Our Commitment to Transparency & Your Rights
We believe in clear communication and full transparency. These policies outline how we protect your privacy, operate our website, and manage customer relationships. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at info@thecfte.com.
CFTE Online Cookie Policy
We understand that your privacy is important to you, and we are committed to protecting it through our compliance with this policy. This policy explains the types of information we may collect from you or that you may provide when visiting our website.
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By accessing or using this website, you agree to this policy. This policy may change from time to time. Your continued use of this website after we make changes is deemed to be acceptance of those changes, so please check the policy periodically for updates.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small data files sent from a server to your web browser. They are stored in your browser’s cache and allow a website or a third party to recognize your browser.
Information We Collect About You and How We Collect It
We may collect information about users of our website, including information that you provide by filling in forms on our website. This includes information provided at the time of enrolling or purchasing from our website, signing up for free resources, or subscribing to our email communications. We collect this information directly from you when you provide it to us.
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As you navigate through and interact with our website, we may use automatic data collection technologies to collect certain information about your equipment, browsing actions, and patterns, including details of your visits to our website and information about your computer and internet connection. The information we may collect helps us to improve our website and to deliver a better and more personalized service.
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We do NOT collect details of transactions you carry out through our website. You may be required to provide financial information before placing an order through our website, but this information is collected by a third-party platform. For more information on how this third-party platform uses your information, please visit Stripe’s Privacy Policy.
Third-Party Use of Cookies
Some content and services on our website are served by third parties. These third parties may use cookies to collect information about you when you use our website. The information they collect may be associated with your personal information or they may collect information, including personal information, about your online activities over time and across different websites and other online services. We do not control these third parties’ tracking technologies or how they may be used.
Disclosure of Your Information
We do not disclose or sell personal information about our users.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
If you want to remove existing cookies from your device, you can do this using your browser options. Please bear in mind that deleting or blocking cookies may have an impact on your user experience.
CFTE Web Terms of Use
Acceptance of the Terms
By accessing and using this website (thecfte.com), you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Use and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use this website.
We may update these Terms of Use at any time without prior notice. Your continued use of the website after updates are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
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Website Access & Use
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We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, and revocable license to access and use our website for personal or business purposes related to The Center for Forensic Training and Education (CFTE).
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You agree not to:
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Use this website for any illegal or unauthorized purposes.
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Attempt to interfere with the proper functioning of the website.
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Copy, modify, or distribute website content without written permission.
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Intellectual Property Rights
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All content, logos, text, images, videos, and materials on this website are the property of The Center for Forensic Training and Education (CFTE) and are protected by copyright and trademark laws.
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You may not use, reproduce, or distribute any materials without prior written consent.
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Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites for informational purposes. We do not control these sites and are not responsible for their content, privacy policies, or practices.
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Disclaimers & Limitation of Liability
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This website is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.
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We are not responsible for errors, downtime, or technical issues that may affect website functionality.
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To the fullest extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any damages resulting from the use or inability to use this website.
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Governing Law
These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the State of Ohio. Any disputes related to these terms shall be resolved in the courts of Ohio.
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Contact Information
For any questions about these Terms of Use, contact us at: info@thecfte.com.
CFTE Customer Terms & Conditions
General Overview
These Customer Terms & Conditions govern the sale and purchase of training courses, workshops, and other services offered by The Center for Forensic Training and Education (CFTE). By registering for any of our programs, you agree to comply with these terms.
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Registration & Payment
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Payment is required at the time of registration unless otherwise specified.
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We accept payments via Stripe and other secure payment gateways.
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Prices are listed in U.S. dollars (USD) and may be subject to taxes or processing fees.
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Refund & Cancellation Policy
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Cancellations made more than 30 days before the event: Full refund minus processing fees.
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Cancellations within 30 days of the event: No refunds will be issued.
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If we cancel a course or workshop due to unforeseen circumstances, registrants will receive a full refund or credit toward a future event.
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Liability Disclaimer
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Training sessions and workshops involve physical activity and risks. By registering, participants acknowledge that CFTE is not liable for injuries, accidents, or damages.
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Participants are responsible for ensuring their dogs are fit for training and behave in a safe manner.
Code of Conduct
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We expect all participants to conduct themselves professionally and respectfully during training events.
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CFTE reserves the right to remove any participant engaging in disruptive, harmful, or inappropriate behavior without a refund.
Intellectual Property
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Training materials, course content, and instructional resources are the property of CFTE and may not be copied, recorded, or distributed without permission.
Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Customer Terms & Conditions at any time. Continued participation in our programs after changes are made constitutes acceptance of the new terms.
Governing Law
These Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of the State of Ohio. Any disputes related to these terms shall be resolved in the courts of Ohio.
Contact Information
For questions about these Terms & Conditions, contact us at: info@thecfte.com.