These terms and conditions (the “terms”) are a legal contract between you and the Arc Fayette (“the Arc Fayette”). The terms explain how you are permitted to use our website www.arcfayette.org and related sites linking these terms (individually and collectively, the “site”) and the services available through our site (collectively, the “services”). By using this site, you are agreeing to all the terms; if you do not agree with any of these terms, do not access or otherwise use this site or any information contained on this site. These terms expressly incorporate the provisions of our Privacy Policy .

DONATIONS

Donation Refund Policy
We greatly appreciate your donation and support of our organization. If you have made an error in making your donation or wish to change your mind about contributing, please contact us. Refunds will be issued using the original method of payment. If you made your donation by credit card, the refund will be credited to the same card.

Automated Recurring Donation Cancellation
Ongoing support is crucial for enabling our projects to continue. We encourage donors to contribute regularly over time. However, if you need to cancel your recurring donation, please notify us.

 

CHANGES TO THE WEBSITE OR TERMS & CONDITIONS

The Arc Fayette reserves the right to update the content on this website at any time. We may also revise these Terms of Use by posting the updated version on this site and, if you have provided your email for notifications, by emailing you at the address provided. By continuing to use this site after changes are made, you agree to the revised Terms. If you do not agree to the updated Terms, you must stop using the site.

 

GENERAL USE

By using this site, you confirm that you are at least 18 years old. If you are between 13 and 18 years old (a “Minor”), you may only use this site with the consent of a parent or legal guardian. If you are a parent or legal guardian of a Minor using this site, you agree to be responsible for the Minor’s actions and to fully indemnify and hold the Arc Fayette  harmless if the Minor violates any of these Terms. Children under 13 years old are not permitted to use this site.

The Arc Fayette provides content through this site, including resources to assist adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. This content, including logos, graphics, videos, images, and software, is protected by copyright and/or trademark laws and belongs to the Arc Fayette, third-party licensors, or other users of this site (“Materials”).

You are granted a limited, personal, non-exclusive, and non-transferable license to view and use the Materials on this site for your own informational, non-commercial, and personal use, as long as you follow these Terms.

This license does not allow you to:

  • Distribute, publicly display, or perform any Materials,
  • Modify or create derivative works from the site, services, or Materials,
  • Use data mining, robots, or similar data gathering tools,
  • Download or copy any part of the site or Materials, except as specifically allowed, or
  • Use the site or Materials for any purpose other than what is intended.

Any unauthorized use of the site or Materials will immediately terminate this license and may violate copyright, trademark, and other laws. If you violate these Terms, this license will end automatically, and you must destroy any downloaded or printed Materials.

 

PRIVACY POLICY

Please review our Privacy Policy  to understand how we use the information you provide to the Arc Fayette through this site.

 

CONTENT ACCURACY AND LINKS TO THIRD-PARTY SITES

We strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information on this site, including within the Professional Services Resource Directory. However, the information relies on third-party sources and contributions, which may be incomplete or contain inaccuracies. Descriptions of services or other content may be outdated, contain errors, or be misinterpreted.

The Arc Fayette does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information on this site. Before making any decisions based on the information provided, you should independently verify its accuracy.

The site may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided for your convenience only, and the Arc Fayette does not endorse or take responsibility for the content, products, services, or practices of third-party websites. You agree that the Arc Fayette will not be liable for any harm or damages arising from your use of or reliance on third-party content or interactions.

 

UNAUTHORIZED ACTIVITIES

When using this site, you agree to act respectfully and follow all applicable laws. You are prohibited from:

  • Defaming, harassing, or threatening others,
  • Using offensive language related to gender, race, national origin, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, or gender identity,
  • Promoting illegal activities,
  • Using explicit or obscene language or posting sexually explicit images,
  • Posting content that exploits minors or depicts cruelty to animals,
  • Sharing copyrighted or trademarked materials without permission,
  • Posting false or misleading information,
  • Sending unsolicited advertising, junk mail, spam, or any form of solicitation,
  • Using automated means, such as robots or spiders, to access the site,
  • Taking actions that impose an unreasonable load on our infrastructure,
  • Altering information posted by others, or
  • Posting anything that could damage our reputation or goodwill.

This list provides examples and is not exhaustive.

The Arc Fayette reserves the right to refuse for any reason or no reason, with or without notice, any content of such nature if it is deemed inappropriate or disruptive. The Arc Fayette may report any actions that may be illegal to law enforcement authorities, as well as any reports it receives of such conduct. When legally required or at the Arc Fayette’s discretion, the Arc Fayette will cooperate with law enforcement agencies in any investigation of alleged illegal activity on this site  or on the Internet. Unauthorized use of any Materials contained on this site may violate certain laws and regulations.

You agree to indemnify and hold the Arc Fayette and its staff, directors, employees, affiliates, licensors, and business partners harmless from and against any and all costs, damages, liabilities, and expenses (including attorneys’ fees and costs of defense) the Arc Fayette or any other indemnified party suffers in relation to, arising from, or for the purpose of avoiding, any claim or demand from a third-party that your use of this site or the use of this site by any person violates any applicable law or regulation, or the copyrights, trademark rights or other rights of any third party.

 

PROPRIETARY RIGHTS & INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INFRINGEMENT

Unless otherwise specified in these Terms, all information and content displayed on this site—including documents, services, site design, text, graphics, logos, images, and icons, as well as their arrangement—are the exclusive property of the Arc Fayette. All rights not expressly granted herein are reserved. Except as required or limited by applicable law, any reproduction, distribution, modification, retransmission, or publication of copyrighted material is strictly prohibited without the express written consent of the copyright owner or license holder.

The Arc Fayette respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects the same from users. In appropriate circumstances and at its discretion, the Arc Fayette may terminate service and/or access to this site for users who infringe upon the intellectual property rights of others. If you believe that your work has been used in a way that constitutes copyright infringement and/or trademark infringement on this site, please contact the Arc Fayette directly with comprehensive information and your contact details.

The Arc Fayette reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to terminate the access of any user who is the subject of repeated infringement notifications.

 

DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES

Your use of this site is at your own risk. The materials on this site, including submissions to the Professional Services Resources Directory (a subset of the materials), have not been verified or authenticated in whole or in part by The Arc Fayette and may contain inaccuracies, typographical errors, or other issues. The Arc Fayette does not guarantee the accuracy or timeliness of the materials on this site and assumes no liability for any errors or omissions, regardless of the source.

The Arc Fayette, on its own behalf and on behalf of its licensors, makes no express, implied, or statutory representations, warranties, or guarantees regarding this site or any materials, including the quality, suitability, truth, accuracy, or completeness of any information presented on this site. Unless explicitly stated otherwise, and to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, this site, the materials, and any information contained or presented on this site are provided on an as-is basis or non-infringement of third-party rights. The Arc Fayette does not provide any warranties against viruses, spyware, or malware that may affect your computer.

 

LOCAL LAWS

The Arc Fayette controls and operates this site from the United States of America. The materials on this site may not be appropriate or available for use in other locations. If you choose to access this site from outside the United States, you are responsible for complying with applicable local laws.

 

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

The Arc Fayette shall not be liable for any damages resulting from your displaying, copying, transmitting, or downloading any materials from or to this site. Under no circumstances shall the Arc Fayette be liable for any indirect, extraordinary, exemplary, punitive, special, incidental, or consequential damages (including loss of data, revenue, profits, use, or other economic advantage), regardless of how they arise, even if the Arc Fayette is aware of the possibility of such damages.

 

FEEDBACK

If you send or transmit any communications, comments, questions, suggestions, or related materials to the Arc Fayette — whether by letter, email, telephone, or otherwise (collectively, “Feedback”) — suggesting or recommending changes to the site or materials, including new features or functionality, all such feedback is and will be treated as non-confidential and non-proprietary.

You hereby assign all rights, titles, and interests in the feedback to the Arc Fayette, which is free to use, without any attribution or compensation to you, any ideas, know-how, concepts, techniques, or other intellectual property and proprietary rights contained in the feedback, whether or not patentable, for any purpose whatsoever. This includes, but is not limited to, developing, manufacturing, licensing, marketing, and selling products and services using such feedback.

You understand and agree that the Arc Fayette is under no obligation to use, display, reproduce, or distribute any ideas, know-how, concepts, or techniques contained in the feedback, and you have no right to compel such use, display, reproduction, or distribution.

 

CONTACT US

If you have any questions about these terms or need to contact the Arc Fayette for any reason, please reach out to us at info@arcfayette.org.