Terms of Service

General Applicability

Please read these Website Terms of Use (the “TOU”) carefully before using this or any other website of the Teacher Researcher Network or one of its subsidiaries or affiliates to which these TOUs are linked (the “Websites”). By accessing and using the Websites, you acknowledge and agree to abide by these TOU. If you do not agree to these TOU, do not use the Websites. This TOU applies to all visitors and users of the Websites.

Limited License and Ownership

Teacher Researcher Network hereby authorizes you to copy information published on the Websites (“Website Content”) solely for non-commercial use within your organization. No other use of the information is authorized. You agree that any copy of Website Content which you make shall retain all copyright and other proprietary notices in the same form and manner as on the original. Except as specified above, nothing contained herein shall be construed as conferring by implication, estoppel or otherwise any license or right under any intellectual property right (including any patent, trademark or copyright) of the Teacher Researcher Network or any third party.

You acknowledge and agree that the Teacher Researcher Networks owns all legal rights, title and interest in and to the Websites and Website Content, including any Teacher Researcher Networks trade names, trademarks, service marks, logos, domain names, and other distinctive brand features (whether those rights happen to be registered or not, and wherever in the world those rights may exist). All other brand and product names listed on the Websites are, or may be, the intellectual property of their respective owners, and are used to identify products or services of those owners.

WEBSITE CONTENT IS PROTECTED BY WORLDWIDE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAWS AND TREATIES, INCLUDING COPYRIGHT AND TRADEMARK LAW. EXCEPT AS SPECIFICALLY PERMITTED HEREIN, NO WEBSITE CONTENT MAY BE COPIED, REPRODUCED, MODIFIED, PUBLISHED, UPLOADED, POSTED, TRANSMITTED OR DISTRIBUTED IN ANY MANNER WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN PERMISSION FROM TEACHER RESEARCHER NETWORK. VISITORS OR USERS ARE NOT PERMITTED TO MODIFY, DISTRIBUTE, PUBLISH, TRANSMIT OR CREATE DERIVATIVE WORKS OF WEBSITE COUNTENT FOR ANY PUBLIC OR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES.

Privacy and Protection of Information

For information regarding the collection and use of your information through Websites, please see the Teacher Researcher Network’s Privacy Statement.

Compliance with Applicable Laws

User access to the Websites is governed by all applicable laws, rules and regulations (“Applicable Law”). Website Content is subject to export control laws. You agree to use the Websites and post, publish or disseminate information related to the Websites in strict compliance with Applicable Law.

Disclaimers and Limitations

Although the Teacher Researcher Network attempts to provide correct information on the Websites, Teacher Researcher Network assumes no responsibility for the accuracy of Website Content. For example, Teacher Researcher Network shall have no liability for Website Content that may be out of date, or that includes technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. Teacher Researcher Network may modify or delete Website Content at any time without notice. Mention of non-Teacher Researcher Network products or services on a Website is for information purposes only and does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation of such third-party products or services.

Temporary interruptions in the availability of the Websites may occur from time to time. Teacher Researcher Network is not responsible for any such interruptions, or for viruses or other destructive or intrusive computer programs that may damage your computer system or data resulting from your access to or use of the Websites. The Websites are made available internationally and may contain references to products, programs and services of Teacher Researcher Network and/or its partners that are not available in your location. Such references do not imply that Teacher Researcher Network or its partners intend to make such products, programs or services available in your location.

ALL WEBSITE CONTENT IS PROVIDED “AS IS” WITH ALL FAULTS AND WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. TEACHER RESEARCHER NETWORK AND ITS SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT OR ARISING FROM A COURSE OF DEALING, USAGE, OR TRADE PRACTICE.

TEACHER RESEARCHER NETWORK AND ITS SUPPLIERS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOST PROFITS OR REVENUES, COSTS OF REPLACEMENT GOODS, LOSS OR DAMAGE TO DATA ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE WEBSITES OR THE WEBSITE CONTENT EVEN IF TEACHER RESEARCHER NETWORK OR ITS PARTNERS HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

Upon Teacher Researcher Network’s request, you agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless Teacher Researcher Network and its partners, and all of their representatives, owners, shareholders, officers, directors, agents, and employees from and against all liabilities, claims, costs and expenses, including attorney fees, that arise out of or in relation to your accessing or use of the Websites.

Links to Third Party Sites

The Websites may contain links to third party sites (“Linked Sites”). Access to Linked Sites is at the user’s own risk and Teacher Researcher Network is not responsible for the accuracy or reliability of any information, data, opinions, advice or statements made on the Linked Sites. Teacher Researcher Network provides these links merely as a convenience and the inclusion of such links does not imply an endorsement or recommendation to use such Linked Sites, or any products or services described on the Linked Sites.

Access to Password Protected/Secure Areas

Access to and use of password protected and/or secure areas of the Websites is restricted to members who are authorized users, and is subject to the TOU. Unauthorized individuals are prohibited from accessing these areas of the Websites, and any attempt to do so may be subject to prosecution. You are responsible for the security of any account names, identification numbers or passwords associated with your access to and use of the Websites. Teacher Researcher Network is not liable for any unauthorized use of any accounts established through the Websites, as further described in the Kaseya Master Agreement.

Submissions

You are prohibited from Submitting any libelous, obscene, defamatory, pornographic, or other materials that would violate Applicable Law. However, if such Submissions do occur, Teacher Researcher Network will have no liability related to the content of any such Submission.

It is neither the policy nor a practice of Teacher Researcher Network to review or monitor Submissions to its Websites (such as, for example, any bulletin boards, chat rooms, and user forums) to determine that such communications comply with this TOU, Applicable Laws or for any other purpose; however, Teacher Researcher Network reserves the right to review Submissions and to remove Submissions from its Website in its discretion. Teacher Researcher Network shall have no responsibility or liability for the content of any Submissions or their removal.

Copyright Policy

You may not post, modify, distribute, or reproduce in any way copyrighted or other protected materials without obtaining the prior written consent of the copyright owner of such materials. We may terminate an account or deny access to a Website of any user who is alleged to have infringed the copyright or intellectual property rights of another.

Miscellaneous

Teacher Researcher Network makes no representation that Website Content is appropriate or available for use in any particular location; access to the Websites from territories where the Website Content is illegal is prohibited. Those who choose to access the Websites from do so on their own initiative and are responsible for compliance with Applicable Law. This TOU constitutes the entire agreement between you and Teacher Researcher Network (or as applicable its partners) and governs your use of the Websites. This TOU and all related documents are written and will be interpreted in the English language. This TOU and the relationship between you and Teacher Researcher Network shall be governed by the laws of the Illinois, USA without regard to its conflict of law provisions and by using a Website, and you (as well as Teacher Researcher Network) agree to the personal and exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Cook County, Illinois, USA. If any provision of this TOU is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, you nevertheless agree that the court should endeavor to give effect to Teacher Researcher Network’s intentions as reflected in the provision, and the other provisions of the TOU remain in full force and effect. If these TOUs are violated, Teacher Researcher Network reserves the right to seek all remedies available by law and in equity for such violations. Teacher Researcher Network may revise this TOU at any time by updating this posting. You should visit this page from time to time to review the then-current TOU because they are binding on you.

Privacy Policy

Thank you for visiting our website! The Teacher Researcher Network is committed to protecting your privacy.

Use of this website is subject to all applicable federal and state laws.

Please note that views and opinions expressed by individuals on this website are strictly those of the authors. The following is an overview of the information we collect while you are visiting our site, how we use it, and how to contact us for more information.

Information We Collect

Personal Information: We collect information that can be used to identify you as an individual (“Personally Identifiable Information”) only when you provide this information directly to us, such as voluntarily submitting a form or signing up for an email list. You do not have to provide us with any personally identifiable information in order to use our website; however, if you submit a form on our site, we may store the information we collect through that form, including your first name, last name, telephone number, email address and postal address. We may also collect information through your voluntary interaction with any of our public forums, including our social media platforms.
Google Analytics: The Teacher Researcher Network utilizes a variety of tools through Google Analytics to gather information about the device you use to access our web pages and about how you use our site. This information includes your IP address, geographical location, length of visit and pages viewed; however, it is not connected to your name or any other personally identifiable information. We use this information to better understand how our website is being used and to make improvements to the user experience. Google offers an opt-out browser add-on to provide visitors the ability to prevent Google Analytics from using their data.
Cookies: As you browse our website, cookies (small files of basic information) may be placed on your computer so that we can learn more about how you arrived at our website and whether you’ve visited our website previously. We may also use cookies to pre-fill forms with your contact information and to target advertising to you when you’re on other websites. You may choose not to accept cookies from our site. Please refer to your specific browser for information on opting out.

How We Use the Information We Collect

Confidentiality: All personal information shared with us remains confidential. We may confidentially share that information with a third party for the purpose of marketing our programs or providing more information about our offerings. We do not sell or rent your contact information to any third party, nor do we transfer data to other countries.
Communications: We may use any contact information you provide to us to communicate with you about our programs, events and other news at the Teacher Researcher Network.
Data Retention: Your personal data will be retained as needed to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected. We will retain and use this data as necessary to comply with our business requirements and legal obligations, resolve disputes, protect Teacher Researcher Network assets, and enforce agreements. Once retention of this personal information is no longer necessary, it will be destroyed in accordance with our information classification and handling procedures.

Our Commitment to Privacy and Your Rights

Pages within this website may contain external links. Upon departure from any Teacher Researcher Network domain, users are subject to the privacy policy of each new site.
You may choose not to provide us with any personal information. You can still access/use most of our site; however, you will not be able to access and use any part that requires such information.
We aim to provide you with access to your personal information. If that information is inaccurate, we strive to update it quickly or to remove it – unless we are required to keep that information for legitimate educational, business or legal purposes.
You can create a request to view, change or remove your personal data by emailing [email protected].
If at any time the Teacher Researcher Network believes that user data has been compromised, we will immediate notify all affected users.
Our privacy policy is reviewed regularly, and all updates are posted on this page.

Restrictions and Other Policies

Restricted Usage: The unauthorized usage of any Teacher Researcher Network copyrights, trademarks, and logos is strictly prohibited.
Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA): Please be advised that any time a user enters information, Teacher Researcher Network will assume that the user is 13 or older.
Social Media Policy: Teacher Researcher Network reserves the right to review all comments and posted materials, and to remove user comments that do not comply with our policies. Posts that contain profanity, are off-topic, abusive, threatening in tone or involve personal attacks will be deleted. We do not permit messages that promote commercial ventures or political candidates. Posted comments do not necessarily reflect the opinions or policies of the Teacher Researcher Network.

Restrictions and Other Policies

If you have any questions or would like more information about our privacy policy, please contact us.