PLEASE READ THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF USE CAREFULLY.
BY USING THIS WEBSITE AND PROGRAM
YOU AGREE TO THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS
The primary purpose of Autism Partnership Foundation’s CEU courses and other courses is to provide information pertinent to the practice of applied behavior analysis for the purpose of fulfilling continuing education requirements, offering training, and obtaining better outcomes for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Your access to and use of this Website is subject to the following terms and conditions of a legal agreement (“Agreement”) between you and Autism Partnership Foundation (“APF”) By accessing, browsing and/or otherwise using autismpartnershipfoundation.org (“Website”), you acknowledge that you have read, understood and agreed to be bound by these terms and conditions, and to comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including U.S. export and re-export control laws and regulations. APF may change these Terms of Use at any time in its sole discretion by posting the changed Terms of Use on this Website. If you do not agree to all of these terms and conditions, you may not access, browse and/or use this Website. The material provided on this Website is protected by law, including, but not limited to, United States copyright law and international treaties. By agreeing to the terms and conditions, you express explicit permission to be emailed by APF.
If you breach any of these terms and conditions, your authorization to use this Website automatically terminates and you must immediately destroy any downloaded or printed materials and discontinue use of any hyperlinks to this Website.
By using this platform, or creating an account with AutismPartnershipFoundation.org you agree that you will not abuse the course structure (not limited to; fast-forwarding, using an unapproved plugin, skipping modules or reporting any erroneous data). The courses are designed to be conducted in a desktop environment and we do not support mobile format.
SUBSCRIPTIONS
Subscribing to our email list means that you express explicit permission to be emailed by APF.
Should you purchase a subscription from APF, these terms and conditions apply to you (“Subscriber,” “you” or “your”) and your paid, annual subscription (“Subscription”) to APF’s CEU Courses (“CEU Courses”). Subscriptions are purchased through PayPal and run for annual terms of 12 (twelve) months and automatically renew each year. Subscriptions can be cancelled in advance of annual renewal following the first year of Subscription by emailing support@apfmail.org. Subscriptions are available for annual terms only and paid in monthly recurring payments through PayPal.
First-time Subscribers may request a refund within the first month of Subscription. Requests are considered, but not automatically granted. APF can deny refund to anyone who has already started the course. All refunds are granted using the PayPal refund system. Per PayPal refund policy, no refund may be granted if 60 days or more have passed since the transaction. No refund may be granted if a certificate has been issued. Please contact support@apfmail.org for refund requests.
PRIVACY
APF collects user e-mail address for the purpose of payment. E-mail addresses are also used for e-mail promotions, to which users may unsubscribe. APF does not share any user information with other businesses. APF may use user information if ever audited for user verification.
User behavior is collected by Google Analytics and the Website. These data are reviewed for search engine optimization consultation by agents of APF and are used to better understand user behavior to inform marketing and to make the site more user-friendly.
USE RESTRICTIONS
Copyright. Unless otherwise indicated, all Website materials, including, without limitation, text, pictures, graphics and other files and the selection and arrangement thereof are proprietary and copyrighted materials of APF or the original creator of the material. You may electronically copy and print the materials on this Website for personal, noncommercial use only, provided you do not modify the materials and that you retain all copyright and other proprietary notices contained in the materials. Any other use of the materials in this Website—including any commercial use, reproduction for purposes other than described above, modification, distribution, republication, display or performance—without the prior written permission of APF is strictly prohibited. Any unauthorized use of any material contained on this Website may violate copyright laws, trademark laws, the laws of privacy and publicity and communications regulations and statutes.
Trademarks. The trademarks, service marks, trade names, and logos (the “Trademarks”) used and displayed on this Website are registered and unregistered Trademarks of APF. In addition, all page headers, custom graphics, button icons, and scripts are service marks, trademarks and/or trade dress of APF, and may not be copied, imitated or used, in whole or in part, without the prior written permission of APF. You acknowledge that the Trademarks used and displayed on this Website are and shall remain the sole property of APF or the Trademark owner. Nothing in this Agreement shall confer any right of ownership of any of the Trademarks in you. The misuse of the trademarks displayed on this Website, or any other content on the Website, is strictly prohibited.
Hyperlinks. You are granted a limited, nonexclusive right to create a “hypertext” link to this Website provided that such link is to the entry page of this Website and does not portray APF or any of its products or services in a false, misleading, derogatory, or otherwise defamatory manner. This limited right may be revoked at any time for any reason whatsoever. You may not use framing techniques to enclose any APF trademark, logo or trade name or other proprietary information including the images found at the Website, the content of any text or the layout/design of any page or any form contained on a page without APF’s express written consent.
APF may provide links to Web pages and content of third parties (“Third-Party Content”) as a service to those interested in this information. APF does not monitor, nor does it have any control over, any Third-Party Content. APF does not endorse or adopt any Third-Party Content and can make no guarantee as to its accuracy or completeness. APF makes no representations or warranties of any kind regarding such Third-Party Content, or any information contained therein, and undertakes no responsibility to update or review any Third-Party Content. When leaving the Website, you should be aware that APF’s terms and policies no longer govern, and, therefore, you should review the applicable terms and policies, including privacy and data gathering practices, of that website. Users use these links and Third-Party Content contained therein at their own risk.
Downloadable Materials. Any software, including codes or other materials that are made available to download from this Website, is the copyrighted work of APF and/or its suppliers and affiliates, or the original creator of the material.
Limited Access. Except as otherwise expressly permitted by APF, any access or attempt to access other areas of the APF computer system or other information contained on the system for any purposes is strictly prohibited. You agree that you will not use any robot, spider, other automatic device, or manual process to “screen scrape,” monitor, “mine,” or copy the Web pages on the Website or the content contained therein without APF’s prior, express, and written permission. You will not spam or send unsolicited e-mail to any other user of the Website for any reason. You agree that you will not use any device, software or routine to interfere or attempt to interfere with the proper working of the Website. You agree that you will not take any action that imposes an unreasonable or disproportionately large load on APF’s infrastructure.
Additional Use Restrictions. You shall not post, transmit, e-mail, re-transmit or store material on or through any of the services provided by APF (the “Services”) which, in the sole judgment of APF: (i) is in violation of any local, state, federal or non-United States law or regulation, (ii) is threatening, obscene, indecent, defamatory or that otherwise could adversely affect any individual, group or entity or (iii) violates the rights of any person, including rights protected by copyright, trade secret, patent or other intellectual property or similar laws or regulations including, but not limited to, the installation or distribution of “pirated” or other software products that are not appropriately licensed for use by you. You shall be responsible for determining what laws or regulations are applicable to its use of the Services. In addition, you may only use the Services in a manner that, in APF’s sole judgment, is consistent with the purposes of such Services. If you are unsure of whether any contemplated use or action is permitted, please contact APF at support@apfmail.org.
SUBMISSIONS
You agree that any materials, including but not limited to questions, comments, suggestions, ideas, plans, notes, drawings, original or creative materials or other information, provided by you in the form of e-mail or submissions to APF, or postings on this Website, are non-confidential unless otherwise agreed in writing by APF and that APF shall have a perpetual, worldwide, non-exclusive license to use such materials in connection with the maintenance of its Website.
DISCLAIMER WARRANTY This Website, including all software, functions, materials, and information, is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. APF disclaims all warranties, express or implied. APF does not warrant or make any representations regarding the operation of this Website, the use, validity, accuracy or reliability of, or the results of the use of the materials on this Website or any other websites linked to this Website. The materials of this Website may be out of date, and APF makes no commitment to update the materials at this Website. APF does not and cannot guarantee or warrant that the files available for downloading from this Website, if any, will be free from infection, viruses, worms, Trojan horses, or other code that manifest contaminating or destructive properties. APF does not warrant that this Website, software, materials, products, or services will be uninterrupted or error-free or that any defects in this Website, software, materials, products, or services will be corrected.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
In no event will APF, its suppliers, affiliates or other third-parties mentioned at or in this Website be liable for any damages, including, without limitation direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages, resulting from lost profits, lost data or business interruption arising out of relating to the use, inability to use, or resulting from the use of this Website, any websites linked to this Website, the materials, software or other information contained in any or all such websites, whether based on warranty, contracts, statutes, regulations, tort (including but not limited to, negligence) or any other legal theory and whether or not advised of the possibility of such damages. If your use of the materials or information from this Website results in the need for servicing, repair or correction of equipment or data, you assume all costs thereof. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
INDEMNITY
You agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless APF, its affiliates, independent contractors, service providers, consultants and licensors, and their respective directors, employees and agents, from and against any third-party claim, damages, costs and expenses (including, but not limited to, reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of your use of the Website or the use of any content, photographs, images or other materials you provide, including without limitation any actual or threatened suit, demand, or claim made against APF and/or its affiliates, independent contractors, service providers, or original creators of posted materials, that use of the content, photographs, images or other material provided infringes, misappropriates or otherwise violates any copyright, trademark, right of publicity or other proprietary right of any third party. You agree to pay any judgment or reasonable settlement offer resulting from any such suit, demand or claim.
CLAIMS OF COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT
If you believe that any material on this Website infringes upon any copyright that you own or control, or that any link on this Website directs users to another Website that contains material that infringes upon any copyright which you own or control, you may file a notification of such infringement with our webmaster at support@apfmail.org.
USE BY CHILDREN
By using this Website, you are representing to us that you are 18 years old or older. APF will not be liable for any damages that may result from misrepresentation of age by a user of our Website.
U.S. GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS
The materials on this Website are provided with “RESTRICTED RIGHTS.” Use, duplication, or disclosure by the government is subject to restrictions as set forth in applicable laws and regulations. Use of the materials by the government constitutes acknowledgment of APFs or other owner’s proprietary rights in them.
REVISIONS TO THIS AGREEMENT
APF may revise this Agreement at any time without notice by updating this posting. By using this Website, you agree to be bound by any such revisions and should therefore periodically visit this Website and page to determine the then current terms and conditions of use to which you are bound.
TRANSMISSIONS
Any material, information or idea you transmit to or post on this Website by any means will be treated as non-confidential and non-proprietary and may be disseminated or used by APF or its affiliates for any purpose whatsoever, including, but not limited to, developing, manufacturing and marketing products. You are prohibited from posting or transmitting to or from this Website any unlawful, threatening, libelous, defamatory, obscene, scandalous, inflammatory, pornographic, profane material or any other material, including but not limited to any material that could give rise to any civil or criminal liability under both domestic and international law.
APPLICABLE LAWS & MISCELLANEOUS
Applicable Law
California law will govern and construe these Terms of Use without giving effect to any conflict of laws provisions to the contrary. By use of this Website, you irrevocably consent for any and all disputes with APF to the venue of state or federal courts located in the State of California. If you access the Website from outside the United States, you do so at your own risk and are responsible for compliance with the laws of your jurisdiction.
Severability; Nonwaiver; Assignment
If any provision(s) of this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be contrary to law, then such provision(s) shall be construed, as nearly as possible, to reflect the intentions of the parties with the other provisions remaining in full force and effect. APF’s failure to exercise or enforce any right or provision of this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision unless acknowledged and agreed to by APF in writing. The section titles in this Agreement are solely used for the convenience of the parties and have no legal or contractual significance. This Agreement may be assigned in whole or in part by APF. This Agreement may not be assigned in any manner by you without the express, prior written permission of APF.
Termination
Notwithstanding any of these Terms of Use, APF reserves the right, without notice and in its sole discretion, to terminate your use of this Website and block or prevent future access to and use of this Website.
QUESTIONS AND CONTACT INFORMATION
Questions or comments about APF’s Website may be directed to support@apfmail.org.
