Terms of Use

1. Introduction

Welcome to Special Education Action’s website ("Site"). By using this Site, you agree to follow these Terms of Use, as well as all applicable laws and regulations, including those in the Commonwealth of Virginia. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use this Site. The content on this Site is protected by copyright and trademark laws.

2. Not a Substitute for Legal Advice

This Site provides general information for educational purposes. It is not legal advice. Special Education Action does not offer legal services, and using this Site does not create an attorney-client relationship. If you need legal advice, consult a qualified attorney.

3. Limited Permission to Use Materials You may temporarily download one copy of the materials on this Site for personal, non-commercial use. This is a limited license, not a transfer of ownership. Under this license, you may not:

• Change or copy the materials;

• Use the materials for business or public purposes;

• Remove any copyright or proprietary notices; or

• Share or duplicate the materials elsewhere.

If you violate any of these rules, your license will automatically end. Special Education Action may also revoke this license at any time. If your access is revoked, you must delete any downloaded materials in your possession.

4. Expected Behavior on the Site Users must not engage in illegal, abusive, or disruptive behavior while using this Site. This includes, but is not limited to, spamming, hacking, infringing on others' rights, or distributing harmful software.

5. Privacy Policy We value your privacy. As this Site operates on the Substack platform, data collection and usage are subject to Substack's Privacy Policy.

6. Ownership of Content All content, trademarks, and logos on this Site belong to Special Education Action. You may not use them without written permission.

7. No Guarantees The materials on this Site are provided "as is." While Special Education Action strives for accuracy, it does not guarantee accuracy, reliability, or completeness. We disclaim all warranties.

8. Limitation of Liability Special Education Action is not responsible for any losses or damages resulting from the use of this Site, even if we were notified of potential risks. Some jurisdictions do not allow these limits, so they may not apply to you.

9. Responsibility for Your Actions By using this Site, you agree to protect and hold harmless Special Education Action, its staff, and affiliates from any legal claims, costs, or damages resulting from your use of the Site or any violations of these Terms.

10. Content Changes and Errors The information on this Site may contain errors, including technical, typographical, or photographic mistakes. We may update or change content at any time without notice but do not promise to keep materials updated.

11. External Links We do not review all third-party links on this Site and are not responsible for their content. A link does not imply our endorsement. Use third-party links at your own risk.

12. Account Termination We reserve the right to suspend or terminate user access if any violations of these Terms occur.

13. Substack Platform and Accessibility This Site is hosted on Substack, which provides the technical infrastructure for Special Education Action. Your use of this Site is subject to Substack’s Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Substack has its own accessibility initiatives to ensure a user-friendly experience for individuals with disabilities. For more details on accessibility, please refer to Substack’s accessibility policies at https://substack.com/accessibility. If you experience difficulties, please contact us for support or visit Substack’s accessibility page for further information.

14. User-Generated Content If users submit comments, posts, or other content, they retain ownership of their submissions. However, by submitting content, users grant Special Education Action a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute their content in connection with the Site.

15. Prohibited Uses Users must not impersonate others, distribute viruses or malicious software, scrape content from the Site, or engage in harassment or harmful conduct towards other users. Users must not use this Site primarily to advertise external products or services, drive traffic to third-party sites, distribute offers and promotions, or engage in activities aimed at enhancing search engine optimization, as per Substack's content guidelines.

16. Cookies and Tracking Technologies This Site is hosted on Substack, which provides the technical infrastructure for Special Education Action. Please refer to Substack’s terms of use, privacy, and other guidance on its use of cookies and/or tracking technologies.

17. Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) Compliance We respect intellectual property rights and comply with the DMCA. If you believe that content on this Site infringes your copyright, please submit a takedown request to us, including all necessary details.

18. Data Protection Laws (GDPR & CCPA Compliance) If you are a resident of the EU or California, you have specific rights regarding your personal data under GDPR and CCPA. These rights include the ability to access, modify, or delete your data. Please refer to our Privacy Policy for details on how to exercise these rights.

19. Paid Memberships, E-Commerce, and Donations This Site offers paid memberships and options for payments. By purchasing a membership, you agree to abide by the payment terms and conditions outlined on Substack’s platform. Membership fees are non-refundable unless otherwise stated. Special Education Action is not responsible for any issues arising from third-party payment processors, including payment failures, unauthorized transactions, or delays in processing. If you experience payment-related issues, please refer to Substack’s payment policies or contact their support team.

20. Force Majeure Special Education Action is not responsible for service interruptions caused by events beyond our control, including but not limited to natural disasters, government actions, cyberattacks, power outages, issues with the Substack platform. In addition, writers are human, become sick, have families, and experience events that can impact the ability to write.

21. Children’s Online Privacy Protection This Site is not intended for users under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from minors in compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). If you believe we have collected data from a minor, please contact us to remove it.

22. Resolving Disputes If a dispute arises, users agree to attempt resolution through mediation or arbitration before taking legal action, unless otherwise required by law.

23. Updates to These Terms We may update these Terms at any time without prior notice. Continued use of the Site means you accept any changes.

24. Legal Jurisdiction These Terms are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia. While these Terms apply primarily under Virginia law, users accessing this Site from other locations may be subject to different local laws. By using this Site, you agree that any legal disputes will be handled in the courts of Virginia unless otherwise required by applicable consumer protection laws. Users are also subject to Substack's Terms of Service, which are governed by the laws of the State of California. The Virginia Consumer Protection Act (VCPA) may apply where relevant.