Effective Date: July 1, 2024

Welcome to The Alameda County Office of Education Website (www.acoe.org). The Site is operated by The Alameda County Office of Education (“we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions (the “Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Site.

1. Acceptance of Terms By accessing and using the Site, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must discontinue use of the Site immediately.

2. Changes to Terms We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on the Site. Your continued use of the Site after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms. Please review these Terms periodically for updates.

3. Use of the Site

Eligibility: The Site is intended for use by students, faculty, staff, and other authorized users. You must be at least 13 years old to use the Site.
Account Security: You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account information, including your username and password. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security.
Prohibited Conduct: You agree not to:
Use the Site for any unlawful purpose or in any way that could harm others.
Interfere with the operation of the Site or the servers or networks used to make the Site available.
Transmit any harmful or disruptive code, such as viruses or malware.
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site or any other accounts, computer systems, or networks connected to the Site.
4. Intellectual Property

Ownership: The content on the Site, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of The Alameda County Office of Education or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
Limited License: We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to access and use the Site for personal, educational, and non-commercial purposes in accordance with these Terms.
5. Privacy Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use the Site. By using the Site, you consent to our collection and use of your personal information as described in the Privacy Policy.

6. Links to Third-Party Sites The Site may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided for your convenience only. We do not endorse or make any representations about such third-party websites and have no control over their content or practices. Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties The Site is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. We make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, as to the operation of the Site or the information, content, or materials included on the Site. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.

8. Limitation of Liability In no event shall The Alameda County Office of Education be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with your use of the Site, whether based on warranty, contract, tort, or any other legal theory.

9. Indemnification You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless The Alameda County Office of Education, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, and licensors from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from your use of the Site or your violation of these Terms.

10. Governing Law These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of California, without regard to its conflict of law principles. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in the State of California for the resolution of any disputes arising out of or related to these Terms or the Site.

11. Contact Information If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at https://www.acoe.org/contact.

The Alameda County Office of Education
313 West Winton Avenue
Hayward, CA 94544