Effective Date: 5/14/2026

Welcome to Open Discovery. These Terms of Use explain the rules and expectations for using our website, submitting applications, and participating in Open Discovery programs.

By using our website, submitting an application, or participating in our programs, you agree to these Terms of Use.

1. About Open Discovery

Open Discovery is a free educational initiative designed to help high school students explore scientific research, research literacy, mentorship, and scientific thinking.

Our website provides information about our mission, programs, applications, events, resources, and related opportunities.

2. Eligibility

Open Discovery programs are intended for high school students. Specific programs may have additional eligibility requirements, such as grade level, location, availability, or application deadlines.

We reserve the right to determine eligibility for each program.

3. Applications and Participation

Submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance into an Open Discovery program.

Applicants are responsible for providing accurate and complete information. We may contact applicants, parents or guardians, educators, or mentors when appropriate to support program administration.

Open Discovery may change program dates, structure, curriculum, format, mentors, or requirements if needed.

Participation in Open Discovery does not guarantee any specific academic, research, publication, competition, college admissions, scholarship, or career outcome.

4. Student Conduct

Participants are expected to act respectfully, honestly, and responsibly.

Students may not harass, bully, threaten, discriminate against, or intentionally harm other participants, mentors, volunteers, staff, or community members.

Students may not misuse program spaces, submit inappropriate content, share another person’s private information without permission, or engage in academic dishonesty.

Open Discovery reserves the right to remove a participant from a program or activity if their conduct is unsafe, disruptive, dishonest, or inconsistent with our community expectations.

5. Parent or Guardian Involvement

Because many high school students are under 18, Open Discovery may request parent or guardian acknowledgment, consent, or contact information when appropriate.

Parents or guardians may contact us with questions about their student’s participation.

6. Educational Content

Open Discovery provides educational information and mentorship. Our content is intended for learning and general educational purposes only.

Information on our website or in our programs should not be treated as professional, medical, legal, financial, or academic admissions advice.

7. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, the content on the Open Discovery website, including text, graphics, logos, designs, program materials, and resources, belongs to Open Discovery or is used with permission.

You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, or use Open Discovery materials for commercial purposes without written permission.

Students and participants retain ownership of original work they create, unless otherwise agreed. By sharing work with Open Discovery, participants may give us permission to review, discuss, and use that work for educational program purposes.

We will not publicly share identifiable student work without appropriate permission.

8. Website Use

You agree not to use the website in a way that interferes with its operation, attempts to gain unauthorized access to systems, submits false or harmful information, or violates applicable laws.

We may update, suspend, or remove parts of the website at any time.

9. Third-Party Links and Services

Our website may link to third-party websites, resources, forms, articles, videos, or services. These third-party sites are not controlled by Open Discovery.

We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or policies of third-party websites or services.

10. Privacy

Your use of our website and participation in Open Discovery programs is also governed by our Privacy Policy.

Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect information.

11. Disclaimer

Open Discovery aims to provide accurate and helpful educational content, but we do not guarantee that all website content or program materials will always be complete, current, or error-free.

Programs, resources, and opportunities may change over time.

12. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Open Discovery is not responsible for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages related to use of our website, participation in our programs, or reliance on information provided through our website or programs.

Nothing in these Terms limits any rights that cannot be limited under applicable law.

13. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Use from time to time. If we make changes, we will update the effective date at the top of this page.

Continued use of our website or participation in our programs after changes are posted means you accept the updated Terms.

14. Contact Us

For questions about these Terms of Use, please contact:

Open Discovery
Email: info@open-discovery.com
Website: open-discovery.com