Terms and Conditions
Effective Date: March 1st, 2026
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using this website (“Site”), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, you should not use this Site.
2. About the Organization
This Site is operated by Ecology Center, a 501c3 nonprofit organization based in Michigan, United States.
3. Permitted Use
You agree to use this Site only for lawful purposes. You may not:
- Use the Site in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site or its systems
- Interfere with or disrupt the operation or security of the Site
4. Intellectual Property
All content on this Site, including text, graphics, logos, reports, and other materials, is owned by or licensed to Ecology Center unless otherwise noted and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
You may use content from this Site for personal, educational, and non-commercial purposes.
You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from Site content without prior written permission, except that you may share content with proper attribution to Ecology Center and a link to the original source.
5. Informational and Advocacy Disclaimer
Content on this Site is provided for general informational, educational, and advocacy purposes only.
Ecology Center makes no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or applicability of any content.
Nothing on this Site constitutes legal, regulatory, environmental, or other professional advice. You are responsible for determining how any information applies to your specific circumstances and for complying with all applicable laws and regulations.
Actions you take based on information from this Site are at your own risk.
6. Third-Party Services and Embedded Content
This Site may include embedded content and links to third-party services, including but not limited to videos, maps, donation platforms, and email sign-up forms.
These third-party services:
- Are not controlled by Ecology Center
- May collect, use, or share data according to their own privacy policies
- May change, be interrupted, or become unavailable without notice
Ecology Center is not responsible for the content, functionality, security, or practices of any third-party services.
7. Donations
Donations made through this Site are voluntary and are not payments for goods or services.
Payments may be processed by third-party providers, which are subject to their own terms and privacy policies.
Unless otherwise stated, donations are generally non-refundable.
Ecology Center does not guarantee specific outcomes, impacts, or results from any donation.
8. Communications
If you provide your email address or other contact information through the Site, you agree that Ecology Center may contact you regarding its programs, updates, and initiatives, consistent with its Privacy Policy.
You may opt out of communications at any time using the unsubscribe mechanism provided or by contacting Ecology Center.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Ecology Center shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of, or inability to use, this Site.
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Ecology Center from and against any claims, damages, liabilities, costs, or expenses arising from your use of the Site or your violation of these Terms.
11. Termination
Ecology Center reserves the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Site at any time, without notice, for any reason, including if you violate these Terms.
12. Changes to These Terms
Ecology Center may update these Terms and Conditions at any time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Your continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
13. Governing Law
These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of the State of Michigan, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
14. Contact Information
If you have questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact:
[email protected] or mail at Ecology Center, 339 E. Liberty St. Suite 300, Ann Arbor, MI 48103