Terms of Use

Effective May 25, 2018

ZERO TO THREE: NATIONAL CENTER FOR INFANTS, TODDLERS & FAMILIES (“ZERO TO THREE”) has created these Terms of Use for ZERO TO THREE’S websites (collectively, the “Websites”). The Websites are located at the following URLs: zerotothree.org, babiesonthehomefront.org, as well as subdomains, including annualconference.zerotothree.org, careercenter.zerotothree.org, elearn.zerotothree.org, myzerotothree.force.com, and thinkbabies.org. In order to fully understand your rights, we encourage you to read these Terms of Use as well as our Privacy Policy.

BY ENTERING INTO AND USING ANY OF THE WEBSITES YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN THESE TERMS OF USE.

Your Use of Content and Information – Disclaimer with Respect to Content

A variety of information, advice, recommendations, letters, messages, comments, posts, text, graphics, software, music, sound, photographs, videos, data, and other materials (“Content”) are available on the Websites. Some of the Content is provided by ZERO TO THREE or its suppliers, and other Content is provided by persons who use the Websites (“Users”), such as User opinions and views provided via social media, blogs, bulletin boards, and/or discussion forums. While ZERO TO THREE strives to keep the Content that it posts on the Websites accurate, complete, and up-to-date, ZERO TO THREE cannot guarantee, and is not responsible for, the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any Content, whether provided by ZERO TO THREE or its suppliers, or by Users of the Websites. Any opinions, advice, statements or other information expressed or made available by Users or third parties, including, but not limited to, bloggers, are those of the respective Users or other third party and not of ZERO TO THREE. ZERO TO THREE does not endorse, and is not responsible for, the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, advice or statement made on the Websites.

ZERO TO THREE does not have any obligation to, nor should it be assumed that ZERO TO THREE will, prescreen, edit or remove any Content provided by Users that is posted on or available through the Websites except as set forth in the Privacy Policy. Notwithstanding the foregoing, ZERO TO THREE will have the right (but not the obligation), in its sole discretion and for any reason, to prescreen, edit, refuse to accept, remove, or move any such Content. THE CONTENT AVAILABLE VIA THE WEBSITES IS PROVIDED WITH THE UNDERSTANDING THAT NEITHER ZERO TO THREE NOR ITS SUPPLIERS OR USERS ARE ENGAGED IN RENDERING MEDICAL, COUNSELING, LEGAL, OR OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES OR ADVICE.

SUCH CONTENT IS INTENDED SOLELY AS A GENERAL EDUCATIONAL AID. IT IS NOT INTENDED AS MEDICAL OR HEALTHCARE ADVICE, OR TO BE USED FOR MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS OR TREATMENT, FOR ANY INDIVIDUAL PROBLEM. IT IS ALSO NOT INTENDED AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL ADVICE AND SERVICES FROM A QUALIFIED HEALTHCARE PROVIDER FAMILIAR WITH YOUR UNIQUE FACTS. ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF YOUR PHYSICIAN OR OTHER QUALIFIED HEALTHCARE PROVIDER REGARDING ANY MEDICAL CONDITION AND/OR BEFORE STARTING ANY NEW TREATMENT.

Ownership and Intellectual Property Rights

Ownership

The Websites are owned by ZERO TO THREE. All right to, title to, and interest in the Content available via the Websites, the Websites’ look and feel, the designs, trademarks, service marks, and trade names displayed on the Websites, and the Websites URLs, are the property of ZERO TO THREE and/or its licensors, and are protected by copyright, trademark, patent, or other proprietary rights and laws.

License to Use Content

ZERO TO THREE grants you a nonexclusive, nontransferable, revocable, limited license to view, copy, print, and distribute Content retrieved from the Websites only for your personal, noncommercial use, provided that you do not remove, alter or obscure any copyright notice, trademark notice, or other proprietary rights notices displayed on or in conjunction with the Content. You may not use any Content available via the Websites in any other manner or for any other purpose without the prior written permission of ZERO TO THREE. To request permission to use any Content available via the Websites in any other manner other than hereto described, visit www.zerotothree.org/permissions. All rights not expressly granted in the Terms of Use are expressly reserved to ZERO TO THREE.

Trademark Notices

All trademarks, service marks, logos and designs used on the Websites, whether registered or unregistered, are owned by ZERO TO THREE and/or other third parties. You may not use or display any trademarks, service marks, logos or designs owned by ZERO TO THREE or its affiliates without ZERO TO THREE’s prior written consent.

Limitations of Liability

ZERO TO THREE AND ITS AFFILIATES ASSUME NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY CONSEQUENCE RELATING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY TO ANY ACTION OR INACTION YOU TAKE BASED ON THE CONTENT AVAILABLE VIA THE WEBSITES. YOU MUST EVALUATE, AND BEAR ALL RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH, AND THE USE OF ANY CONTENT, INCLUDING ANY RELIANCE ON THE ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, OR USEFULNESS OF SUCH CONTENT. BY USING THE WEBSITES, YOU SPECIFICALLY ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT ZERO TO THREE AND/OR ITS RELATED ENTITIES, AND THEIR EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS AND CONTRACTORS ARE NOT LIABLE FOR THE DEFAMATORY, OFFENSIVE OR ILLEGAL CONDUCT OF USERS OR THIRD PARTIES.

YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT, IN NO EVENT WILL ZERO TO THREE AND/OR ITS RELATED ENTITIES, AND THEIR EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS AND CONTRACTORS, BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY LOSS OF USE, LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF DATA, COST OF PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE PRODUCTS OR SERVICES, OR ANY OTHER SUCH DAMAGES, HOWSOEVER CAUSED, AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE AND STRICT LIABILITY), OR OTHERWISE RESULTING FROM: (1) THE USE OF, OR THE INABILITY TO USE, THE WEBSITES; (2) THE COST OF PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE SERVICES, ITEMS OR WEBSITES; (3) UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO, OR ALTERATION OF, YOUR TRANSMISSIONS OR DATA; (4) THE STATEMENTS OR CONDUCT OF ANY THIRD PARTY ON THE WEBSITES; OR (5) ANY OTHER MATTER RELATING TO THE WEBSITES. THESE LIMITATIONS WILL APPLY WHETHER OR NOT ZERO TO THREE HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES AND NOTWITHSTANDING ANY FAILURE OF ESSENTIAL PURPOSE OF ANY LIMITED REMEDY.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless ZERO TO THREE, its affiliates and their directors, officers, employees, contractors and agents, from and against any and all liability, damages, losses, claims, expenses of any kind (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees) directly or indirectly related to: (1) your breach of these Terms of Use; or (2) the Content you submit, post, or transmit through the Websites.

Spanish Translations

As a courtesy to our Spanish-speaking readers, ZERO TO THERE has endeavored to provide high quality and accurate translations. If any questions arise related to the accuracy of the information contained in a translation, the official text is the English text and any differences in the translation are not binding and have no legal effect.

Traducciones al español

Como cortesía a nuestros lectores hispanohablantes, ZERO TO THREE / CERO A TRES ha procurado facilitar traducciones precisas y de alta calidad. Ante cualquier pregunta que pueda surgir respecto de la precisión del documento, el texto publicado en inglés tiene carácter oficial y cualquier diferencia de traducción no es legalmente vinculante ni tiene efectos jurídicos.

Applicable Law

These Terms of Use and the resolution of any dispute related to these Terms of Use or the Websites shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the District of Columbia without giving effect to any principles of conflicts of law. Any legal action or proceeding between ZERO TO THREE and you related to these Terms of Use shall be brought exclusively in a court of competent jurisdiction sitting in the District of Columbia, United States, and you agree to submit to the personal and exclusive jurisdiction of such courts.

Contact

If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, the practices of the Websites, or your dealings with any of the Websites, you can contact:

ZERO TO THREE Attn: Webmaster 1255 23rd St. NW, Suite 350 Washington, DC 20037