Terms of Use

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California Association of Professors of Educational Leadership (CAPEL)

Last updated: June 2026

Overview

These Terms of Use govern your use of the California Association of Professors of Educational Leadership (CAPEL) website at capelca.org. By accessing or using this website, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the website.

Purpose of the Website

CAPEL provides information and resources about educational leadership, membership, conferences, publications, credential program development, and policy advocacy. Website content is provided for general informational and educational purposes and does not constitute individualized professional, legal, or credentialing advice.

Acceptable Use

You agree to use this website lawfully and respectfully. You must not interfere with the website’s operation, attempt to gain unauthorized access to accounts or systems, introduce harmful software, misrepresent your identity or affiliation, or use the website to infringe the rights of others.

Website Content and Intellectual Property

Content on this website, including text, images, logos, and other materials, is owned by CAPEL or used with permission from its respective owners, unless otherwise stated. You may view and use content for personal, informational, and educational purposes consistent with applicable law and any stated license. Other uses may require permission from the rights holder. Nothing in these terms limits uses permitted by law or by an applicable open access license. Linked publications and journal articles may have their own reuse terms.

Membership, Conferences, and Publications

Membership applications and renewals, conference registrations, manuscript submissions, and reviewer applications may be handled through separate platforms. Any eligibility requirements, fees, deadlines, cancellation or refund policies, and submission guidelines presented for those activities apply in addition to these terms. Please review the information provided for the specific activity before participating.

Accounts and Information You Provide

If you use a member account or submit information through a linked service, you are responsible for providing accurate information and protecting your account credentials. Please notify the relevant service provider promptly if you suspect unauthorized use of your account. CAPEL’s Privacy Policy explains how CAPEL handles personal information.

Third Party Websites and Services

This website includes links to third party websites and services, including membership, registration, payment, and publication platforms. Those services operate under their own terms and privacy policies. CAPEL does not control their content, availability, or practices. A link does not by itself constitute endorsement of all content or services offered by the third party.

Accuracy and Availability

CAPEL makes reasonable efforts to keep website information current and accurate, but content may contain errors or become outdated. CAPEL may update, remove, or change content and may temporarily suspend access for maintenance or other reasons. Please confirm time-sensitive details, including event dates, fees, and submission deadlines, with the relevant program or contact.

Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability

To the extent permitted by applicable law, the website and its content are provided “as is” and “as available,” without warranties of any kind. CAPEL does not guarantee uninterrupted access or that the website will be free of errors or harmful components. To the extent permitted by applicable law, CAPEL is not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential losses arising from use of, or inability to use, this website. Nothing in these terms excludes liability or rights that cannot lawfully be excluded.

Privacy

Please review our Privacy Policy for information about how CAPEL collects, uses, and protects personal information.

Changes to These Terms

CAPEL may revise these Terms of Use from time to time. Updated terms will be posted on this page with a revised last-updated date. Please review this page periodically. Your continued use of the website after updated terms are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised terms to the extent permitted by applicable law.

Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms of Use, please contact:

California Association of Professors of Educational Leadership (CAPEL)

info@capelca.org