Terms of Use

Effective Date: October 20, 2026

Welcome to The Forum on Citizen-Centered Democracy (“The Forum,” “we,” “our,” or “us”).

By accessing or using our websites, including theforum.us.org, citizencenteredforum.org, and citizencenteredforum.com, you agree to these Terms of Use.

1. About The Forum

The Forum supports the exchange of ideas, research, resources, and practical approaches that strengthen citizen-centered democracy.

Our websites provide educational materials, tools, examples, and opportunities for learning, discussion, and collaboration among individuals and organizations interested in civic engagement.

2. Use of Website Content

The Forum encourages the sharing of knowledge and educational resources.

Unless otherwise noted, original content created by The Forum may be accessed, shared, and referenced for personal, educational, and noncommercial purposes, provided appropriate attribution is given.

Content owned by third parties, including articles, videos, research publications, images, and other materials, remains subject to the rights and permissions of its respective owners.

You may not reproduce, modify, distribute, or commercially exploit protected materials without the appropriate permission.

3. Contributions and Submissions

We welcome ideas, research, resources, and other contributions that support The Forum's mission.

By submitting materials through our websites, you confirm that:

• You have the right to share the submitted materials.
• Your submission does not knowingly infringe upon the rights of others.
• The information you provide is accurate to the best of your knowledge.
• You understand that The Forum may review and evaluate submitted materials for potential inclusion in its resources.
• You retain ownership of your original contributions and grant The Forum permission to review and evaluate them.

The Forum will seek appropriate permission before publicly publishing contributor-owned materials submitted privately for consideration, unless the submission process expressly provides otherwise.

We reserve the right to decline, edit, remove, or discontinue publication of materials that do not align with our mission or applicable policies.

4. External Links and Third-Party Resources

Our websites may include links to outside organizations, publications, research, tools, videos, and other resources.

These links are provided to encourage learning and the exchange of ideas. Their inclusion does not necessarily constitute an endorsement by The Forum.

We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, availability, or privacy practices of third-party websites or services.

5. Responsible Website Use

Visitors agree to use our websites lawfully and respectfully.

You may not:

• Submit unlawful, threatening, harassing, or intentionally misleading content.
• Infringe upon the intellectual property or privacy rights of others.
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our websites or related systems.
• Introduce malicious software or interfere with website functionality.
• Misrepresent your identity or affiliation with The Forum.

The Forum reserves the right to restrict access or remove content when necessary to protect the integrity of its websites and community.

6. Information and Disclaimer

The Forum strives to provide thoughtful, useful, and accurate educational information. However, we cannot guarantee that all materials are complete, current, or free from error.

Opinions and perspectives expressed by individual contributors, researchers, or partner organizations do not necessarily reflect the official positions of The Forum.

Website content is provided for general informational and educational purposes and is not intended as professional legal, financial, or other specialized advice.

To the extent permitted by applicable law, The Forum is not responsible for losses or damages arising from reliance on website content or from interruptions in website availability.

7. Privacy

Your use of our websites is also subject to our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect information.

8. Changes to These Terms

We may revise these Terms of Use periodically. Updated terms will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Continued use of our websites following publication of updated terms constitutes acceptance of those terms.

9. Contact Us

For questions regarding these Terms of Use, please contact:

The Forum on Citizen-Centered Democracy
Email: [email protected]
Website: theforum.us.org