Effective date: May 11, 2026
These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of Fostura, including our website, agency listings, state guides, contact forms, and related content or services (collectively, the “Site”). By using the Site, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Site.
Purpose of the Site
Fostura provides general educational and informational content related to foster care, foster care agencies, and related resources. The Site is intended to help users begin research and identify next steps. It is not a government service, not an emergency service, and not a substitute for professional legal, medical, mental health, financial, licensing, or case-specific advice.
No Professional Advice
Content on Fostura is provided for general informational purposes only. Agency listings, state guides, timelines, eligibility discussions, and related resources may be incomplete, outdated, simplified, or subject to change. You should verify critical information directly with the relevant agency, licensing authority, attorney, healthcare provider, or other qualified professional before relying on it.
No Guarantee of Accuracy, Availability, or Outcomes
We try to present helpful and accurate information, but we do not guarantee that the Site, any agency listing, any guide, or any third-party link is complete, accurate, current, available, or error-free. We do not guarantee agency responsiveness, approval, placement outcomes, licensing outcomes, or the suitability of any provider for your situation.
Fostura is a growing resource, and some pages may be limited, under development, or incomplete while we continue adding and reviewing information.
Acceptable Use
You agree not to use the Site in a way that is unlawful, harmful, deceptive, abusive, or disruptive. This includes, without limitation:
- sending spam, malicious code, or fraudulent submissions;
- attempting to gain unauthorized access to the Site, its servers, or administrative tools;
- copying, scraping, or harvesting Site content at scale in a way that burdens the service or violates applicable law;
- misrepresenting your identity or your relationship to an agency or organization; or
- using the Site in a way that interferes with another person’s use or with the Site’s operation or security.
Submissions and Suggested Edits
If you submit a contact message, correction, or agency update, you represent that the information you provide is truthful to the best of your knowledge and that you have the right to provide it. You also grant Fostura a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to review, store, reproduce, adapt, publish, and use that submission for site operations, moderation, content review, and directory improvement.
We are not required to publish, act on, or respond to every submission, and we may remove, reject, edit, or ignore submissions in our discretion.
You agree not to submit confidential or highly sensitive personal information through the Site’s general contact tools unless we specifically request it and make a secure method available for that purpose.
Third-Party Links and Resources
The Site may link to or reference third-party agencies, service providers, government resources, or external websites. Those links are provided for convenience only. Fostura does not control and is not responsible for third-party content, services, policies, availability, or conduct, and a link does not imply endorsement.
Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise stated, the Site’s text, design, graphics, branding, compilations, and other original content are owned by Fostura or used with permission and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may use the Site for personal, non-commercial, informational use. You may not reproduce, republish, distribute, modify, or exploit Site content beyond what applicable law allows without prior written permission.
Privacy
Your use of the Site is also subject to our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and disclose personal information.
Disclaimer of Warranties
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Site is provided “as is” and “as available,” without warranties of any kind, whether express, implied, or statutory. This includes implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, non-infringement, and any warranties arising from course of dealing or usage of trade.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Fostura and its operators, contributors, contractors, and affiliates will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages, or for any loss of data, goodwill, profits, opportunities, or other intangible losses arising out of or related to your use of, or inability to use, the Site. To the fullest extent permitted by law, our total liability for any claim relating to the Site will not exceed one hundred U.S. dollars (US $100).
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Fostura and its operators, contributors, contractors, and affiliates from and against claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, losses, and expenses arising out of or related to your misuse of the Site, your submissions, or your violation of these Terms or applicable law.
Changes to the Site or These Terms
We may update the Site, discontinue features, or revise these Terms at any time. When we revise these Terms, we will update the effective date on this page. Your continued use of the Site after updated Terms are posted means the revised Terms will apply going forward.
Severability and Waiver
If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in effect to the fullest extent permitted by law. Any waiver of a provision must be explicit and will apply only to the specific instance identified.
Contact Us
If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us through our Contact page.