Terms of Service

Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using the Build the Carolinas website (buildthecarolinas.org), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you are prohibited from using or accessing this site.

Description of Service

Build the Carolinas is a workforce development initiative created through a partnership between ABC Carolinas and VESL. Our website provides information about:

• Trade career pathways and training programs
• Industry-recognized credentials and certifications
• Career opportunities in the skilled trades
• Employer partnerships and job opportunities
• Resources for students, parents, and educators

Use License

Permission is granted to temporarily access the materials on Build the Carolinas's website for personal, non-commercial use only. This is the grant of a license, not a transfer of title, and under this license you may not:

• Modify or copy the materials
• Use the materials for any commercial purpose or public display
• Attempt to reverse engineer any software on the website
• Remove any copyright or proprietary notations from the materials
• Transfer the materials to another person or "mirror" them on another server

This license shall automatically terminate if you violate any of these restrictions and may be terminated by Build the Carolinas at any time.

User Accounts

Certain features of our website may require registration. When you register, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain and update your information to keep it accurate and complete
• Maintain the security and confidentiality of your account credentials
• Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account

User Content

If you submit content to our website (such as challenge submissions, portfolio items, or comments), you grant Build the Carolinas a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute that content in connection with our services. You represent that you own or have the necessary rights to submit such content.

Disclaimer

The materials on Build the Carolinas's website are provided on an "as is" basis. Build the Carolinas makes no warranties, expressed or implied, and hereby disclaims and negates all other warranties including, without limitation:

• Implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
• Accuracy, reliability, or completeness of the information
• That the website will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free

Limitations

In no event shall Build the Carolinas, ABC Carolinas, or VESL be liable for any damages (including, without limitation, damages for loss of data or profit, or due to business interruption) arising out of the use or inability to use the materials on our website, even if we have been notified of the possibility of such damage.

Employment Information

Information about employers, job opportunities, and salary ranges on our website is provided for informational purposes only. Build the Carolinas does not guarantee:

• Employment or job placement
• Specific salary or wage rates
• Accuracy of employer information
• Availability of specific positions

Users are responsible for verifying employment information directly with employers.

Credentials and Certifications

Credentials and certifications earned through Build the Carolinas programs are issued in partnership with ABC Carolinas. The value and recognition of these credentials may vary by employer and jurisdiction. We do not guarantee that credentials will be accepted by all employers or licensing bodies.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. Build the Carolinas is not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

Modifications

Build the Carolinas may revise these Terms of Service at any time without notice. By using this website, you agree to be bound by the current version of these Terms of Service.

Governing Law

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of North Carolina, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us.