Acceptance of Terms
Your use of the Collaborative for Social and Emotional Learning (“CASEL”, “we”, “our”, “us”) websites (https://casel.org/, https://drc.casel.org/, https://schoolguide.casel.org/, signaturepractices.casel.org) (the “Websites”) signifies your acceptance of these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with any of these terms, please do not use our Websites.
Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data.
Intellectual Property
Except as otherwise indicated, the Websites and their entire contents, features, and functionality (including but not limited to all information, software, text, displays, images, video and audio, and the design, selection, and arrangement thereof) (collectively, “Service Contents”) are owned by CASEL. The Service Contents are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws and treaties. Unless a specific license applies, these Terms of Use grant you a personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Websites. You may access the Service Contents on the Websites only for your own personal, non-commercial use. Unless otherwise stated, the Service Contents may not be copied, reproduced, modified, published, uploaded, downloaded, posted, transmitted, or distributed in anyway without our prior written permission. Notwithstanding the previous sentence, you may download the Service Contents made available for download for your own personal, non-commercial use.
Specific licenses apply to material accessed and/or downloaded from CASEL’s Guide to Schoolwide SEL and from CASEL’s District Resource Center. Additionally, a specific license applies to content shared on CASE’s District Resource Center. Please see the specific licenses for the terms and conditions of accessing, downloading, and sharing materials on those Websites.
Third Party Content
We respect copyright and trademark law and expect users of the Websites to do the same. We make no proprietary claim to any third-party copyright, names, trademarks or service marks appearing on these Websites. Third-party material may appear on our Websites, and those creators retain all rights to their works, except where noted.
Fair Use Disclaimer
The Websites and their contents, such as text, graphics, images, and other materials are for educational and informational purposes only. Content not developed by CASEL may be provided on the Websites for educational purposes (“Third-Party Content”). The use of Third-Party Content constitutes a “fair use” of any such copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Law. All rights and credits of Third-Party Content go directly to its rightful owners. No copyright infringement is intended. If you wish to use Third-Party Content for purposes of your own that go beyond “fair use,” you must obtain permission from the copyright owner.
Linked Sites
Our Websites may include links to other websites (“Linked Sites”). Linked Sites are not under our control, and we are not responsible for Linked Sites, or for any information or materials on, or any form of transmission received from, Linked Sites. The inclusion of Linked Sites does not imply our endorsement of the Linked Sites or any association with the operators of Linked Sites. We do not investigate, verify or monitor Linked Sites. We provide Linked Sites for your convenience only. Linked Sites have their own policies or terms, and we are not responsible for any Linked Site’s policies or terms. You access Linked Sites at your own risk.
Rules of Conduct
Some of our Websites permit users to interact with each other. We want to maintain a respectful environment for everyone, which means you must follow these basic rules of conduct. Specifically, you agree to:
- Comply with these Terms of Use.
- Comply with applicable laws, without limitation, privacy laws, intellectual property laws, anti-spam laws, and regulatory requirements.
- Use the Websites in a professional manner.
- Not to upload inappropriate, inaccurate, or objectionable content.
Termination
We reserve the right to terminate or suspend access to our Websites, without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms of Use or is harmful to other users, us, or third parties, or for any other reason.
Disclaimer of Warranties
The information provided on the Websites is for general informational purposes only and is provided “as is” and “as available.” We make no warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to, warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement, regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or timeliness of the information on the Websites. Specifically, we disclaim any warranty that:
- The information on the Websites is free from errors or omissions.
- Access to the Websites or their content will be uninterrupted.
- The Websites or their content will be free from viruses or other harmful components.
- The Websites or their content will meet your specific needs or expectations.
- Any action taken based on the information provided on these Websites will be successful or beneficial.
Limitation of Liability
While we strive to provide accurate and timely information, we do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information on the Websites. We assume no responsibility for any errors or omissions in the content of our Websites or such other materials or communications.
Under no circumstance do we have any liability to you for any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of the use of the Websites or reliance on any information provided on the Websites. Your use of the Websites and your reliance on any information on the Websites is solely at your own risk.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless CASEL, our affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and volunteers from any claim or demand, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, made by any third party due to, arising out of, or related to your use of our Websites, the violation of these Terms of Use by you, or the infringement by you of any intellectual property or other right of any person or entity.
Governing Law
These Terms of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Illinois, United States. Any disputes arising out of or related to these Terms of Use and/or any use by you of the Websites shall be governed by the laws of Illinois, without regard to its conflicts of law provisions.
Changes to Terms of Use
We reserve the right to update these Terms of Use periodically, without notice to you. The most current Terms of Use will be posted here on our Websites and will be effective upon posting. The effective date of will be posted with the most current Terms of Use. Be sure to return to this page periodically to ensure familiarity with the most current version of these Terms of Use. Nonetheless, your continued use of our Websites after any such update signifies your acceptance of the updated Terms of Use.
Contact
For any questions regarding these Terms of Use, please contact us at info@casel.org.