# Terms and Conditions **Last Updated:** June 17, 2026 Welcome to the unified online platform of **Foster Child Advocates** and **Child Protection Advocate** (collectively referred to as "the Website," "we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using our Website, resources, guides, and services, you ("User," "you," or "your") agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use this Website. --- ## 1. Professional Disclaimer (No Legal or Medical Advice) The content, resources, roadmaps, and directories provided on this Website are for **informational, educational, and general advocacy purposes only**. * **No Legal Advice:** While we advocate for systemic transparency and help explain rights within the foster care system, we are not a law firm and our representatives are not acting as your legal counsel. Nothing on this site constitutes formal legal advice. You should consult a qualified attorney for advice regarding your specific legal or custody situation. * **No Crisis Intervention:** This Website provides informational directories for crisis support. However, we are not a direct crisis response agency, emergency hotline, or mental health provider. If a child is in immediate danger, or if you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, please contact **911** or your local emergency services immediately. ## 2. Use of Website Content & Intellectual Property All materials, including text, logos, graphics, resource guides, downloadable PDF roadmaps, and structural concepts on this Website are the intellectual property of Foster Child Advocates and Child Protection Advocate unless otherwise noted. * **Permitted Use:** You are encouraged to download, print, and share our public resource guides for personal, educational, non-commercial, and community advocacy purposes, provided that you do not alter the content or remove our branding/copyright notices. * **Prohibited Use:** You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, or sell any portion of this Website’s content for commercial profit or utilize our branding on independent platforms without our express, written consent. ## 3. User Conduct & Prohibited Activities As a user of this Website, you agree to use our platform responsibly and legally. You are strictly prohibited from: * Submitting false, fraudulent, or intentionally misleading information through our contact, intake, or submission forms. * Disclosing sensitive, confidential, or legally protected private personal data regarding foster youth, biological families, or open court cases that you do not have the explicit, lawful authority to share. * Attempting to disrupt the Website’s security, bypass system restrictions, or distribute malware through our network. ## 4. User-Submitted Information & Whistleblower Data If you utilize our platform to submit tips, data, or accounts regarding systemic challenges or safety oversight: * We treat all outreach with the utmost discretion and respect for privacy. * By submitting non-personal data, general feedback, or public system information, you grant us the right to review, analyze, and safely utilize the aggregated insights to further our public advocacy and community awareness missions, in compliance with our Privacy Policy. ## 5. Third-Party Links & External Resources Our platform includes links to third-party organizations, government portals, legal aid groups, and community resource directories. * These links are provided strictly as a convenience to families and advocates. * We do not operate, control, or endorse the internal policies, operations, or legal opinions of these external entities, and we are not liable for any interactions or transactions you may have with them. ## 6. Limitation of Liability To the fullest extent permitted by law, Foster Child Advocates, Child Protection Advocate, and their respective founders, agents, and volunteers shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from your use of, or inability to use, the information and resources provided on this Website. The use of our resources is entirely at your own risk. ## 7. Modifications to These Terms We reserve the right to update or change these Terms and Conditions at any time without prior notice. Any modifications will be posted directly to this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms. ## 8. Governing Law These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of North Dakota, without regard to its conflict of law principles. ## 9. Contact Us If you have any questions or require clarification regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact us via our official website contact channels.