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Website Terms of Use

he Arc of Arizona
Website Terms of Use
Effective Date: July 2026
Last Reviewed: July 2026
Review Schedule: Annually or as required by law
Acceptance of These Terms
Welcome to The Arc of Arizona’s website and online services.
These Website Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of The Arc of Arizona’s website, membership portal, online communities, online forms, educational resources, mobile communications, and other online services (collectively, the “Website”).
By accessing or using our Website, you agree to these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with these Terms, please discontinue use of the Website.
About The Arc of Arizona
The Arc of Arizona is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and protecting the human and civil rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through advocacy, education, support, leadership development, and community engagement.
The information available on this Website is provided for educational and informational purposes in furtherance of our charitable mission.
Eligibility
By using this Website, you represent that:
  • You are at least 18 years of age, or are using the Website with the permission of a parent, legal guardian, or authorized representative.
  • Any information you provide is accurate, complete, and current.
  • You will comply with all applicable federal, state, tribal, and local laws.
Permitted Use
You may use this Website to:
  • Learn about The Arc of Arizona.
  • Become a member.
  • Register for conferences, trainings, webinars, and events.
  • Make charitable donations.
  • Submit volunteer or employment applications.
  • Request advocacy information or assistance.
  • Access member resources and educational materials.
  • Participate in online communities.
  • Contact The Arc of Arizona.
You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes and in a manner consistent with our mission.
Prohibited Conduct
You agree that you will not:
  • Violate any law or regulation.
  • Submit false or misleading information.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems.
  • Upload malicious software, viruses, or harmful code.
  • Interfere with the operation or security of the Website.
  • Harass, threaten, intimidate, discriminate against, or abuse another person.
  • Collect or harvest personal information from other users.
  • Impersonate another individual or organization.
  • Use the Website for commercial advertising or solicitation without written permission.
  • Infringe upon copyrights, trademarks, or other intellectual property rights.
The Arc of Arizona reserves the right to suspend or terminate access to any user who violates these Terms.
Memberships
Memberships are subject to eligibility requirements established by The Arc of Arizona.
Membership benefits, pricing, eligibility requirements, and renewal terms may be modified at any time.
Membership fees are generally non-refundable unless otherwise required by law or expressly stated.
Donations
Donations made through this Website support the charitable mission of The Arc of Arizona.
Unless otherwise stated, donations are considered charitable contributions and are generally non-refundable.
If you believe a donation was processed in error, please contact us promptly.
Event and Training Registration
Registration for conferences, trainings, webinars, meetings, and other events may be subject to eligibility requirements, capacity limits, registration deadlines, cancellation policies, and participant expectations.
The Arc of Arizona reserves the right to modify speakers, schedules, presenters, locations, or event formats when necessary.
Membership Portal & Community Standards
The Arc of Arizona’s Membership Portal, online communities, online courses, discussion groups, and member resources are intended to provide a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive environment for self-advocates, families, professionals, volunteers, community partners, and supporters.
By participating, you agree to:
  • Treat all participants with dignity, courtesy, and respect.
  • Foster an inclusive environment that values diverse lived experiences and perspectives.
  • Refrain from harassment, bullying, discrimination, hate speech, threats, or personal attacks.
  • Respect the privacy and confidentiality of other members.
  • Share only information you have the legal right to share.
  • Not post confidential, personally identifiable, or protected information about another individual without their permission.
  • Respect differing viewpoints and engage in constructive dialogue.
  • Not advertise, solicit business, fundraise, or promote political campaigns without written authorization from The Arc of Arizona.
  • Use the Membership Portal only for lawful purposes consistent with our mission.
Members remain solely responsible for the content they post.
The Arc of Arizona reserves the right to remove content, suspend accounts, revoke memberships, or terminate access to the Membership Portal if conduct violates these Terms or is inconsistent with our mission, values, or community standards.
Member-exclusive materials, online courses, downloadable resources, recordings, publications, and educational content are licensed solely for personal, non-commercial use and may not be copied, redistributed, reproduced, published, or sold without prior written permission.
Volunteer Applications
Submitting a volunteer application does not guarantee acceptance as a volunteer.
Volunteer service may be contingent upon:
  • Successful completion of a criminal background screening;
  • Obtaining and maintaining a valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card when required by the volunteer position, funding requirements, applicable law, contract requirements, insurance requirements, or organizational policy;
  • Completion of required orientation and training; and
  • Compliance with all organizational policies and procedures.
Employment Applications
Submission of an employment application does not constitute an offer of employment.
Employment with The Arc of Arizona may be contingent upon:
  • Successful completion of a criminal background screening;
  • Obtaining and maintaining a valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card when required by the position, funding requirements, applicable law, contract requirements, insurance requirements, or organizational policy;
  • Verification of employment eligibility and qualifications; and
  • Compliance with all organizational policies and procedures.
User Content
If you submit comments, testimonials, photographs, videos, stories, survey responses, forms, or other materials, you represent that:
  • You have the legal right to submit the material.
  • The material does not violate another person’s rights.
  • The information is accurate to the best of your knowledge.
Unless otherwise agreed in writing, you grant The Arc of Arizona a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use submitted materials for educational, advocacy, grant reporting, fundraising, historical, promotional, and other mission-related purposes, consistent with any permissions you provide.
Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise noted, all content on this Website is the property of The Arc of Arizona or is used with permission.
This includes, but is not limited to:
  • Logos
  • Graphics
  • Photographs
  • Publications
  • Training materials
  • Educational resources
  • Videos
  • Audio recordings
  • Forms
  • Website design
  • Membership content
  • Downloadable materials
Nothing contained on this Website grants permission to reproduce, distribute, modify, publish, transmit, sell, license, or otherwise exploit any content without prior written permission from The Arc of Arizona.
Advocacy & Educational Information
The Arc of Arizona provides advocacy, education, referrals, technical assistance, training, and informational resources.
Information presented through this Website is intended for educational and informational purposes only.
Nothing on this Website should be interpreted as legal, medical, behavioral health, financial, tax, or other professional advice.
Participation in programs, trainings, advocacy initiatives, or communications with The Arc of Arizona does not establish an attorney-client, healthcare provider-patient, fiduciary, counseling, or other professional relationship.
Individuals seeking advice regarding their personal circumstances should consult an appropriately licensed professional.
Accessibility
The Arc of Arizona is committed to providing an accessible website and online experience for individuals with disabilities.
If you encounter barriers accessing any portion of this Website or require accommodations, please contact us. We will make reasonable efforts to provide information and services in an accessible manner.
Artificial Intelligence
Some features of this Website may utilize artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to assist users with general information, navigation, or customer service.
AI-generated information is provided for convenience and informational purposes only.
AI responses should not be considered legal, medical, financial, or professional advice.
Questions involving confidential, complex, or individualized matters may be referred to a member of our staff.
Photography, Video & Media
The Arc of Arizona frequently photographs, records, livestreams, or otherwise captures images, audio, and video during conferences, trainings, meetings, public events, advocacy activities, educational programs, and community outreach events.
By attending public events hosted or sponsored by The Arc of Arizona, participants acknowledge that photographs, video recordings, or audio recordings may be taken and may be used by The Arc of Arizona for educational, advocacy, grant reporting, fundraising, historical, promotional, social media, website, publications, and other mission-related purposes.
Individuals who prefer not to appear in photographs or recordings should notify event staff before the event begins. While The Arc of Arizona will make reasonable efforts to honor such requests, we cannot guarantee that every image or recording will exclude every individual, particularly during large public events or group photographs.
Separate media releases may be required for certain programs, minors, or specific promotional uses.
External Links
This Website may contain links to third-party websites.
The Arc of Arizona is not responsible for the content, availability, security, or privacy practices of external websites and does not necessarily endorse the information they provide.
Disclaimer
The information available through this Website is believed to be accurate; however, The Arc of Arizona makes no representations or warranties regarding its completeness, accuracy, reliability, or timeliness.
The Website and all information contained herein are provided “as is” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Arc of Arizona, its directors, officers, employees, volunteers, contractors, partners, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages arising from or related to the use of this Website or reliance upon information contained herein.
Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless The Arc of Arizona, its directors, officers, employees, volunteers, contractors, and agents from any claims, damages, liabilities, costs, or expenses arising from your use of the Website or violation of these Terms.
Privacy
Your use of this Website is also governed by The Arc of Arizona’s Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, maintain, and protect personal information.
Governing Law
These Terms of Use shall be governed by the laws of the State of Arizona without regard to its conflict of law principles.
Any legal action arising from these Terms shall be brought in a court of competent jurisdiction located within the State of Arizona unless otherwise required by applicable law.
Changes to These Terms
The Arc of Arizona reserves the right to revise these Terms of Use at any time.
Changes become effective upon posting to this Website.
Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
Contact Information
The Arc of Arizona
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 13137
Casa Grande, Arizona 85130
Phone: (602) 234-2721
Version: 1.0
Approved By: Board of Directors, The Arc of Arizona July 2027
Next Review: July 2027
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