Terms of Use

Welcome to Early Childhood CARES (“we”, “us”, or “our”). These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the website at https://earlychildhoodcares.uoregon.edu/ (“Site”). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to these Terms.

1. Use of the Site

• You must be at least 13 years old (or of the legal age in your jurisdiction) to use this Site.

• You agree to use the Site only for lawful, non-commercial purposes.

• You may not resell, republish, or reproduce any materials from the Site without our prior written consent.

2. Intellectual Property

All content on the Site—text, graphics, logos, images, code—is the property of Early Childhood CARES or its licensors and is protected by U.S. and international copyright laws.
You may view and download content solely for personal, non-commercial use. Any other use is prohibited without express permission.

3. Disclaimers

• Educational Purposes Only: The Site is provided for informational purposes and should not substitute for professional consultation.

• No Guarantees: We make no warranties regarding accuracy, timeliness, or completeness of content.

• Your Use at Your Risk: The Site and its content are provided “as is” without warranty of any kind.

4. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Early Childhood CARES and affiliates will not be liable for damages arising from use or inability to use the Site, or reliance on its content.

5. Links to Third‑Party Sites

The Site may contain links to external websites. We do not endorse or control third-party content and disclaim responsibility for their practices or content.

6. Modifications

We reserve the right to modify or discontinue the Site—or these Terms—at any time without notice. Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

7. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Oregon, U.S.A., and any dispute will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of state or federal courts in Oregon.

8. Contact Us

Questions about these Terms should be directed to:
Early Childhood CARES
Email: [insert contact email]
Address: [insert address]

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 7, 2025

1. Information We Collect

• Personal Data: e.g., name, email, organization when voluntarily provided via forms, registrations, or subscriptions.

• Usage Data: e.g., IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, pages viewed, time spent, and referring URLs—automatically collected through standard analytics tools.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use this data to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain the Site.

• Respond to your requests, comments, or queries.

• Send administrative updates, newsletters, and announcements (with your consent where required).

• Analyze usage patterns to improve the Site.

• Protect against fraudulent or unauthorized activities.

3. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies (e.g., web beacons) to enhance your experience. You may disable cookies via your browser, but this may limit Site functionality.

4. Third‑Party Services

We use third-party analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics), content delivery networks, and potentially embedded content (e.g., social media widgets). These providers may collect or process data according to their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review those policies.

5. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell personal data. We may share information with:

• Service providers assisting with Site operations or analytics.

• Legal authorities if required by law or to protect rights/property.

• Successors in case of sale or merger of the Site or company.

6. Data Security

We implement technical and organizational measures to help safeguard your data. However, no transmission method over the internet is completely secure—your use is at your own risk.

7. Children’s Privacy

The Site is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect their personal data. If we learn we have, we will delete it promptly.

8. International Data Transfers

If you’re outside the U.S., please be aware that your information may be transferred to and processed in the U.S. By using the Site, you consent to such transfers as permitted by applicable law.

9. Your Choices & Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights such as:

• Access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data.

• Opting out of marketing communications.

• Restricting or objecting to certain processing.

To exercise any rights or make requests, please contact us at:
Email: [insert contact email]
Mail: [insert address]

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Effective Date” will be noted at the top. Continued use after changes means you accept the updated policy.