Disclaimer
LAST UPDATED June 8th, 2023
INTRODUCTION.
The website www.adoption-beyond.org is owned by Adoption & Beyond, Inc., a non-profit corporation registered in Kansas.
This Disclaimer discloses what we do, what we do not do, and how to use the information on our website and in our Services. It applies to all website visitors, customers, and all other users of the site. Your use of our website, and any information that you provide to us, is subject to this Disclaimer.
By accessing our website, you are using it, and you acknowledge that you have read this Disclaimer and consent to be bound by all of its terms, without modification. By using www.adoption-beyond.org, you agree that the exclusions and limitations of liability of this Disclaimer are reasonable. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THIS DISCLAIMER, NAVIGATE AWAY FROM THIS WEBSITE.
DEFINITIONS.
“Website”= www.adoption-beyond.org and all content on www.adoption-beyond.org and all services offered on www.adoption-beyond.org.
“We,” “us,” and “our” = Adoption & Beyond, Inc.
“User,” “you,” and “your” = website visitors, customers, and any other users of our website.
“Service” and “Services” = (but are not limited to) Child Placement Services.
“Content” = all intellectual property, proprietary information, trademarked and copyrighted material and all original works on our website and in our Services, including, but not limited to words, documents, program names, blog posts, data, information, design, website layout, artwork, graphics, color scheme, logos, proprietary information, branding, photographs, audio recordings and videos recordings.
YOUR USE OF OUR WEBSITE.
You must be 18 years of age or older to view this website. If you are not 18 and do not have the power to enter into this Agreement, you are an unauthorized user and in violation of this Agreement. By using our website, you affirm that you are 18 years of age or older.
THE PURPOSE OF OUR WEBSITE.
www.adoption-beyond.org is for informational and educational purposes only and is not to be perceived or relied upon, in any way, as medical, mental health, business, financial or legal advice. All suggestions and recommendations are purely informational and educational, intended as a self-help tool only. If you act upon any suggestion or recommendation on our website, you acknowledge and agree, it is solely at your own risk, with no liability on our part.
Nothing on our website is intended to be a substitute for professional advice of a physician, naturopathic physician, nurse practitioner, physician’s assistant, therapist, counselor, mental health practitioner, licensed dietitian, other licensed or registered healthcare professional, accountant, lawyer, financial advisor, or any other expert.
YOUR CONDUCT ON OUR WEBSITE.
You acknowledge and agree that any decision you make to view or use any information on our website, whether free or for purchase, is voluntary and you are solely responsible for your results. Under no circumstances will Adoption & Beyond, Inc. be liable to you, or anyone else, for any damages. You acknowledge and agree that all of the information on our website is general information only, we are unaware of your specific situation and you are solely responsible for your health, your well-being, your business, your finances and your life.
You acknowledge and agree that our website may not be suitable for all persons, businesses, locations, or specific situations. We make no guarantees regarding the content presented on our website and your results or success whether legal, medical, financial or otherwise, with applying it.
You agree that any information you provide to us, including your name, email address and payment information, should you purchase Services, will be accurate and up to date. If information you provide to us proves to be inaccurate, it may constitute a legal violation and you acknowledge that you will be financially and legally responsible for any consequences that result.
DISCLAIMER.
NOT MEDICAL ADVICE.
Nothing on www.adoption-beyond.org constitutes, is intended to constitute, or should be relied upon as medical advice.
You acknowledge and agree that Adoption & Beyond’s staff are not physicians, naturopathic physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, physician’s assistants, licensed dietitians, or other licensed or registered medical or healthcare professionals and are not acting as such. You acknowledge and agree that we do not diagnose, treat, heal, cure or prevent any illness or medical condition, and nothing on our Website or in our Services is intended to diagnose, treat, heal, cure or prevent any illness, or medical condition.
Nothing on our Website or in our Services is intended to be a substitute for consultation, diagnosis, treatment, or other medical advice from a licensed medical or healthcare professional, nor is it designed to provide you with a medical diagnosis, treatment, or other medical services. You are encouraged to consult with a medical or healthcare professional regarding your specific situation before using any information on our website or in our Services. We assume that anyone choosing to implement any information on our Website or in our Services has obtained prior clearance from a licensed medical or healthcare professional who has determined that the information on our Website or in our Services is appropriate and useful for them. Whether or not you choose to consult with a licensed medical or healthcare professional before using information on our Website or in our Services, you assume all risk for any and all results.
You acknowledge and agree that Adoption & Beyond’s staff are assisting you only in the capacity as a licensed child placement agency, not as a healthcare professional.
You acknowledge and agree that you should never disregard any medical advice, stop taking medications, stop any treatments, or delay seeking professional medical or healthcare advice because of information you have read on our Website or received from us.
You acknowledge and agree that you should not use the information contained on our Website or in our Services as a tool for self-diagnosis.
If you have or suspect that you have a medical or healthcare issue, promptly contact a licensed medical or healthcare professional.
NOT MENTAL HEALTH ADVICE.
Nothing on www.adoption-beyond.org constitutes, is intended to constitute, or should be relied upon as mental health advice.
You acknowledge and agree that Adoption & Beyond’s staff are not psychologists, psychiatrists or therapist and are not acting as such. Although all of Adoption & Beyond’s social work staff are licensed social workers in the states of Kansas and/or Missouri, they are not acting in the capacity of a mental health professional here. Adoption & Beyond’s staff are only acting as adoption professionals. You acknowledge and agree that we do not diagnose, treat, heal, cure or prevent any mental or emotional condition, and nothing on our Website or in our Services is intended to diagnose, treat, heal, cure or prevent any mental or emotional condition.
Nothing on our Website or in our Services is intended to be a substitute for consultation, diagnosis, treatment, or other medical advice from a licensed mental health professional, nor is it designed to provide you with a mental health diagnosis, treatment, or other mental health services. You are encouraged to consult with a mental health professional regarding your specific situation before using any information on our website or in our Services. We assume that anyone choosing to implement any information on our Website or in our Services has obtained prior clearance from a licensed mental health professional who has determined that the information on our Website or in our Services is appropriate and useful for them. Whether or not you choose to consult with a licensed mental health professional before using the information on our Website or in our Services, you assume all risk for any and all results.
You acknowledge and agree that Adoption & Beyond’s staff are assisting you only in the capacity as a licensed child placement agency, not as mental health professionals.
You acknowledge and agree that you should never disregard any mental health advice, stop taking medications, stop any treatments, or delay seeking professional mental health advice because of information you have read on our Website or received from us.
You acknowledge and agree that you should not use the information contained on our Website or in our Services as a tool for self-diagnosis.
If you have or suspect that you have a mental health issue, promptly contact a licensed medical or healthcare professional.
NOT FINANCIAL, BUSINESS, OR LEGAL ADVICE.
Nothing on www.adoption-beyond.org constitutes, is intended to constitute, or should be relied upon as financial, tax, investment, or legal advice.
You acknowledge and agree that Adoption & Beyond’s staff are not accountants, CPAs, tax advisors, financial planners, lawyers, or other licensed or registered business professionals and are not acting as such. You acknowledge and agree that we do not provide investment recommendations, investment counseling, accounting services, tax, or legal advice.
Nothing on our Website or in our Services is intended to be a substitute for advice from a licensed business professional. You are encouraged to consult with a licensed business professional regarding your specific situation before using any information on our website or in our Services. We assume that anyone choosing to implement any information on our Website or in our Services has obtained prior clearance from a licensed business professional who has determined that the information on our Website or in our Services is appropriate and useful for them. Whether or not you choose to consult with a licensed business professional before using the information on our Website or in our Services, you assume all risk for any and all results.
You acknowledge and agree that Adoption & Beyond and its staff are assisting you only in the capacity as licensed child placement agency, not as a licensed business professional.
You acknowledge and agree that you should never disregard any financial, tax, investment, or legal advice, or delay seeking professional business advice because of information you have read on our Website or received from us.
You acknowledge and agree that nothing on our Website or in our Services is a guarantee or promise of future earnings. Adoption & Beyond, Inc. does not guarantee that you will obtain any results or earn any money using our Content.
GENERAL DISCLAIMER.
Our Website and all information on our Website are for educational and informational purposes only. Our Website is intended to provide you with tools to implement and use in your own life for self-help, in the area of adopting a child.
We do not guarantee that you will obtain any results using our Services, including the placement of children. Our role is to support you in reaching your goals, but your success depends on your own motivation, dedication, and starting point, etc. You acknowledge and agree that any decision to use any information on our Website or in our Services is voluntary and at your own risk. You acknowledge and agree that you are solely responsible for your results.
TESTIMONIALS.
All testimonials posted on www.adoption-beyond.org have been provided voluntarily, are factual and reflect the real-life experiences of those who have used or who have come in contact with our Services. You acknowledge and agree that these testimonials are not a guarantee that you will have the same or similar results.
AFFILIATES.
We may promote, market, share or sell services, products or programs created by other individuals or business. We may partner, promote, become an affiliate of or joint venture with other individuals or businesses. Any such promotion will always be for individuals, services, programs or products that we feel confident align with ours and will provide high value for our visitors, users and customers. In exchange for such promotion, we may receive financial compensation or other payment that go towards supporting our mission of building healthy families through child-centered adoptions. You agree to use your own judgment to decide whether to participate in or purchase these programs, products or services and agree that we have no involvement in that decision. You acknowledge and agree that we have no liability of any kind regarding your participation or purchase of programs, products or services that we promote on our website, via email, through written material or through other channels and agree to hold us harmless in any event.
THIRD PARTIES.
www.adoption-beyond.org may contain links to third party websites, resources and affiliates. You acknowledge and agree that we are not responsible or liable for the functionality, accuracy, content and policies of these third-party websites or resources. A link on our website to a third-party website or resource does not imply any endorsement by, affiliation with, or approval of that third-party website and its resources.
You acknowledge and agree that we are not liable or responsible for any damages or injuries which result from your use or non-use of information on our website written by a third party, and you agree to release us from any and all claims which result.
You acknowledge and agree that it is solely your responsibility to determine the risks of using our website. You acknowledge and agree that your use of our website is at your own risk and further acknowledge and agree that you assume all risks.
REFERRAL DISCLAIMER
We may provide referrals to third-party resources, service providers, businesses, or websites (collectively “resources”) in the context of delivering our services, or on our website that we believe may be supportive of you or your business. While we strive to provide referrals to quality third-party resources, we have not vetted these resources, and have no way of making a determination regarding whether they are well-suited to your needs.
You acknowledge that we are not responsible for the quality or availability of these resources, businesses or service providers, or any outcomes that may result based upon your engagement with them. We are similarly not responsible for the information, policies, or terms published by these businesses or service providers. Nor are we responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for the business practices of any third-party businesses or service providers, including those to whom we may refer, or for any harm, liability, damage or loss that may arise based upon your engagement with or reliance on these third-party businesses, or the resources, information or services they provide. You acknowledge that you are responsible for conducting due diligence in regard to any referrals or third-party resources to which we may refer and are solely responsible for any engagements you decide to pursue related to these referrals or resources. You assume all risks in connection with any action you take, including in regard to any resources or referrals that we may provide.
PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK.
You acknowledge and agree that it is solely your responsibility to determine the risks of using our website. You acknowledge and agree that your use our website is at your own risk and further acknowledge and agree that you assume all risks. As with all situations, there are sometimes unknown individual risks and circumstances that can arise during use of our website which cannot be foreseen, and may influence results.
Our website is for informational and educational purposes only, merely to provide you with education and tools. You acknowledge and agree that any suggestions or recommendations on our website are to be taken at your own risk, with no liability on our part. You acknowledge and agree that you are solely responsible for your own actions, decisions and results based on the use, misuse or non-use of our website.
YOUR RIGHT TO CONSULT A LAWYER.
You explicitly acknowledge and agree that you have the right to consult an attorney before visiting and using our website, purchasing our services, or agreeing to be bound by this Disclaimer.
WARRANTIES.
WE MAKE NO WARRANTIES REGARDING OUR WEBSITE OR ITS CONTENT. YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT OUR WEBSITE AND ITS CONTENT ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE WEBSITE OR ITS CONTENT WILL BE FUNCTIONAL, UNINTERRUPTED, CORRECT, COMPLETE, APPROPRIATE, OR ERROR-FREE, THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED, OR THAT ANY PART OF THE WEBSITE OR CONTENT ARE FREE FROM VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.
SHOULD YOU CHOOSE TO USE OUR WEBSITE OR PURCHASE OUR SERVICES, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT YOUR DECISION IS VOLUNTARY AND WE MAKE NO GUARANTEES OR WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, REGARDING THEIR SPECIFIC APPLICABILITY TO YOUR HEALTH, YOUR BUSINESS, YOUR FINANCES, OR YOUR LIFE, AND YOU AGREE TO HOLD US HARMLESS FROM ANY DIRECT OR INDIRECT DAMAGES OR HARM AS A RESULT OF YOUR CHOICE TO PURCHASE AND USE SUCH SERVICES AND THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THEM, AND YOU HEREBY RELEASE US FROM ANY AND ALL CLAIMS RELATING TO SUCH USE WHETHER KNOWN NOW OR DISCOVERED IN THE FUTURE. YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RESULT FROM YOUR USE OF OUR CONTENT, INCLUDING YOUR MENTAL, PHYSICAL OR FINANCIAL HEALTH, AND WE ARE NOT LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OR LOSSES INCURRED AS A RESULT OF YOUR USE OR RELIANCE ON OUR CONTENT. YOU ALSO AGREE TO HOLD US HARMLESS FOR ANY DAMAGES, WHETHER DIRECT OR INDIRECT THAT MAY RESULT FROM ANY USE OR RELIANCE ON OUR WEBSITE OR ITS CONTENT AND YOU HEREBY RELEASE US FROM ANY AND ALL CLAIMS RELATING TO SUCH USE WHETHER KNOWN NOW OR DISCOVERED IN THE FUTURE.
ERRORS AND OMISSIONS.
We strive to include the most up-to-date and accurate information on our website. However, because scientific, technology, law and business practices are always changing, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of our website. You acknowledge and agree that information contained on our website may inadvertently include inaccuracies, errors or omissions and we are not liable in any way for any damages that are a direct or indirect result of these inaccuracies, errors or omissions.
FORCE MAJEURE
We shall not be liable for any costs or damages due to delay or nonperformance of this Agreement due to a Force Majeure, including acts of God, acts of people, government-imposed restrictions and safely measures, quarantines, travel suspensions, and any other event beyond our control, whether foreseen or unforeseen.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY.
You expressly agree that Adoption & Beyond, Inc. and its staff will not be liable to you, or to any other individual, company or entity, for any type of harm, injury or damages, including direct, indirect, special, incidental, equitable or consequential loss or damages, resulting from or perceived to result from the use or non-use of, reliance on or inability to use our website.
You acknowledge and agree that we are not liable or responsible in any way for accidents, delays, injuries, harm, loss, damage, death, physical or mental condition, loss of profits, revenues, clients, income, anticipated income, projected income or sales, personal or business interruptions, misapplication of information, loss of data, computer failures, computer viruses, technical problems, defects, or delays, loss of goodwill, wasted time or any other loss or damage of any kind, however and whether caused by negligence, breach of contract, or otherwise, even if foreseeable due to any act or default by us or anyone acting as our agent, consultant, affiliate, joint venture partner, employee, shareholder, director, staff, team member, or otherwise affiliated with our website.
To the fullest extent of the law, we expressly exclude liability for any damages, losses or injuries you incur in connection with our website. In the states that do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for damages, our liability is limited to the fullest possible extent permitted by law. In no event shall Adoption & Beyond, Inc.’s cumulative liability to you for all damages, losses or causes of action exceed the total purchase price from us, and if no purchase has been made by you, in no event shall Adoption & Beyond, Inc.’s cumulative liability to you for all damages, losses or causes of action exceed one hundred dollars ($100).
By using our website, you expressly agree to absolve Adoption & Beyond, Inc. and its staff of any liability or loss that you or any other person may incur from the use or non-use of our website. You further agree to absolve anyone acting as an agent, consultant, affiliate, joint venture partner, employee, shareholder, director, staff, team member, or anyone otherwise affiliated with our business in any way of any liability for any loss, damage or injury that you or any other person may incur as a result of the use or non-use, whether direct or indirect of our website.
You expressly agree not to make any claims against Adoption & Beyond, Inc. and its staff
By accessing and using our website, you agree to this limitation of liability and release Adoption & Beyond, Inc. and its staff from any and all claims.
INDEMNIFICATION.
You agree at all times to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Adoption & Beyond, Inc. as well as our affiliates, agents, contractors, officers, directors, shareholders, employees, joint venture partners, successors, transferees, assignees, licensees or any other party associated with us, from and against any and all losses, damages, settlements, liabilities, costs, charges, assessments and expenses, as well as third party claims and causes of action, including, without limitation, attorneys’ fees and expenses, arising out of or related to our website, or any breach by you of any obligation, warranty, representation or covenant in this Disclaimer or in any other agreement with us. You acknowledge and agree that you will provide us with such assistance, without charge, as we may request in connection with any such defense, including, without limitation, providing us with such information, documents, records and reasonable access to you, as we deem necessary. You agree to cooperate fully and reasonably as required by us, in the defense of any claim. Notwithstanding the foregoing, we retain the right to settle, compromise and pay any and all claims, demands, proceedings, suits, actions or causes of action which are brought against us. You agree not to settle any third party claim or waive any defense without our prior written consent.
SEVERABILITY.
If any term, provision, covenant, or condition of this Disclaimer is construed to be invalid, void, or unenforceable under applicable law, the other provisions of this Disclaimer shall remain in full force and effect, and shall in no way be affected, impaired, or invalidated.
If any provision of this Disclaimer is found to be unenforceable, the other provisions shall in no way be affected.
CHANGES TO THIS DISCLAIMER.
We reserve the right, at our sole discretion to change, modify or otherwise alter this Disclaimer at any time. You acknowledge and agree that the burden is solely yours to routinely check this Disclaimer for updates. Such changes will be in effect immediately after being posted on this page. You acknowledge and agree that your continued use of this website after we post any modifications to this Disclaimer will establish your acknowledgment of the modifications and your consent to them, whether or not you have read them. We will notify you of any changes by posting them on this page. Please review this Disclaimer periodically to keep informed of its terms.
If you have any questions regarding this Disclaimer, please contact us at adopt@adoption-beyond.org.