Terms of Use

Effective Date: January 1, 2025

Welcome to the website of the Cook County Southland Juvenile Justice Council (SJJC) located at www.sjjcouncil.org (the “Website”). By accessing or using this Website, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Website.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using this Website, you represent that you are at least 18 years old or have obtained parental or guardian consent to use the Website. Your use of the Website constitutes your acceptance of these Terms of Use.

2. Use of the Website

The Website and its content are intended for informational purposes only. You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms of Use.

Prohibited Activities:
You agree not to:

  • Use the Website in any manner that could disable, overburden, or impair its functionality.
  • Transmit viruses, malware, or harmful code.
  • Engage in unauthorized data mining, scraping, or harvesting of information.
  • Misrepresent your identity or affiliation with any entity.
  • Violate applicable laws or regulations.

3. Intellectual Property

All content on the Website, including but not limited to text, images, graphics, logos, videos, and software, is the property of SJJC or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Permitted Use:

  • You may access and use the Website solely for personal, non-commercial purposes.
  • You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from any content on the Website without prior written permission from SJJC.

4. User-Submitted Content

If you submit any content (e.g., comments, testimonials, or other materials) to the Website, you grant SJJC a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and irrevocable license to use, reproduce, modify, and distribute the content for any purpose.

Prohibited Content:
You agree not to submit any content that:

  • Is defamatory, obscene, or offensive.
  • Infringes on the intellectual property rights of others.
  • Contains unauthorized advertising or solicitation.

SJJC reserves the right to remove or modify any user-submitted content at its sole discretion.

5. Third-Party Links

The Website may include links to third-party websites for your convenience. SJJC is not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of these external sites. Accessing third-party links is at your own risk, and you should review their terms and policies before engaging with them.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Website and its content are provided “as is” and “as available,” without any warranties, express or implied. SJJC makes no representations or guarantees regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of the Website’s content.

No Warranty:

  • SJJC does not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free access to the Website.
  • SJJC disclaims all liability for any damages arising from your use of the Website.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, SJJC, its affiliates, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from:

  • Your use of or inability to use the Website.
  • Errors or omissions in the Website’s content.
  • Unauthorized access to or alteration of your data.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless SJJC, its affiliates, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of the Website or violation of these Terms of Use.

9. Modifications to the Terms of Use

SJJC reserves the right to update or modify these Terms of Use at any time without prior notice. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of the Website after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.

10. Governing Law

These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the State of Illinois, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of the Website shall be resolved exclusively in the courts located in Cook County, Illinois.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms of Use, please contact us at:

Cook County Southland Juvenile Justice Council (SJJC)
336 Forest Blvd, 2nd Flr, Park Forest, IL 60466
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 1.708.441.2515