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        <h1>Terms and Conditions</h1>

        <p>Welcome to ixAccred<span class="sup-tm-intext">™</span>, a platform operated by ixAccred LLC. By accessing or using our platform, you agree to the following Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). These Terms are designed to ensure a safe, productive, and respectful environment for all users. They apply to all interactions on the primary domain, <strong>ixAccred.com</strong>, and its aliases (<strong>ixAccred.org</strong> and <strong>ixAccred.net</strong>), all of which redirect to the primary domain.</p>

        <h2>1. Purpose</h2>
        <p>ixAccred<span class="sup-tm-intext">™</span> is a professional platform for higher education leaders, researchers, and practitioners to collaborate on topics related to accreditation and compliance. It also provides tools to support institutions in developing reports for accrediting agencies (some services are forthcoming).</p>

        <h2>2. User Responsibilities</h2>
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            <li>Provide accurate and truthful information when creating or managing your account.</li>
            <li>Respect the intellectual property rights of others.</li>
            <li>Maintain a professional tone in all interactions and avoid prohibited conduct such as harassment, spamming, or offensive content.</li>
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        <h2>3. Prohibited Activities</h2>
        <ul>
            <li>Using the platform for unauthorized commercial purposes or solicitation.</li>
            <li>Posting or transmitting any material that violates local, state, or federal laws.</li>
            <li>Attempting to compromise, disrupt, or interfere with the platform’s security or operation.</li>
        </ul>

        <h2>4. Community Standards</h2>
        <p>To maintain a respectful and inclusive professional space, users must not:</p>
        <ul>
            <li>Post content that is defamatory, obscene, harassing, or discriminatory on the basis of race, gender, religion, ethnicity, or other protected class.</li>
            <li>Promote or condone violence, illegal activity, or discrimination of any kind.</li>
            <li>Use the platform for advertising, promotions, or marketing without prior written approval from ixAccred LLC.</li>
        </ul>

        <p>ixAccred LLC reserves the right to remove content or suspend accounts that violate these standards at its sole discretion.</p>

        <h2>5. Account Suspension, Retention, and Deletion</h2>
        <p>ixAccred LLC may suspend or terminate any account that violates these Terms or engages in conduct deemed harmful to the platform or its users.</p>

        <p>Dormant accounts inactive for more than three (3) years may be deactivated. Upon account closure, user data will be identified for deletion within ninety (90) days, except where retention is required by law or for backup and security purposes.</p>

        <h2>6. Data Privacy and Security</h2>
        <p>ixAccred LLC operates the ixAccred<span class="sup-tm-intext">™</span> platform and complies with applicable privacy laws, including the <strong>Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA)</strong>, where applicable. As the operator of the platform, ixAccred LLC determines the purposes and means of processing user data in accordance with applicable law.</p>

        <p>We collect limited personal information (such as name, institutional email, and professional affiliation) for purposes including user support, service improvement, analytics, legal compliance, and accreditation-related engagement.</p>

        <p>Users have the right to request access, correction, deletion, or portability of their personal data, as well as the right to appeal any denied request, where applicable. For inquiries or requests, contact <a href="mailto:support@ixaccred.com">support@ixaccred.com</a>.</p>

        <h2>7. Compliance with FERPA</h2>
        <p>ixAccred LLC is committed to handling information in a manner consistent with applicable privacy and education-record requirements, including the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), where applicable. We do not knowingly collect or process information from minors under the age of 13.</p>

        <h2>8. Consent and Acceptance</h2>
        <p>By creating an account or continuing to use ixAccred<span class="sup-tm-intext">™</span>, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to these Terms and our <a href="ixAccred_privacy_policy.html">Privacy Policy</a>. A checkbox confirming acceptance will appear during registration to record your consent.</p>

        <h2>9. Limitation of Liability</h2>
        <p>The platform is provided “as is” and “as available,” without warranties of any kind. ixAccred LLC is not responsible for any damages arising from use of the platform or reliance on user-generated content. Users assume full responsibility for their participation and decisions made based on information shared within the platform.</p>

        <h2>10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction</h2>
        <p>These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, United States of America, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes shall be resolved exclusively in the courts located within Dallas County, Texas.</p>

        <h2>11. Trademark Notice</h2>
        <p>The name “ixAccred,” the ixAccred<span class="sup-tm-intext">™</span> brand, and associated logos are trademarks of ixAccred LLC. Unauthorized use of these marks is prohibited without prior written permission from ixAccred LLC.</p>

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        <h1>Terms of Use</h1>
        <p>Welcome to ixAccred<span class="sup-tm-intext">™</span>. By accessing, browsing, or using this platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. These Terms are intended to promote a safe, productive, and respectful environment for all users. These Terms of Use apply to all interactions on the primary domain, <strong>ixAccred.com</strong>, and its aliases (<strong>ixAccred.org</strong>, <strong>ixAccred.net</strong>, and <strong>ixAccred.online</strong>). Any access via ixAccred.org, ixAccred.net, or ixAccred.online will automatically redirect to the primary domain.</p>

        <h2>1. Purpose</h2>
        <p>ixAccred<span class="sup-tm-intext">™</span> is a professional platform designed for higher education leaders, institutional staff, researchers, and practitioners to engage in dialogue regarding higher education, with an emphasis on accreditation. The platform also provides tools and resources to assist institutions in the preparation of compliance reports for accrediting agencies. (Certain services referenced herein are forthcoming.)</p>

        <h2>2. User Responsibilities</h2>
        <ul>
            <li>Users shall provide accurate, complete, and truthful information when creating profiles, posting content, or engaging with other users on the platform.</li>
            <li>Users must respect the intellectual property rights of third parties and may only post content to which they have full rights or permission.</li>
            <li>Users must maintain a professional and courteous tone in all communications and interactions on the platform, and must refrain from engaging in prohibited conduct, including but not limited to harassment, spamming, or posting offensive material.</li>
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        <h2>3. Prohibited Activities</h2>
        <ul>
            <li>Using the platform for unauthorized commercial purposes, including without limitation, soliciting the sale of products or services without express prior written consent from ixAccred<span class="sup-tm-intext">™</span>.</li>
            <li>Posting, transmitting, or distributing any material that violates applicable local, state, national, or international laws or regulations.</li>
            <li>Attempting to interfere with, disrupt, or compromise the security, functionality, or integrity of the platform or any associated systems or networks.</li>
        </ul>

        <h2>4. Community Standards</h2>
        <p>In furtherance of maintaining a professional, respectful, and legally compliant environment, users of ixAccred<span class="sup-tm-intext">™</span> are strictly prohibited from engaging in the following activities:</p>
        <ul>
            <li>Posting, transmitting, or otherwise making available any content that is obscene, profane, defamatory, libelous, hateful, discriminatory, harassing, threatening, or otherwise objectionable, including but not limited to content that discriminates based on race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.</li>
            <li>Engaging in any conduct that promotes violence, illegal activity, or the infringement of any party's rights, including intellectual property rights.</li>
            <li>Using the platform for any unauthorized commercial purpose, including without limitation, soliciting users to purchase products or services, or using the platform for advertising or promotional purposes without the express prior written consent of ixAccred<span class="sup-tm-intext">™</span>.</li>
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        <p>ixAccred<span class="sup-tm-intext">™</span> reserves the right, at its sole discretion and without notice, to remove any content, and to suspend or terminate any user account that violates these Community Standards or any other provision of these Terms of Use.</p>

        <h2>5. Account Suspension and Termination</h2>
        <p>ixAccred<span class="sup-tm-intext">™</span> reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to suspend or terminate any user account at any time and for any reason, including but not limited to violations of these Terms of Use, any applicable law or regulation, or any activity deemed harmful to the safety, integrity, or purpose of the platform.</p>

        <h2>6. Limitation of Liability</h2>
        <p>ixAccred<span class="sup-tm-intext">™</span> provides the platform "as is" and "as available," without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. ixAccred<span class="sup-tm-intext">™</span> disclaims all liability for the accuracy, reliability, legality, or suitability of user-generated content. Users assume full responsibility for their use of the platform and their reliance on any content accessed through the platform.</p>

        <h2>7. Governing Law and Jurisdiction</h2>
        <p>These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States of America. Any disputes arising out of or relating to the use of the platform shall be exclusively resolved in the state or federal courts located within the United States, and users consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.</p>

        <p>If you have any questions regarding these Terms of Use, please contact us at <a href="mailto:support@ixaccred.com">support@ixaccred.com</a>.</p>

        <h2>8. Trademark Notice</h2>
        <p>The name "ixAccred" and its associated logos are trademarks of the platform owner. Unauthorized use of the trademarks without prior written permission is strictly prohibited.</p>

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