Terms of Use

Last updated: June 2026

Overview

This website is operated by Central Coast Knowledge Institute, also referred to as CCKI. By using this website, you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use the website.

Purpose of This Website

The CCKI website is intended to share information about CCKI’s research, writing, community engagement, storytelling, resources, reports, programs, and related work. The website may also provide ways for visitors to contact CCKI, subscribe for updates, or learn about future opportunities.

Use of Website Content

Unless otherwise stated, the text, images, design, resources, reports, and other materials on this website are owned by or used with permission by Central Coast Knowledge Institute.

You may view, share, and reference website content for personal, educational, or community-based purposes, as long as you do not misrepresent the content, remove attribution, or use it in a way that suggests CCKI endorses your work without permission.

You may not copy, reproduce, sell, modify, publish, or distribute substantial portions of this website’s content for commercial purposes without written permission from CCKI.

Reports, Resources, and Downloadable Materials

CCKI may publish reports, toolkits, learning materials, activity sheets, essays, or other downloadable resources. Unless a specific resource states otherwise, these materials are provided for educational, community, and informational purposes.

Visitors may use these materials in good faith for learning, teaching, reflection, planning, or community work. Any use should preserve the original meaning of the material and provide appropriate credit to CCKI.

No Professional or Legal Advice

The information on this website is provided for general informational, educational, and community purposes. It should not be understood as legal, financial, medical, mental health, or other professional advice.

Visitors should consult qualified professionals for advice related to specific legal, financial, health, or professional matters.

Contact Forms and Submissions

If you submit information through a contact form or subscribe form, you agree to provide accurate information and to avoid submitting anything unlawful, harmful, threatening, defamatory, abusive, or otherwise inappropriate.

Submitting a message through the website does not create a contract, partnership, client relationship, consulting agreement, or other formal relationship with CCKI. Any formal work, partnership, or service arrangement must be agreed to separately.

Community and Story Submissions

CCKI may invite community members, students, educators, or partners to share stories, ideas, reflections, or project inquiries. Submitting a story, idea, or message does not guarantee that it will be published, used, or responded to.

If CCKI is interested in publishing or publicly sharing any submitted story or personal material, CCKI will seek appropriate permission before doing so.

External Links

This website may include links to external websites, social media platforms, partner organizations, videos, articles, or other third-party content. These links are provided for convenience and informational purposes.

CCKI is not responsible for the content, policies, practices, or availability of external websites. When you leave the CCKI website, you are subject to the terms and privacy policies of those external platforms.

Website Availability

CCKI aims to keep this website available and accurate, but does not guarantee that the website will always be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or fully up to date.

CCKI may update, remove, revise, or reorganize website content at any time without notice.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, CCKI is not responsible for any loss, damage, or harm that may result from using this website, relying on its content, clicking external links, submitting information through forms, or experiencing technical issues with the website.

Privacy

Use of this website is also governed by CCKI’s Privacy Policy, which explains how information submitted through the website may be collected and used.

Changes to These Terms

CCKI may update these Terms of Use from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date. Continued use of the website after updates are posted means you accept the revised terms.

Contact

If you have questions about these Terms of Use, you may contact CCKI at info@ccki.org.