Terms & Conditions

Effective Date: 2026-02-20

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Site, you represent that you are at least 18 years old and capable of entering into a legally binding agreement. If you are using the Site on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

2. Website Purpose

The Site provides information about MHCDS, our services, our API, pricing, documentation, and related resources. The Site may also include marketing content, educational materials, and links to third‑party resources. The Site itself does not provide API access. API usage is governed separately (see Section 3).

3. API Access and API Terms

If you access or use the MHCDS API, such use is governed by the MH Community Data Services API Terms and Conditions (“API Terms”), which are separate from these Website Terms.

• Accessing the API constitutes acceptance of the API Terms

• The API Terms control in the event of any conflict with these Website Terms

• These Website Terms apply only to your use of the Site, not the API

A link to the API Terms will be provided wherever API access is offered.

4. Permitted Use of the Site

You may use the Site solely for:

• Viewing information about MHCDS

• Evaluating our services

• Accessing publicly available documentation

• Contacting us or submitting inquiries

You may not:

• Scrape, crawl, or harvest data from the Site

• Attempt to bypass security or access non‑public areas

• Frame, mirror, or reproduce the Site without permission

• Use automated tools to overload or disrupt the Site

• Use the Site for any unlawful or harmful purpose

MHCDS may suspend or restrict access to the Site at any time without liability.

5. Unacceptable Use Policy

You agree not to use the Site in any way that:

• Violates any applicable law or regulation

• Interferes with or disrupts the functionality of the Site

• Attempts to probe, scan, or test the vulnerability of the Site

• Attempts to gain unauthorized access to MHCDS systems or accounts

• Uses bots, scrapers, or automated tools to extract data

• Uploads or transmits malware, viruses, or harmful code

• Harasses, abuses, or harms MHCDS personnel or other users

MHCDS reserves the right to investigate and take action—including suspension or legal remedies—against violations of this Acceptable Use Policy.

6. Cookie Policy

The Site may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Enable core website functionality

• Support authentication and security

• Improve performance and user experience

• Analyze traffic and usage patterns

You may control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Some features of the Site may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

For more details on data handling, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

7. Intellectual Property

All content on the Site—including text, graphics, logos, images, documentation, and design—is owned by MHCDS or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not copy, reproduce, modify, distribute, or create derivative works from Site content without prior written permission.

8. Third‑Party Links

The Site may contain links to third‑party websites or resources. MHCDS is not responsible for:

• The content of third‑party sites

• Their privacy practices

• Their accuracy or reliability

Accessing third‑party sites is at your own risk.

9. DMCA Notice

MHCDS respects intellectual property rights and complies with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (“DMCA”).

If you believe that content on the Site infringes your copyright, you may submit a written notice containing:

• Your name, address, phone number, and email

• A description of the copyrighted work you claim is infringed

• The exact URL or location of the allegedly infringing material

• A statement that you have a good‑faith belief the use is unauthorized

• A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information is accurate

• Your physical or electronic signature

Send DMCA notices to:

Using the Contact form

MHCDS may remove or disable access to allegedly infringing material and may terminate repeat infringers’ access to the Site.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

MHCDS DISCLAIMS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING:

• MERCHANTABILITY

• FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE

• NON‑INFRINGEMENT

• ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF CONTENT

• UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR‑FREE OPERATION

Your use of the Site is at your sole risk.

11. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:

• MHCDS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF YOUR USE OF THE SITE

• MHCDS’S TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIM RELATING TO THE SITE SHALL NOT EXCEED ONE HUNDRED U.S. DOLLARS (USD $100)

These limitations apply regardless of legal theory and even if MHCDS has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless MHCDS and its officers, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, liabilities, or expenses arising out of:

• Your use of the Site

• Your violation of these Terms

• Your violation of any third‑party rights

13. Termination

MHCDS may suspend or terminate your access to the Site at any time, with or without notice. Upon termination, you must cease all use of the Site.

Sections 7–14 survive termination.

14. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Ohio, without regard to conflict‑of‑law principles.

Any legal action relating to these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Ohio, and you consent to their jurisdiction.

15. Changes to These Terms

MHCDS may modify these Terms at any time. Updates will be posted on the Site. Continued use of the Site after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

16. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, please contact us using the information provided on our Contact page.

17. Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and MHCDS regarding your use of the Site and supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications.

18. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.