Website Privacy Policy

This website is operated by The Melissa Institute.  The Melissa Institute for Violence Prevention and Treatment, Inc. ("The Melissa Institute" or "the Institute") respects your personal privacy and is committed to adhering to federal and state privacy laws and industry guidelines for using personal information collected from this web site in order to protect you and your identity. This privacy policy describes how we handle the personal information that you provide to us on this web site and is collected by us from this website. This policy applies only to the www. The Melissa Institute Website (or the "Website") and not to any other third party web sites that may be accessible from here.

After reading this Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into and is a part of this Website's Terms and Conditions, you will know:

1.what information The Melissa Institute collects from you;

2.how The Melissa Institute uses your information;

3.what choices you have about how The Melissa Institute treats your information;

4.how The Melissa Institute protects your privacy;

6.how you can contact The Melissa Institute.

Please be sure to read this Privacy Policy before using this Website or submitting information to us through this Website. Our privacy policies may change from time to time and your continued use of this Website is acceptance of such changes, so please check this area periodically for updates to this Policy.

1.Information The Melissa Institute Collects from You

Active Information Collection

Like many other websites, we actively collect information from our visitors both by asking specific questions on this Website and by permitting you to communicate directly with us via e-mail. Some of the information that you submit through this Website may be personally identifiable (that is, information that can be uniquely identified with you, such as your name, address, e-mail address, phone number, etc.).

Passive Information Collection

As you navigate through a website, certain information can be passively collected from the website (that is, gathered without you actively providing the information) using various technologies and means, such as navigational data collection. Like most website operators, The Melissa Institute tracks IP addresses, use both session and persistent cookies, and assigns Internet tags. Our system also automatically gathers information about the areas you visit on this Website and collects operational information about the technology you use, such as your browser, type of computer, operating systems, and Internet service providers. We passively collect information from this Website to understand what areas of this Website are most popular, which areas may require improvement, and what technologies are being used by our visitors. This information helps us to update and improve this Website. We also use this information for security purposes, to detect and to block security breaches and to provide you with a safe online environment.

2.How The Melissa Institute Uses your Information

The Melissa Institute uses your personal information that is collected from this Website to enhance the operation of this Website and allow you to use all of its features. The Melissa Institute may contact you about new features or products in which it believes you may be interested. The Melissa Institute may disclose your personal information to the reputable vendors that assist us in processing information or operating this Website. These vendors are restricted from using the information for any purpose other than helping us to provide products and services. The Melissa Institute may provide aggregate statistics about our customers, sales, online traffic patterns and related information to reputable third parties, but these statistics will not include any personally identifying information. The Melissa Institute also will disclose any information that it is required to disclose by law or by an appropriate government authority.

3.Choices You Have about How The Melissa Institute Uses your Information

We strive to provide you with as many choices and as much control as possible regarding the personal information you provide to us. We have created mechanisms to provide you with the following control over your information:

You may send us an e-mail message addressed to the Office Manager at info@melissainstitute.org or call us at 786-662-5210, to request access to, correct, or delete any personal information that you have provided to us. To protect your privacy, we will only respond to e-mail messages that you send to us by responding to that same e-mail account unless you provide us with an alternative means to communicate with you. Should you elect to have your information deleted, we will also delete your user account.

If you do not wish us to share your personal information with unaffiliated or non-agent third parties, please tell the Office Manager at info@melissainstitute.org. You may also opt out of receiving marketing messages from The Melissa Institute by notifying us at the same address.

You should review this Privacy Policy carefully, because if you do not agree with our practices, your ultimate choice is not to use this Website. Remember, by using any part of this Website, you accept and agree to our privacy practices. If we update this Privacy Policy, your continued use of this Website (following the posting of the revised policy) means that you accept and agree to the terms of the revised privacy policy.

4.How The Melissa Institute Protects your Information

We work hard to protect your personal information. We use both technical and procedural methods to maintain the integrity and security of our databases. The Melissa Institute also protects information by using an Internet firewall. The Internet firewall is a security mechanism that allows us to restrict access to our network from the Internet, allowing approved traffic in and out according to The Melissa Institute 's thought-out plan.

The safety and security of your information also depends on you. If you have access to password-protected features, never share your password with anyone else, notify us promptly if you believe your password security has been breached, and remember to log off of this Website before you leave your computer.

This Website contains links to other Websites operated by third parties that may be of interest to you. We cannot control these third party Websites, which may collect personal information from you. When you follow a link and leave this Website, you do so at your own risk.

5.How You can Contact The Melissa Institute

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns about this Privacy Policy or the information practices of this Website, please contact the Office Manager at:

The Melissa Institute.

6250 Sunset Drive, Suite 204

Miami, FL  33143

Telephone: 786-662-5210

E-mail: info@melissainstitute.org

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Terms of Use: Home

www.melissainstitute.org is operated by The Melissa Institute This website (provides general information about The Melissa Institute and its services free of charge to users.

All uses of the  www.teachsafeschools.org Website are subject to the following terms and conditions of use (these "Terms of Use").

•Copyright Restrictions/Use of Content

•Trademarks

•Medical/ Mental Health Advice is not provided on this Website

•Use of this Website

•Liability of The Melissa Institute and its Licensors

•Indemnification

•Privacy and Protection of Personal Information

•Comments and Submissions

•Links to Other Sites

•Online Referrals

•Compliance

•Contacting The Melissa Institute

•Miscellaneous

Please read these Terms of Use carefully before accessing or using any part of this Website. By accessing or using this Website, you agree that you have read, understand and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use, as amended from time to time, and which is hereby incorporated into these Terms of Use. If you do not wish to agree to these Terms of Use, do not access or use any part of this Website.

The Melissa Institute may revise and update these Terms of Use at any time by posting the amended terms to this Website. Your continued use of any Melissa Institute Website means that you accept and agree to the revised Terms of Use. If you disagree with the Terms of Use (as amended from time to time) or are dissatisfied with this Website, your sole and exclusive remedy is to discontinue using this Website.

Copyright Restrictions/Use of Content top

The entire contents of this Website (including all information, software, text, displays, images and audio) and the design, selection and arrangement thereof, are proprietary to The Melissa Institute or its licensors and are protected by United States and international laws regarding copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets and other proprietary rights. You are authorized only to use the content on the The Melissa Institute Website for personal use. You may not copy, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display or perform, republish, store, transmit or distribute any of the material on this site without the prior written consent of The Melissa Institute, except to: (a)Â store copies of such materials temporarily in RAM, (b)Â store files that are automatically cached by your web browser for display enhancement purposes, and (c)Â print a reasonable number of pages of The Melissa Institute Website; provided in each case that you do not alter or remove any copyright or other proprietary notices included in such materials. Neither the title nor any intellectual property rights to any information or material in this Website are transferred to you, but remain with The Melissa Institute or the applicable owner of such content. Except as expressly authorized by The Melissa Institute in writing, you may not reproduce, sell or exploit for any commercial purposes (a) any part of this Website, (b) access to this Website or (c) use of this Website or of any services or materials available through this Website.

Trademarks

The terms " The Melissa Institute " and “Teaach Safe Schools” are trademarks and the The Melissa Institute logo and all related product and service names, designs and slogans are The Melissa Institute trademarks. You may not use such marks without The Melissa Institute’s prior written permission. All other names, brands and marks are used for identification purposes only and may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Medical/Mental Health/ Advice is NOT Provided on this Website.

The information and content contained on the The Melissa Institute Website is for informational purposes only and is never intended to be a substitute for or relied on for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

The Melissa Institute does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, products, equipment, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned on the Website. Reliance on any information provided by The Melissa Institute, its employees, others appearing on the Website at the invitation of The Melissa Institute, or other visitors or contributors to the Website is solely at your own risk.

Use of this Website

You agree to use The Melissa Institute Website only for lawful purposes. In using this Web Site you agree not to do any of the following: (1)Â use the The Melissa Institute Website to violate the legal rights (including the rights of publicity and privacy) of others or to violate the laws of any jurisdiction or location; (2)Â intercept or attempt to intercept electronic mail not intended for you; (3)Â misrepresent an affiliation with any person or organization; or (4) misrepresent your identity or assume the identity of another person or organization. Your failure to comply with these provisions may expose you to civil and/or criminal liability.

Liability of The Melissa Institute and its Licensors

The Melissa Institute does not assume any liability for the materials, information and opinions provided on, or available through, The Melissa Institute Website (the "Site Content"). Reliance on the Site Content is solely at your own risk. The Melissa Institute disclaims any liability for injury or damages resulting from the use of any Site Content.

THE MELISSA INSTITUTE WEBSITE, THE SITE CONTENT AND THE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES PROVIDED ON OR AVAILABLE THROUGH THIS WEBSITE ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS, WITH ALL FAULTS. NEITHER THE MELISSA INSTITUTE NOR ANY PERSON ASSOCIATED WITH THE MELISSA INSTITUTE MAKES ANY WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION WITH RESPECT TO THE QUALITY, ACCURACY OR AVAILABILITY OF THE MELISSA INSTITUTE WEBSITE. SPECIFICALLY, BUT WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, NEITHER THE MELISSA INSTITUTE NOR ANYONE ASSOCIATED WITH THE MELISSA INSTITUTE WARRANTS OR REPRESENTS THAT THE MELISSA INSTITUTE, THE SITE CONTENT OR THE SERVICES PROVIDED ON OR THROUGH THIS WEB SITE WILL BE ACCURATE, RELIABLE, ERROR-FREE OR UNINTERRUPTED; THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED; THAT THE MELISSA INSTITUTE OR THE SERVER THAT MAKES IT AVAILABLE ARE FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS; OR THAT THE MELISSA INSTITUTE WEBSITE WILL OTHERWISE MEET YOUR NEEDS OR EXPECTATIONS. THE MELISSA INSTITUTE DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR NONINFRINGEMENT. IN NO EVENT WILL THE MELISSA INSTITUTE OR ITS LICENSORS OR CONTRACTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, UNDER ANY LEGAL THEORY, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE, THE MELISSA INSTITUTE WEBSITE, THE SITE CONTENT, ANY SERVICES PROVIDED ON OR THROUGH THIS WEBSITE OR ANY LINKED SITE, INCLUDING ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PERSONAL INJURY, LOST PROFITS OR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM DELAY, INTERRUPTION IN SERVICE, VIRUSES, DELETION OF FILES OR ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS, OR ERRORS, OMISSIONS OR OTHER INACCURACIES IN THE MELISSA INSTITUTE WEBSITE OR THE SITE CONTENT, WHETHER OR NOT THERE IS NEGLIGENCE BY THE MELISSA INSTITUTE AND WHETHER OR NOT THE MELISSA INSTITUTE HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF ANY SUCH DAMAGES.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless The Melissa Institute and its officers, trustees, directors, employees, agents, affiliates, third-party information providers, licensors and others involved in The Melissa Institute Website or the delivery of products, services or information over The Melissa Institute Website, from and against any and all liabilities, expenses, damages and costs, including reasonable attorney's fees, arising from any violation by you of this Agreement or your use of The Melissa Institute Website or any products, services or information obtained from this Website.

Privacy and Protection of Personal Information

The Melissa Institute’s use of your personal information and your responsibilities in connection with protecting your privacy are described in our privacy policy and is incorporated by reference into these Terms of Use.

Comments and Submissions

The Melissa Institute welcomes your comments. All comments, suggestions or other information sent by you to this Website is for internal use by The Melissa Institute or its business partners and will become The Melissa Institute 's property. You agree that all intellectual property rights are transferred to The Melissa Institute. You understand that any postings to publicly available portions of The Melissa Institute Websites are non-confidential for all purposes.

Links to Other Sites

The Melissa Institute Website may contain links to other web sites on the Internet. The Melissa Institute is not responsible for and does not endorse the content, products or services of any third-party web sites, including, without limitation, sites framed within The Melissa Institute Website or third-party advertisements, and does not make any representations regarding their quality, content or accuracy. Your use of third-party web sites is at your own risk and subject to the terms and conditions of use for such web sites.

If you choose to correspond, participate in a promotion or engage in transactions with any merchant linked to through this Website, you acknowledge and agree that The Melissa Institute is not a party to, and will not be responsible for, your interaction with such merchant, including its treatment of your information and the terms and conditions applicable to any transaction between you and the merchant. The terms of your interaction with any merchant are solely between you and such merchant. You agree that The Melissa Institute will have no responsibility or liability for any loss or damage of any kind that you may suffer as the result of any such interaction or the presence of links to such merchants on this Website.

Compliance

The owner of this Website is based in the State of Florida, USA. The Melissa Institute makes no representation that materials in this Website are appropriate or available for use in other locations. If you access this Website from other locations, you are responsible for complying with local laws.

Contacting The Melissa Institute

Please contact the Office Manager at 786-662-5210 or send an e-mail to info@melissainstitute.org if you become aware of any content that may infringe the copyright of a third party or that you believe to be in violation of these Terms of Use.

Miscellaneous

These Terms of Use shall be governed in all respects by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida, USA, without regard to its conflicts of law principles. These Terms of Use, as they may be amended from time to time, completely and exclusively state the agreement between you and The Melissa Institute with respect to The Melissa Institute Website, and no other terms that may have been communicated to you orally or in any other manner shall have any force or effect. Any cause of action you may have with respect to The Melissa Institute Website must be commenced within one (1) year after the claim or cause of action arises or such claim or cause of action is barred. The Melissa Institute 's failure to insist upon or enforce strict performance of any provision of these Terms of Use shall not constitute a waiver of the provision. Exclusive jurisdiction over any cause of action arising out of these Terms of Use or your use of The Melissa Institute Website shall be in the state or federal courts located in Miami-Dade County, Florida. You agree to submit to the jurisdiction of such courts.

If any part of these Terms of Use is unenforceable, the unenforceable part shall be construed to reflect, as nearly as possible, the original intentions of the parties. The other provisions of these Terms of Use shall remain in full force and effect.