Terms of Use

Effective Date: January 1, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to the-learning-gardens.org ("Website"). This Website is operated by The Learning Gardens ("we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using this Website, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Use ("Terms").

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page, and your continued use of the Website after modifications constitute your acceptance of the updated Terms.

2. Definitions

• "Services": Refers to all offerings, features, and functionalities available on the Website.

• "User": Any individual accessing or using the Website.

• "Content": Includes all text, images, videos, and other materials provided on the Website.

3. Use of the Website

Eligibility

Users must be at least 13 years old to use this Website. By using the Website, you affirm that you meet this requirement.

License to Use

We grant you a non-exclusive, limited, revocable license to access and use the Website for personal, non-commercial purposes. This license does not transfer any ownership rights.

Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

• Engage in unlawful, fraudulent, or malicious activities.

• Attempt to hack, disrupt, or compromise the Website’s functionality.

• Use the Website to distribute spam or other unsolicited communications.

• Upload or share content that is defamatory, illegal, or infringes intellectual property rights.

Account Creation

If the Website allows for account creation, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.

4. User-Generated Content

Ownership

Users retain ownership of any content they upload or share on the Website.

License

By submitting content, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, modify, display, and distribute your content for the purpose of operating and promoting the Website.

Prohibited Content

You may not upload or share content that:

• Is defamatory, obscene, or abusive.

• Violates any laws or infringes third-party rights.

• Contains malware or other harmful components.

Moderation

We reserve the right to review, modify, or delete any user-generated content at our sole discretion.

5. Intellectual Property

Ownership

All content on the Website, including text, images, and trademarks, is owned by The Learning Gardens or its licensors. All rights are reserved.

Use Restrictions

You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, or modify any content from the Website without our prior written permission.

6. Disclaimers

No Guarantees

The Website is provided "as is." We make no warranties about the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the content or services provided.

Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of these third parties.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we are not liable for any damages arising from your use of the Website, including but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless The Learning Gardens, its affiliates, and employees from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the Website or violation of these Terms.

9. Privacy

Your use of the Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. Please review the Privacy Policy for details.

10. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Website at any time, with or without notice, for violating these Terms or any applicable law.

11. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the United States of America. Any disputes arising from these Terms will be resolved under the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the United States of America.

12. Dispute Resolution

In the event of a dispute, you agree to first attempt to resolve the matter through mediation. If mediation fails, the dispute may proceed to arbitration or litigation, as applicable under local laws.

13. Miscellaneous

Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and The Learning Gardens regarding your use of the Website.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is deemed invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full force and effect.

Waiver

Failure to enforce any provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of that provision or any other provisions.

14. Contact Information

If you have questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact us at:

Email: info@the-learning-gardens.org