Acceptance of the Terms of Use
Welcome to the website of CPM Educational Program ("CPM", "we" or "us"). The following terms and conditions, together with any documents they expressly incorporate by reference (collectively, these "Terms of Use"), govern your access to and use of CPM.ORG, including any Licensed Content, functionality and services offered on or through CPM.ORG (the "Website"), whether as a guest or an authorized end user.
Important: By using the Website, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, you must not access or use the Website.
This Website is offered and available for non-commercial educational purposes to users who are generally 13 years of age or older and reside in the United States or its territories, subject to the license agreement their school district or school has entered into with CPM.
Acceptance of the Terms of Use for Users Under 13
For users who are under 13 years old (or who are considered minors in their jurisdiction), the user's parent or legal guardian ("Parent") is responsible for accepting and complying with the Terms of Use.
The Parent is also responsible for knowing such user's password (if applicable) and shall ensure the Website is being used appropriately. CPM's Privacy Policy describes the type of information that may be collected from users, and the Parent is responsible for reviewing and providing consent for such users to use the Website.
Changes to the Terms of Use
We may revise and update these Terms of Use from time to time in our sole discretion. All changes are effective immediately when posted and apply to all access to and use of the Website thereafter.
Your continued use of the Website following the posting of revised Terms of Use means that you accept and agree to the changes. You are expected to check this page periodically so you are aware of any changes, as they are binding on you.
Accessing the Website and Account Security
We reserve the right to withdraw or amend this Website, and any service or material we provide on it, in our sole discretion without notice. From time to time, we may restrict access to some or all parts of the Website.
You are responsible for:
- Making all arrangements necessary for you to have access to the Website.
- Ensuring that all users who access the Website through your Internet connection are aware of and comply with these Terms of Use.
Account security: Treat your username and password as confidential. Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access at support@cpm.org. We have the right to disable any account credentials at any time for any reason.
Intellectual Property Rights
The Website and its Licensed Content, features and functionality are owned by CPM, its licensors or other providers and are protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret and other intellectual property laws.
These Terms of Use permit you to use the Website for personal, non-commercial educational use only. You may:
- Temporarily store copies of materials in RAM incidental to accessing and viewing them.
- Store files automatically cached by your web browser for display enhancement.
- Print one copy of a reasonable number of pages for personal, non-commercial educational use.
You must not, without CPM's permission:
- Modify or reformat copies of any materials or Licensed Content on this Website.
- Use illustrations, photographs, video or audio separately from the accompanying text.
- Delete or alter any copyright, trademark or other proprietary rights notices.
- Develop your own teaching methods and hold them out as CPM-recommended methods.
To request other uses, contact support@cpm.org.
Trademarks
The CPM Educational Program name, the CPM logo and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs and slogans are trademarks of CPM or its affiliates or licensors. You must not use such marks without the prior written permission of CPM.
Prohibited Uses
You may use the Website only for lawful educational and academic purposes. You agree not to use the Website:
- In any way that violates any applicable federal, state, local or international law or regulation.
- To exploit, harm or attempt to harm minors in any way.
- To send advertising or promotional material, including "junk mail," "chain letters," or "spam."
- To impersonate CPM, a CPM employee, another user, or any other person or entity.
- To engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use or enjoyment of the Website.
Additionally, you agree not to:
- Use any robot, spider or other automatic device to access or copy materials on the Website.
- Introduce any viruses, Trojan horses, worms, logic bombs or other malicious material.
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Website or its infrastructure.
- Attack the Website via a denial-of-service attack or distributed denial-of-service attack.
User Contributions
The Website may contain interactive features that allow users to post, submit, publish or transmit content ("User Contributions"). All User Contributions must comply with the Content Standards set out in these Terms of Use.
License grant: By providing any User Contribution, you grant CPM and its successors the right to use, reproduce, modify, perform, display and distribute such material for any purpose.
You are responsible for any User Contributions you submit, including their legality, reliability, accuracy, and appropriateness. CPM is not responsible for the content or accuracy of any User Contributions.
Monitoring and Enforcement; Termination
CPM has the right to: (1) remove or refuse to post any User Contributions for any reason; (2) take any action with respect to any User Contribution deemed necessary; and (3) terminate or suspend your access to all or part of the Website for any reason.
CPM will fully cooperate with any law enforcement authorities or court order directing CPM to disclose the identity or other information of anyone posting materials on or through the Website.
Content Standards
User Contributions must comply with all applicable laws. User Contributions must not:
- Contain defamatory, obscene, abusive, offensive, harassing, violent, hateful or inflammatory material.
- Promote any illegal activity or discriminatory material based on race, sex, religion, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, or age.
- Infringe any patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright or other intellectual property rights.
- Impersonate any person or misrepresent your identity or affiliation with any person or organization.
- Involve commercial activities such as contests, sweepstakes, or advertising.
- Give the impression that content is endorsed by CPM if that is not the case.
Reliance on Information Posted
The information presented on or through the Website is made available for general information and educational purposes. While we endeavor to provide accurate and error-free educational materials, we cannot warrant the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of this information.
Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. We disclaim all liability and responsibility arising from any reliance placed on such materials.
Links from the Website to Third-Party Sites
This Website includes links to content provided by third parties. These links are provided for your convenience only. We have no control over the contents of third-party sites or resources, and accept no responsibility for them or for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of them.
If you decide to access any third-party website linked from this Website, you do so entirely at your own risk and subject to the terms and conditions of use for such websites.
Disclaimer of Warranties
We cannot guarantee that files available for downloading from the Website will be free of viruses or other destructive code. You are responsible for implementing sufficient procedures and checkpoints for anti-virus protection and accuracy of data input and output.
The Website, its Licensed Content and any other material obtained through the Website are provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis, without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied. CPM disclaims all warranties of any kind, whether express, implied, statutory or otherwise, including warranties of merchantability, non-infringement and fitness for a particular purpose.
Limitation on Liability
In no event will CPM, its affiliates or their licensors, service providers, employees, agents, officers or directors be liable for damages of any kind arising out of or in connection with your use, or inability to use, the Website, including any direct, indirect, special, incidental, consequential or punitive damages.
Any cause of action or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms of Use or the Website must be commenced within one (1) year after the cause of action accrues; otherwise, such cause of action or claim is permanently barred.
Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless CPM, its affiliates, licensors and service providers, and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, suppliers, successors and assigns from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms of Use or your use of the Website.
Governing Law and Jurisdiction
All matters relating to the Website and these Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of California, without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provisions.
Any legal suit, action or proceeding arising out of these Terms of Use shall be instituted exclusively in the federal courts of the United States or the courts of the State of California, located in the City and County of Sacramento.
Reporting Claims of Copyright Infringement
We take claims of copyright infringement seriously and will respond to notices of alleged copyright infringement. If you believe any materials accessible on this Website infringe your copyright, please notify CPM by submitting written notification to support@cpm.org.
Your Comments and Concerns
This website is operated by CPM Educational Program. All feedback, comments, requests for technical support and other communications relating to the Website should be directed to:
Email: support@cpm.org
Last Modified: October 15, 2020