Terms & Conditions

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Heartland School Safety Association (“HSSA,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions and all applicable laws.
If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use this website.

2. About Us

HSSA is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Nebraska that provides school safety assessments, training, and educational materials to support K–12 institutions and community partners.
Our mission is to enhance physical and operational school security through proactive assessment, deterrence-based planning, and community engagement.

3. Website Use

The content on this site is for informational and educational purposes only.
You may browse, download, or print materials for personal or organizational use related to school safety, provided you retain all copyright and attribution notices.
You may not:

Modify, distribute, or sell any content from this site without written permission.
Use this website for any unlawful purpose or in a way that could damage or impair its functionality.
Impersonate HSSA personnel or misrepresent your affiliation with our organization.

4. Educational and Advisory Disclaimer

All information provided by HSSA is advisory in nature.
Our assessments, publications, and recommendations are based on professional security standards and observed conditions but do not guarantee the prevention of future incidents or threats.
Implementation of security measures remains the responsibility of each school or organization.

HSSA and its representatives are not liable for any direct or indirect damages, losses, or injuries resulting from the use of information obtained through this site or through our services.

5. Donations and Payments

Donations made through this website are voluntary and non-refundable unless otherwise required by law.
As a 501(c)(3) public charity, all contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by the Internal Revenue Code.
Our EIN is [Insert EIN].
Donors should retain electronic or printed receipts for their tax records.

We take reasonable measures to protect donor data, but HSSA is not responsible for technical issues or third-party processing errors that occur on external payment platforms (such as PayPal, Donorbox, or similar services).

6. Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, images, reports, and downloadable documents, is the property of HSSA or its contributors and is protected by United States copyright law.
You may reference or cite HSSA materials with attribution. Any broader reuse requires prior written consent.

7. Privacy

We collect minimal personal information, such as contact details submitted through forms or donation pages.
This information is used only for its intended purpose, such as responding to inquiries or processing donations.
We do not sell, rent, or share personal data with third parties.
For more details, see our [Privacy Policy] (link to your privacy policy page).

8. External Links

Our website may include links to third-party websites for convenience or reference.
HSSA is not responsible for the content, policies, or security practices of these external sites.
Accessing them is at your own risk.

9. Limitation of Liability

HSSA provides this website “as is” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.
We do not guarantee that the website will be error-free, uninterrupted, or free of harmful components.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, HSSA disclaims all liability for damages or losses arising from the use or inability to use this site or any information provided through it.

10. Indemnification

By using this website, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless HSSA, its officers, employees, volunteers, and affiliates from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the site or violation of these Terms and Conditions.

11. Changes to These Terms

HSSA reserves the right to update or modify these Terms and Conditions at any time.
Changes will take effect immediately upon posting.
Your continued use of the website after such updates constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.

12. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of the State of Nebraska, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
Any disputes shall be resolved in the appropriate courts within Douglas County, Nebraska.