Terms of Use

Welcome to 241Runners Awareness. By accessing and using our website and services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our services.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using 241Runners Awareness services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and 241Runners Awareness.

2. Description of Services

241Runners Awareness provides a secure platform for:

• Reporting and managing missing individual cases
• User registration and authentication
• Emergency contact management
• Case tracking and status updates
• Communication between users, caregivers, and law enforcement
• Data export and reporting capabilities

3. User Accounts and Registration

Account Creation

To access certain features, you must create an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain and update your account information
• Protect your account credentials
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account

Role-Based Access

Our platform supports different user roles with varying permissions:

• General User: Basic access to view cases and contact information
• Parent: Can manage runner profiles and emergency contacts
• Caregiver: Can manage individual cases and update status
• ABA Therapist: Professional access with credential verification
• Admin: Full system access and user management

4. Acceptable Use

You agree to use our services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:

• Use the service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe on the rights of others
• Upload malicious code or attempt to breach security
• Interfere with or disrupt the service
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the service
• Use automated systems to access the service without permission
• Share false or misleading information

5. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using our services, you consent to our collection and use of information as described in our Privacy Policy.

6. Content and Information

User-Generated Content

You retain ownership of content you submit to our platform. By submitting content, you:

• Grant us a license to use, store, and display the content
• Represent that you have the right to share such content
• Understand that content may be shared with law enforcement when necessary
• Agree not to submit false or misleading information

Accuracy of Information

While we strive to maintain accurate information, we cannot guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of all information on our platform. Users are responsible for verifying the accuracy of information they submit.

7. Emergency Situations

Our platform is designed to support emergency situations involving missing individuals. In such cases:

• We may share information with law enforcement without prior notice
• Emergency contacts may be notified automatically
• Case status may be updated by authorized personnel
• We prioritize safety and recovery efforts over privacy concerns

8. Intellectual Property

The 241Runners Awareness platform, including its design, functionality, and content, is protected by intellectual property laws. You may not:

• Copy, modify, or distribute our proprietary content
• Reverse engineer or attempt to extract source code
• Use our trademarks or branding without permission
• Create derivative works based on our platform

9. Disclaimers and Limitations

Service Availability

We strive to maintain high availability but cannot guarantee uninterrupted service. We may temporarily suspend or restrict access for maintenance, security, or other reasons.

No Warranty

Our services are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, 241Runners Awareness shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of our services.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless 241Runners Awareness, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of our services or violation of these Terms.

11. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account at any time for violations of these Terms. You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us. Upon termination:

• Your access to the service will cease immediately
• We may retain certain information as required by law
• Emergency contact information may be preserved for safety

12. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the jurisdiction where 241Runners Awareness operates. Any disputes shall be resolved in the appropriate courts of that jurisdiction.

13. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify users of material changes by:

• Posting updated Terms on our website
• Sending email notifications to registered users
• Updating the "Last Updated" date

Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

15. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us:

• Email: legal@241runnersawareness.org
• Phone: [Contact number to be provided]
• Address: [Mailing address to be provided]

16. Emergency Contact

For emergency situations involving missing individuals:

• Emergency Services: Call 911 immediately
• National Center for Missing & Exploited Children: 1-800-THE-LOST
• Local Law Enforcement: Contact your local police department

These Terms of Use are effective as of January 2025 and apply to all users of 241Runners Awareness services.