Welcome to Cempa Community Care (“we,” “us,” “our”), a community health care platform designed to provide access to resources, information, and support. By accessing or using our website (the “Website”), you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms of Use. If you do not agree with these terms, please refrain from using the Website.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using this website, including all pages, tools, and services (collectively, “the Service”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. These terms may be updated at any time, and the latest version will be posted on this page. Continued use of the website constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

2. Use of the Website

You agree to use the website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms of Use. You agree not to:

• Violates any applicable local, state, or international law or regulation;
• Engage in any activity that interferes with or disrupts the Website;
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Website or systems
  connected to it;
• Use any robot, spider, scraper, or automated means to access the Website
  without prior written consent.

Eligibility: You must be at least 18 years old or have the consent of a parent or guardian to use this Website.

Account: You may need to create an account to access certain services. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login information and for all
activities under your account.

3. Community Guidelines

As a community health care website, we encourage constructive and respectful
communication. You agree to:

• Be respectful and considerate when interacting with other users.
• Share only accurate and truthful information.
• Not post content that is defamatory, abusive, offensive, or harmful.
• Not engage in spamming, solicitation, impersonation, or fraudulent activities.

We reserve the right to remove any content that violates these guidelines and suspend or terminate accounts of users who engage in misconduct. Content posted by users does not reflect the views of Cempa Community Care.

4. Health Information Disclaimer

• The information provided on this website, including but not limited to articles, videos, or resources, is for general informational purposes only. It is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
• Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
• The website does not replace medical professionals or provide emergency services.
• If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

5. Privacy and Security

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your personal data. By using the website, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in the Privacy Policy.

Note: Children’s Privacy – Our Website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we may have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately so we can remove it. 

6. Intellectual Property

All content on the Website – including text, graphics, logos, videos, images, and software – is the property of Cempa Community Care or its licensors and is protected by intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or exploit any content without prior written permission.

7. Third-Party Links and Services

The website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Cempa Community Care. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or the availability of any third-party websites or services. Inclusion of a link does not imply endorsement. You acknowledge and agree that Cempa Community Care is not liable for any loss or damage caused by your use of any third-party websites as you access these services at your own risk.

8. User-Generated Content

By submitting or posting content (e.g., comments, questions, posts, videos) on this website, you grant Cempa Community Care a non-exclusive, royalty-free, and perpetual license to use, display, and distribute that content for the purposes of promoting, operating, or improving the Website and Service.

• You represent and warrant that you own or control the rights to any content you submit, and that your submission does not infringe on the rights of any third party.
• We have the right, but not the obligation, to monitor and remove any content that we deem inappropriate.

9. Disclaimers

• No Warranty: The website and its content are provided “as is” without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to the accuracy, reliability, security, or availability of the Website.
• No Liability: In no event shall Cempa Community Care, its affiliates, or its employees be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use or inability to use the Website or its content. 

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Cempa Community Care, its affiliates, officers, and employees from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising out of your use of the Website or violation of these Terms.

11. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the website at our sole discretion, without notice, for any reason, including if you violate these Terms of Use. Upon termination, all rights granted to you will immediately cease.

12. Governing Law

These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Tennessee, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any legal proceedings must be brought in the appropriate courts of Tennessee.

13. Changes to the Terms of Use

We reserve the right to update these Terms of Use at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the “Last Updated” date will be revised accordingly. It is your responsibility to review these Terms of Use periodically for any updates.

14. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms of Use, please contact us at:

Email: info@cempa.org
Address: 1000 East 3rd Street, Chattanooga, TN 37403

By using this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use.

Last Updated: March 31, 2025