Legal, Licensing, User Policies, and Terms of Use
Daycare.com Legal, Licensing, User Policies, and Terms of Use
Effective March 1, 2023
At Daycare.com, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines the ways we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By accessing or using our services, you acknowledge and agree to the practices described in this policy. Your use of Daycare.com is subject to our Terms of Use, which incorporate this Privacy Policy. If you disagree with any aspect of our policies, please refrain from using our services. We may periodically update this Privacy Policy. Any changes will be communicated through our website, emails, or other notification methods. Your continued use of our services after any updates indicates your acceptance of these changes. This Privacy Policy applies specifically to personal information we collect through our website and related services. It does not include information collected by third parties that we do not own or control. We collect several types of personal information to enhance your experience on our platform. These categories include contact information such as your name, email address, and phone number, which we may share with service providers and analytics partners. Payment information, including credit/debit card details and billing emails, is collected for processing transactions through payment processors. Additionally, we collect device and usage data, such as your IP address, browser type, and operating system, which we share with analytics and advertising partners. General location data derived from your IP address is also collected and shared with service providers and analytics partners. Social media information, including your username and profile information, is shared with analytics providers.
We collect personal data through various methods, including direct input when you register, complete forms, or contact us directly. We also use automated technologies, such as cookies and tracking tools, to gather information. Additionally, we obtain data from third parties like business partners, social media platforms, and analytics providers. Your personal information is utilized for multiple purposes, including providing and personalizing our services, processing transactions, conducting research to improve our platform, and sending relevant communications and marketing messages. We also use your data to ensure security, prevent fraud, and comply with legal obligations. We may share your information with service providers responsible for hosting, customer support, analytics, and payment processing. Advertising partners may receive your data to deliver targeted advertisements, while business partners may use it for co-branded offerings and promotions. Legal entities may obtain your information when required by law or during legal disputes. Additionally, third-party purchasers may access your data in cases of mergers or acquisitions. We utilize tracking technologies and cookies to enhance user experiences, analyze website performance, and provide targeted advertisements. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
To protect your data, we implement appropriate security measures; however, no system can guarantee complete security. We encourage you to use strong passwords and exercise caution when sharing your credentials. We retain your information only as long as necessary to provide our services or fulfill legal obligations. We respect children’s privacy and do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 13 years of age. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at policy@daycare.com. Depending on your location, you may have certain privacy rights, including the ability to access, correct, or delete your personal information. You may also have the right to opt out of data sharing for advertising purposes or to request detailed information about our data practices. To exercise your privacy rights or if you have any questions regarding your personal data, please contact us at policy@daycare.com
The Daycare.com’s Terms of Use (the “Terms”) constitute a binding agreement between you and Daycare.com (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). By accessing and using our website(s), products, services, and applications (collectively, the “Services”), you agree to comply with these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, you may not use the Services. Your continued use of the Services signifies your acceptance of these Terms and any updates that may occur. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time, and we will notify users of changes through our website, by email, or other appropriate methods. Continued use of the Services after modifications signifies your acceptance of the revised Terms. In addition, we use cookies and other tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze trends, administer the website, and gather demographic information; please review our Cookie Policy for detailed information on our practices regarding these technologies.
We value your privacy and take it seriously. Our Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information. Please review our Privacy Policy [Insert Link] to understand our data handling practices. The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (“COPPA”) requires parental consent before collecting personally identifiable information from children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If we discover such data has been collected without parental consent, we will promptly delete it. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately at policy@daycare.com. Additionally, if you are an international user, you are responsible for ensuring that your use of our Services complies with your local laws and regulations, and by accessing our Services, you acknowledge that you have reviewed and understand these obligations.
To use our Services, you may be required to register an account, provide accurate and updated information, and comply with applicable regulations. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities occurring under your account. You agree not to impersonate another individual, share your login credentials, or compromise the security of your account. Misuse of the Services, including but not limited to unlawful activity, data scraping, security breaches, and infringement of intellectual property, is strictly prohibited. The materials, content, and features available on or through the Services, including but not limited to text, images, videos, graphics, software, and trademarks (collectively, “Content”), are owned by or licensed to us and protected under intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works without our written consent. Furthermore, we reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account, with or without notice, if we determine that you have violated these Terms or engaged in any conduct that may harm the integrity or operation of our Services, and such termination may result in the loss of access to any data or content associated with your account.
The Services and Content are provided “AS IS” without any warranties, express or implied. We disclaim any liability for errors or inaccuracies in the Content, third-party websites or services linked to or accessed through our Services, any losses resulting from unauthorized account access, and service interruptions, security breaches, or data losses beyond our reasonable control. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW, DAYCARE.COM SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES. This disclaimer extends to any refunds or cancellations, and if you have entered into a paid subscription or purchased any services through our platform, our refund policies and cancellation terms will be governed by separate provisions outlined on our Payment Policy page [Insert Link]. We advise you to review those terms carefully before engaging in any transactions.
You agree to indemnify and hold Daycare.com, its affiliates, officers, employees, and agents harmless from any claims, losses, damages, and expenses (including attorney fees) resulting from your use of the Services, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any third party’s rights. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Services at any time without liability. We may also remove content that violates these Terms. In the event of a dispute, you agree to first attempt to resolve any issue through mediation prior to initiating binding arbitration, which shall be conducted in accordance with the rules set forth by the American Arbitration Association, with the arbitration proceeding taking place in Louisiana. You also waive the right to a trial by jury or class-action lawsuit.
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration in Louisiana. By using our Services, you waive the right to a trial by jury or class-action lawsuit. These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Daycare.com regarding your use of the Services. If any provision is deemed unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full effect. Failure to enforce any right does not waive that right. You may not assign your rights or obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent. The effective date of these Terms is [Insert Effective Date], and the version available on our website represents the most current and up-to-date agreement between you and Daycare.com. Any modifications to these Terms will be prominently posted, and your continued use of the Services will signify your acceptance of those changes.
License Disclosure: The use of the domain name Daycare.com by Daycare.com, Inc. is pursuant to a license granted by Daycare.com, LLC, a California company. This website operates under the terms of a license agreement. Daycare.com, Inc. (“Daycare.com,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to maintaining transparency regarding the ownership, usage, and rights associated with content submitted to our platform. This License Disclosure governs all forms of user-generated content, including but not limited to text, daycare listings, reviews, comments, ratings, feedback, images, videos, photographs, multimedia uploads, messages, business descriptions, pricing information, availability details, and all other data submitted through our platform. By submitting, posting, or otherwise providing any content to Daycare.com, users acknowledge that they are granting us, Daycare.com, Inc. full ownership and unrestricted rights to utilize that content in perpetuity. This policy ensures that we can effectively manage, enhance, and optimize the content on our platform while protecting the integrity and operational needs of Daycare.com. Users explicitly agree that all content submitted to Daycare.com becomes the sole and exclusive property of Daycare.com, Inc. upon submission. Users waive any rights, claims, or ownership interests in their submitted content, including any potential future usage rights or royalties. This transfer of ownership allows us to utilize, modify, edit, adapt, distribute, and publicly display such content across our website, affiliated websites, social media platforms, promotional campaigns, advertisements, and other digital and print media as we see fit. To ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards, users affirm that all submitted content is original, truthful, and does not infringe upon any third-party rights. Daycare.com, Inc. is not responsible for verifying content ownership or authenticity but reserves the right to remove, edit, or refuse any content that appears to violate these guidelines. However, such removal does not affect Daycare.com’s underlying ownership rights over any previously submitted content. This License Disclosure is subject to change at any time, and Daycare.com, Inc. reserves the right to update, revise, or modify its content ownership policies without prior notice. Continued use of our platform constitutes acceptance of any future modifications to this policy. If you do not agree to the terms outlined in this disclosure, you must refrain from submitting content to Daycare.com.
Our Services may include links to third-party websites or services that we do not control. We are not responsible for the accuracy, policies, or practices of these external sites, and you use them at your own risk. Daycare.com is a neutral platform that connects parents with childcare providers. We do not provide childcare services, nor do we endorse any childcare provider listed on the Services. The quality, safety, legality, and suitability of any childcare services arranged through the Services are the sole responsibility of the provider and the parent or guardian who engages such services. You acknowledge and agree that your use of childcare services arranged through Daycare.com is at your own risk. Daycare.com assumes no liability for the actions, behavior, quality, or safety of the childcare services provided by advertisers or users on the Services. We also reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Services at any time without liability, and such modifications may include improvements or changes that affect the overall experience and accessibility of our platform.
By submitting content to the Services, including User Reviews, you grant Daycare.com a non-exclusive, perpetual, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, modify, display, and distribute your content for the purpose of operating and improving our Services. Daycare.com is not responsible for the content of User Reviews and does not endorse any opinions expressed in User Reviews. You are solely responsible for ensuring that your submitted content is accurate and lawful. We reserve the right, but not the obligation, to monitor and remove User Reviews that violate these Terms, contain illegal content, or are otherwise deemed harmful. Additionally, in our commitment to intellectual property rights, we provide a process for copyright holders to report unauthorized use of their work; please contact us at policy@daycare.com if you believe any content violates your copyright. Moreover, by submitting your content, you expressly agree that all rights, title, and interest in and to your submitted content become the sole and exclusive property of Daycare.com, Inc., and you waive any future claims or rights to compensation, including any royalties.
For any questions regarding these Terms, please contact us at policy@daycare.com or at our office located in New Orleans, Louisiana.