Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 4, 2025

Introduction

CEtHI, LLC ("we," "our," or "us") operates the cethi.org website and related services (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our Service.

Information We Collect

When you use our Service, we collect information that you provide directly to us, such as your name, email address, and other registration details when you create an account. We also collect any comments, posts, or content you submit through our Service, as well as any messages or correspondence you send to us.

We automatically collect certain information about your use of our Service, including pages visited, time spent on our site, clicks, and navigation patterns. We also collect device information such as your IP address, browser type, device type, and operating system. We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and gather this usage data.

When you use Facebook to comment or login to our Service, we may receive information from Facebook including your public profile information, email address, and friends list, all in accordance with your Facebook privacy settings and their data policies.

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to provide, maintain, and improve our Service, enable commenting and social features, and communicate with you about our Service. We also use this information to prevent fraud, enhance security, comply with legal obligations, and analyze usage patterns to improve user experience.

Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information when you explicitly consent to sharing, with third-party service providers who help us operate our Service, when required by law or to protect our rights, or in connection with business transfers such as mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales.

Facebook Integration

Our Service integrates with Facebook's platform. When you interact with Facebook features, your comments may be visible to other users and on Facebook. We receive information in accordance with Facebook's Data Policy, and you can control your Facebook privacy settings independently through your Facebook account.

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

You have the right to access your personal information, update or correct your information, delete your account and associated data, opt out of marketing communications, and control cookie preferences. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately so we can take appropriate action.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

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Cookie Policy

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us provide and improve our Service. We use essential cookies that are required for basic functionality, analytics cookies that help us understand how you use our Service, and social media cookies that enable social sharing and commenting features.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect Service functionality and your ability to use certain features.

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Terms of Use

Last updated: July 4, 2025

Agreement to Terms

By accessing and using cethi.org (the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use ("Terms"). If you disagree with any part of these Terms, you may not use our Service.

Description of Service

cethi.org is a patient education and empowerment website operated by CEtHI, LLC that allows users to interact through comments and social features integrated with Facebook.

User Accounts

When creating an account, you must provide accurate and complete information and are responsible for maintaining account security. You must be at least 13 years old to create an account, and one person may not maintain multiple accounts. You are responsible for all activity under your account and must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use. You may not share your account credentials with others.

User Content and Comments

When posting comments or content, you agree not to post harmful, offensive, or inappropriate content, harass or threaten other users, share false or defamatory information, violate any laws or regulations, infringe on intellectual property rights, share personal information of others without consent, or post spam or promotional content.

You retain ownership of content you post but grant us a license to use, display, and distribute your content. You represent that you have the right to post the content you submit. We reserve the right to remove or moderate content and may suspend or terminate accounts for violations, though we are not obligated to monitor all content.

Facebook Integration

Our Service integrates with Facebook's platform, and you must comply with Facebook's terms and policies. We are not responsible for Facebook's actions or policies. Information may be shared with Facebook per their policies, your comments may appear on Facebook, and you can control sharing through Facebook's privacy settings.

Prohibited Uses

You may not use our Service to violate any applicable laws or regulations, transmit malicious code or viruses, attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems, interfere with or disrupt the Service, collect user information without consent, or engage in commercial activities without permission.

Intellectual Property

All Service content is owned by CEtHI, LLC or our licensors. You may not copy, modify, or distribute our content without permission, and our trademarks and logos are protected. We respect intellectual property rights and will respond to valid DMCA notices. Report copyright infringement to paola@cethi.org.

Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which governs how we collect, use, and protect your information.

Disclaimers

Our Service is provided "as is" without warranties. We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free service and may modify or discontinue features at any time. We do not endorse or guarantee user-generated content, and users are responsible for their own content and interactions. We are not liable for user content or behavior.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we are not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages, and our total liability is limited to the amount you paid for the Service. Some jurisdictions may not allow these limitations.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.

Termination

You may terminate your account at any time, though termination does not relieve you of prior obligations. We may suspend or terminate accounts for violations and may terminate the Service with reasonable notice. Termination may result in deletion of your content.

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Ohio. Any disputes will be resolved in the courts of Ohio.

Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes by posting updated Terms on our website, sending email notifications to registered users, and providing notice through the Service. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of new Terms.

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Severability

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

Entire Agreement

These Terms, along with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and CEtHI, LLC regarding the Service.