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TERMS OF USE

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Legal & Contact / Terms

TERMS OF USE

Website Access, Acceptable Use & Legal Conditions Framework

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Institutional Overview

Website Access, Acceptable Use & Legal Conditions Framework

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1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, using, or interacting with the website, digital platforms, or affiliated online services of the Shaker Foundation for American Service Heroes (“Foundation”), users acknowledge and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use, together with all applicable policies, notices, and legal provisions published by the Foundation.

If a user does not agree with these terms, such user must discontinue use of the Foundation’s website and associated digital services immediately.

Continued access or use constitutes acceptance of these Terms of Use in full.

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2. Purpose of Website Use

This website is provided for lawful informational, educational, institutional, administrative, and communication purposes related to the Foundation’s mission, programs, governance, and public service activities.

Website content is intended to support:

Public access to institutional information
Program and eligibility awareness
Governance and compliance transparency
Authorized communication and inquiry channels
Institutional reporting and educational outreach

Use of this website for unauthorized, unlawful, deceptive, or harmful purposes is strictly prohibited.

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3. Eligibility and Lawful Access

Users accessing the Foundation’s digital platforms agree to:

Use the website only for lawful purposes
Comply with applicable laws and regulations
Refrain from activities that interfere with system integrity or security
Avoid misuse of website content, services, or communication systems

The Foundation reserves the right to restrict or terminate access to any user engaging in prohibited conduct.

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4. Acceptable Use Requirements

Users shall not use the Foundation’s website or systems to:

Submit false, misleading, fraudulent, or deceptive information
Attempt unauthorized access to systems, servers, or protected resources
Distribute malware, malicious code, or harmful software
Interfere with website availability, functionality, or security
Harvest, scrape, duplicate, or exploit website content without authorization
Impersonate the Foundation or misrepresent institutional affiliation

Any such activity may result in access termination and, where applicable, legal escalation.

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5. Intellectual Property Rights

Unless otherwise expressly stated, all website content, including but not limited to:

Text
Visual materials
Branding elements
Logos
Institutional documentation
Graphics and design assets
Digital architecture and layout

is owned by or licensed to the Foundation and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

No content may be reproduced, modified, distributed, republished, or commercially exploited without prior written authorization from the Foundation.

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6. Information Accuracy and Content Limitations

The Foundation makes reasonable efforts to ensure website content is accurate, current, and reliable.

However, the Foundation does not warrant that all information is continuously complete, error-free, or uninterrupted.

Content may be updated, revised, modified, or removed without prior notice to reflect evolving institutional, legal, or operational requirements.

Users remain responsible for independent evaluation of information before reliance on material decisions.

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7. Third-Party Links and External Resources

This website may contain links or references to third-party websites, platforms, or external resources for informational purposes.

The Foundation does not control and is not responsible for:

External content accuracy
Third-party policies or practices
External website security
Availability of external resources

Access to third-party platforms occurs at the user’s own discretion and risk.

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8. Disclaimer of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the Foundation disclaims liability for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from or related to:

Use or inability to use the website
Technical interruptions or service disruptions
Content inaccuracies or omissions
Unauthorized access or security incidents
Reliance on website information

Website access is provided on an “as available” and “as is” basis without guarantees of uninterrupted availability.

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9. Security and Prohibited Access

The Foundation actively monitors and protects its digital infrastructure.

Any attempt to compromise, disrupt, probe, exploit, or bypass security controls—including unauthorized scanning, intrusion attempts, credential abuse, or malicious automation—is strictly prohibited and may result in immediate restriction, investigation, and legal referral.

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10. Modification of Terms

The Foundation reserves the right to update, revise, amend, or replace these Terms of Use at any time without prior notice.

Updated terms become effective upon publication unless otherwise stated.

Users are responsible for periodically reviewing current terms.

Continued use following updates constitutes acceptance of revised terms.

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11. Governing Legal Framework

These Terms of Use shall be governed and interpreted in accordance with applicable laws, legal obligations, and jurisdictional requirements governing the Foundation’s operations.

Any dispute relating to website use shall be handled through appropriate legal or institutional channels as determined by applicable law.

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12. Contact Regarding Legal Matters

Questions regarding these Terms of Use may be submitted through the Foundation’s designated legal or compliance contact channels.

Official legal communications should be directed through authorized institutional reporting pathways listed within the Legal & Contact section of this website.

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Final Institutional Statement

The Shaker Foundation for American Service Heroes maintains these Terms of Use to preserve lawful access, protect institutional integrity, safeguard digital infrastructure, and ensure responsible interaction with its public-facing platforms.

Use of this website constitutes agreement to these legal conditions and the Foundation’s broader governance standards.

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