Acceptable Use and Access
Access to Clearthoughtline is provided for lawful, educational, and non-commercial purposes unless otherwise agreed in writing. Users must not use the site to harass, defame, or engage in activities that could harm others. You agree not to interfere with site operation, attempt to bypass security, or introduce malicious content. When linking to external materials, ensure third-party resources are reputable and legally shareable. The site reserves the right to suspend or restrict access for users who abuse systems or violate these Terms. Accessibility and usability are important; if you experience problems accessing content, contact our accessibility team via the Contact page and we will assist. Users who submit feedback or content should avoid including confidential or sensitive personal information; submissions are treated according to our Privacy Policy. You agree that Clearthoughtline may remove content that violates these Terms or that we determine is inappropriate for educational publication. Maintaining a safe, respectful educational environment is a priority, and these Acceptable Use terms support that objective while preserving open access for learning.
Content, Intellectual Property & Editorial Use
All original content on Clearthoughtline, including text, design, images obtained from reputable stock providers, and curated resources, is protected by intellectual property rights. Clearthoughtline grants you a non-exclusive, non-transferable right to access and use materials for personal, educational purposes. Republishing, redistributing, or using content for commercial purposes requires prior written permission. When users contribute comments, corrections, or editorial suggestions via the contact form or other submission channels, you grant Clearthoughtline a perpetual, royalty-free license to use, edit, reproduce, and publish the contribution for editorial and educational purposes while attributing appropriately. We endeavor to cite primary sources and avoid misleading representations. If you believe your intellectual property rights have been infringed by content on the site, follow the contact and dispute procedures described below so we may investigate and, if appropriate, remove or correct content promptly. Respect for creators and transparent attribution are core editorial principles, and we take claims about rights seriously while ensuring fair educational use where applicable.
Disclaimers, Limitation of Liability, and No Guarantees
Clearthoughtline provides educational materials for informational purposes only. The content is not presented as professional advice, and no results or guarantees are promised. All materials are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Clearthoughtline and its affiliates, contributors, and service providers disclaim liability for direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, punitive, or special damages arising from use of the site or reliance on its content. This limitation applies even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Users should not rely on the site for decisions requiring legal, medical, financial, or other professional expertise; seek qualified professionals when appropriate. Nothing in these Terms limits liability for gross negligence or willful misconduct where jurisdictions do not permit such limitation. Our goal is to educate and improve understanding; we do not certify compliance, outcomes, or suitability of any actions. Users accept responsibility for how they apply information and acknowledge that the platform does not control external enforcement decisions or platform-specific policies described in educational materials.
Governing Law, Changes to Terms, and Contact
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles, except where local mandatory law provides otherwise. If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in effect. Clearthoughtline may update these Terms to reflect changes in operations or law; material updates will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use after changes means you accept the revised Terms. If you disagree with a change, you should discontinue use and contact us. For questions about these Terms, for reports of misuse, or to request copyright removal, contact Clearthoughtline Foundation at: 12 Beacon Street, Suite 301, Boston, MA 02108, United States; Email: [email protected]; Phone: +1 617-555-0143. We aim to respond to routine inquiries within five business days. These Terms do not create professional-client relationships and are provided for educational transparency only.
