{"id":477,"date":"2025-07-07T17:23:56","date_gmt":"2025-07-07T17:23:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eccares.ieqtech.com\/?page_id=477"},"modified":"2025-10-07T18:32:54","modified_gmt":"2025-10-07T18:32:54","slug":"legal","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/earlychildhoodcares.uoregon.edu\/legal\/","title":{"rendered":"Legal"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"477\" class=\"elementor elementor-477\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8abaf33 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8abaf33\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6850503 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6850503\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a3f7e9f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a3f7e9f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d6d1522 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-view-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon\" data-id=\"d6d1522\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-info-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119.043 8 8 119.083 8 256c0 136.997 111.043 248 248 248s248-111.003 248-248C504 119.083 392.957 8 256 8zm0 110c23.196 0 42 18.804 42 42s-18.804 42-42 42-42-18.804-42-42 18.804-42 42-42zm56 254c0 6.627-5.373 12-12 12h-88c-6.627 0-12-5.373-12-12v-24c0-6.627 5.373-12 12-12h12v-64h-12c-6.627 0-12-5.373-12-12v-24c0-6.627 5.373-12 12-12h64c6.627 0 12 5.373 12 12v100h12c6.627 0 12 5.373 12 12v24z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-68655c3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"68655c3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-start=\"789\" data-end=\"845\">HIPAA-Compliant Data Collection Notice<\/h3><p data-start=\"846\" data-end=\"1197\">We take your privacy and data security seriously, especially when it involves protected health information (PHI). To ensure compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), this site uses <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hipaatizer.com\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1066\" data-end=\"1111\"><strong data-start=\"1067\" data-end=\"1081\">HIPAAtizer<\/strong><\/a> to securely collect, transmit, and store any PHI submitted through forms on the site.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b494799 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b494799\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1 data-start=\"182\" data-end=\"197\">Terms of Use<\/h1><p data-start=\"199\" data-end=\"447\"><strong data-start=\"199\" data-end=\"235\">Welcome to\u202fEarly Childhood CARES <\/strong>(&#8220;we&#8221;, &#8220;us&#8221;, or &#8220;our&#8221;). These Terms of Use (\u201cTerms\u201d) govern your access to and use of the website at\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/earlychildhoodcares.uoregon.edu\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"337\" data-end=\"377\">https:\/\/earlychildhoodcares.uoregon.edu\/<\/a>\u202f(\u201cSite\u201d). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to these Terms.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"449\" data-end=\"473\">1. Use of the Site<\/h3><ul data-start=\"474\" data-end=\"753\"><li data-start=\"474\" data-end=\"572\"><p data-start=\"476\" data-end=\"572\">You must be at least 13 years old (or of the legal age in your jurisdiction) to use this Site.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"573\" data-end=\"644\"><p data-start=\"575\" data-end=\"644\">You agree to use the Site only for lawful, non-commercial purposes.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"753\"><p data-start=\"647\" data-end=\"753\">You may not resell, republish, or reproduce any materials from the Site without our prior written consent.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h3 data-start=\"755\" data-end=\"785\">2. Intellectual Property<\/h3><p data-start=\"786\" data-end=\"1095\">All content on the Site\u2014text, graphics, logos, images, code\u2014is the property of Early Childhood CARES or its licensors and is protected by U.S. and international copyright laws.<br data-start=\"962\" data-end=\"965\" \/>You may view and download content solely for personal, non-commercial use. Any other use is prohibited without express permission.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"1097\" data-end=\"1117\">3. Disclaimers<\/h3><ul data-start=\"1118\" data-end=\"1467\"><li data-start=\"1118\" data-end=\"1257\"><p data-start=\"1120\" data-end=\"1257\"><strong data-start=\"1120\" data-end=\"1149\">Educational Purposes Only<\/strong>: The Site is provided for informational purposes and should not substitute for professional consultation.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1362\"><p data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1362\"><strong data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1277\">No Guarantees<\/strong>: We make no warranties regarding accuracy, timeliness, or completeness of content.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1363\" data-end=\"1467\"><p data-start=\"1365\" data-end=\"1467\"><strong data-start=\"1365\" data-end=\"1390\">Your Use at Your Risk<\/strong>: The Site and its content are provided &#8220;as is&#8221; without warranty of any kind.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h3 data-start=\"1469\" data-end=\"1501\">4. Limitation of Liability<\/h3><p data-start=\"1502\" data-end=\"1684\">To the fullest extent permitted by law, Early Childhood CARES and affiliates will not be liable for damages arising from use or inability to use the Site, or reliance on its content.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"1686\" data-end=\"1721\">5. Links to Third\u2011Party Sites<\/h3><p data-start=\"1722\" data-end=\"1879\">The Site may contain links to external websites. We do not endorse or control third-party content and disclaim responsibility for their practices or content.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"1881\" data-end=\"1903\">6. Modifications<\/h3><p data-start=\"1904\" data-end=\"2079\">We reserve the right to modify or discontinue the Site\u2014or these Terms\u2014at any time without notice. Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"2081\" data-end=\"2103\">7. Governing Law<\/h3><p data-start=\"2104\" data-end=\"2272\">These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Oregon, U.S.A., and any dispute will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of state or federal courts in Oregon.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"2274\" data-end=\"2293\">8. Contact Us<\/h3><p data-start=\"2294\" data-end=\"2432\">Questions about these Terms should be directed to:<br data-start=\"2344\" data-end=\"2347\" \/><strong data-start=\"2347\" data-end=\"2372\">Early Childhood CARES<\/strong><br data-start=\"2372\" data-end=\"2375\" \/>Email:<span style=\"color: #242424; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\">\u00a0<\/span><a style=\"border: 0px; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variant-emoji: inherit; font-weight: 400; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: #ffffff;\" title=\"mailto:eccares@uoregon.edu\" href=\"mailto:eccares@uoregon.edu\" data-linkindex=\"0\">eccares@uoregon.edu<\/a><br data-start=\"2404\" data-end=\"2407\" \/>Address:\u202f1500 W 12th Ave Eugene OR 97402<\/p><hr data-start=\"2434\" data-end=\"2437\" \/><h2 data-start=\"2439\" data-end=\"2456\">Privacy Policy<\/h2><p data-start=\"2458\" data-end=\"2486\">Effective Date:\u202fJuly 7, 2025<\/p><h3 data-start=\"2488\" data-end=\"2519\">1. Information We Collect<\/h3><ul data-start=\"2520\" data-end=\"2835\"><li data-start=\"2520\" data-end=\"2644\"><p data-start=\"2522\" data-end=\"2644\"><strong data-start=\"2522\" data-end=\"2539\">Personal Data<\/strong>: e.g., name, email, organization when voluntarily provided via forms, registrations, or subscriptions.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2645\" data-end=\"2835\"><p data-start=\"2647\" data-end=\"2835\"><strong data-start=\"2647\" data-end=\"2661\">Usage Data<\/strong>: e.g., IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, pages viewed, time spent, and referring URLs\u2014automatically collected through standard analytics tools.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h3 data-start=\"2837\" data-end=\"2873\">2. How We Use Your Information<\/h3><p data-start=\"2874\" data-end=\"2896\">We use this data to:<\/p><ul data-start=\"2897\" data-end=\"3198\"><li data-start=\"2897\" data-end=\"2941\"><p data-start=\"2899\" data-end=\"2941\">Provide, operate, and maintain the Site.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2942\" data-end=\"2993\"><p data-start=\"2944\" data-end=\"2993\">Respond to your requests, comments, or queries.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2994\" data-end=\"3093\"><p data-start=\"2996\" data-end=\"3093\">Send administrative updates, newsletters, and announcements (with your consent where required).<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3094\" data-end=\"3141\"><p data-start=\"3096\" data-end=\"3141\">Analyze usage patterns to improve the Site.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3142\" data-end=\"3198\"><p data-start=\"3144\" data-end=\"3198\">Protect against fraudulent or unauthorized activities.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h3 data-start=\"3200\" data-end=\"3227\">3. Cookies &amp; Tracking<\/h3><p data-start=\"3228\" data-end=\"3396\">We use cookies and similar technologies (e.g., web beacons) to enhance your experience. You may disable cookies via your browser, but this may limit Site functionality.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"3398\" data-end=\"3427\">4. Third\u2011Party Services<\/h3><p data-start=\"3428\" data-end=\"3709\">We use third-party analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics), content delivery networks, and potentially embedded content (e.g., social media widgets). These providers may collect or process data according to their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review those policies.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"3711\" data-end=\"3745\">5. Data Sharing &amp; Disclosure<\/h3><p data-start=\"3746\" data-end=\"3808\">We do not sell personal data. We may share information with:<\/p><ul data-start=\"3809\" data-end=\"4010\"><li data-start=\"3809\" data-end=\"3875\"><p data-start=\"3811\" data-end=\"3875\">Service providers assisting with Site operations or analytics.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3876\" data-end=\"3947\"><p data-start=\"3878\" data-end=\"3947\">Legal authorities if required by law or to protect rights\/property.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3948\" data-end=\"4010\"><p data-start=\"3950\" data-end=\"4010\">Successors in case of sale or merger of the Site or company.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h3 data-start=\"4012\" data-end=\"4034\">6. Data Security<\/h3><p data-start=\"4035\" data-end=\"4215\">We implement technical and organizational measures to help safeguard your data. However, no transmission method over the internet is completely secure\u2014your use is at your own risk.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"4217\" data-end=\"4244\">7. Children\u2019s Privacy<\/h3><p data-start=\"4245\" data-end=\"4390\">The Site is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect their personal data. If we learn we have, we will delete it promptly.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"4392\" data-end=\"4429\">8. International Data Transfers<\/h3><p data-start=\"4430\" data-end=\"4624\">If you\u2019re outside the U.S., please be aware that your information may be transferred to and processed in the U.S. By using the Site, you consent to such transfers as permitted by applicable law.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"4626\" data-end=\"4656\">9. Your Choices &amp; Rights<\/h3><p data-start=\"4657\" data-end=\"4719\">Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights such as:<\/p><ul data-start=\"4720\" data-end=\"4878\"><li data-start=\"4720\" data-end=\"4784\"><p data-start=\"4722\" data-end=\"4784\">Access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4785\" data-end=\"4828\"><p data-start=\"4787\" data-end=\"4828\">Opting out of marketing communications.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4829\" data-end=\"4878\"><p data-start=\"4831\" data-end=\"4878\">Restricting or objecting to certain processing.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"4880\" data-end=\"5007\">To exercise any rights or make requests, please contact us at:<br data-start=\"4942\" data-end=\"4945\" \/><strong data-start=\"4945\" data-end=\"4954\">Email<\/strong>:<span style=\"color: #242424; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\">\u00a0<\/span><a id=\"LPlnk620280\" style=\"border: 0px; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variant-emoji: inherit; font-weight: 400; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: #ffffff;\" title=\"mailto:eccares@uoregon.edu\" href=\"mailto:eccares@uoregon.edu\" data-linkindex=\"0\">eccares@uoregon.edu<\/a><br data-start=\"4978\" data-end=\"4981\" \/><strong data-start=\"4981\" data-end=\"4989\">Mail<\/strong>: 1500 W 12th Ave Eugene OR 97402<\/p><h3 data-start=\"5009\" data-end=\"5041\">10. 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