1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using the website operated by Citizen Advocates Network (“CAN,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) at www.citizens.network (the “Site”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Site.
These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access the Site. We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
2. Description of Services
Citizen Advocates Network is an independent, nonpartisan research and advocacy organization. The Site provides access to white papers, research reports, and policy analyses; blog posts, op-eds, and commentary; event announcements and recordings; newsletters and publications; and other educational and informational content (collectively, “Content”).
All Content is provided for informational, educational, and research purposes only. Nothing on the Site constitutes legal, financial, medical, or professional advice.
3. Intellectual Property
3.1 Ownership. All Content published on the Site — including white papers, research reports, blog posts, commentary, graphics, and other materials — is the property of Citizen Advocates Network or its respective authors and contributors, and is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.
3.2 Permitted Use. Subject to these Terms, you are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to: access and view Content for personal, non-commercial, and research purposes; download or print individual copies of Content for your own personal use; and share links to Content on the Site.
3.3 Restrictions. You may not, without our prior written consent: reproduce, republish, or distribute substantial portions of Content for commercial purposes; modify, adapt, or create derivative works from our Content; remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices; or systematically scrape, harvest, or collect Content from the Site.
3.4 Attribution. Academic citation and fair use quotation of Content is permitted, provided appropriate attribution is given to Citizen Advocates Network and the original publication. Please use the following format: [Author Name], “[Title of Publication],” Citizen Advocates Network, [Date], [URL].
4. User Conduct
By using the Site, you agree not to: use the Site for any unlawful purpose or in violation of applicable laws; post or transmit any content that is defamatory, offensive, or harmful; impersonate any person or entity; attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site; interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Site; or use any automated means to access or collect Content from the Site without prior written consent.
5. Disclaimers
5.1 No Warranties. THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. CITIZEN ADVOCATES NETWORK DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
5.2 Views and Opinions. The views and opinions expressed in blog posts, commentary, and op-eds are those of the individual authors and do not necessarily represent the official positions of Citizen Advocates Network as an institution.
5.3 Accuracy. While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we make no representations or warranties about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, or suitability of any Content. You should not act on any Content without independent verification.
6. Limitation of Liability
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, CITIZEN ADVOCATES NETWORK SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SITE OR ITS CONTENT, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
7. Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites or resources provided for convenience only. Citizen Advocates Network does not endorse and is not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of any third-party sites. You access third-party sites at your own risk.
8. Modifications to the Site
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Site or any portion thereof at any time, with or without notice. We shall not be liable to you or any third party for any such modification, suspension, or discontinuation.
9. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in California, United States.
