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The Redesign
A major redesign of www.ChildrensMuseums.org was implemented
on April 15, 2005. Along with a new look and revised structure,
hundreds of pages were updated. Efforts were made to retain
legacy pages (some dating back as far as 1992), but in some
cases pages were removed or moved to new locations. If you're
having trouble finding something please first try our search
function, then contact us directly at: acm@ChildrensMuseums.org.
General Considerations
Efforts have been made to make this site accessible. The documents
and resources found in the ACM Members Only section are password
protected and access is only granted to active ACM members,
as a benefit of their commitment to ACM. In addition, some
materials are posted in PDF format, and require Adobe Acrobat
software to open such documents. You can install Adobe Acrobat
PDF reader from the Adobe Web site.
Maintenance
This site is maintained by the Association of Children's Museums.
To report issues concerning the ACM Website, server, or domain
contact: acm@ChildrensMuseums.org.
Linking to the ACM site
All ACM Members are welcome to links to our site. All other
parties much call ACM 202-898-1080 to request permission.
ACM provides it's logo graphic, in the ACM Members Only Case
Statement link found under the Membership tab.
Updated: September 2007
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Terms of Use
Your use of this web site ("Site")
is subject to the following legal Terms of Use ("Agreement").
Please read this Agreement carefully, as you will be bound
by its terms:
The Association of Children's Museums (ACM)
is a non-profit organization that builds the capacity of children's
museums to serve as town squares for children and families
where play inspires creativity and lifelong learning. ACM
maintains this site primarily for the benefit of ACM members.
ACM is located at 1300 L Street, NW, Suite 975, Washington,
DC, 20005, U.S.A. If you have any questions about the Site
or these Terms of Use, please contact: acm@ChildrensMuseums.org
Please note that you may not advertise or
solicit on this Site without the express permission of ACM.
Intellectual Property
Copyright
All materials contained on this Site (the "Content")
are Copyright © 1999-2007 ACM, or are licensed or otherwise
published by ACM with the permission of the owner of the material.
All rights in such materials are reserved to the respective
owners. The materials posted on this site may be retrieved
or downloaded solely for not-for-profit personal use or use
in science centers or museums ("Authorized Uses"),
provided that such Authorized Uses do not include posting,
publication, transmission, or dissemination of such materials
in digital or electronic form by means of the World Wide Web,
email, online services, or any other medium, or the making
of more than thirty (30) printed copies, without prior express
permission by ACM. No materials contained on this Site may
otherwise be copied, modified, published, broadcast, or otherwise
distributed without the prior written permission of ACM. Any
reproduction permitted under this Agreement must contain notice
of the ACM copyright as follows: "Copyright © Association
of Children's Museums, [year of copyright]. All rights reserved."
Trademarks
All trademarks used on this site are the property of ACM or
are used with permission.
Site Use: Limitation of Liability and
Disclaimer
While ACM has made every effort to maintain accurate information
on this Site, the information contained herein may contain
errors or omissions. ACM makes no warranties or representations
of any kind concerning the accuracy, reliability, suitability,
or safety of the information contained on this Site for any
purpose, or of the products connected therewith. ACM does
not warrant or represent that the Site and the servers that
make the Site available will be uninterrupted or error-free,
and makes no representations whatsoever about your ability
to access this site. WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, AND TO
THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE FUNCTIONS CONTAINED IN THIS
SITE, THE OPERATIONS OF THIS SITE, AND ALL CONTENT ON THIS
SITE ARE PROVIDED "AS IS", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY
KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED
TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ACCURACY, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. IN NO
EVENT SHALL ACM, ITS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS, OR ANYONE ELSE WHO
HAS BEEN INVOLVED IN THE CREATION, PRODUCTION, OR DELIVERY
OF THESE PAGES, BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS SITE OR ANY LINKED
SITE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
No Endorsements
Links to other Web sites do not imply an endorsement of the
materials disseminated at those web sites, nor does the existence
of a link to another site imply that the organization or person
publishing at that site endorses any of the materials at this
Site. Links to other Web sites are provided by ACM as a convenience
to its users. ACM is not responsible for the materials contained
at any Web site linked to this Site.
Portions of this Site may allow users to
post their own material. ACM reserves the right, in its sole
discretion, to review, edit, or delete any material posted
by users, but undertakes no responsibility to do so. Notwithstanding
the foregoing, ACM expressly disclaims any responsibility
or liability for any information or material communicated
by third parties through this Site. The materials posted by
users do not necessarily reflect the views of ACM. By posting
materials to this Site, you represent that you have all necessary
rights in and to such materials, that such materials will
not infringe on any personal or proprietary rights of any
third parties, and that such materials will not be harmful,
defamatory, unlawful, or otherwise objectionable.
By posting materials on this Site, you authorize
ACM to use and authorize others to use any such materials
in any manner or medium.
Jurisdiction, Venue, and Alternative
Dispute Resolution
This Site and the servers that make this Site available are
located in the United States. Any controversy or claim relating
to this Site, the Content, or this Agreement not otherwise
resolved between you and ACM will be settled solely by binding
arbitration in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration
Rules of the American Arbitration Association. Any such controversy
or claim will be arbitrated on an individual basis, and will
not be consolidated in any arbitration with any claim or controversy
of any other party. The arbitration will be conducted in Washington,
D.C., and judgment on the arbitration award may be entered
into any court having jurisdiction of it. Any claim or cause
of action that you may have with respect to this Site, the
Content, or this Agreement must be commenced within one year
after the claim or cause of action arises or it will be forever
barred. Any action or proceeding by ACM relating to your access
to, or use of, this Site or any Content in accordance with
this paragraph will be instituted in D.C. or federal court
in Washington, D.C. Accordingly, you consent to the personal
jurisdiction of the courts in Washington, D.C. with respect
to all matters relating to your access to or use of this Site
and the Content and waive your rights to removal or consent
to removal. This User Agreement will be governed by and construed
in accordance with the laws of the District of Columbia, without
regard to its conflicts of law provisions. The foregoing provisions
of this paragraph will not apply to any legal action taken
by ASTC to recover damages for, or seek an injunction in connection
with, any loss, cost, or damage (or any potential loss, cost,
or damage) relating to this Site, any Content, ACM's operations,
and/or its products or services caused by your act or failure
to act.
Revisions to this Agreement
ACM may make changes to the information on this Site, or to
the products or services described herein, or to this Agreement,
at any time, without notice.
Severability
If any provision of these Terms of Use is deemed unlawful,
void, or unenforceable for any reason, then that provision
will be deemed severable from the remainder of this Agreement
and will not affect the validity or enforceability of the
remainder of this Agreement.
Updated: September 2007
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Online Privacy Policy
The Association of Children's Museums (ACM) is a non-profit
organization that builds the capacity of children's museums
to serve as town squares for children and families where play
inspires creativity and lifelong learning. Please take a moment
to review this Privacy Policy, which describes the information
we collect at this web site ("Site") and how we
use it.
This Site is operated primarily for the benefit of ACM members.
No part of this Site is directed toward anyone under the age
of 13. Users of this Site from outside of the United States
should be aware that this Site and the servers that make this
Site available are located in the U.S. Information submitted
to this Site will be transferred to and processed in the U.S.
This Site contains links to other Web sites. Links to other
sites are added only as a convenience to users. ACM is not
responsible for the privacy or other practices of such sites.
Non-personally identifiable user data
When you visit this Site, our systems collect non-personally
identifiable information about your computer, including IP
address (your computer's unique signature), operating system
(e.g., Windows 98), browser software (e.g., Microsoft Internet
Explorer, Netscape), and Internet Service Provider (e.g.,
AOL). We also collect information about what you view on the
Site. This information reflects our users as a whole and helps
us to better understand how the Site is used and to develop
new features and offerings likely to interest our members
and users. We occasionally disclose non-personally identifiable
user data, such as the number of visits to the Site and top-visited
pages, for example to funders or organizations posting job
ads.
Personally identifiable user data
ACM offers certain online services that require the collection
of various types of personally identifiable information. Examples
include the Museum Jobs and ACM Exhibits MarketPlace and various
award opportunities.
ACM may provide information and updates to users of these
services. We may, with your consent, provide your contact
information to third parties in order to facilitate the exchange
of information and services. ACM is not responsible for any
use of personally identifiable user data by third parties.
ACM will not use or disclose your personally identifiable
information without your consent except (i) as described in
this Privacy Policy, (ii) as required by law or in response
to a court order or legal request, or (iii) to protect our
Site, our intellectual property, our users, or the rights
of third parties. At this time, ACM does not provide financial
payment services for the sale of its publications or other
products or services.
Cookies
Some of the pages on this Site utilize "cookies"
so that we can better serve you when you next return to the
Site. Cookies are identifiers that a Web site places on your
computer's hard drive in order to facilitate the interaction
between your computer and the Web site. For example, the Members
Only portion of the Members tab uses cookies to make it easier
for returning participants to log in. Most Web browsers automatically
accept cookies, but you can usually change your browser to
prevent that.
Miscellaneous
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you may
contact ACM at acm@ChildrensMuseums.org
or by mail at 1300 L Street, NW, Suite 975, Washington, DC,
20005, U.S.A. If you have any questions about the Site or
these Terms of Use, please contact:acm@ChildrensMuseums.org.
Contact us at this same address if you wish to opt-out of
receiving information and updates from ACM. ACM reserves the
right to amend this Privacy Policy at any time without notice,
and only the current Privacy Policy will be deemed effective.
Updated: September 2007
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