Terms of Use
Last Updated: October 7, 2026
1. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS
By accessing or using the website, research publications, materials, and other resources provided by HRS — Resilience Foundation, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you are accessing or using our website or resources on behalf of a government agency, institution, organization, or other entity, you represent that you have the authority to bind that entity to these terms.
2. PROPRIETARY RIGHTS AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (IP)
All content published or made available by HRS — Resilience Foundation, including research reports, policy briefs, technical papers, assessments, publications, written materials, graphics, visual materials, website content, and other intellectual property (collectively, the “Materials”), is owned by or licensed to HRS — Resilience Foundationand is protected under applicable United States and international copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.
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No Unauthorized Use: Users may not reproduce, modify, distribute, republish, sell, license, or commercially exploit the Materials without prior written authorization from HRS — Resilience Foundation.
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Permitted Use: Materials may be accessed, downloaded, cited, and used for lawful educational, research, institutional, and non-commercial purposes, provided that the source is appropriately acknowledged and the Materials are not materially altered or misrepresented.
3. NATURE OF SERVICE AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
HRS — Resilience Foundation provides independent research, strategic analysis, educational resources, and institutional engagement to advance resilience across the Western Hemisphere.
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No Professional Advice: The Materials and information provided by HRS — Resilience Foundation are for general informational, educational, research, and institutional purposes only and do not constitute medical, legal, financial, investment, or other professional advice.
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Research and Analysis Disclaimer: HRS — Resilience Foundation makes reasonable efforts to ensure that its research, analysis, assessments, and other Materials are based on credible sources and sound analytical methods. However, the Foundation does not guarantee that all information is complete, current, or free from error, and its Materials should not be relied upon as the sole basis for strategic, operational, financial, investment, or other decisions.
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Limitation of Damages: To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, HRS — Resilience Foundation shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from or related to the use of, or reliance upon, the Materials, website, publications, research, analysis, or other resources provided by the Foundation.
4. INSTITUTIONAL INTEGRITY AND ETHICAL USE
Users agree to use the website, Materials, and resources provided by HRS — Resilience Foundation lawfully, responsibly, and in a manner consistent with institutional integrity and applicable laws. Any use of the Materials for unlawful purposes, unauthorized surveillance, data manipulation, fraud, corruption, or activities that undermine institutional integrity is strictly prohibited.
5. GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts located in Virginia.
6. GLOBAL PHILANTHROPIC AND REGIONAL OPERATIONS
Activities conducted through the Foundation’s research, programs, grant-supported initiatives, institutional partnerships, and regional activities are subject to these Terms of Use, ensuring consistent standards of governance, integrity, and responsible conduct across the Foundation’s work.
7. AMENDMENTS
HRS — Resilience Foundation reserves the right to modify these Terms of Use from time to time to reflect changes in applicable laws, regulations, institutional practices, or the Foundation’s activities. Updated terms will be effective upon publication on this website.
8. CONTACT INFORMATION
For questions regarding these Terms of Use, the Foundation’s publications, research materials, or institutional activities, please contact HRS — Resilience Foundation at:
HRS — Resilience Foundation
7918 Jones Branch Dr 4th Flr 427
McLean, VA 22102
Washington, DC Metropolitan Area
United States
compliance@hrsresilience.org