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Terms of Use
Terms of UseEffective Date: April 6, 20261. Acceptance of TermsBy accessing or using alyssaagard.dev and its subdomains (collectively, the "Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Site.2. Site PurposeThis Site serves as the personal and professional portfolio of Alyssa I. Agard. All content is provided for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing on this Site constitutes professional policy advice, legal counsel, or an official position of any institution, including Agard Research Associates Inc. or Rutgers University. The views expressed are those of the author alone and do not necessarily reflect the positions of any affiliated organization.3. Intellectual PropertyAll original content on this Site, including text, descriptions, graphics, and site design, is the copyrighted property of Alyssa I. Agard unless otherwise noted. All rights are reserved. You may not reproduce, distribute, or republish any content from this Site without prior written permission.Certain works hosted or referenced on this Site are published under specific open licenses. Where applicable, the governing license is identified alongside the work. Research manuscripts published under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) may be shared and redistributed in any medium or format, provided you give appropriate credit, do not use the material for commercial purposes, and do not distribute modified versions. Full license terms are available at https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/.Code projects hosted on GitHub may be published under separate open-source licenses, including the MIT License. The applicable license for each repository is identified in its LICENSE file. The open-source licensing of code does not extend to the Site's written content, research, or design.4. Permitted UseYou may access and view the Site for personal, educational, and noncommercial purposes. You may not use the Site or its content in any manner that infringes upon the intellectual property rights described above, misrepresents affiliation with the author, or is unlawful, harmful, or fraudulent.5. Disclaimer of WarrantiesThe Site and its content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of accuracy, completeness, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or noninfringement. The author does not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components.6. Limitation of LiabilityTo the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Alyssa I. Agard shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your access to or use of the Site, including but not limited to reliance on any content, information, or materials provided.7. Third-Party LinksThe Site contains links to third-party websites and services, including but not limited to LinkedIn, GitHub, ORCID, and Agard Research Associates Inc. These links are provided for convenience and reference only. Alyssa I. Agard does not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or availability of any third-party site. Accessing third-party links is at your own risk, and you should review the terms and policies of those sites independently.8. Academic and Professional DisclaimerResearch and analysis presented on this Site reflects the independent scholarly work of the author. It does not constitute the official position of Agard Research Associates Inc., Rutgers University, or any other institution, employer, or organization with which the author is or has been affiliated. Preprint manuscripts are circulated for peer review and comment and should not be cited, reproduced, or distributed without the author's written permission unless otherwise specified by the applicable license.9. ModificationsThe author reserves the right to update or modify these Terms of Use at any time without prior notice. The effective date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the Site following any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.10. Governing LawThese Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New Jersey, without regard to its conflict of laws provisions.11. ContactFor questions or concerns regarding these Terms of Use, please contact: [email protected]
Privacy Policy
Privacy PolicyEffective Date: April 6, 20261. IntroductionThis Privacy Policy describes how information is handled on alyssaagard.dev and its subdomains (collectively, the "Site"). The Site is a personal and professional portfolio operated by Alyssa I. Agard. Your privacy is important, and this policy is intended to be transparent about what information is and is not collected.2. Information CollectionThe Site does not collect, store, or process personal information from visitors. There are no user accounts, contact forms, comment sections, cookies, or analytics tools active on the Site. The Site does not use tracking pixels, advertising networks, or third-party data collection services.3. Hosting and Server LogsThe Site is hosted by Carrd. As with most web hosting providers, Carrd's servers may automatically collect limited technical information when you visit the Site, such as your IP address, browser type, and the date and time of your visit. This data is collected and managed by Carrd in accordance with its own privacy policy, not by the Site's operator. The author does not access, review, or store server log data. Carrd's privacy policy is available at https://carrd.co/docs/general/privacy-policy.4. Third-Party LinksThe Site contains links to external websites and services, including but not limited to LinkedIn, GitHub, ORCID, and Agard Research Associates Inc. This Privacy Policy applies only to alyssaagard.dev and its subdomains. The author is not responsible for the privacy practices of any third-party site. You are encouraged to review the privacy policies of any external site you visit through links on this Site.5. Email CommunicationsIf you contact the author via email (including through [email protected] or any other address listed on the Site), the contents of your message, your email address, and any information you voluntarily provide will be used solely to respond to your inquiry. Email correspondence is not shared with third parties, sold, or used for marketing purposes.6. Children's PrivacyThe Site does not knowingly collect personal information from children. Because the Site collects no personal information from any visitor, no specific provisions for children's data are necessary.7. SecurityAlthough the Site does not collect personal data, it is served over HTTPS to ensure a secure connection between your browser and the hosting server.8. Changes to This PolicyThe author reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. The effective date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the Site following any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.9. ContactFor questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact: [email protected]
Accessibility Statement
Accessibility StatementEffective Date: April 6, 20261. Commitment to AccessibilityAlyssa I. Agard is committed to ensuring that alyssaagard.dev and its subdomains (collectively, the "Site") are accessible to all visitors, including individuals with disabilities. The Site is designed and maintained with the goal of providing an inclusive experience for every user, regardless of ability or assistive technology.2. StandardsThe Site aims to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at the AA level, as published by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). These guidelines provide a framework for making web content more accessible to people with visual, auditory, motor, and cognitive disabilities.3. Accessibility FeaturesThe Site incorporates the following accessibility practices where supported by the hosting platform:Semantic HTML structure to support screen readers and assistive technologies. Sufficient color contrast between text and background elements. Descriptive alternative text for images. Responsive design to support a range of devices, screen sizes, and zoom levels. HTTPS delivery for secure and reliable access.4. Known LimitationsThe Site is built on the Carrd platform, which may impose limitations on the degree of accessibility customization available. While every reasonable effort is made to ensure accessibility, some elements may not fully meet WCAG 2.1 AA standards due to platform constraints. These limitations are not intentional, and the author actively monitors for and addresses accessibility issues as they are identified.5. Third-Party ContentThe Site contains links to external websites and services that are not operated by the author. The accessibility of third-party content is governed by those sites and is outside the author's control.6. FeedbackAccessibility is an ongoing effort. If you experience any difficulty accessing the Site or have suggestions for improvement, please contact: [email protected]. Feedback is welcomed and will be used to improve the accessibility of the Site.7. Changes to This StatementThe author reserves the right to update this Accessibility Statement at any time. The effective date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision.