POLICY
Terms and Conditions
Terms and Conditions of Use
for the Orentreich Foundation For The Advancement Of Science, Inc. (OFAS) Website
Effective Date: 2025-02-07
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Welcome to the website of the Orentreich Foundation For The Advancement Of Science, Inc. (OFAS) ("OFAS," "we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions of Use ("Terms"). Please read these Terms carefully before using our website. If you do not agree with these Terms, you may not access or use our website.
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1. Use of Website
You may use our website for lawful purposes only and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to use our website:
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In any way that violates any applicable federal, state, local, or international law or regulation.
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To impersonate or misrepresent your affiliation with OFAS or any other person or entity.
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To interfere with or disrupt the operation of our website or the servers or networks connected to our website.
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To attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of our website or any other systems or networks.
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To reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell, or exploit any portion of our website without our express written consent.
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To collect or harvest any personally identifiable information from our website.
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To use our website to transmit or solicit any advertising, promotional materials, or spam.
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2. Intellectual Property
The content of our website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of OFAS or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not use any content from our website without our express written consent.
3. Disclaimer of Warranties
Our website is provided "as is" and "as available" without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that our website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or that any defects will be corrected. We disclaim all warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
4. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, OFAS will not be liable for any damages of any kind arising from or related to your use of our website, including but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages.
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5. Links to Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content of any third-party websites or any links contained in those websites. You access any third-party websites at your own risk.
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6. Governing Law
These Terms will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
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7. Changes to these Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. The updated Terms will be posted on our website with a new effective date. Your continued use of our website following the posting of updated Terms constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.
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8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at info@orentreich.org
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9. Entire Agreement
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and OFAS regarding your use of our website and supersede any prior agreements or understandings.
Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
The Orentreich Foundation For The Advancement Of Science, Inc. (OFAS) ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to our website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information from visitors to our website. By accessing or using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
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2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information from visitors to our website:
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Personal Information: This may include your name, email address, postal address, phone number, and any other information you choose to share with us. We only collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us.
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Non-Personal Information: This may include your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring website, and the pages you visit on our website. We collect this information automatically through the use of cookies and other tracking technologies.
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Usage Information: This may include information about how you use our website, such as the pages you visit, the links you click, and the time you spend on each page. We collect this information through the use of cookies and other tracking technologies.
3. How We Use Your Information
We may use your information for the following purposes:
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To Provide and Improve Our Website: We use your information to operate our website, personalize your experience, and improve the content and functionality of our website.
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To Respond to Your Inquiries: We use your information to respond to your inquiries and requests.
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To Send You Marketing Communications: With your consent, we may use your information to send you marketing communications about our products and services. You may opt out of receiving these communications at any time.
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To Comply with Legal Obligations: We may use your information to comply with legal obligations, such as responding to subpoenas or court orders.
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4. How We Share Your Information
We may share your information with the following third parties:
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Service Providers: We may share your information with service providers who help us operate our website, such as hosting providers, email marketing providers, and analytics providers.
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Business Partners: We may share your information with business partners who offer products or services that may be of interest to you.
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Legal Authorities: We may share your information with legal authorities if required by law or legal process.
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5. Your Choices
You have the following choices regarding your information:
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Access and Correction: You may access and correct your personal information by contacting us.
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Opt-Out: You may opt out of receiving marketing communications from us by contacting us or clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails.
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Cookies: You may disable cookies in your browser settings. However, please note that this may affect the functionality of our website.
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6. Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
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7. Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information fromchildren under 13.
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8. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated Privacy Policy will be posted on our website with a new effective date.
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9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at info@orentreich.org
Accessibility Statement
This statement was last updated on (date).
We at OFAS are working to make our site orentreich.org accessible to people with disabilities.
What web accessibility is
An accessible site allows visitors with disabilities to browse the site with the same or a similar level of ease and enjoyment as other visitors. This can be achieved with the capabilities of the system on which the site is operating, and through assistive technologies.
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Accessibility adjustments on this site:
We have adapted this site in accordance with WCAG 2.0, and have made the site accessible to the level of AA. This site's contents have been adapted to work with assistive technologies, such as screen readers and keyboard use. As part of this effort, we have also:
· Used the Accessibility Wizard to find and fix potential accessibility issues
· Set the language of the site
· Set the content order of the site’s pages
· Defined clear heading structures on all of the site’s pages
· Added alternative text to images
· Implemented color combinations that meet the required color contrast
· Reduced the use of motion on the site
· Ensured all videos, audio, and files on the site are accessible