Last Updated: October 1, 2025
Welcome to teacherleaders.org, the official website of the Center for Teacher Leadership (CTL) at the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Education.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing, browsing, or using this website (the “Site”), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) and that you will comply with all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree to these Terms, you are not authorized to use this Site.
2. Description of Services
This Site provides information about the Center for Teacher Leadership, our mission, research, and programs. It offers resources, articles, and tools for educators and provides a platform for users to register for professional development, workshops, and other events (“Services”).
3. Intellectual Property Rights
All content on this Site, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, digital downloads, data compilations, and software, is the property of the Center for Teacher Leadership, Virginia Commonwealth University, or its content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright laws.
You are granted a limited license to access and make personal, non-commercial use of the Site and its content for educational purposes, provided that you retain all copyright and other proprietary notices. You may not modify, copy, distribute, transmit, display, perform, reproduce, publish, license, create derivative works from, transfer, or sell any information or content obtained from the Site without our express written permission. Proper attribution is required for any permitted use.
4. User Conduct
You agree to use the Site and Services only for lawful purposes. Any use of the Site that would constitute a violation of any applicable law, regulation, rule, or ordinance of any national, state, or local government is prohibited. You agree not to:
- Use the Site to harass, abuse, or threaten others.
- Post or transmit any material that is infringing, defamatory, obscene, or otherwise objectionable.
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site, or any other systems or networks connected to the Site.
- Upload or transmit viruses or any other type of malicious code that will or may be used in any way that will affect the functionality or operation of the Site.
5. Registration for Programs and Events
The Site may allow you to register for events, workshops, or professional development programs.
- Registration: To register, you may be required to provide personal information, which will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
- Payment: Fees for programs are due at the time of registration and are processed through VCU’s secure third-party payment processors.
- Cancellation and Refund Policy: Specific cancellation and refund policies may be stated on the registration page for each event. Unless otherwise specified, cancellations made at least [e.g., 14] days prior to the event start date will be eligible for a full refund, less a [e.g., 10%] administrative fee. No refunds will be issued for cancellations made after this period. The CTL reserves the right to cancel any program due to insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances, in which case a full refund will be issued.
6. Links to Third-Party Websites
This Site may contain links to other websites that are not owned or controlled by the CTL or VCU. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. We encourage you to be aware when you leave our Site and to read the terms and conditions of each website that you visit.
7. Disclaimer of Warranties
THE SITE AND ALL INFORMATION, CONTENT, MATERIALS, AND SERVICES INCLUDED ON OR OTHERWISE MADE AVAILABLE TO YOU THROUGH THIS SITE ARE PROVIDED BY THE CTL ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS. THE CTL MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO THE OPERATION OF THIS SITE OR THE INFORMATION, CONTENT, OR MATERIALS INCLUDED ON IT. YOU EXPRESSLY AGREE THAT YOUR USE OF THIS SITE IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK.
8. Limitation of Liability
IN NO EVENT SHALL THE CENTER FOR TEACHER LEADERSHIP, VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY, OR ITS TRUSTEES, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER RESULTING FROM ANY (I) ERRORS, MISTAKES, OR INACCURACIES OF CONTENT, (II) PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE, OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER, RESULTING FROM YOUR ACCESS TO AND USE OF OUR SITE, OR (III) ANY UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR USE OF OUR SECURE SERVERS.
9. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, United States, without regard to its conflict of law principles. It is agreed by you that any legal action or proceeding relating to your access to or use of the Site shall be instituted in a state or federal court in the City of Richmond, Virginia.
10. Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to amend these Terms at any time. All amendments will be effective immediately upon posting the updated Terms on the Site. Your continued use of the Site after any changes are posted will constitute your acceptance of the new Terms.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us:
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Email: info@teacherleaders.org