By accessing this website at thinkingaboutthinking.org and any of its pages, you agree to be bound by the terms set out below (the "Terms"). If you do not agree, please do not use the site. Questions about these Terms should be directed to Thinking About Thinking, Inc. (the "Organisation", "we", "our", or "us") at the contact address below.

1. Use of the Website

Thinking About Thinking, Inc. and its licensors hold all right, title and interest in the materials made available on the website, including text, photographs, illustrations, audio, video and the organisation's name, marks and visual identity. These materials are protected by copyright, trademark and other intellectual property laws.

You may view, browse and print pages of the site for your own personal, non-commercial reference, provided that any printed copy retains all copyright and other proprietary notices. Beyond that, you may not copy, download, republish, modify, redistribute, or otherwise exploit the site or its contents without our prior written permission. Republication of any part of the site within another website, in printed form, or in any networked or commercial setting requires our written consent.

You may not use the Organisation's name or marks in any manner that implies endorsement, affiliation, or sponsorship without our written permission.

2. User Submissions and Comments

Where the website allows you to submit content (for example, applications to the Ambassador Programme, correspondence to the executive team, or comments where comments are enabled), you agree that the content you submit will not (a) defame, threaten, or harass any person; (b) infringe any third party's privacy, publicity, or intellectual property rights; (c) contain unlawful, obscene, or sexually explicit material; (d) constitute commercial advertising or solicitation; or (e) contain malware or other code intended to cause harm.

You are solely responsible for what you submit. By submitting content to us, you grant the Organisation a worldwide, royalty-free, non-exclusive, sublicensable licence to use, reproduce, publish, translate, adapt and display that content for the lawful operation of our programmes. We may, at our sole discretion and without notice, decline to publish, edit, or remove any submission.

3. Donations and Payments

Donations made through the website are processed by our payment partner, Stripe, Inc., on its secure infrastructure. By making a gift you agree to Stripe's terms and to the use of your payment information for the limited purpose of processing the transaction. Donations to Thinking About Thinking, Inc. are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by US law; receipts are issued by us.

Recurring gifts may be cancelled at any time by writing to the executive team or, where supported, through your Stripe receipt. All sales of any merchandise, tickets, or other paid items are described separately at the point of sale and are subject to the terms set out there.

4. Email and Other Communications

The internet is not a fully secure means of transmitting information. We will treat correspondence with reasonable care, but we accept no liability for loss or damage arising from interception or unauthorised access to information you choose to send by email. For our handling of personal information, please see our Privacy Policy.

5. Third-Party Sites and Content

Opinions and statements expressed on the website by contributors, speakers, fellows, ambassadors and guests are their own and not necessarily those of the Organisation. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of such contributions.

The website may link to third-party sites for convenience. Inclusion of a link does not imply endorsement, affiliation, or verification by us of the linked site. We are not responsible for the content, availability, or privacy practices of third-party sites.

6. Availability

Some programmes, events, fellowships and other activities described on the website are available only by application, invitation, or in particular jurisdictions. Inclusion on the website does not constitute a guarantee of availability or entitlement.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

The website and the information on it are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without warranty of any kind. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose and non-infringement. We do not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or free of errors, viruses, or other harmful components.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Thinking About Thinking, Inc. and its directors, officers, employees, contractors, and agents will not be liable to you or any third party for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with your use of the website, including loss of data, loss of revenue, or business interruption, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Thinking About Thinking, Inc. and its directors, officers, employees and agents from any claim, liability, or expense (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of your improper use of the website, your breach of these Terms, your infringement of any third party's rights, or any content you submit to the website.

10. Copyright Complaints (DMCA)

If you believe in good faith that material on this website infringes a copyright you own or control, please send a notice including the information required by 17 U.S.C. Sec. 512(c)(3) to our Designated Agent at the address below. Counter-notices and other DMCA correspondence should be directed to the same address.

Notices that do not satisfy the statutory requirements may not be actionable. Please consult 17 U.S.C. Sec. 512 before sending.

11. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in effect to the fullest extent consistent with the intent of these Terms.

12. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States and the State of New Jersey, without regard to conflict-of-laws principles. Any action arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the website shall be filed exclusively in the federal or state courts located in New Jersey and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of those courts.

13. Changes to These Terms

We may revise these Terms from time to time. Revisions take effect when posted to this page; the effective date above will be updated to reflect the change. Your continued use of the website after a revision constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

14. Contact

Questions regarding these Terms should be directed to the executive team:

See also: Privacy Policy