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Terms of Service

Last Revised on July 6, 2026

Welcome to the Terms of Service (these “Terms”) for the website, ergo.org, operated on behalf of Things With Words Foundation (“Company”, “we” or “us”). The website ergo.org and any information, educational materials and content (collectively, “Company Content”) offered on or through our website are collectively referred to as the “Website”.

These Terms govern your access to and use of the Website and any other interactions with us, including when you interact with us on third-party websites or platforms. By accessing and/or using the Website, you are agreeing to these Terms, including the Privacy Notice described below, which is incorporated by reference. If you do not understand or agree to these Terms, please do not use the Website.

For purposes of these Terms, “you” and “your” means you as the user of the Website. If you use the Website on behalf of a company or other entity then “you” includes you and that entity, and you represent and warrant that (a) you are an authorized representative of the entity with the authority to bind the entity to these Terms, and (b) you agree to these Terms on the entity’s behalf.

Website

Access to the Website. You must be 13 years of age or older to access the Website. Minors under the age of majority in their jurisdiction but that are at least 13 years of age are only permitted to access the Website if the minor’s parent or guardian accepts these Terms on the minor’s behalf prior to access of the Website. Children under the age of 13 are not permitted to access the Website. By accessing the Website, you represent and warrant that you meet these requirements.

Ownership of the Website. The Website, including its “look and feel” (e.g., text, graphics, images, logos), proprietary content, information and other materials, may be protected under copyright and other intellectual property laws. You agree that the Company and/or its licensors own all right, title and interest in and to the Website (including any and all intellectual property rights therein) and you agree not to take any action(s) inconsistent with such ownership interests. We and our licensors reserve all rights in connection with the Website and its content, including, without limitation, the exclusive right to create derivative works.

Ownership of Trademarks. The Company’s name and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs and slogans are trademarks of the Company or its affiliates or licensors. Other names, logos, product and service names, designs and slogans that appear on the Website are the property of their respective owners, who may or may not be affiliated with, connected to, or sponsored by us.

Rights We Grant You

Right to Use Website. You may use the Website for your personal use only and only as allowed by these Terms. We may designate certain Company Content as eligible for public re-use for educational and non-commercial purposes (“Reusable Content”). You may reproduce and distribute Reusable Content for educational and non-commercial purposes, provided that you include clear and prominent attribution to the Company and, where applicable, any third parties who contributed to the development of such Reusable Content. You shall not represent or imply that the Company or any applicable third party endorses, supports or approves of your activities or content incorporating any Reusable Content, and any use of Reusable Content in accordance with these Terms will not constitute endorsement, support or approval by us or any third parties. Notwithstanding the foregoing, we may designate specific Company Content (including Reusable Content) as being subject to additional or alternative terms, in which case such terms will govern your use of such Company Content.

Restrictions On Your Use of the Website. You may not do any of the following in connection with your use of the Website, unless applicable laws or regulations prohibit these restrictions or you have our written permission to do so:

  • attempt to gain unauthorized access to, interfere with, damage or disrupt the Website or the computer systems or networks connected to the Website;
  • use any robot, scraper, or other similar automatic device, process or software to extract, copy or collect information or data from or through the Website, or engage in any manual process to do the same;
  • use Company Content (including Reusable Content) in any misleading or harmful context;
  • use Company Content (including Reusable Content) for any commercial purpose;
  • violate any applicable law or regulation in connection with your access to or use of the Website; or
  • access or use the Website in any way not expressly permitted by these Terms.

We reserve the right to restrict your access to or use of the Website in our sole discretion, including where we believe such access or use may violate these Terms, create security or operational risk, or harm the Website or other users.

Third-Party Services and Materials

Use of Third-Party Materials in the Website. Certain portions of the Website may display, include or make available content, data, information, applications or materials from third parties (“Third-Party Materials”) or provide links to certain third-party websites. By using the Website, you acknowledge and agree that the Company is not responsible for examining or evaluating the content, accuracy, completeness, availability, timeliness, validity, copyright compliance, legality, decency, quality, privacy policies, data security or any other aspect of such Third-Party Materials or websites. We do not warrant or endorse and do not assume and will not have any liability or responsibility to you or any other person for any third-party services, Third-Party Materials or third-party websites, or for any other materials, products, or services of third parties. Third-Party Materials and links to other websites are provided solely as a convenience to you.

Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

Disclaimers. Your access to and use of the Website are at your own risk. You understand and agree that the Website is provided to you on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis. Without limiting the foregoing, to the maximum extent permitted under applicable law, the Company, its parents, affiliates, related companies, officers, directors, employees, agents, representatives, partners and licensors (the “Company Entities”) DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OF MERCHANTABILITY, QUALITY, ACCURACY, AVAILABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. The Company Entities make no warranty or representation and disclaim all responsibility and liability for: (a) the completeness, accuracy, availability, timeliness, security or reliability of the Website; and (b) any harm to your computer system, loss of data, or other harm that results from your access to or use of the Website. No advice or information, whether oral or written, obtained from the Company Entities or through the Website, will create any warranty or representation not expressly made herein.

Limitations of Liability. TO THE EXTENT NOT PROHIBITED BY LAW, YOU AGREE THAT IN NO EVENT WILL THE COMPANY ENTITIES BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES, LOSS OF USE, DATA OR PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES OR LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE WEBSITE), ARISING IN ANY WAY IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR ACCESS TO OR USE OF THE WEBSITE OR THESE TERMS. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU AND OUR LIABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE GREATEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW. THE COMPANY ENTITIES’ AGGREGATE TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY DAMAGES FINALLY AWARDED RELATING IN ANY WAY TO THESE TERMS OR YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE SHALL NOT EXCEED ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00). THE FOREGOING LIMITATIONS WILL APPLY EVEN IF THE ABOVE STATED REMEDY FAILS OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE.

Your access and use of the Website may be interrupted from time to time for any of several reasons, including, without limitation, the malfunction of equipment, periodic updating, maintenance or repair of any portion of the Website or other actions that Company, in its sole discretion, may elect to take. You should not rely on the continuous availability or availability at any given time of the Website or any portion thereof.

Indemnity. You agree to indemnify and hold harmless all Company Entities from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, costs (including reasonable attorneys’ fees), or other expenses that arise directly or indirectly out of or from (a) your violation of these Terms, (b) your access to or use of the Website, or any information, content or materials contained, displayed or available therein, by you or any other person accessing the Website through your authorized access methods, or (c) your violation of the rights, including without limitation, intellectual property rights, of any third party. You agree to cooperate fully in any inquiry concerning actual, alleged, or potential violations of these Terms.

Location of Our Privacy Notice

Privacy Notice. Our Privacy Notice describes how we handle information you provide to us and information we collect automatically when you use the Website. For an explanation of our privacy practices, please visit our Privacy Notice at ergo.org/privacy-policy.

Additional Provisions

Updating These Terms. We may modify these Terms from time to time in which case we will update the “Last Revised” date at the top of these Terms. If we make changes that are material, we will use reasonable efforts to attempt to notify you, such as by e-mail and/or by placing a prominent notice on the first page of the Website. However, it is your sole responsibility to review these Terms from time to time to view any such changes. The updated Terms will be effective as of the time of posting, or such later date as may be specified in the updated Terms. Your continued access or use of the Website after the modifications have become effective will be deemed your acceptance of the modified Terms.

Survival. We reserve the right, in our sole discretion and without prior notice, to modify, suspend, discontinue, or terminate the Website (or any portion, feature, or content thereof) at any time for any reason. All sections which by their nature should survive the termination of these Terms shall continue in full force and effect subsequent to and notwithstanding any termination of these Terms by the Company. Termination will not limit any of the Company’s other rights or remedies at law or in equity.

Injunctive Relief. You agree that a breach of these Terms will cause irreparable injury to the Company for which monetary damages would not be an adequate remedy and the Company shall be entitled to equitable relief in addition to any remedies it may have hereunder or at law without a bond, other security or proof of damages.

Miscellaneous. These Terms constitute the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and your use of the Website, and supersedes all other agreements and understandings, both written and oral, between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof. If any provision of these Terms shall be unlawful, void or for any reason unenforceable, then that provision shall be deemed severable from these Terms and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions. These Terms and the licenses granted hereunder may be assigned by the Company but may not be assigned by you without the prior express written consent of the Company. No failure or delay by the Company in exercising any right, power, or remedy under these Terms shall operate as a waiver of that or any other right, power, or remedy, nor shall any single or partial exercise of any right preclude any further or subsequent exercise of it. No waiver by the Company of any breach or default hereunder shall be deemed to be a waiver of any preceding or subsequent breach or default. The section headings used herein are for reference only and shall not be read to have any legal effect. The Website is operated by us in the United States. Those who choose to access the Website from locations outside the United States do so at their own initiative and are responsible for compliance with applicable local laws. These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of New York and the proper venue for any disputes arising out of or relating to any of the same will be the state and federal courts located in the City of New York.

Waiver of Jury Trial. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, YOU AND THE COMPANY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY, UNCONDITIONALLY, AND KNOWINGLY WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY LEGAL ACTION, PROCEEDING, OR COUNTERCLAIM (WHETHER BASED UPON CONTRACT, TORT, STATUTE, OR OTHERWISE) ARISING OUT OF, UNDER, OR IN ANY WAY RELATING TO THESE TERMS, YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE, OR ANY VIDEO CONTENT ACCESSED ON OR THROUGH THE WEBSITE.

Limitation on Time to File Claims. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY CAUSE OF ACTION OR CLAIM YOU MAY HAVE ARISING OUT OF, UNDER, OR IN ANY WAY RELATING TO YOUR ACCESS TO OR USE OF THE WEBSITE OR THESE TERMS MUST BE COMMENCED WITHIN ONE (1) YEAR AFTER THE CAUSE OF ACTION ACCRUES. IF A CLAIM IS NOT FILED WITHIN THIS ONE-YEAR PERIOD, SUCH CAUSE OF ACTION OR CLAIM IS PERMANENTLY AND IRREVOCABLY BARRED.

How to Contact Us. You may contact us regarding the Website or these Terms by e-mail at [email protected].