1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Intellect Archive website (the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you disagree with any part of the terms, you may not access the Service. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access the Service.

Intellect Archive is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to providing free educational resources. We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to use the Service. If you are between 13 and 18, you must have parental or guardian permission to use the Service. By using Intellect Archive, you represent that you meet these eligibility requirements.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

3. Description of Service

Intellect Archive provides free access to a curated digital library of educational resources, including but not limited to: academic articles, research archives, STEM materials, digital literacy guides, teaching resources, vocational training modules, and humanities texts. The Service is offered "as is" and "as available" for non-commercial, educational purposes.

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service at any time without notice. We will not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation.

4. User Conduct & Acceptable Use

You agree to use the Service only for lawful, educational, and non-commercial purposes. You agree not to:

• Use the Service in any way that violates applicable local, state, national, or international laws or regulations
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Service, servers, or databases
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers, including through hacking, denial-of-service attacks, or distributing malware
• Use any robot, spider, scraper, or other automated means to access the Service for any purpose without our express written permission
• Republish, redistribute, or sell any content from the Service except as permitted under open license terms (e.g., Creative Commons)
• Upload, post, or transmit any content that is unlawful, harmful, defamatory, obscene, or otherwise objectionable
• Impersonate any person or entity or falsely state your affiliation with any person or entity
• Use the Service for commercial advertising or spam
• Attempt to bypass any measures we may use to prevent or restrict access to the Service

Violation of these rules may result in termination of your access to the Service, and in serious cases, referral to law enforcement authorities.

5. Intellectual Property

Our Content: Unless otherwise indicated, the Service and its original content (excluding user-contributed content) are the property of Intellect Archive and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. However, most of our educational resources are made available under open licenses (Creative Commons, public domain, or open access). Each resource is clearly marked with its license.

Open Licensed Content: You may freely use, share, and adapt content marked with Creative Commons licenses in accordance with the specific license terms (e.g., CC BY, CC BY-SA, CC0). For public domain content, you may use it without restriction.

Our Brand: The Intellect Archive name, logo, and branding may not be used without our prior written permission. You may not imply endorsement or affiliation with Intellect Archive without authorization.

User Contributions: If you submit content (e.g., lesson plans, translations, annotations) to the Service, you grant Intellect Archive a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to host, display, and distribute that content under the same open license you designate. You retain ownership of your contributions.

6. User Accounts

Most of our Service does not require an account. However, certain features (such as saving favorites, subscribing to newsletters, or contributing content) may require registration. If you create an account, you are responsible for:

• Maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials
• All activities that occur under your account
• Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
• Providing accurate and complete registration information

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or remain inactive for extended periods.

7. Third-Party Links & Content

The Service may contain links to third-party websites or resources. We provide these links for convenience only and do not endorse or assume responsibility for any third-party content, products, or services. You access third-party websites at your own risk, and you should review their terms and privacy policies.

Some of our content may be sourced from third-party open-access repositories. While we strive to ensure accuracy, we cannot guarantee the completeness or reliability of third-party content.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK. THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS.

Intellect Archive expressly disclaims all warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to: implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, and any warranties arising from course of dealing or usage in trade.

We do not warrant that: (a) the Service will function uninterrupted, secure, or available at any particular time or location; (b) any errors or defects will be corrected; (c) the content is accurate, complete, or current; or (d) the Service is free of viruses or other harmful components.

Educational content is provided for informational purposes only. We do not provide professional advice (medical, legal, financial, etc.). You should consult qualified professionals for such matters.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Intellect Archive, its directors, employees, volunteers, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from:

• Your use or inability to use the Service
• Any conduct or content of any third party on the Service
• Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content
• Any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in any content

In no event shall our total liability to you for all claims exceed fifty US dollars ($50.00) or the amount you paid us in the past twelve months, whichever is greater. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or limitation of liability, so these limitations may not apply to you.

10. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Intellect Archive, its directors, employees, volunteers, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable legal fees, arising out of or in any way connected with:

• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights, including intellectual property rights
• Your use or misuse of the Service
• Any content you submit or transmit through the Service

11. Copyright Infringement (DMCA Notice)

We respect the intellectual property rights of others and expect users to do the same. If you believe that any material on the Service infringes your copyright, please provide our Designated Copyright Agent with a written notice containing:

• Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed
• Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing and where it is located
• Your contact information (name, address, email, phone)
• A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use is not authorized
• A statement under penalty of perjury that the information is accurate and you are the copyright owner or authorized to act
• Your physical or electronic signature

Send DMCA notices to: copyright@intellectarchive.org or by mail to Copyright Agent, Intellect Archive, 123 Open Access Way, Suite 400, Wilmington, DE 19801, USA.

We will respond to valid DMCA notices and may terminate repeat infringers' accounts.

12. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately. Provisions that by their nature should survive termination (including intellectual property provisions, warranty disclaimers, and limitation of liability) shall survive.

13. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be resolved exclusively through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association, held in Wilmington, Delaware. You agree to waive any right to a jury trial or to participate in a class action.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, either party may seek injunctive or other equitable relief in any court of competent jurisdiction to protect its intellectual property rights.

14. Miscellaneous

Entire Agreement: These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Intellect Archive regarding the Service, superseding any prior agreements.

Severability: If any provision of these Terms is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

Waiver: Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not be considered a waiver of those rights.

Assignment: You may not assign your rights under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights freely.

Force Majeure: We shall not be liable for any failure or delay resulting from circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including natural disasters, war, terrorism, or internet outages.

15. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

Email: legal@intellectarchive.org
Mail: Legal Department, Intellect Archive, 123 Open Access Way, Suite 400, Wilmington, DE 19801, USA

These Terms of Service are adapted from open source legal templates and are shared under a Creative Commons Attribution license. Other nonprofits are welcome to adapt them.