Terms of Use & Privacy Disclosures

At Search Institute, we believe in empowering change and fostering environments where all young people can thrive. This website exists to share our research, resources, and ideas with the educators, leaders, families, and community partners who make that mission possible.

By visiting our website, you agree to respect our materials, use the site responsibly, and follow these Terms of Use. We encourage use of our work for educational and noncommercial purposes, with proper credit. We protect the privacy of visitors and collect minimal information, only as needed for site functionality and analytics.

If you ever have questions about our terms, permissions, or privacy practices, please contact us at si@searchinstitute.org or 800-888-7828.

Acceptance of Terms

By entering or using this Search Institute website (the “Website”), you acknowledge and agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please do not use the Website. These terms apply to all pages of the Website and govern your access and use of all content, materials, and services available through it.

Visiting the Website

You acknowledge and agree that your use of the Website is at your own risk. None of the parties involved in creating, producing, or delivering this Website shall be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages or any losses, costs, or expenses (including legal or expert fees) that may arise, directly or indirectly, from your access to, use of, or browsing in this Website, or from your downloading of any materials, data, or media.

Every effort has been made to provide sound, research-based information. However, the content is for informational and educational purposes only and should not replace professional advice or services in serious situations.

Unlawful Content and Behavior

You agree not to post or transmit any content that is pornographic, obscene, profane, defamatory, threatening, or otherwise unlawful. You further agree not to engage in conduct that could constitute a criminal offense, give rise to civil liability, promote irresponsible behavior, or violate any law or regulation.

While Search Institute may monitor or review activity on the Website, it assumes no responsibility or liability for content posted by third parties.

Intellectual Property and Copyright Notice

The contents of all materials available on this Website are copyrighted by Search Institute®, unless otherwise indicated. All rights are reserved.

Search Institute encourages the use of its materials for educational, noncommercial purposes. Even when paraphrasing, professional courtesy and ethics require accurate, non-malicious use and proper attribution to Search Institute.

Please use the following credit line for all reprints and reproductions:

Use of Specific Materials

The 40 Developmental Assets®
May be reproduced for educational, noncommercial uses only, provided the list appears exactly as worded by Search Institute and includes the following citation:

The 40 Developmental Assets® may be reproduced for educational, noncommercial uses only. Copyright © 1997 Search Institute®, 2550 University Ave West, Suite 200N, St. Paul, MN 55114; 800-888-7828; searchinstitute.org. All rights reserved.

The Developmental Relationships Framework
May be reproduced for educational, noncommercial uses only, provided the framework appears exactly as worded by Search Institute and includes the following citation:

The Developmental Relationships Framework may be reproduced for educational, noncommercial uses only. Copyright © 2017 Search Institute®, 2550 University Ave West, Suite 200N, St. Paul, MN 55114; 800-888-7828; searchinstitute.org. All rights reserved.

Permission Required For:

Using more than 500 words of text
Including materials in any publication or resource sold commercially
Substantial paraphrasing of Search Institute materials
Reproducing entire reports, brochures, or web content
Using materials for advertising or fundraising purposes

To request permission, please complete the Permission Request Form or contact si@searchinstitute.org.

Trademarks

The following are registered trademarks of Search Institute:

Search Institute®
Developmental Assets®
Healthy Communities • Healthy Youth®
ParentFurther®

Unauthorized use of these trademarks is prohibited. Search Institute enforces its intellectual property rights to the full extent of the law.

Limited License and Terms of Use for Professional Development Workshops

By enrolling and participating in a Search Institute Workshop, you agree as follows:

Search Institute owns the intellectual property rights, including but not limited to copyright and trademark, in all workshop materials (“Workshop Materials”). Upon completion of a Workshop, Search Institute grants participants a limited, nontransferable license to use these materials for personal, noncommercial purposes within their own organization.

Participants may reproduce materials from the Workshop Workbook for use with their own staff and students within their organization only.

You may not:

Distribute copies for sale or use outside your organization
Perform or display Workshop Materials publicly
Record any portion of the Workshop
Translate Workshop Materials without written permission
Authorize others to engage in any of the above

All Workshop content, tools, and processes are proprietary and confidential. Unauthorized recording, duplication, or distribution is strictly prohibited.

What Is Copyright?

Copyright is a legal protection for original works of authorship. Under U.S. and international law, the copyright owner has exclusive rights to:

Reproduce the work
Prepare derivative works
Distribute copies for sale
Perform or display the work publicly
Authorize others to do any of the above

Violations of copyright or intellectual property rights may result in penalties or damages.

Privacy Disclosures

Search Institute values your privacy. While the Website does not knowingly collect personal information, it may use standard web technologies (such as cookies or analytics tools) to improve functionality, measure engagement, and understand how visitors use the site.

We do not sell or share personal information with third parties. Any data collected is used only in aggregate and for internal purposes, in accordance with applicable U.S. privacy laws.

If you contact us via forms or email, any information you provide will be used solely to respond to your inquiry.

By using this Website, you consent to this limited and responsible collection of data.

Limitation of Liability

Search Institute, its employees, and affiliates are not liable for any damages or losses resulting from your use of this Website. This includes, without limitation, damages caused by viruses, network failures, human error, or unauthorized access.

All content is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

Revisions to Website

Search Institute reserves the right to revise these Terms of Use or make changes to the Website at any time, without notice or obligation. Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of any updated terms. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

Application of U.S. Law and Jurisdiction

This Website is designed and intended for use within the United States. These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Minnesota, United States, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

If you access the Website from outside the United States, you are responsible for compliance with local laws.

Arbitration and Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. Arbitration shall take place in Minnesota, and judgment upon the award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction. Both parties waive the right to trial by jury and agree that any claim must be brought within one year after it arises.

Contact Information

Search Institute®
2550 University Ave West, Suite 200N
St. Paul, MN 55114
Phone: 800-888-7828
Email: si@searchinstitute.org
Website: searchinstitute.org