CCIDC WEBSITE TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Last updated: 12/01/2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

Please review these Terms and Conditions carefully before using this website. By accessing or using www.ccidc.org (“Website”), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree, do not use this Website.

2. No Warranties

The California Council for Interior Design Certification, Inc. (CCIDC) provides all information, materials, and content on this Website on an “as-is” and “as-available” basis without warranties of any kind. CCIDC expressly disclaims all warranties including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy, reliability, non-infringement, and any other warranty whether express or implied.

This includes:

  • Information provided directly or indirectly on or through the Website.
  • Third-party vendors’ (“Vendors”) products, services, or content appearing on or linked from the Website.

CCIDC does not operate or control Vendors, their content, or their services, and no information or advice obtained through this Website creates any warranty.

3. Third-Party Vendors and External Links

CCIDC does not endorse, guarantee, or assume responsibility for any Vendor’s products, services, or content. Vendors are independent contractors and not agents of CCIDC.

Your interactions with Vendors are at your sole risk. CCIDC is not liable for:

  • Transactions between you, Vendors or other third-parties.
  • Damages arising from use of Vendor or other third-party products, services, or content.
  • Third-party information or content provided through or linked on this Website.

4. Limitation of Liability

Under no circumstances shall CCIDC be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising out of or related to:

  • Your use of this Website;
  • Your use of any linked website;
  • Information made available through this Website;
  • Purchase or use of any Vendor products or services.

CCIDC makes no representation that this Website or linked websites are error-free.

5. Use of Information You Provide

By using this Website, you authorize CCIDC to use information you provide in a manner consistent with CCIDC’s Privacy Policy.

6. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless CCIDC, its directors, members, and employees from any claims, liabilities, expenses, or damages (including attorney fees) arising from:

  • Your violation of these Terms and Conditions;
  • Your use of the Website.

7. Modifications to Terms

CCIDC may add, remove, or modify any part of these Terms at any time. Changes become effective when posted on the Website. Your continued use of the Website indicates acceptance of the updated Terms. If you do not accept the changes, discontinue use immediately.

8. Intellectual Property Rights

All materials, information, and content on this Website are protected by United States copyright law and are owned by CCIDC or specifically credited authors.

You may:

  • View and use the Website for personal, non-commercial purposes.
  • Download, store, or print single copies of Website materials for personal use while retaining all copyright notices.

You may not:

  • Modify, distribute, retransmit, publish, or commercially exploit Website content without prior written permission from CCIDC.

9. Acceptable Use

You agree to use this Website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not:

  • Violate any applicable local, state, federal, or international laws or regulations;
  • Infringe on the rights of others, including privacy, intellectual property, or contractual rights;
  • Interfere with or disrupt the functionality, security, or integrity of the Website;
  • Introduce viruses, malware, or harmful code;
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to CCIDC systems, user accounts, or restricted areas.

CCIDC reserves the right to terminate or restrict access for violations of acceptable use standards.

10. Accessibility

CCIDC is committed to making its Website accessible to individuals with disabilities. We strive to meet or exceed the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and WCAG 2.1 accessibility guidelines.

If you experience difficulty accessing Website content, please contact us so we may assist you and improve accessibility: CONTACT CCIDC

11. DMCA Notice

If you believe that content on this Website infringes your copyright, you may submit a notice under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Your notice must include:

  • Your physical or electronic signature;
  • Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed;
  • Identification of the material alleged to be infringing and information sufficient for CCIDC to locate it;
  • Your contact information;
  • A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use is not authorized;
  • A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information in the notice is accurate and that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.

DMCA notices should be sent to: CONTACT CCIDC

12. Electronic Communications Consent

By using this Website, you consent to receive communications from CCIDC electronically, including notices, disclosures, and legally required communications. CCIDC may communicate via email, posted notices on the Website, or other electronic means.

You agree that all electronic communications satisfy any legal requirement that such communications be in writing.

13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the State of California. Any legal action or dispute arising out of or relating to this Website shall be filed only in the state courts located in California. By using this Website, you consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of these courts.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found unlawful, void, or unenforceable, that provision shall be severed and the remainder of the Terms shall continue in full force.

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and CCIDC regarding your use of the Website. No modification is valid unless in writing and signed by an authorized representative of CCIDC or posted as an update to these Terms.