Website Terms Of Use & DISCLAIMER

Effective Date: June 12, 2024

Updated Date: January 14, 2025

Welcome to the website of Burge Terrace Home Educators (“we,” “our,” “us”), a community of home educators in Indianapolis, IN. By accessing and using our website located at [Insert Website URL] (the “Site”), you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms of Use (the “Agreement”). Please read this Agreement carefully before using the Site.

By accessing and using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use the Site.

We may update or modify these Terms of Use at any time, without prior notice. Any such changes will be effective immediately upon posting on this page. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically. Your continued use of the Site after any changes to the Terms will constitute your acceptance of those changes.

You may use the Site for lawful purposes only and agree not to engage in any activities that may:

• Violate any local, state, or federal laws or regulations.
• Disrupt or interfere with the functionality of the Site.
• Infringe on the intellectual property rights of others.
• Engage in any fraudulent activity or provide false or misleading information.

You agree not to use the Site for any commercial purposes unless explicitly authorized by Burge Terrace Home Educators.

Certain features of the Site may require you to register for an account. When you register for an account, you agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.

If you suspect any unauthorized access to your account, you must notify us immediately at BTHEoffice@burgeterrace.org

Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

All content on the Site, including but not limited to text, graphics, images, logos, videos, and software (the "Content"), is the property of Burge Terrace Home Educators or its licensors and is protected by intellectual property laws. You may not use, reproduce, or distribute any Content without prior written permission from us, except as expressly permitted by these Terms.

You may, however, view and print the Content solely for personal, non-commercial purposes. Any unauthorized use of the Content may result in the termination of your access to the Site and may violate copyright, trademark, and other applicable laws.

If you submit any content to the Site, including posts, comments, reviews, or other materials (collectively, “User Content”), you grant Burge Terrace Home Educators a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, modify, publish, and distribute your User Content for any purpose related to the Site.

You represent and warrant that:

• You own or have the necessary rights to your User Content.
• Your User Content does not infringe on the intellectual property rights or privacy rights of others.
• Your User Content complies with all applicable laws and does not contain harmful, abusive, or illegal material.

We reserve the right to remove or modify any User Content that violates these Terms or is otherwise objectionable, in our sole discretion.

The Site may contain links to third-party websites that are not owned or controlled by Burge Terrace Home Educators. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or policies of any third-party sites. We encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party websites before engaging with them.

The Site and its Content are provided "as is" and without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the Content.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Burge Terrace Home Educators shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with your use of the Site.

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Burge Terrace Home Educators, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from any claims, losses, liabilities, damages, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of the Site, your User Content, or your violation of these Terms.

This Agreement is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Indiana, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from or relating to this Agreement shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Indianapolis, Indiana.

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Site at any time, with or without cause, including if you violate these Terms of Use. Upon termination, all rights granted to you under these Terms will immediately cease, and you agree to stop using the Site.

If any provision of these Terms of Use is found to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, that provision shall be deemed severable from these Terms and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions.

These Terms of Use, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published on the Site, constitute the entire agreement between you and Burge Terrace Home Educators with respect to your use of the Site.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding these Terms of Use, please contact us at:

Burge Terrace Home Educators
9345 Brookville Road, Indianapolis, IN 46239
Email: BTHEoffice@BurgeTerrace.org
Phone: 317.862.5239

Effective Date: June 12, 2024

Updated Date: January 15, 2025

The following disclaimer governs your use of the Burge Terrace Home Educators website (hereafter referred to as "the Website"), which provides resources, information, and support related to home education in the Indianapolis, IN area. By accessing or using the Website, you agree to comply with and be bound by the terms of this Disclaimer. If you do not agree with these terms, you should refrain from using the Website.

1. No Educational or Legal Advice The information provided on this Website is for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to substitute for professional educational, legal, or other advice. Burge Terrace Home Educators does not provide legal or academic counseling, and any information related to homeschooling laws, educational resources, or teaching practices should not be considered a substitute for consulting with qualified professionals or relevant authorities in your area.
2. Accuracy of Information While Burge Terrace Home Educators strives to provide accurate and up-to-date information on the Website, we make no warranties, express or implied, regarding the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of any content. Users should verify any information from external sources before making decisions based on the Website's content.
3. External Links The Website may contain links to third-party websites or resources for the convenience of users. These links do not imply endorsement, approval, or responsibility for the content, products, or services offered by those third parties. Burge Terrace Home Educators is not responsible for the availability or accuracy of linked websites and does not control their content.
4. Limitation of Liability Burge Terrace Home Educators, its affiliates, and its staff will not be held liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from the use of, or inability to use, the Website, including but not limited to any reliance on the information provided or any linked external resources.
5. Copyright and Ownership All content, including text, images, and graphics, found on this Website is the property of Burge Terrace Home Educators or its respective content providers and is protected by copyright laws. Users may not reproduce, distribute, or modify any content from the Website without the express written permission of Burge Terrace Home Educators.
6. Changes to the Website and Disclaimer Burge Terrace Home Educators reserves the right to update or modify the content of the Website and this Disclaimer at any time without prior notice. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Website. We encourage users to review this Disclaimer periodically for updates.
7. Indemnification By using the Website, you agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Burge Terrace Home Educators, its members, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from your use of the Website or violation of these terms.
8. Governing Law This Disclaimer shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Indiana. Any disputes arising under or in connection with this Disclaimer shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Indianapolis, IN.

If you have any questions or concerns about this Disclaimer, please contact Burge Terrace Home Educators at BTHEoffice@burgeterrace.org