Welcome to Mediating Minds: Terms of Use
Thank you for visiting Mediating Minds, your leading source for alternative dispute resolution (ADR). The Terms of Use (“Terms”) that follow govern the use of and access to the Mediating Minds website available at https://mediatingminds.com/ (the “Website” or “Site”) and associated services, resources, and content (collectively, the “Services”) provided by Mediating Minds (“we”, “us”, or “our”). By using or accessing the Website, you agree to be bound by the following Terms of Use. Please read these Terms carefully. You should not use this Site or Services if you do not agree with any of these terms.
Acceptance of Terms
By “Accessing”, “Browsing” and/or “Using” the Mediating Minds website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood and agree to be legally bound by these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy. Your use of the website will be deemed acceptance of these Terms of Use, including any amendments or updates. If our website is being accessed on behalf of an organization, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind your organization under our Terms of Use.
About Mediating Minds
Mediating Minds is the premier online information hub for all things related to alternative dispute resolution (ADR) including mediation, arbitration, and negotiation. Our goal is to simplify and explain all types of ADR processes to users, allowing them to easily access the tools, knowledge, and information they need. We provide well-researched articles, expert advice, practical tools, renegotiation techniques, and other methods to help users resolve virtually every type of conflict. All resources are provided strictly for educational and informational purposes only, and any use of this information is at your own risk. These are provided to help empower users with the tools and knowledge they need for productive conflict resolution.
Eligibility and User Responsibilities
Users of the Mediating Minds website must be at least age 18 or the age of majority in the jurisdiction in which they reside at the time they access the site. By using our website, you are affirming that you fit this description. Your use of the website must also comply with all other applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations. You agree not to use the website for any unlawful purpose, to infringe on others’ rights, or to interfere with the normal functioning of the site. You may not use an automated mechanism, such as a spider or software, to extract data from this site for commercial purposes.
Intellectual Property Rights
All content on the Mediating Minds website, including but not limited to articles, E-books, guides, graphics, logos, audio, video, visual interfaces, images, and computer code (‘Content’) is proprietary to Mediating Minds or its content providers and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other property laws. You may access and use the Content only for your personal and non-commercial use. No portion of any Content may be reproduced, distributed, modified, or republished in any form without our prior written consent. You may not use any of our trademarks, trade names, logos, and/or other proprietary marks without our express permission.
Permitted Use of Website Content
Mediating Minds offers you a limited, nonexclusive, and revocable license to access and use the website and materials for your personal and educational use only. You may download or print a single copy of an item, bearing in mind that any and all copyright and proprietary notices must also be retained. Under no circumstances may you use, reproduce, or distribute this material in any commercial manner without prior written permission from Mediating Minds. Any unauthorized use of this content will terminate the right granted to you by Mediating Minds.
User-Generated Content and Contributions
Mediating Minds may provide users an opportunity to submit comments, feedback, or other content through notices, contact forms, message boards, and the like (“User Content”). By submitting User Content on or through any area of the website, you grant to Mediating Minds a perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free, non-exclusive, and fully sublicensable right and license to use, display, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, and/or distribute your User Content in connection with the website and Mediating Minds’ promotion of the website. You are solely responsible for your User Content as submitted, and you represent and warrant that all of User Content that you submit is accurate, not confidential, does not contain any material that violates the rights of others – whether copyright, trademark, patent, or privacy – or is otherwise unlawful. Mediating Minds may at any time without notice remove and/or edit any User Content at its discretion.
Prohibited Conduct
- Impersonate any person or entity, or falsely state or otherwise misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity
- Upload, post, transmit, reproduce or otherwise distribute any material that is unlawful, obscene, abusive, or otherwise objectionable
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the website or computer systems or networks connected to the website, through hacking, password mining, or any other means
- Use the website to send unsolicited advertising or other content
- Falsify or manipulate identifying information in any attempt to conceal the origin of any content transmitted through the site
- Engage in any other conduct that restricts or inhibits any other person from using or enjoying the website, or which in any way harms Mediating Minds or third-party sponsors and advertisers of the website, as determined by Mediating Minds in its sole discretion
- Violate any applicable laws, regulations, or these Terms of Use
No Legal Advice Disclaimer
Mediating Minds includes articles, guides, commentaries, and links for general information and educational purposes only. It is not legal advice or the practice of law or mediation, nor does any use or interaction with this website constitute a lawyer-client relationship as the term is understood under the Attorney Professional Conduct Act. While we employ seasoned legal and conflict resolution practitioners in the field, your circumstances are uniquely yours and should be pursued with a qualified lawyer or mediator. You should not rely on anything you read in any article, guide, or commentary on this site without first getting specifically informed by a licensed practitioner to suit your individual situation.
Third-Party Web Links and Resources
The Mediating Minds website may provide links to third-party websites, resources, applications, tools, or services for your convenience and information. We do not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for the content, accuracy, availability, or practices of outside sites. Access to third-party content is at your own risk and you should review the terms and privacy policies governing use of that content before accessing. Mediating Minds is not liable for any damages or loss caused or alleged to be caused by – or in connection with – the use or reliance on any third-party resources.
Privacy Policy and Data Collection
Your privacy is of utmost importance. By accessing and using the Mediating Minds website, you accept the terms of our Privacy Policy governing the collection, use, and disclosure of your information. We use very limited personal information to operate, maintain, and improve the Mediating Minds website. For example, you will be asked to provide limited personal information to subscribe to our newsletter or to send us an email to ask a question. We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties for their own marketing purposes. Please read our full Privacy Policy for more information regarding our data practices.
Newsletter Subscription and Communication
Mediating Minds is pleased to announce a free newsletter that gives information on the latest trends, articles, and links in ADR. By subscribing you agree to receive periodic communications from us. You may unsubscribe at any time by following the instructions provided at the bottom of each e-mail, or simply by contacting us at [email protected]. We take care in protecting your contact information and will never use it for any other purpose nor share it with anyone else.
Disclaimer of Warranties
The Mediating Minds website and all content from this site are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, validity, completeness, or reliability of any of the content. We disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to, any warranties of merchantability, non-infringement, and infection by computer viruses. Use of the website is at your own risk.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Mediating Minds and its founders, employees, contributors, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages, including damages for loss of profits, data, goodwill, or other intangible losses (even if Mediating Minds has been advised of the possibility of such damages), resulting from your use of the website or reliance on any content. If you are dissatisfied with the website or any portion of it, your sole and exclusive remedy is to discontinue using the website.
Indemnification
By using this website, you agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Mediating Minds, its founders, employees, contributors, and affiliates from and against all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or relating to your use of the website, your violation of these terms of use, or your violation of any rights of any other person or entity.
Modification of Terms
Mediating Minds may, at its sole discretion, modify, revise, update, or change these Terms of Use at any time, without notice. Changes are effective upon the earlier of publication on the website or notification to you. You should revisit these Terms of Use on a regular basis. Your continued use of the website following the posting of any changes or modifications will be deemed as your acceptance of such changes or modification.
Termination of Access
We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to suspend or terminate your access to the Mediating Minds website for conduct that we, in our sole discretion, believe is harmful to the website, our users, or any third party. Upon termination, all rights granted to you under these Terms of Use shall immediately terminate and you must cease all use of the website and downloading of materials.
Copyright Infringement and DMCA Policy
Mediating Minds respects the intellectual property of others and expects its users to do the same. If you believe that this website’s content infringes your copyright, please provide us with written notice at [email protected] with the following information: (1) a description of the copyrighted work that you claim is infringing; (2) a description of the allegedly infringing content; (3) your contact information; (4) a statement of good faith belief that use is not authorized; and (5) a statement under penalty of perjury submitted by you that the information in this notice is accurate. We will respond to all legitimate content claims.
Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms of Use and any dispute arising hereunder shall be governed by, construed, and enforced in accordance with the laws of the District of Columbia and the United States without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any action arising out of or relating to the Site or these Terms shall be filed only in the state or federal courts in Washington, DC and each party hereby consents to the jurisdiction of such courts.
International Users
Mediating Minds operates out of the United States and is intended for a worldwide audience. If you access the Site from outside the United States, you are responsible for compliance with all local laws and regulations. We make no claim that the Site is appropriate or available for use in other jurisdictions. Users outside of the United States who access the Site do so at their own risk.
Accessibility Commitment
Mediating Minds is continually working to ensure an online experience that is accessible and inclusive for all people including those with disabilities. We are continually seeking to conform as closely as possible to Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0, Level AA (“WCAG 2.0”), or other generally accepted accessibility standards, and to otherwise make improvements in the usability of our website. If you have difficulty accessing content on our website or on any other web-based resource we provide, please contact us at [email protected] or call (771) 528-7396. We welcome your feedback and will make reasonable attempts to address your accessibility needs.
Children’s Online Privacy
Mediating Minds does not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal information without parental permission, we will take steps to delete such information. We encourage parents and guardians to supervise their children’s online activities, and to educate them on how to use the internet safely.
Security Measures
We use reasonable security precautions in order to protect the integrity of the Mediating Minds websites and the privacy of user information. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. By using this website, you agree to accept the inherent risks of online exchanges. If you are concerned that there has been an unauthorized use or a security breach, you should contact us at [email protected].
Entire Agreement
These Terms of Use, including any additional terms or policies referenced herein, as well as our Privacy Policy, constitute the complete agreement between you and Mediating Minds relative to your use of our website and supersede any previous agreements or understandings between you and Mediating Minds. If any term or provision herein is deemed invalid or unenforceable, the remaining terms and provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
Waiver and Severability
Neither the waiver of any term or condition of the Terms of Use by Mediating Minds, nor the failure of Mediating Minds to exercise any right or provision of these terms, will constitute or be deemed to be a further or continuing waiver of such term or condition or any other term or condition. If any term or provision of these terms is found to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, that term or provision will be deemed to be severable from the remaining terms and provisions hereof and will not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining terms and provisions hereof.
Contact Information
If you have any inquiries about our Terms of Use or wish to raise a complaint, please contact us at:
Mediating Minds
1000 4th St SW Ste 37
Washington DC 20585
(771) 528-7396
[email protected]
https://mediatingminds.com/
We look forward to your feedback and questions.
Changes to the Website and Services
Mediating Minds may at any time and without notice modify, suspend, or discontinue the website or any related materials. We will not be liable to you or to any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the website or any service or material available through the site.
Links to Our Terms of Use
You are permitted to include a hyperlink to this Terms of Use page on your website or within your publications, provided that such linking is conducted in a manner that is both fair and lawful, and does not harm or exploit the reputation of Mediating Minds. It is imperative that you do not create a link that suggests any form of association, approval, or endorsement by us where none exists. We maintain the right to request the removal or blocking of such links at our discretion.
Feedback and Suggestions
We welcome your comments and suggestions, criticisms, or other feedback you would like to share in order to make Mediating Minds better. By your submission you are giving us the right to use your comments without payment or consideration. We may, but have no obligation to act on any comments or suggestions you provide. Email any comments or suggestions to [email protected].
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