Terms of Use
Effective Date: February 16, 2026
Welcome to the Northwest Augmentative Communication Society (“NWACS,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). By accessing or using this website (www.nwacs.info) and any related services, you agree to the following Terms of Use. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use this site.
1. Educational Purpose Only
All content provided on this website, including downloadable materials, is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to replace evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment by a qualified professional.
Nothing on this website constitutes medical, therapeutic, legal, or professional advice. If you have concerns regarding communication development, AAC implementation, or related matters, please consult a qualified speech-language pathologist or other appropriate professional.
Participation in NWACS programs, events, or use of shared resources does not create a professional-client relationship.
Use of any information on this site is at your own risk.
2. No Endorsement or Compensation
NWACS is not compensated to provide opinions on products, services, websites, or other topics unless explicitly stated.
Views and opinions expressed on this website reflect the perspectives and experiences of NWACS contributors or guest authors. We strive to share resources we believe are beneficial to the AAC community; however, readers are encouraged to independently verify any product claims, statistics, or representations with the manufacturer or provider.
3. External Links and Third-Party Content
This website may link to external websites and resources not owned or maintained by NWACS.
We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or accessibility of third-party websites. Users are encouraged to review the policies of any external sites they visit.
Inclusion of external links does not imply endorsement.
Many resources shared on this website are created and maintained by third parties. While NWACS is committed to accessibility, we cannot guarantee that third-party content meets accessibility standards.
4. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise noted, all text, graphics, logos, downloadable materials, and original content on this site are the property of NWACS or are used with permission, and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
Logos, trademarks, and brand names belonging to other organizations remain the property of their respective owners and are used on this website for identification or informational purposes only.
Certain images used on this website are licensed for use on this site. These images may not be downloaded, copied, or reused for any purpose without obtaining proper licensing from the applicable rights holder.
You may:
- Share links to NWACS content
- Quote brief excerpts with proper attribution and a link to the original source
You may not:
- Reproduce entire articles without prior written permission
- Modify, republish, sell, or create derivative works from NWACS content
- Remove copyright or attribution notices
- Download or use images from this website for your own materials
Guest author materials, including images and graphics, remain the property of their respective authors. Any reuse beyond ordinary sharing should be done with appropriate permission or in accordance with the author’s stated terms.
5. Acceptable Use
You agree not to use this website in any way that:
- Violates any applicable laws
- Disrupts, damages, overburdens, or interferes with the operation or security of the site
- Attempts to access information not intentionally made available
- Introduces malicious code, malware, or harmful technologies
We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access if these terms are violated.
6. Disclaimer of Warranties
This website and its content are provided “as is” and without warranties of any kind, express or implied. NWACS does not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, NWACS shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, this website or reliance on its content, including but not limited to errors or omissions in content.
8. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms of Use at any time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
9. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Washington, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.
Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be resolved in the courts located in the State of Washington.
If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
Email: accessibility@nwacs.info
