The Barron Foundation — Legal
Terms of Use
Please read these terms carefully before using our website.
The Barron Foundation — Legal
Please read these terms carefully before using our website.
Substantially Updated — May 2026
We’ve substantially updated these Terms of Use to reflect The Barron Foundation’s stewardship of Family Court Awareness Month, expanded intellectual property protections, and to add standard provisions including governing law, limitation of liability, and DMCA procedures. Please review the changes below.
By accessing and using the website of The Barron Foundation (“barron-foundation.org”), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our website.
The Barron Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN: 41-2418788) based in Georgia. Our mission is to protect children in family courts and amplify the voices of protective parents across America.
Important: Nothing on this website constitutes legal advice. The information provided is for educational and advocacy purposes only. If you are navigating a family court matter, please consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction. The Barron Foundation is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation.
Nothing on this website constitutes medical or mental health advice. If you are experiencing a crisis, please contact a licensed mental health professional or call 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline).
All content on this website — including text, images, logos, graphics, and the #HotPinkForChildren and #BarronStandard movement materials — is the property of The Barron Foundation and is protected by applicable copyright and trademark laws. You may share our content for advocacy purposes with attribution. Commercial use without written permission is prohibited.
The following are original intellectual property of The Barron Foundation and may not be reproduced, imitated, or used without express written permission:
The Barron Foundation bears a family name — the founder’s middle name, her mother’s maiden name, and a name carried across generations. It was chosen because of the strength of the Barron women — a grandmother and a mother who are heroes, and a lineage that stands for resilience, fire, and the refusal to be silent. It was chosen to honor that legacy, not to identify any specific individual. As the founder has said: “I stand with the blood of generations of Barron women running through me. Their strength. Their fire. Their refusal to bend. I was made for such a time as this — and so was this foundation.” Any use of the Barron Foundation name, Family Ct. magazine name, or associated marks for commercial purposes, imitation, or misrepresentation is strictly prohibited and may be subject to legal action.
Dr. Kreslyn Barron Odum’s participation in academic research — including Stage 1 of the ECCBS at the University of Manchester, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health — does not grant any third party rights to The Barron Foundation’s intellectual property, materials, or programs. Academic citation of Dr. Odum’s participation in published research is permitted with standard scholarly attribution; commercial use, reproduction of Foundation materials, or representation of any affiliation beyond documented research participation requires written permission.
The Barron Foundation respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects the same in return. If you believe your copyrighted work has been used on this website in a way that constitutes infringement, please submit a written notice including: (1) an electronic or physical signature of the copyright owner or an authorized representative; (2) identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed; (3) identification of the material claimed to be infringing and its location on our site; (4) your contact information; (5) a statement that you have a good-faith belief the use is not authorized; and (6) a statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information is accurate and that you are authorized to act.
Send DMCA notices to: info@barron-foundation.org with subject line “DMCA Notice.”
If you believe material on our site was removed or disabled in error as a result of a DMCA notice, you may submit a counter-notice containing the same categories of information, also to the address above.
Donations to The Barron Foundation are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. We are a registered 501(c)(3) organization. Donations are processed through PayPal and Venmo. By donating, you agree to their respective terms of service.
You agree not to use this website to:
We reserve the right to remove content, block users, and report illegal activity to the appropriate authorities.
This website is provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. The Barron Foundation makes no representations about the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or timeliness of information on this site. Your use of this website is at your own risk.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Barron Foundation, its founder, directors, officers, employees, volunteers, and contractors shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from or related to your use of this website, including but not limited to lost profits, data loss, or any damages resulting from reliance on information provided here. Our total liability for any claim arising out of or related to these Terms shall not exceed one hundred U.S. dollars ($100).
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless The Barron Foundation and its founder, directors, officers, employees, volunteers, and contractors from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or in any way connected with: (1) your use of this website; (2) your violation of these Terms; (3) your violation of any rights of another party; or (4) any content you submit through our forms, including stories, comments, or media inquiries.
These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the State of Georgia, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Any dispute arising out of or related to these Terms or your use of this website shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Georgia, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of those courts.
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions of these Terms shall remain in full force and effect.
These Terms of Use, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and The Barron Foundation regarding your use of this website, superseding any prior agreements.
Your use of this website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms of Use.
We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
Questions about these Terms? Contact us at info@barron-foundation.org or 478.227.6393.