TERMS & CONDITIONS

last updated September 22, 2025

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This page includes is intentionally in “legalese” to outline the Terms & Conditions for when you visit The Blue Canary Project Website. However, if anything is not clear, The Blue Canary Project welcomes your questions or comments about these Terms or anything about the Website or resources. Please contact us at: thebluecanaryproject@proton.me

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The Blue Canary Project (“The Blue Canary Project” or “we” or “us” or “our”) is an organization that offers free resources to help our visitors (“you” or “your”) prepare for the conversations and decisions that come with supporting your transgender or gender-exploring child. We are here to support, inform, and empower you to collaborate with your child on their gender journey.

To assist you in using our website at TheBlueCanaryProject.com (the “Website”) and the various resources we provide (the “Resources”), we have created these terms and conditions, (the “Terms”) and a Privacy Policy (the “Privacy Policy”) which is incorporated into these Terms by this reference. Our Privacy Policy explains how we treat information that you provide to us in connection with the Website. These Terms govern your use of the Website, and set out the rights and obligations of all visitors regarding the use of the Resources.

By using the Website in any capacity, these Terms and the Privacy Policy will apply. Please read these Terms and the Privacy Policy carefully before you use the Website. BY USING OR ATTEMPTING TO USE THE WEBSITE, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS AND THE PRIVACY POLICY. YOU ALSO CERTIFY THAT YOU ARE NOT A PERSON BARRED FROM USING THE WEBSITE UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OR OTHER APPLICABLE JURISDICTION.

We may update these Terms, the Privacy Policy, and any other policies or terms referenced in these Terms, from time to time. Any updates will be effective immediately upon posting unless otherwise noted. BY CONTINUING TO USE THIS WEBSITE AFTER WE HAVE POSTED UPDATES, YOU ARE AGREEING TO ABIDE BY AND BE BOUND BY THOSE UPDATED TERMS. IF YOU DO NOT MEET THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS, OR, IF FOR ANY REASON YOU DO NOT AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS OR ANY UPDATES TO THESE TERMS, PLEASE DO NOT USE THE WEBSITE OR RESOURCES.

LINKS TO THIRD PARTY WEBSITES

The Website may contain links to other third-party resources or websites ("Linked Resources"). The Linked Resources are not under the control of The Blue Canary Project and we are not responsible for the contents of any Linked Resources, including any links contained in a Linked Resource, or any changes or updates to a Linked Resource. We encourage you to read the terms and conditions and privacy policies of any third-party websites that you visit.

CONTENT OWNERSHIP

This Website and the Resources are owned by or licensed to The Blue Canary Project or other authorized third parties, and are protected from unauthorized use, copying, and dissemination by copyright, trademark, publicity, and other laws, and by international treaties. We hope you find the Resources helpful and share them with others for your personal use. However, unless we expressly say otherwise, you may access and download the Resources only for your personal, non-commercial use, and you must:

  • Not sell these materials (including printed copies of them);

  • Not make them available on other websites or other online platforms, whether owned by you or otherwise, except through a link to the Website;

  • Properly attribute them to The Blue Canary Project (and not edit or alter them when doing so); and

  • Not change or delete any attribution, trademark, legend, or copyright notice.

When you download copyrighted material, you do not obtain any ownership rights to that material. To request authorization to use the Resources for any other purpose (such as if you are interested in using our materials in relation to your business or organization, or on a mass scale), please contact us at thebluecanaryproject@proton.me.

NO PROFESSIONAL ADVICE

The information and resources available on the Website are presented as a supplement to, and NOT a substitute for, the knowledge, skill, and judgment of qualified professionals. The information on the Website has been obtained from sources and professionals believed to be accurate and reliable. However, The Blue Canary Project makes no warranty as to the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of this information. Should you have any health, medical, or related questions or concerns, please consult a physician or other health care professional.

CHILDREN UNDER THIRTEEN

Because we are not a commercial business, The Blue Canary Project is not subject to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998 (“COPPA”). However, we take children’s privacy seriously, and do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age of thirteen. We encourage visitors and their parents to review these Terms and the Privacy Policy to understand our information collection practices.

INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless The Blue Canary Project and our employees, volunteers, representatives, and related parties from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs or debt, and expenses (including attorney’s fees) arising from: (i) any breach by you of any of these Terms, (ii) your use of the Resources or features available on the Website (except to the extent a claim is based upon infringement of a third party right by materials created by us), (iii) a violation by you of applicable law or any agreement or terms with a third party to which you are subject, (iv) any decision made or action taken by you in reliance on the Website, or (v) any other act or omission by you or a third party pertaining to your experiences with information provided through the Website or resources by a third party.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES, INCLUDING BREACH OF CONTRACT, TORT, OR NEGLIGENCE, WILL THE BLUE CANARY PROJECT OR ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES, VOLUNTEERS, REPRESENTATIVES, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOST DATA) THAT RESULT FROM, ARISE OUT OF, OR RELATE TO YOUR USE OF, OR THE INABILITY TO USE, THE RESOURCES, THE WEBSITE, AND ANY OTHER SERVICES OR MATERIALS PROVIDED BY THE BLUE CANARY PROJECT HEREUNDER, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. APPLICABLE LAW MAY NOT ALLOW THE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY OR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOST DATA), SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY

YOU AGREE THAT THE BLUE CANARY PROJECT PROVIDES THE WEBSITE “AS-IS,” “WITH ALL FAULTS,” AND “AS AVAILABLE” AND SOLELY AT OUR DISCRETION. THE BLUE CANARY PROJECT EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL (I) WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT; (II) ANY RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR THE ACCURACY, CONTENT, COMPLETENESS, OR LEGALITY OF INFORMATION AVAILABLE THROUGH THE WEBSITE; AND (III) ANY RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR HARM RESULTING FROM DOWNLOADING OR ACCESSING INFORMATION THROUGH THE WEBSITE, INCLUDING HARM CAUSED BY VIRUSES OR SIMILAR DESTRUCTIVE FEATURES. YOU EXPRESSLY AGREE THAT USE OF THE WEBSITE IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK.

THE BLUE CANARY PROJECT MAKES NO WARRANTY THAT THE WEBSITE WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS OR EXPECTATIONS, WILL BE SECURE OR RELIABLE, WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, TIMELY, CONFIDENTIAL, OR ERROR-FREE. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED, THAT THE WEBSITE, SERVER, OR ANY DEVICE THAT MAKES THE WEBSITE AVAILABLE IS FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS, OR THAT YOU WILL OBTAIN SPECIFIC RESULTS FROM YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE OR YOUR USE OF ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM THE WEBSITE OR THE QUALITY OF ANY INFORMATION YOU ACCESS ON THE WEBSITE. WHEN YOU USE THE WEBSITE, YOU DO SO AT YOUR OWN RISK. ANY INFORMATION THAT YOU ACCESS OR DOWNLOAD FROM THE WEBSITE IS AT YOUR OWN RISK, AND YOU WILL BE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE TO YOUR COMPUTER SYSTEM OR LOSS OR CORRUPTION OF DATA THAT RESULTS. THE BLUE CANARY PROJECT WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OR INJURY RESULTING FROM YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE WEBSITE OR FROM RELIANCE ON ANY INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM THE WEBSITE.

IN ADDITION, WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO INTERRUPT, DISCONTINUE, OR DISABLE ACCESS TO ANY OR ALL OF THE WEBSITE OR TO CHANGE ANY OR ALL OF THE WEBSITE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. WE DO NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY OR REQUIREMENT TO UPDATE THE WEBSITE OR CORRECT ANY DEFECTS.

APPLICABLE LAW MAY NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES, SO THE EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

GOVERNING LAW

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, excluding any conflict of law principles. All disputes arising under, out of, or in any way connected with these Terms will be adjudicated exclusively in Alameda County, California.

SUSPENSION AND TERMINATION RIGHTS

We reserve the right to terminate your access to the Website, or any portion thereof, at any time, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Resources will cease immediately, and you must destroy all materials obtained from the Website, along with all related documentation and all related copies and installations thereof.

WAIVER AND SEVERABILITY

The failure of The Blue Canary Project to assert a right under these Terms or insist on compliance with any term or condition of these Terms will not constitute a waiver of that right or excuse a similar subsequent failure to perform any such term or condition by you.

If any part of this agreement is determined to be invalid or unenforceable pursuant to applicable law, the invalidity or unenforceability will not in any way affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining provisions in these Terms.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT

Unless otherwise specified herein, these Terms, the Privacy Policy, and the policies and terms referenced within these Terms constitutes the entire agreement between you and The Blue Canary Project, and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous communications, representations, warranties, and covenants, whether electronic, oral or written, between you and The Blue Canary Project. You specifically agree that should a dispute arise under these Terms requiring interpretation, you will not refer to previous versions of these Terms. Rather, the interpretation of these Terms shall be based only on the current language, terms, and conditions of these Terms.