Terms & Conditions
LAST UPDATED: 1/28/2025
1. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS - PLEASE READ THESE TERMS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS WEBSITE.
By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree, discontinue use immediately.
AppleTree Connection provides training, mentorship, and professional development rooted in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Our programs serve a wide range of professionals, including those seeking Registered Behavior Technician® (RBT®) certification, educators, caregivers, and organizations aiming to improve behavioral outcomes across various settings.
This website and its content are intended for educational and professional development purposes. While our RBT training aligns with Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) standards, AppleTree Connection operates independently of the BACB.
If you have questions, contact us at rbt@appletreeconnection.com.
2. MODIFICATIONS TO TERMS
We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. Changes will be reflected by the “Last Updated” date above. Continued use of the Services constitutes acceptance of modifications.
3. OUR SERVICES
The information provided through AppleTree Connection (“Services”) is intended for educational and professional development purposes. Our Services are available globally but must be used in compliance with applicable local laws.
AppleTree Connection does not provide industry-specific compliance (e.g., HIPAA, FISMA, GLBA). If you require compliance with such regulations, you may not use the Services for those purposes.
4. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
Ownership of Content & Marks
AppleTree Connection owns or licenses all intellectual property rights in its Services, including:
Content: Course materials, text, graphics, videos, software, and other proprietary information.
Marks: Trademarks, service marks, and logos used within the Services.
These are protected by U.S. and international copyright, trademark, and unfair competition laws.
Permitted Use
✔ You may access and download materials for personal use only.
✖ You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or exploit any content without written permission.
For permission requests, email rbt@appletreeconnection.com.
Copyright InfringementIf you believe that any content on this website infringes upon your copyright, contact us immediately at rbt@appletreeconnection.com.
5. USER SUBMISSIONS & CONTRIBUTIONS
Submissions If you submit questions, feedback, ideas, or suggestions ("Submissions") to AppleTree Connection, we own all intellectual property rights to those Submissions and may use them without acknowledgment or compensation.
Contributions
If you post content (e.g., reviews, discussions, comments), you grant AppleTree Connection a worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable license to use, modify, and distribute your Contributions for any purpose.
✔ You confirm your Contributions are original or properly licensed.
✔ You must not post false, misleading, or defamatory content.
✖ We reserve the right to remove any content violating these terms.
6. USER REPRESENTATIONS & REGISTRATION
By using the Services, you confirm that:
✔ You provide accurate and up-to-date information.
✔ You are at least 18 years old.
✔ You will not use automated tools (bots, scripts) to access the Services.
✔ Your use of the Services complies with all applicable laws.
If you register, you must keep your credentials confidential. AppleTree Connection may suspend or terminate accounts violating these terms
7. PURCHASES, PAYMENTS & SUBSCRIPTIONS
Accepted Payment Methods
We accept: Stripe
Billing & Subscription Terms
✔ You agree to provide accurate and current billing information.
✔ Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled.
✔ Cancellation requests - refer to Refund Policy
AppleTree Connection reserves the right to modify prices or refuse orders if deemed necessary.
8. INDEMNIFICATION
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless AppleTree Connection, its affiliates, officers, agents, and employees against any claims, liabilities, losses, or expenses (including attorney fees) arising from:
✔ Your use of the Services.
✔ Any breach of these Terms.
✔ Your violation of intellectual property rights or harm to other users.
9. USER DATA
While we take reasonable steps to protect user data, AppleTree Connection is not liable for any data loss or corruption. You are responsible for backing up your own data.
10. ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS & SIGNATURES
By using our Services, you consent to electronic communications (emails, online forms). These satisfy any legal requirement for written agreements. You also consent to electronic signatures and records.
11. SMS TEXT MESSAGING
Opting Out
To stop receiving SMS messages, reply "STOP" to any text.
Message & Data Rates
Standard carrier charges may apply based on your mobile plan.
Support
For assistance, use the Contact page on this website
12. MISCELLANEOUS
✔ These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and AppleTree Connection.
✔ Failure to enforce a provision does not waive our right to enforce it later.
✔ If any provision is deemed unenforceable, the remaining terms remain valid.
✔ No joint venture, partnership, or agency relationship is created by these Terms.
13. GOVERNING LAW
These Terms are governed by and interpreted under the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to conflict of law principles.
14. CONTACT US
For questions, complaints, or further information:
Website: Use the Contact form on our website
Email: rbt@appletreeconnection.com
Company: AppleTree Connection
