Terms of Service and Privacy Policy

Welcome to Climate Change Community which is the ‘mother‘ site and sites climatetribe.com, climategut.com, clitribe.com, cccmty.com and eXit235.com being our child-sites.  This is why I always refer to them as child-sites.  Other sites include my personal site and a external-platform based blog site.

By accessing and using our websites, you agree to comply with these Terms of Service and Privacy Policy below. Please read them carefully.
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1. Introduction

1.1 Who We Are

Our official website address is https://climatechangecommunity.com. We are dedicated to addressing the Climate Emergency and fostering resilience-building initiatives through our blog and community platforms.

2. Privacy Policy

2.1 Information We Collect

We collect various types of information to enhance your experience and improve our services:

  • Personal Information: Name, email address, membership details.
  • Usage Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs.
  • Cookies and Tracking Data: Information collected via cookies and similar technologies.

2.2 How We Use Your Data

We use the collected information to:

  1. Send Newsletters and Updates: Provide content focused on the Climate Emergency and resilience-building initiatives.
  2. Enhance Services: Continuously improve our offerings based on user preferences.
  3. Membership Management: Ensure seamless membership experiences on our platforms.
  4. Community Initiatives: Develop and share programs like Self-Directed Learning (SDL) focused on Adaptive Resiliency.

2.3 Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access: View the personal information we hold about you.
  • Update: Correct any inaccurate or outdated information.
  • Delete: Remove your personal information from our records.

To exercise these rights, please contact us directly.

2.4 Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and other tracking technologies to:

  • Enhance your experience on our websites.
  • Analyze website performance and usage patterns.

Cookie Management:

  • Comments: Optional cookies to save your name, email, and website for future comments (expires in one year).
  • Login Page: Temporary cookies to check browser acceptance (deleted upon closing the browser).
  • Login Preferences: Cookies for login sessions (expires in two days) and screen options (expires in one year). “Remember Me” option persists login for two weeks.
  • Article Edits: Cookies for editing or publishing articles (expires in one day).

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect website functionality.

2.5 Data Security

We implement industry-standard measures to safeguard your data against unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. However, no system can guarantee absolute security.

2.6 Data Sharing

  • Password Resets: Your IP address is included in password reset emails.
  • Embedded Content: Third-party content (e.g., videos, images) may collect data through cookies and tracking technologies.
  • Automated Spam Detection: Visitor comments may be reviewed using automated services.

2.7 Data Retention

  • Comments: Retained indefinitely to recognize follow-up comments automatically.
  • User Profiles: Stored in user profiles with options to view, edit, or delete personal information (except usernames). Administrators can also access this information.

2.8 Data Transfer

Visitor comments and other data may be processed through automated services for spam detection and security purposes.

2.9 Additional Information

  • Comments: When you leave comments, we collect the data shown in the comments form, your IP address, and browser user agent string to detect spam. An anonymized string from your email address may be provided to the Gravatar service for profile pictures.
  • Media: Avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) to protect your privacy.

3. Terms of Service

3.1 Acceptance of Terms

By accessing all sites mentioned above, you agree to comply with these Terms of Service. These terms are subject to ongoing review and updates as we expand our platform and community.

3.2 Content Ownership

All content on our websites, including articles, blog posts, and other materials, is the property of Climate Change Community LLC unless stated otherwise. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or modification of content is prohibited.

3.3 Membership Subscription

Access to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service is granted upon accepting a membership subscription. We continuously refine these documents to support our expanding community and welcome new members who share our vision for climate resilience.

3.4 Self-Directed Learning and Adaptive Resilience

We are developing a Self-Directed Learning (SDL) program focused on Adaptive Resiliency. This includes creating a comprehensive manuscript on Adaptive Resiliency, which will be shared with members upon completion.

3.5 Reassessing the Direction

We are committed to evaluating and refining our initiatives. In February 2025, we plan to reassess our direction and engage the community with fresh content and updates.

3.6 Community Initiatives

  • Self-Directed Learning (SDL) Program: Advancing our SDL program to cultivate Adaptive Resiliency, culminating in a manuscript available to members.
  • Personal Invitations: Extending personal invitations to interested individuals to join our community, offering access to exclusive content and a supportive environment for discussing climate resilience.
  • Staying Informed: Encouraging subscribers to stay informed about the Climate Emergency through recommended newsletters such as:
    • The Crucial Years by Bill McKibben
    • Inside Climate News
    • The Energy Mix
    • Desmog
    • CarbonBrief
    • SkepticalScience

These sources provide valuable perspectives on climate developments, often overlooked by mainstream media. We will continue to add more recommended resources over time.

3.7 User Conduct

Users agree to use our websites responsibly and refrain from:

  • Posting harmful or unlawful content.
  • Engaging in activities that disrupt the functionality of the websites.
  • Violating the intellectual property rights of others.

3.8 Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to our websites at our discretion, without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms of Service or is harmful to other users or us.

3.9 Disclaimer of Warranties

Our websites are provided “as is” without any warranties, express or implied. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the content.

3.10 Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of your use of our websites.

3.11 Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms of Service and Privacy Policy from time to time. Continued use of our websites constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

4. Contact Us

Thank you for joining us on this journey. We are excited to share insights, foster connections, and drive meaningful action in response to the Climate Emergency. If you have any questions or need further information, please contact us.

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