1. Introduction
Welcome to AdoptDCKids.org. These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of our website, including any content, functionality, and services offered on or through AdoptDCKids.org (the “Site”).
AdoptDCKids is operated by DC Family Resources Network, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting adoptive and foster families in the Washington, DC area. Throughout the site, the terms “we”, “us”, and “our” refer to AdoptDCKids.
2. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using our Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, you must not access or use the Site.
These Terms of Use were last updated on March 8, 2025. We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time, as described in Section 9 below.
3. Site Content and Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise noted, all content on this Site, including but not limited to text, images, graphics, photographs, videos, illustrations, logos, and icons, as well as their compilation, is the property of AdoptDCKids or its content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright laws.
You may access, view, download, and print content from this Site for your personal, non-commercial use only, provided you:
- Do not remove any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices
- Do not modify or alter the content in any way
- Do not use the content in a manner that suggests an association with our products, services, or brand
- Do not use the content for any commercial purpose without our prior written consent
4. User Conduct
When using our Site, you agree to:
- Comply with all applicable laws and regulations
- Respect the rights and dignity of others
- Not post or transmit any material that is unlawful, threatening, abusive, defamatory, invasive of privacy, vulgar, obscene, profane, or otherwise objectionable
If our Site includes interactive features such as comment sections or forums, you further agree not to:
- Impersonate any person or entity
- Engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits any other user from using or enjoying the Site
- Use the Site to advertise or offer to sell or buy any goods or services without our express written consent
- Harvest or collect email addresses or other contact information for the purposes of sending unsolicited emails
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site
We reserve the right to remove any content that violates these Terms of Use or that we find objectionable for any reason, without prior notice.
5. Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us. Our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms of Use, explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using our Site, you consent to the data practices described in our Privacy Policy.
You can access our Privacy Policy at [Privacy Policy Link].
6. Disclaimer of Warranties
THE SITE IS PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS, WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
We do not warrant that the Site will function uninterrupted, secure, or available at any particular time or location, or that any errors will be corrected. While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we do not warrant that the content on our Site is accurate, complete, reliable, current, or error-free.
7. Limitation of Liability
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL ADOPTDCKIDS, ITS DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, PARTNERS, AGENTS, SUPPLIERS, OR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM:
- Your access to or use of or inability to access or use the Site
- Any conduct or content of any third party on the Site
- Any content obtained from the Site
- Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content
IN NO CASE SHALL OUR LIABILITY EXCEED $100 USD. The limitations of liability in this section will apply even if we have been expressly advised of the potential loss.
8. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by AdoptDCKids. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. We do not warrant the offerings of any of these entities/individuals or their websites.
You acknowledge and agree that AdoptDCKids shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such third-party websites or services.
9. Modifications to Terms
We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms of Use at any time. The most current version will be posted on this page with the effective date. By continuing to access or use our Site after any revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms. If you do not agree to the new terms, you are no longer authorized to use the Site.
10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the District of Columbia, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
Any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms of Use or your use of the Site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Washington, DC.
11. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us at:
Email: legal@adoptdckids.org
Phone: (202) XXX-XXXX
Thank you for reading our Terms of Use. We hope you enjoy using our Site and find it helpful and informative.