Terms & Conditions
Effective Date: August 2026
Welcome to the website of the Illinois Coalition of Nonpublic Schools (“ICNS,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). By accessing or using this website, you agree to the following Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree with these terms, please discontinue use of the website.
Website Use
This website is provided to share information about ICNS, its mission, membership, advocacy efforts, resources, events, employment opportunities, and other activities related to nonpublic education in Illinois.
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You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not interfere with the operation or security of the website or the ability of others to use it.
Information and Educational Content
Information provided on this website is intended for general informational purposes. While ICNS strives to provide accurate and timely information, we do not guarantee that all information will always be complete, current, or error-free.
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Legislative, regulatory, policy, and other educational information provided by ICNS should not be considered legal or professional advice. Schools and individuals should consult appropriate professionals or government agencies when guidance regarding their specific circumstances is needed.
Membership and Member-Only Content
Certain portions of the website may be available only to ICNS members. Members may be required to create or use an account to access protected content, including ICNS News, legislative updates, and other member resources.
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Members are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their account information and should not share login credentials or provide unauthorized individuals with access to member-only content.
Online Payments
The ICNS website may accept online payments for membership dues, sponsorships, donations, or other purposes. Payments are processed through the payment services available through our website platform.
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By submitting a payment, you represent that you are authorized to use the payment method provided and agree to provide accurate and complete payment information.
Membership dues, sponsorship payments, donations, and other payments made through the website are generally non-refundable. ICNS may issue a refund when appropriate in cases such as duplicate transactions, payment errors, or other exceptional circumstances determined by ICNS.
Sponsorships
Organizations and individuals may support ICNS through annual sponsorship opportunities. Sponsorship does not constitute membership on the ICNS Board of Directors or confer Board membership, voting rights, or governance authority.
ICNS reserves the right to manage sponsorship recognition and related sponsorship matters in accordance with its organizational policies.
Donations
ICNS may accept voluntary contributions through the website to support its mission and activities. Donations are generally non-refundable except in circumstances such as duplicate or erroneous transactions.
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Nothing on this website should be interpreted as a representation regarding the tax deductibility of a contribution. Donors should consult their tax adviser regarding their individual circumstances.
Job Board
ICNS may provide a Job Board as a service to nonpublic schools and individuals seeking employment opportunities. Job listings are based on information provided by participating schools or organizations.
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ICNS does not guarantee the accuracy or availability of any position, the qualifications of applicants, or the outcome of any employment process. The hiring process and any resulting employment relationship are solely between the employer and applicant.
External Links
This website may contain links to websites operated by government agencies, educational organizations, and other third parties. These links are provided for convenience and informational purposes.
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ICNS does not control and is not responsible for the content, availability, security, or privacy practices of external websites. A link to another website does not necessarily constitute an endorsement by ICNS.
Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise indicated, the ICNS name, logo, website content, graphics, publications, and other original materials appearing on this website are owned by or used with permission by ICNS and may be protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
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Website content may not be reproduced, distributed, modified, or used for commercial purposes without permission from ICNS, except as otherwise permitted by law.
Privacy
Your use of this website is also subject to the ICNS Privacy Policy, which explains how information submitted through the website may be collected, used, and protected.
Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability
The website and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. To the extent permitted by law, ICNS makes no warranties regarding the availability, accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the website or its content.
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ICNS will not be responsible for losses or damages arising from reliance on information provided through the website, interruptions in website availability, third-party websites, or use of the website, except where liability cannot legally be excluded.
Changes to These Terms
ICNS may update these Terms & Conditions from time to time to reflect changes to the website, its services, or applicable practices. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
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Continued use of the website following an update constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms & Conditions.
Contact Us
Questions regarding these Terms & Conditions may be directed to:
Illinois Coalition of Nonpublic Schools (ICNS)
icnsillinois@gmail.com