Terms of Use
Terms of Use
1. Overview
Thank you for visiting www.catalystschools.org ("Site"), which is owned by the Catalyst Schools ("Catalyst"). By using this Site, you agree to be bound by the following terms and conditions as well as our Privacy Policy. We may change these terms and conditions and our Privacy Policy at any time; the revised documentation will be available via a link at the Site's homepage.
2. Audience
This Site is intended for use by residents of the United States.
3. Intellectual Property Rights
All rights reserved.
The contents of the Site, including text, graphics, and design (and their selection, arrangement, and presentation), are owned by Catalyst and protected by United States and other copyright laws, unless otherwise indicated. Permission is granted to view, read, and print materials from the Site for your own personal and noncommercial purpose. Any other copying, distribution, retransmission, modification, or use of information or materials on this Site, whether in electronic or hard-copy form, is strictly prohibited without the express prior written permission of Catalyst.
All trademarks, service marks, trade names, and trade dress on this Site are, unless otherwise indicated, the property of Catalyst. No use of these may be made without express prior written permission from Catalyst.
4. Submissions
Any personally identifiable information collected via this Site is governed by the Site's Privacy Policy. Catalyst may copy, distribute, retransmit, modify, or otherwise use all other information in any such communications, including any concepts, know-how, ideas, inventions, or techniques disclosed in such communications, and for any purposes (including disclosure to third parties).
4. Disclaimer of Warranties; Limitation of Liability
THE SITE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS, AS AVAILABLE" BASIS. USE OF THIS SITE IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK.
CATALYST DOES NOT MAKE, AND DISCLAIMS TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMISSIBLE UNDER APPLICABLE LAW, ANY WARRANTIES, REPRESENTATIONS, OR ENDORSEMENTS, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ACCURACY, AVAILABILITY, COMPLETENESS, COMPATIBILITY, AND NONINFRINGEMENT), WITH REGARD TO THE SITE OR ANY MATERIALS, PRODUCTS, SERVICES, LINKS, OR INFORMATION PROVIDED THROUGH THE SITE. CATALYST DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, TIMELY, OR ERROR-FREE OR THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: IN NO EVENT WILL THE SITE, CATALYST, OR ITS MEMBERS, MANAGERS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OR THE ASSIGNS OF SAME BE LIABLE FOR: (1) ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF PROGRAMS OR INFORMATION, INJURY TO PERSON OR PROPERTY, AND THE LIKE) ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SITE OR ANY WEBSITES REFERENCED OR LINKED TO ON THE SITE; THE MATERIALS, PRODUCTS, SERVICES, OR ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED THROUGH SAME; OR TRANSACTIONS PROVIDED ON OR DOWNLOADED FROM SAME, EVEN IF THE SITE, CATALYST, OR ITS AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, OR (2) ANY CLAIM ATTRIBUTABLE TO ERRORS, OMISSIONS, OR OTHER INACCURACIES IN THE SITE, OR THE MATERIALS, PRODUCTS, OR SERVICES, AND/OR LISTINGS OR INFORMATION DOWNLOADED THROUGH THE SITE. THIS LIMITATION OF LIABILITY APPLIES TO ALL CAUSES OF ACTION, WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT, TORT, WARRANTY, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORIES.
BECAUSE SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN SUCH STATES, THE SITE'S LIABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE GREATEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.
ALTHOUGH THIS SITE MAY REFER, OR PROVIDE LINKS, TO OTHER ENTITIES OR WEBSITES (INCLUDING NETWORK FOR GOOD, A THIRD PARTY THAT PROCESSES ONLINE DONATIONS FOR CATALYST AND OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS), SUCH REFERENCES OR LINKS ARE PROVIDED SOLELY AS A CONVENIENCE TO THE SITE'S VISITORS. THE SITE, CATALYST, AND ITS MEMBERS, MANAGERS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OR THE ASSIGNS OF SAME ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE, AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE, FOR ANY DAMAGES OR INJURY ARISING FROM THE PRACTICES (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION PRIVACY AND SECURITY PRACTICES), SERVICES, PRODUCTS, MATERIALS, OR CONTENT OF THOSE THIRD PARTIES OR WEBSITES, INCLUDING ANY INFORMATION YOU PROVIDE TO SUCH THIRD PARTIES OR WEBSITES, EVEN IF YOU LEARN OF (OR USE A LINK TO) THESE WEBSITES OR ENTITIES FROM THE SITE AND EVEN IF SUCH WEBSITE CONTAINS THE CATALYST NAME OR LOGO.
5. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Catalyst and its members, managers, officers, employees, agents, and the assigns of same from and against any and all loss, costs, expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses), claims, damages, injuries, and liabilities related to or associated with your use of the Site and any violation of this Terms of Use or the Site's Privacy Policy by you.
6. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
This Terms of Use constitutes a contract made under, and shall be governed by and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of Illinois.
7. Last Update
This Terms of Use was last updated on August 1, 2009.
8. Contact Information
Questions or comments regarding the Site or the subject matter of this Terms of Use should be sent by e-mail to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by U.S. mail to
The Catalyst Schools
1949 West 48th Street
Chicago, IL 60609.