscriptions, and Sessions features.
I understand that if I am under 13, I must have a parent or guardian with me at all times when visiting FundedYouth in person.
I understand my account will stay pending until my parent gives consent and an administrator approves it.
I understand my parent or guardian is responsible for any payments made through my account.

If you are a parent or guardian signing for a minor:

I am the parent or legal guardian of the minor and I authorize them to use the FundedYouth Portal.
I have read this entire agreement and agree to be responsible for my child’s compliance with these rules and for any payments made through their account.
I understand FundedYouth may contact me about my child’s account, activities, billing, or any concerns.
I understand I can request to view, change, or delete my child’s personal data at any time.
I understand that if I withdraw consent, my child’s account will be deactivated.

This agreement is signed electronically through the FundedYouth Portal. Your name, email, date, and (if applicable) parent/guardian information are stored securely.

FundedYouth Academy 501(c)(3) STEAM Educational Organization EIN: 93-4090260 415 Parkway Plaza, El Cajon, CA 92020 | fundedyouth.org | +1 (619) 728-5002