Terms and Conditions of Use
Conditions governing access to and use of the colegiophia.com website of PANAMA HEIGHTS INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY INC (PHIA).
- Version
- 1.0
- Effective Date
- April 18, 2026
- Last Updated
- April 18, 2026
01.Acceptance of Terms
These Terms and Conditions of Use (hereinafter, the "Terms") govern access to and use of the website colegiophia.com and its subdomains (hereinafter, the "Site"), owned by PANAMA HEIGHTS INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY INC (hereinafter, "PHIA," "the School," "we"), an entity with Tax ID (RUC) 670791-1-462755 DV 70, domiciled at Arraiján #14, La Cruz de Oro, Panamá Oeste, Republic of Panama.
Access to the Site implies full and unreserved acceptance of these Terms. If the user does not agree with any of them, they must refrain from using the Site.
02.Definitions
- Site
- The set of web pages accessible under the colegiophia.com domain and its subdomains.
- User
- Any natural or legal person who accesses, browses, or uses the Site.
- Content
- Texts, images, videos, trademarks, logos, designs, code, and any other material published on the Site.
- PHIA
- Panama Heights International Academy, owner of the Site.
03.Purpose of the Site
The main purpose of the Site is to provide institutional, academic, and contact information about PHIA, as well as to facilitate access for interested families to information about the admissions process, educational offering, and school life.
The information published on the Site is informational only and does not constitute, by itself, a contractual offer, admissions guarantee, or academic commitment. Admissions, enrollment, and provision of educational services are governed by the specific institutional contracts and regulations entered into between PHIA and the family.
04.Permitted Use of the Site
The user agrees to use the Site lawfully, in accordance with these Terms, applicable Panamanian legislation, morality, and public order. The following conduct is expressly prohibited:
- Access or attempted access to restricted areas of the Site without authorization.
- Use of the Site for unlawful, fraudulent purposes or those that may harm the image, rights, or interests of PHIA or third parties.
- Introduction or dissemination of computer viruses, malicious code, scripts, or other elements that may alter the operation of the Site or compromise its security.
- Mass scraping, reverse engineering, automated copying, or unauthorized reproduction of Content.
- Impersonation of another person, institution, or entity.
- Collection of personal data of other users without their consent.
05.Intellectual Property
All Content on the Site, including but not limited to texts, photographs, illustrations, videos, logos, trademarks, trade names, designs, structure, and source code, is the property of PHIA or of third parties who have authorized its use, and is protected by Panamanian and international intellectual and industrial property legislation.
The reproduction, distribution, public communication, transformation, or any other act of total or partial exploitation of the Site Content without prior written authorization from PHIA is prohibited. Use of the Site does not grant the user any rights over the Content, except for viewing under the terms established herein.
06.Published Information and Updates
PHIA makes reasonable efforts to keep the information on the Site updated and accurate. However, it does not guarantee the absence of errors, omissions, or outdated information. Information related to academic calendars, costs, programs, admissions requirements, and the like may be modified without prior notice.
To confirm any data relevant to decision-making, the user must contact PHIA directly through official channels.
07.Online Forms and Requests
The Site may offer forms to request information, schedule visits, or initiate admissions processes. The user warrants that the information provided is true, accurate, current, and complete, and is responsible for the consequences arising from false or inaccurate information.
The processing of personal data collected through the forms is governed by the Privacy Policy published on the Site.
08.Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to websites operated by third parties, including educational platforms, social networks, and public authorities. PHIA does not control and assumes no responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or availability of such sites. Access to such links is at the user's sole responsibility.
09.Limitation of Liability
PHIA makes the Site available on an "as is" basis and, to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, does not warrant:
- The availability or uninterrupted continuity of the Site.
- The absence of errors, technical failures, or vulnerabilities.
- The suitability of the Site for any specific user purpose.
- The absolute accuracy of the information published.
PHIA shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from access or inability to access the Site, except in cases expressly required by law.
10.Site Availability
PHIA reserves the right to suspend, modify, restrict, or interrupt, in whole or in part, access to the Site at any time, for technical, security, maintenance, or any other reason, without generating any liability towards the user.
11.Modifications to the Terms
PHIA may modify these Terms at any time. Modifications will be published on the Site with the date of update and will take effect upon publication. Continued use of the Site after such publication will imply acceptance of the new Terms.
12.Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms are governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Panama. For the resolution of any controversy arising from access or use of the Site, the parties expressly submit to the jurisdiction of the competent courts of Panama City, waiving any other jurisdiction that may correspond to them.
13.Contact
For any inquiries related to these Terms, the user may contact PHIA through:
- Contact form
- https://colegiophia.com/contact
- Phone
- (507) 345-9344 / (507) 345-9346
- Address
- Arraiján #14, La Cruz de Oro, Panamá Oeste, Republic of Panama
