Terms of Service
Rules and guidelines for using our website and services.
1. Acceptance of Terms
Welcome to CEDx.org (the "Website"), operated by the Center for Economic Development and Execution ("CEDx," "we," "us," or "our"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our Website, including any content, functionality, and services offered on or through the Website.
By accessing or using our Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you disagree with any part of these Terms, then you may not access the Website.
2. Use of Website
2.1. Permitted Use
You may use our Website for lawful purposes only. You agree to use the Website in a manner consistent with:
- • All applicable local, state, national, and international laws and regulations
- • Our mission of advancing inclusive economic development
- • Academic and research integrity standards
- • Respectful engagement with our community
2.2. Prohibited Activities
You agree NOT to:
- • Use the Website for any unlawful purpose or to solicit unlawful activity
- • Violate any international, federal, provincial, or state regulations or laws
- • Transmit or procure the sending of advertising or promotional material without consent
- • Impersonate or attempt to impersonate CEDx, employees, or other users
- • Use the Website to transmit, or procure the sending of, any advertising or promotional material
3. Intellectual Property Rights
3.1. CEDx Content
The Website and its original content, features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of CEDx and its licensors. The Website is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws. Our trademarks and trade dress may not be used in connection with any product or service without our prior written consent.
3.2. Research and Publications
Research publications and reports published by CEDx are typically made available under open access principles to advance knowledge and policy discussions. Specific licensing terms are indicated on individual publications. When using our research, please provide appropriate attribution.
3.3. User-Generated Content
By submitting content to our Website (comments, feedback, etc.), you grant CEDx a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, adapt, publish, translate and distribute it in any and all media for purposes consistent with our mission.
4. Privacy and Data Protection
Your privacy is important to us. Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our Website. By using our Website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Data Protection: We comply with applicable data protection laws including GDPR, CCPA, and other relevant regulations. You have rights regarding your personal data as outlined in our Privacy Policy.
5. Research Ethics and Standards
5.1. Research Integrity
CEDx is committed to maintaining the highest standards of research integrity. All research conducted and published through our platform adheres to established academic and ethical standards.
5.2. Data Ethics
Our research involving human subjects or personal data follows established ethical guidelines and institutional review processes where applicable. We are committed to responsible data use and transparency in our methodologies.
6. Disclaimers and Limitations
Important Disclaimers:
- • Information on this Website is for general informational purposes only
- • Research findings and policy recommendations do not constitute legal, financial, or professional advice
- • We make no representations about the accuracy or completeness of third-party content
- • Views expressed by individual researchers may not reflect CEDx's institutional positions
6.1. No Warranty
The Website is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. CEDx makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, as to the operation of the Website or the information, content, materials, or products included on the Website.
7. Termination
We may terminate or suspend your access immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach the Terms.
Upon termination, your right to use the Website will cease immediately. If you wish to terminate your account, you may simply discontinue using the Website.
8. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will try to provide at least 30 days notice prior to any new terms taking effect.
What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion. By continuing to access or use our Website after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised Terms.
Questions About These Terms?
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us.
Email: legal@cedx.org
Address: 1779 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036