Terms Of Use

Last modified: May 22, 2024

Security Notice

For website security purposes and to ensure that this service remains available to all users, FHI 360 and its vendors employ software programs to monitor network traffic to identify unauthorized attempts to upload or change information, or otherwise cause damage. Unauthorized attempts to access or modify content on this website are strictly prohibited and may be punishable by law.

Access Portal Website User Agreement

Welcome to the website portal for the English Access Scholarship Program. The Access Program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State with funding provided by the U.S. Government and administered by FHI 360. Your access to and use of the Access Program portal website ("Site") is subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement and to all applicable laws. By accessing and browsing the Site, you agree to and are bound by these terms and conditions. The materials, reports, and studies that appear on the Site are for information purposes only. The Site is provided to you "as is," with all faults, and is "as available." The Site, FHI 360, and its affiliates, agents, and licensors cannot and do not make any guarantee that the Site will be error free or continuously available, or that the Site will be free of viruses or other harmful components. FHI 360 may discontinue service to all or part of this Site at any time. FHI 360 makes no guarantee or warranty that any report, research, article, or any other editorial content will be available online.

Links to the Site or its Content

Other websites may establish a hypertext link to any part of the Access Program portal website if the link does not state or imply any sponsorship of your site or any endorsement or affiliation by FHI 360. However, as all information on the Site requires login, only users who have been provided with access are able to see content on any links beyond the Site home page.

Links from the Site to Other Websites

Sometimes, the Site will feature links to other websites relevant to our organization's mission; they direct users to supplementary information. Outside sites may include U.S. government agencies, private organizations, and other nonprofit groups. Once you follow a link to another site, you will be subject to the disclaimers, security, and privacy policies of that new site. By linking to another website, FHI 360 does not officially endorse, support, sanction, or verify the information or material on those sites. Nor does FHI 360 necessarily endorse or affiliate itself with any of the organizations that are linked to or from this Site. FHI 360 does not assume responsibility for the content of any off-site pages, or any other sites linked to from the Site.

Framing the Site

Without the prior written permission of FHI 360, visitors may not frame any of the content of this Site, or incorporate into another website or other service, any intellectual property of FHI 360, the English Access Scholarship Program, this Website, or any of their licensors. Requests for permission to frame our content or Site may be sent by email to Access_HelpDesk@fhi360.org or mail to FHI 360 Webmaster, FHI 360, 359 Blackwell St., Durham, NC 27701, USA.

Disclaimer of Warranty or Liability

All information is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. FHI 360 and the English Access Scholarship Program make no claims, promises, or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the contents of this Site and expressly disclaims liability for errors and omissions in the content of this Site. FHI 360 does not assume any legal liability for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information, product, or process disclosed herein, cannot guarantee freedom from computer virus, and does not represent that use of such information, product, or process would not infringe on privately owned rights. Under no circumstances shall FHI 360 or its affiliates, agents, or licensors be liable to you or to anyone else for any damages arising out of use of the Site, including, without limitation, liability for consequential, special, incidental, indirect, or similar damages, even if we are advised beforehand of the possibility of such damages. Some states and countries do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain categories of damages. In such states and countries, the liability is limited to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law. You agree that the liability of FHI 360 and its affiliates, agents, and licensors, if any, arising out of any kind of legal claim in any way connected to the Site shall not exceed the amount you paid to FHI 360 for your use of the Site.

Changes and Updates to Site Policies

The internet is constantly evolving and changing media; therefore, we may change the terms of this Website User Agreement as appropriate. By continuing to use any part of the Site after we post such changes, you accept the policies as modified. We may also change, restrict access to, suspend or discontinue the Site, or any portion of the Site, at any time. Changes to our policies will be updated regularly here.

Privacy Policy

FHI 360 values your privacy. The information we collect during your visits to the Access Program portal website depends upon what you do while visiting our Site. See the privacy policy here.

Use of Cookies

In general, the Site requires the use of "cookies" to provide functionality to logged-in users. Cookies are tokens of information, such as preferences and passwords, which some web servers collect when you access them. That data is stored on your hard drive – not on the website's server. When you visit a "cookie" site, the server looks for its cookie on your hard drive and reads the information it stored there. Read your web browser's help files to learn more about cookies. See the Site cookie notice here.

Legal Requirements

Though FHI 360 makes every effort to preserve user privacy, there may be times when FHI 360 needs to disclose personal information when required by law. Examples of such requirements include responding to a court order or in response to requests from law enforcement authorities.

Privacy Policies of Other Websites

The Site includes links to other websites. When you click to other websites, FHI 360 is not responsible for, and has no control over, the information collection or privacy practices of that site. It is important that you review and understand the privacy policies posted on any linked sites you visit before volunteering any of your personal information. These sites may also collect cookies or allow third-party advertisers on their sites to collect cookies. You can often find information regarding a site and its privacy policy on the site's home page.

Get More Information about Web Policies

If you have any questions or comments about this Website User Agreement, please send an email to Access_HelpDesk@fhi360.org.

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