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Terms of Use

Please read these terms carefully before using our website.

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

By accessing or using the website located at upshiftlearning.org (the "Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Site.

These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Site. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Site following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

Upshift Learning is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization incorporated in the State of Ohio (EIN: 41-5068183; Ohio Charter Number: 5581812), with principal offices at 4087 Pickerington Road NW, Carroll, Ohio 43112.

Our mission is to design bold, accessible learning experiences for every person, at every level. We serve educators, learners, and communities by developing curriculum resources, professional development programs, and instructional design services that advance equity and excellence in education.

The Site is provided as an informational and community resource in furtherance of our nonprofit mission. It is not operated for commercial gain.

Permitted uses. You may use the Site for lawful, personal, and non-commercial purposes consistent with these Terms, including:

Prohibited uses. You agree not to:

All content on the Site — including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, photographs, audio, video, curriculum materials, and software — is the property of Upshift Learning or its content contributors and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

The Upshift Learning name, logo, and associated brand assets are proprietary marks of Upshift Learning. You may not use, reproduce, modify, or distribute our brand assets — including our name, logo, or visual identity elements — without our prior written permission.

You are permitted to share links to our Site and to quote brief excerpts of our content for educational, commentary, or news purposes, provided that you clearly attribute the content to Upshift Learning and include a link to the original source.

Descriptions of Upshift Learning's services, programs, workshops, and curriculum offerings on the Site are provided for informational purposes only. The availability, format, pricing, and scheduling of any particular program or service may vary and is subject to change without notice.

Nothing on the Site constitutes a binding offer or guarantee of service availability. For current program information or to discuss your specific needs, please contact us at hello@upshiftlearning.org or by calling (614) 662-0943.

Charitable donations to Upshift Learning are processed through PayPal. By initiating a donation, you agree to PayPal's terms of service and privacy policy. Upshift Learning does not directly collect or store your payment information.

Upshift Learning is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Donations may be tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. We encourage you to consult your tax advisor regarding the deductibility of your contribution. We do not guarantee any specific tax outcome.

All donations are considered final. If you believe a donation was made in error, please contact us promptly at hello@upshiftlearning.org.

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, including but not limited to PayPal, Formspree, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube. These links are provided for your convenience and do not constitute an endorsement, sponsorship, or recommendation of those sites or their content.

Upshift Learning has no control over the content, privacy practices, or policies of third-party sites. We are not responsible for any content, products, or services available through third-party websites. We encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

The Site and all content, materials, and information provided through it are offered on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

Upshift Learning expressly disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components, or that defects will be corrected.

We make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or currentness of any content on the Site.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Upshift Learning, its officers, directors, employees, volunteers, agents, and contractors shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of, or inability to use, the Site or any content or services provided through it.

This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory on which the claim is based, whether in contract, tort (including negligence), strict liability, or otherwise, even if Upshift Learning has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

In no event shall Upshift Learning's total liability to you for all claims arising out of or related to these Terms or your use of the Site exceed one hundred dollars ($100.00).

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain warranties or liability. In such jurisdictions, our liability is limited to the greatest extent permitted by law.

These Terms and any dispute arising out of or related to your use of the Site shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Ohio, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any legal action or proceeding arising out of or related to these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Fairfield County, Ohio, and you hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction of those courts.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time at our sole discretion. When we make changes, we will update the effective date at the top of this page. Material changes will be communicated where practicable.

Your continued use of the Site after any modifications to these Terms constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms. If you do not agree to the revised Terms, please discontinue use of the Site.

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