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Building Education for Energy 

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF USE

Effective Date: November 7, 2025

Governing Law: State of Delaware
These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of the BEECamp.org website (“Website”), operated by Building Education for Energy, Inc., a nonprofit corporation organized under the laws of the State of Delaware (“BEE,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), with offices in Virginia and Ohio.

By accessing or using this Website, creating an account, participating in competitions or programs, submitting content, or making donations, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you must not use this Website.

For any questions regarding these Terms, contact build@beecamp.org.

1. PURPOSE AND ACCEPTANCE
This Website is maintained to promote education, awareness, and participation in nuclear energy workforce development and related educational programs. Your access to and use of this Website is conditioned upon your acceptance of and compliance with these Terms.

BEE reserves the right to revise these Terms at any time without prior notice. Any modifications will be effective immediately upon posting. Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

2. ELIGIBILITY AND ACCOUNTS

2.1 Account Creation – Users may create accounts to access newsletters, competitions, programs, or community features. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information when registering and to maintain the confidentiality of your account credentials.

2.2 Parental Consent – Users under the age of 18 must have parental or guardian consent to create an account or participate in any BEE program or competition. Users under 13 are not permitted to submit personal information under the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

2.3 Termination – BEE reserves the right to suspend or terminate accounts, restrict access, or remove content that violates these Terms or applicable law.

3. USER CONDUCT

By using this Website, you agree not to:

  • Violate any applicable federal, state, or local laws or regulations.

  • Post or transmit any unlawful, defamatory, obscene, or harmful content.

  • Impersonate another person or misrepresent your affiliation with any entity.

  • Attempt to interfere with or compromise the Website’s security, servers, or networks.

  • Collect or store personal data about other users without their consent.

BEE may, at its sole discretion, monitor and remove content or terminate user access that it determines to be inappropriate or unlawful.

4. USER SUBMISSIONS AND CONTENT OWNERSHIP

4.1 Ownership of Submissions – Users may submit text, photos, videos, essays, or other materials (“Submissions”) in connection with competitions, events, or community activities. By submitting such materials, you grant BEE a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide, perpetual license to use, reproduce, publish, distribute, and display the Submissions for educational, promotional, and archival purposes.

4.2 No Compensation – You acknowledge that you will not receive any compensation or credit other than potential recognition within BEE programming or competitions.

4.3 User Responsibility – You warrant that you own or have lawful rights to any materials submitted and that your Submissions do not infringe upon any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary rights.

5. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

5.1 BEE Property – All content on BEECamp.org—including but not limited to text, images, graphics, logos, videos, and audio—is the intellectual property of Building Education for Energy, Inc. or its licensors and is protected under U.S. and international copyright and trademark laws.

5.2 Trademarks – The names and logos “Building Education for Energy,” “BEE,” “The Atomic BEE,” and related marks are trademarks or service marks owned by BEE. Unauthorized use is strictly prohibited.

5.3 License for Personal Use – You may access and use the Website solely for noncommercial, educational, or informational purposes. You may not modify, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without prior written consent.

6. DONATIONS AND PAYMENTS

6.1 Donations made through the Website are voluntary and may be processed through third-party payment providers (e.g., Stripe, PayPal). BEE does not store payment information.

6.2 All donations are final and non-refundable unless otherwise required by law.

6.3 Donors will receive confirmation and acknowledgment in accordance with applicable nonprofit regulations and IRS guidelines.

7. EXTERNAL LINKS AND THIRD-PARTY CONTENT

The Website may contain links to third-party websites, organizations, or sponsors. These links are provided for convenience and do not imply endorsement. BEE is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or policies of external sites. Users access such sites at their own risk.

8. PRIVACY POLICY

8.1 Information Collected
BEE may collect personal information such as names, email addresses, and demographic data from users who register for accounts, sign up for newsletters, participate in competitions, or make donations.

8.2 Use of Information
Information collected is used solely to:

  • Administer programs, competitions, and events

  • Communicate updates, newsletters, and educational resources

  • Improve Website functionality and user experience
     

8.3 Disclosure and Data Sharing
BEE does not sell or lease user data. Personal data may be shared only with trusted partners or service providers under confidentiality agreements necessary to fulfill BEE’s mission.

8.4 Data Protection
BEE employs commercially reasonable measures to safeguard data but cannot guarantee absolute security. Users transmit information at their own risk.

8.5 Children’s Privacy
BEE complies with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). Users under 13 may not submit personal information without verified parental consent.

8.6 Access and Correction
Users may request correction or deletion of their data by contacting build@beecamp.org.

9. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES

The Website and its contents are provided “as is” and “as available” without warranty of any kind. BEE disclaims all express or implied warranties, including, but not limited to, warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy, or non-infringement.

All content is provided for educational and informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as professional, engineering, or regulatory advice.

10. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
 
To the fullest extent permitted by law, BEE, its founders, directors, officers, employees, agents, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of this Website, participation in programs, or reliance on any content provided.

BEE assumes no responsibility for interruptions, errors, or omissions in the Website’s operation or content.

11. INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless BEE, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the Website, your Submissions, or violation of these Terms.

12. GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms shall be resolved in a court of competent jurisdiction located in Delaware.

13. MISCELLANEOUS

  • These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and BEE regarding Website use.

  • If any provision is held invalid, the remaining provisions remain enforceable.

  • BEE’s failure to enforce any right or provision shall not constitute a waiver.

  • You may not assign these Terms without prior written consent from BEE.
     

COMPETITION TERMS ADDENDUM

A. Eligibility
Competitions are open to individuals who meet eligibility criteria specified in each competition announcement. Minors must have verified parental or guardian consent to participate.

B. Submission Guidelines
Participants may submit essays, artwork, videos, or other content. Submissions must be original and not infringe upon third-party rights.

C. Intellectual Property
By entering, participants grant BEE a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, display, and distribute entries for educational and promotional purposes.

D. Selection and Awards
Winners are selected at BEE’s sole discretion by appointed judges or partners. Decisions are final and not subject to appeal.

E. Disqualification
BEE reserves the right to disqualify any participant for misconduct, rule violation, or inappropriate content.

F. Liability Release
Participants release BEE, its affiliates, directors, officers, and partners from any liability, loss, or damage arising from participation or use of prizes.

G. Publicity
By participating, entrants consent to the use of their name, likeness, and submission for promotional purposes without additional compensation.

CONTACT INFORMATION
Building Education for Energy, Inc.
Offices in Virginia and Ohio (available upon request)
Email: build@beecamp.org

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