Terms of Use
1. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS
These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your use of eightstrandsliteracy.com and any other website (collectively referred to as “Website”) that Eight Strands Literacy and its affiliates (“Eight Strands”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) provide to you and that links to these Terms. By accessing the Website, you agree to abide by these Terms. If you do not accept these Terms, please refrain from using the Website. Additional policies and terms may also apply when using specific sections of the Website and are included in these Terms.
2. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Between you and Eight Strands Literacy, Eight Strands Literacy owns the Website, including all proprietary content, information, material, software, images, text, graphics, and all related intellectual property rights. The Website is protected by copyright, trade dress, patent, trademark laws, international conventions, and other relevant intellectual property rights.
3. WEBSITE USAGE
- You agree to use the Website solely for lawful purposes and in line with these Terms. You will not engage in any activities that could disrupt the Website's operation or hinder other users' access. Additionally, you will not use the Website to transmit or distribute harmful, offensive, or illegal content.
4. USER-GENERATED CONTENT
- The Website may allow users to submit content, such as comments, reviews, or feedback (“User Content”). By submitting User Content, you grant Eight Strands Literacy a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sublicensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such content in any form or medium. You confirm that you own or have the necessary rights to submit the User Content and grant these rights. Eight Strands Literacy reserves the right to review, monitor, or remove User Content at its discretion and is not responsible for its accuracy or legality. You also agree not to post content that violates any laws, breaches confidentiality, includes personal data without consent, or could lead to liability under intellectual property laws.
5. CONTENT OF WEBSITE
- All text, graphics, user interfaces, visual interfaces, trademarks, logos, and computer code (collectively, "Content") on the Website is owned, controlled, or licensed by Eight Strands Literacy and is protected by various intellectual property rights and unfair competition laws. You may use information made available by Eight Strands Literacy for downloading from the Website, provided that you do not remove any proprietary notices, use it only for personal, non-commercial purposes, make no modifications, and do not make additional representations or warranties regarding such documents.
6. ACCOUNT
Account Registration
- To access certain features or services on the Website, you may need to create a user account. You must provide accurate and complete information during registration. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for any activities under your account. Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access or use of your account. Eight Strands Literacy is not liable for any loss or damage resulting from your failure to comply with this obligation.
Account Usage
- You are responsible for all activities under your account and must not use another user's account without permission. You agree to use the account and the Website in compliance with all applicable laws. Unauthorized or illegal use of the account or Website is strictly prohibited. Eight Strands Literacy reserves the right to suspend or terminate your account if it believes you have violated these Terms or engaged in fraudulent or unlawful activities.
Account Termination
- Eight Strands Literacy reserves the right to terminate or suspend your account at any time, with or without cause, and without prior notice. In such cases, you will lose access to your account and any associated data.
7. PRIVACY POLICY
The Eight Strands Literacy Privacy Policy explains how your information is handled when you use the Website and services. This includes how we collect, store, use, and disclose your information, as well as your rights and choices. By using the Website, you acknowledge our processing of personal data as outlined in the policy.
8. THIRD-PARTY LINKS
The Website may contain links to third-party websites not owned or controlled by Eight Strands Literacy. Eight Strands Literacy has no control over and assumes no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of these third-party websites. Accessing these links is at your own risk, and you should review their terms and policies.
9. DISCLAIMERS
- YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. THE WEBSITE AND ITS CONTENT ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS. EIGHT STRANDS LITERACY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. EIGHT STRANDS LITERACY MAKES NO WARRANTY THAT (I) THE WEBSITE AND SERVICE WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS, (II) USE OF THE WEBSITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, TIMELY, OR SECURE, (III) CONTENT WILL BE ERROR-FREE, OR (IV) THE QUALITY OF ANY PRODUCTS OR SERVICES OBTAINED THROUGH THE WEBSITE WILL MEET YOUR EXPECTATIONS.
10. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
You agree, to the extent permitted by law, to release, indemnify, and hold Eight Strands Literacy and its affiliates harmless from any losses, damages, expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, rights, claims, actions of any kind, and injury (including death) arising from your use of the Website, any User Content, your connection to the Website, your violation of these Terms, or any rights of another.
11. MODIFICATIONS AND TERMINATION
- Eight Strands Literacy reserves the right to modify or terminate the Website or these Terms at any time without prior notice. When we update the Terms, we will post the changes on this page and indicate the date of the last revision. Continuing to use the Website after changes become effective means you agree to those changes. If you do not agree, you must stop using the Website.
12. GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION
- These Terms shall be governed by the laws of Delaware without regard to its conflict of laws provisions. Any dispute arising from these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Delaware. You agree to the personal jurisdiction and venue in Delaware courts and waive any objections. Claims under these Terms must be brought within one year after the cause of action arises. No recovery may be sought for damages other than out-of-pocket expenses, except that the prevailing party will be entitled to costs and attorneys' fees. In case of any dispute, the parties shall attempt to resolve it promptly and in good faith. If unresolved within thirty days, either party may submit the dispute to mediation.
13. CONTACT INFORMATION
If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback regarding these Terms, please contact us at eightstrandsliteracy.com/contact.