Terms of Service
Welcome to Sprout and S.T.E.M.! These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website (https://www.sproutandstem.org/) and related services. By using our site or engaging with our services, you agree to these Terms. Please read them carefully. If you do not agree with these Terms, do not use our services.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using the website, you agree to comply with these Terms, our Privacy Policy, and all applicable laws and regulations. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time, and your continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of those changes.
2. Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years old or have the consent of a parent or legal guardian to use our website or services. If you are using the website on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.
3. Use of Our Services
You agree to use the site only for lawful purposes and in ways that do not infringe on the rights of others. Specifically, you agree not to:
- Use the site in any manner that could harm or interfere with its security, operation, or performance.
- Access any non-public areas of the site without permission.
- Use automated tools (e.g., bots) to access the site.
- Misuse our intellectual property (e.g., logos, trademarks, or copyrighted content).
4. User Content and Submissions
If you submit any content (such as feedback, comments, or media) through our site, you grant Sprout and S.T.E.M. a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, and distribute the content for our mission-driven purposes.
You are solely responsible for the accuracy, legality, and appropriateness of any content you submit. We reserve the right to remove any content that violates these Terms or is otherwise deemed inappropriate.
5. Intellectual Property Rights
All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, and software, is the exclusive property of Sprout and S.T.E.M. or its licensors and is protected under applicable copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, distribute, or use any content from this website without prior written permission, except for personal, non-commercial use.
6. Third-Party Links and Resources
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. These links are provided for convenience, and we are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of third-party sites. Accessing these sites is at your own risk, and we encourage you to review their terms and policies.
7. Disclaimers
Sprout and S.T.E.M. provides the website and services on an “as is” and “as available” basis. We make no guarantees regarding the accuracy, reliability, or availability of the content and services offered. To the fullest extent allowed by law, we disclaim all warranties, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the extent permitted by law, Sprout and S.T.E.M. will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages resulting from your use of the website or services. This includes, but is not limited to, damages for lost data, profits, or goodwill, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
9. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Sprout and S.T.E.M., its officers, employees, and partners from any claims, liabilities, damages, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of the website or violation of these Terms.
10. Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the website and services, at our sole discretion, without notice or liability, for any reason, including violations of these Terms or misuse of our services.
11. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the state where Sprout and S.T.E.M. is headquartered, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms will be resolved in the courts located in that state.
12. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms periodically. Changes will take effect immediately upon posting, and your continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms regularly.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact us at:
Sprout and S.T.E.M.
Website: https://www.sproutandstem.org
Thank you for supporting our mission to foster equity, innovation, and positive impact in education. By using our services, you help us make a meaningful difference in underserved communities.