Terms & Conditions
A legal disclaimer
Last updated: 12/04/2025
Welcome to the website of Adoption Context (“we”, “our”, “the Association”). By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please refrain from using our website.
Adoption Context is a non-profit organization governed by the French Law of 1901. Our mission is to deepen the understanding of adoption through research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and education.
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1. Purpose of the Website
This website provides:
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Educational content about adoption
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Research summaries
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General guidance and informational resources
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News about our activities, events, and publications
We do not provide:
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Personalized advice
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Legal, psychological, medical, or social work consultations
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Individual case follow-ups
All content is general information only, not professional counseling or expert advice.
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2. Acceptance of Terms
By using this website, you confirm that:
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You have read and understood these Terms & Conditions
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You agree to comply with them
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You are at least 16 years old or have parental permission to use the website
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3. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise indicated, all content on this website—including text, graphics, images, videos, logos, and documents—is the property of Adoption Context or its respective authors.
You may:
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Read and share content for personal, educational, or non-commercial use
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Cite or reference our materials with proper attribution
You may not:
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Reproduce, distribute, modify, or sell our content without written permission
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Claim any content as your own
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Use our name, logo, or materials for commercial purposes
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4. User Responsibilities
When using our website, you agree:
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Not to engage in harmful, illegal, or abusive behavior
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Not to submit false information
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Not to disrupt the website’s functionality
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Not to upload malicious code, spam, or harmful data
You are responsible for ensuring your use complies with all applicable laws in your country.
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5. Educational Content Only (Disclaimer)
All information on this website is for general educational purposes only.
We do not provide:
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Personalized support
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Therapy or psychological counseling
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Legal advice
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Medical advice
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Professional recommendations
The Association cannot be held responsible for any decision you make based on the information provided on this website.
For personalized assistance, please consult qualified professionals.
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6. External Links
Our website may include links to third-party websites, articles, or resources.
We do not control these websites and are not responsible for:
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Their content
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Their practices
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Their privacy policies
Accessing third-party websites is at your own risk.
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7. Donations
As a non-profit organization, we may accept donations through the website.
By making a donation, you agree that:
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All donations are voluntary
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Donations are non-refundable unless required by law
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Payment information is processed securely by third-party payment providers
We do not store sensitive payment data on our servers.
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8. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Association shall not be liable for:
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Errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the content
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Any damages resulting from the use or inability to use the website
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Technical issues beyond our control
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Actions taken based on information found on the site
Your use of the site is at your own risk.
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9. Website Availability
We aim to keep the website accessible at all times, but we do not guarantee:
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Continuous availability
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Error-free operation
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Freedom from viruses or harmful components
We may suspend access for maintenance or updates without prior notice.
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10. Privacy and Data Protection
Your personal information is managed in accordance with our Privacy Policy, which forms part of these Terms & Conditions.
Please review the Privacy Policy carefully.
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11. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms & Conditions at any time.
Changes take effect once published on this page.
Your continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
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12. Governing Law
These Terms & Conditions are governed by French law.
Any dispute shall be handled by the competent courts located in France, unless local mandatory laws dictate otherwise.
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13. Contact
For any questions regarding these Terms & Conditions, you may contact us at:
Adoption Context
Email: info@contextadoption.org
Address: 58 rue de Monceau 75008 Paris