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By accessing or using ExchangeStories (welsfoundation.org/exchangestories), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please do not use this site. ExchangeStories is operated by WELS Foundation, a Florida nonprofit corporation.
1. Purpose of the Site
ExchangeStories is a public-facing editorial blog dedicated to advancing knowledge in early childhood education. Content includes practitioner perspectives, policy analysis, program spotlights, and data narratives related to the WELS Exchange Hub ecosystem. The site is intended for early childhood educators, administrators, families, policymakers, and researchers.
2. Intellectual Property
All content published on ExchangeStories — including articles, images, graphics, designs, and code — is the property of WELS Foundation or its respective authors and contributors, and is protected by United States copyright law.
You may share individual articles for non-commercial, educational purposes provided that you:
- Credit the original author and ExchangeStories by WELS Foundation.
- Link back to the original article URL.
- Do not modify, excerpt out of context, or republish the full article without written permission.
To request permission to republish or license content, contact support@welsfoundation.org.
3. Acceptable Use
You agree not to:
- Use this site for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable regulations.
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the site or its underlying infrastructure.
- Scrape, reproduce, or redistribute content in bulk without prior written consent.
- Use automated tools to overload or disrupt the site's availability.
- Misrepresent your affiliation with WELS Foundation or ExchangeStories.
4. Author Contributions
Articles published on ExchangeStories represent the professional views and experiences of their respective authors. They do not necessarily constitute official policy positions of WELS Foundation unless explicitly stated. Author bios and credentials are provided as context and do not constitute endorsements of specific products, services, or organizations.
5. External Links
ExchangeStories contains links to external websites, including welsfoundation.org and third-party resources cited in articles. These links are provided for informational purposes. WELS Foundation does not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content, accuracy, or practices of any linked external site.
6. Disclaimers
Content on ExchangeStories is provided for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute legal, financial, clinical, or regulatory advice. WELS Foundation makes reasonable efforts to ensure accuracy but does not warrant that all content is current, complete, or error-free.
THE SITE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, WELS Foundation shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of your access to or use of ExchangeStories, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
8. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Miami-Dade County, Florida.
9. Changes to These Terms
We may revise these Terms at any time. The effective date at the top of this page reflects the most recent update. Continued use of ExchangeStories after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
10. Contact
For questions about these Terms, reach us at:
WELS Foundation
Email: support@welsfoundation.org
Phone: (786) 735-0200
Website: welsfoundation.org