Terms of Use

Effective Date: [__/__/__]

Welcome to the website of Educational Research and Support for the Sciences and the Arts (ERSSA), located at https://erssa.org. ERSSA is a nonprofit organization in the process of obtaining tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

By accessing or using this website, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use this website.

1. Use of Website

This website is provided for informational, educational, and nonprofit purposes. You agree to use the website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe upon the rights of others or restrict their use of the website.

You may not:

  • Use the website for unlawful or fraudulent purposes
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the website or its systems
  • Introduce viruses, malicious code, or harmful technologies
  • Interfere with the website’s security or functionality

2. Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, images, program descriptions, and other materials, is
the property of ERSSA unless otherwise stated and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

You may:

  • View and download content for personal, non-commercial use

You may not:

  • Reproduce, distribute, modify, republish, or publicly display website content for commercial purposes without prior written permission from ERSSA

Use of program names, trademarks, or proprietary educational models, including but not limited to MathPiano®, without authorization is prohibited.

3. Donations and Payments

If you make a donation through this website, you agree to provide accurate and complete information. Donations are voluntary and non-refundable unless otherwise required by law.

ERSSA is in the process of obtaining 501(c)(3) nonprofit status. Tax deductibility of donations may depend on the timing of IRS approval and applicable laws. Donors are encouraged to consult their tax advisor for guidance.

4. User Submissions and Comments

If you submit comments or other content to the website:

  • You grant ERSSA a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute such content in connection with website operations.
  • You represent that your submission does not violate the rights of any third party.
  • ERSSA reserves the right to moderate, edit, or remove content at its discretion.

5. Third-Party Links and Embedded Content

This website may contain links to third-party websites or embedded content. ERSSA does not control and is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or policies of external websites.

Access to third-party sites is at your own risk.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

This website is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. ERSSA makes no warranties, express or implied, regarding:

  • The accuracy or completeness of website content
  • The uninterrupted or error-free operation of the website
  • The absence of viruses or harmful components

Use of the website is at your own risk.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, ERSSA shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental,
consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of or inability to use this website.

8. Privacy

Your use of this website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect and use information.

9. Modifications to Terms

ERSSA reserves the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

10. Governing Law

These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington, without regard to conflict of law principles.

11. Contact Information

If you have questions regarding these Terms of Use, please contact:

Educational Research and Support for the Sciences and the Arts (ERSSA)
Website: https://erssa.org
Email: info@erssa.org