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Adoption Academy Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

 

Effective Date: December 12, 2025

Last Updated: December 12, 2025

Adoption Partner, LLC ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website https://www.adoptionacademy.com (the "Site") and provides the online course titled Navigating Domestic Adoption: A Comprehensive Guide for Prospective Adoptive Parents (the "Course"). This document constitutes our Terms of Use ("Terms") and Privacy Policy ("Privacy Policy"). By accessing the Site, enrolling in the Course, or using any services offered through the Site (collectively, the "Services"), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Services.

These Terms and Privacy Policy are a legally binding contract between you and Adoption Partner, LLC, an Illinois limited liability company with its principal place of business at [Insert Address, City, IL ZIP Code]. We reserve the right to modify these Terms and Privacy Policy at any time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated version on the Site and updating the "Effective Date" above. Your continued use of the Services after such changes constitutes your acceptance.

Important Disclaimers: The Site and Course provide general, informational educational content about domestic adoption processes in the United States. This is not legal, financial, medical, or professional advice. Adoption is a complex, regulated field involving emotional, financial, and legal considerations. Always consult qualified professionals (e.g., attorneys, financial advisors, licensed agencies) for personalized guidance. We disclaim all liability for decisions made based on our content. Use the Services at your own risk.

Terms of Use

1. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old and legally competent to enter into contracts to use the Services. By using the Services, you represent that you meet these requirements and are not barred from receiving the Services under applicable law.

2. Use of the Site and Services

  • Permitted Use: You may access the Site and Course for personal, non-commercial educational purposes only. The Course is self-paced with lifetime access upon purchase.
  • Prohibited Use: You agree not to: (a) copy, reproduce, distribute, or modify any content without written permission; (b) use the Services for commercial gain; (c) interfere with the Site's functionality (e.g., via viruses or unauthorized access); (d) share login credentials; or (e) engage in any illegal activity. We may terminate your access for violations.
  • Account Security: If you create an account, you are responsible for maintaining confidentiality of your credentials. Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use.

3. Intellectual Property

All content on the Site and in the Course (e.g., videos, PDFs, text, graphics) is owned by us or our licensors and protected by U.S. copyright, trademark, and trade secret laws (including Illinois trade secret protections under 765 ILCS 1065). You receive a limited, non-transferable license to access the Course for personal use. No ownership rights are transferred.

4. Payments and Refunds

  • Pricing: The Course is a one-time purchase of $249 USD, processed securely via Stripe.
  • Refunds: We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee. To request a refund, email [email protected] within 30 days of purchase with your order details. Refunds will be processed within 5-7 business days to your original payment method. No questions asked, but partial access (e.g., completed modules) may affect eligibility at our discretion. Illinois residents: This policy complies with the Illinois Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act (815 ILCS 505).
  • Taxes: You are responsible for any applicable sales taxes.

5. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Services at any time for violations of these Terms, with or without notice. Upon termination, your right to use the Course ends, but any accrued refund rights remain.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including merchantability and fitness for purpose. The Services are provided "as is." Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid for the Course. We are not liable for indirect, consequential, or punitive damages (e.g., emotional distress, lost opportunities). Illinois law (UCC § 2-719) limits remedies as described.

7. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from claims arising from your use of the Services or violation of these Terms.

8. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Illinois, without regard to conflict of laws principles. Any disputes shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Cook County, Illinois, or through binding arbitration in Chicago, Illinois, under the American Arbitration Association (AAA) rules (for claims under $10,000, small claims court applies). You waive any right to class actions. For Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA) claims: We do not share video viewing data without consent; pixels are for analytics only and do not disclose personally identifiable information (PII) under VPPA.

9. Miscellaneous

These Terms constitute the entire agreement. If any provision is invalid, the remainder remains enforceable. We may assign these Terms; you may not. Force majeure events (e.g., pandemics) excuse performance.

 

Privacy Policy

Adoption Partner, LLC is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal information when you use the Services. We comply with applicable U.S. federal laws (e.g., FTC guidelines, VPPA), Illinois state laws (e.g., Personal Information Protection Act [PIPA, 815 ILCS 530], Illinois Right to Know Act [IRK, 815 ILCS 530]), and relevant state privacy laws (e.g., CCPA for California residents). As a nationwide service, we prioritize transparency and user rights.

1. Information We Collect

We collect:

  • Personal Data: Name, email, billing address, payment info (via Stripe), and demographic details (e.g., state for adoption resources) provided during enrollment.
  • Usage Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, time stamps via cookies and analytics.
  • Sensitive Data: Adoption-related inquiries (treated as health/family data under state laws).
  • Tracking Data: Via pixels (e.g., Meta Pixel for ads, Google Analytics) for performance measurement—see Section 4.

We do not collect biometric data or sell personal information.

2. How We Use Your Information

  • To provide the Services (e.g., Course access, emails).
  • To process payments and refunds.
  • To improve the Site (e.g., analytics).
  • For marketing (e.g., newsletters—with opt-out).
  • To comply with legal obligations (e.g., IL tax records).

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell or rent your data. Sharing is limited to:

  • Service Providers: Stripe (payments), Kajabi (hosting), email tools (e.g., ConvertKit)—bound by confidentiality.
  • Legal Requirements: As required by law (e.g., PIPA breach notifications).
  • Business Transfers: In mergers/acquisitions.
  • No Affiliate Sharing: Opt-out for non-affiliate sharing per IRK.

For Illinois residents: Under IRK, we disclose categories of data (e.g., identifiers, financial info) and third parties (e.g., processors). No "sales" occur.

4. Tracking Technologies and Cookies

We use:

  • Essential Cookies: For Site functionality (e.g., login).
  • Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics for traffic insights.
  • Advertising Pixels: Meta Pixel and Google Tags to measure ad effectiveness (e.g., conversions from Facebook/Google ads). These may share anonymized data (e.g., page views, not PII) with platforms. We use server-side tracking to minimize client-side exposure.

Consent: A cookie banner prompts opt-in for non-essential tracking. Rejecting blocks pixels. VPPA Notice: We do not share video viewing choices or PII without explicit consent; pixels are analytics-only and compliant with VPPA (18 U.S.C. § 2710).

Opt-out: Use browser settings, Google Analytics Opt-Out, or Meta's "Your Facebook Information" tool.

5. Data Retention

We retain data only as necessary: Course access (lifetime), billing (7 years for IL tax compliance), usage (2 years). Deletion requests honored promptly.

6. Security

We use industry-standard measures (e.g., encryption, access controls) to protect data. However, no system is impenetrable—report suspected breaches to [email protected].

7. Your Rights and Choices

  • Access/Update/Delete: Email [email protected] to request data access, correction, or deletion (within 45 days per PIPA).
  • Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from emails; opt-out of cookies via banner.
  • State-Specific Rights:
    • Illinois (IRK/PIPA): Annual disclosures available; breach notices within 45 days.
    • California (CCPA/CPRA): Right to know, delete, opt-out of sales (none here); submit requests via email.
    • Other States: Rights under 2025 laws (e.g., DE, NH: sensitive data opt-out) honored similarly.
  • Do Not Track: We honor browser DNT signals where feasible.

8. Children's Privacy

The Services are not for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect their data (COPPA-compliant).

9. International Users

Data is stored in the U.S. EU/UK users: Transfers comply with adequacy decisions; contact us for safeguards.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy; check the "Effective Date." Material changes will be emailed to registered users.

 

Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms or our Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Adoption Academy
Email: [email protected]