Terms of Use

Last updated: 5/13/2026

Welcome

Welcome to Just a Secular Homeschooler (“the Site”). By accessing or using this website, you agree to these Terms of Use. If you don’t agree, please don’t use the Site.

About This Site

Just a Secular Homeschooler is a personal blog about secular homeschooling, written and maintained by Ronda Bowen. The content provided here is for informational and entertainment purposes only.

Use of Content

What You Can Do

  • Read and enjoy the content
  • Share links to posts on social media
  • Quote brief excerpts with proper attribution and a link back to the original post
  • Print articles for personal, non-commercial use

What You Can’t Do

  • Republish entire posts or substantial portions on other websites without permission
  • Use content for commercial purposes without permission
  • Remove attribution or claim content as your own
  • Scrape, copy, or aggregate content systematically

If you want to use content beyond fair use (like republishing a full post), email me at [email protected] to ask permission.

Educational Disclaimer

The information on this Site is based on my personal experience as a secular homeschooling parent. It is not professional educational advice, legal advice, or psychological counseling.

  • Homeschooling laws vary by state. Research your local requirements.
  • Curriculum recommendations reflect what worked for my family, not universal endorsements.
  • Child development information is general and not a substitute for professional evaluation.

Always consult qualified professionals for educational, legal, or medical decisions about your children.

Affiliate Links Disclaimer

This Site contains affiliate links. When you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you.

  • Affiliate commissions do not influence my honest opinions or recommendations
  • I only recommend products and resources I genuinely believe are valuable
  • You are never obligated to purchase through affiliate links

For more details, see our Privacy Policy.

Comments and User Content

Your Responsibilities

When you leave a comment, you agree to:

  • Be respectful and civil in discussions
  • Not post spam, advertisements, or off-topic content
  • Not post content that is illegal, harassing, threatening, or abusive
  • Not impersonate others or misrepresent your affiliation

My Rights

I reserve the right to:

  • Moderate, edit, or delete comments at my discretion
  • Ban users who violate these terms or engage in abusive behavior
  • Close comments on any post

You retain ownership of your comments, but by posting, you grant me a license to display them on the Site.

External Links

This Site contains links to third-party websites and resources. I am not responsible for:

  • The content, accuracy, or practices of external sites
  • Products or services offered by third parties
  • Privacy practices of other websites

Clicking external links is at your own risk. Always review the terms and privacy policies of sites you visit.

Accuracy and Updates

I strive to provide accurate information, but:

  • Content may contain errors or become outdated
  • Homeschooling laws, curriculum, and resources change over time
  • Posts reflect my knowledge and opinions at the time of writing

I am not obligated to update old posts when circumstances change. Always verify current information, especially regarding legal requirements.

No Warranties

This Site and its content are provided “as is” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:

  • Accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of information
  • Uninterrupted or error-free operation
  • Fitness for a particular purpose

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Ronda Bowen and Just a Secular Homeschooler shall not be liable for any damages arising from:

  • Use or inability to use this Site
  • Reliance on information provided
  • Decisions made based on content
  • Technical issues, errors, or omissions

You assume all risk when using information from this Site.

Copyright

Unless otherwise noted, all content on this Site (text, images, graphics, layout) is © [Year] Ronda Bowen and protected by U.S. copyright law.

You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without permission, except as allowed under fair use.

User comments remain the property of their authors.

DMCA and Copyright Complaints

If you believe content on this Site infringes your copyright, contact me at [email protected] with:

  • Description of the copyrighted work
  • Location of the infringing material (URL)
  • Your contact information
  • A statement of good faith belief that use is not authorized
  • A statement that the information is accurate and that you are authorized to act

I will respond to valid DMCA notices in accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act.

Changes to These Terms

I may update these Terms of Use at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

Governing Law

These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the State of Kansas, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Kansas.

Severability

If any provision of these terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full effect.

Contact

Questions about these Terms of Use? Contact:

Ronda Bowen
Just a Secular Homeschooler
[email protected]