Last Updated: February 2026
Welcome to Roots of Action. These Terms of Service govern your access to and use of this website and its educational content. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use the site.
Purpose of the Site
Roots of Action is an educational website that preserves and shares research-based articles and resources on positive youth development. The site functions as a read-only educational archive and does not offer interactive services, accounts, surveys, courses, or coaching.
The site is maintained by Marilyn Price-Mitchell, PhD, or her designated successors.
Educational Use Only
All content on this site is provided for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing on the site constitutes professional, legal, medical, psychological, or educational advice. You are responsible for how you choose to use the information provided.
Intellectual Property and Copyright
Unless otherwise noted, all content on Roots of Action—including articles, text, graphics, images, and downloadable materials—is protected by copyright and owned by Marilyn Price-Mitchell, PhD, or licensed for use on this site.
You may:
- Read, download, and share content for personal, educational, and non-commercial use
- Cite or reference materials with appropriate attribution
You may not:
- Sell, license, or commercially exploit site content
- Modify, adapt, or create derivative works unless explicitly permitted
- Remove copyright or attribution notices
Some materials on this site are clearly marked as being licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution–NonCommercial–NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. Those materials may be shared according to the terms of that license.
For questions about reprints, citations, or educational use beyond these terms, please contact us.
Accuracy and Availability
We make reasonable efforts to ensure that content on this site is accurate and up to date. However, the site is provided “as is” and “as available.” We do not guarantee that content will be error-free, complete, or continuously available.
Disclaimer of Warranties
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Roots of Action disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of accuracy, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
Limitation of Liability
Under no circumstances shall Marilyn Price-Mitchell, PhD, or the maintainers of this site be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from your use of—or inability to use—the site or its content.
Third-Party Links
This site includes links to third-party websites for reference and educational purposes. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or privacy practices of those external sites. Accessing third-party sites is at your own risk.
Changes to These Terms
These Terms of Use may be updated occasionally to reflect changes in the site or applicable laws. The most recent update date will always appear at the top of this page.
Governing Law
These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the State of Washington, United States, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.
Contact
For questions related to educational use, citations, or reprints, please contact:
Roots of Action
Email: rootsofaction [at] gmail [dot] com