Terms of Service

Last updated: February 15, 2026

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the website operated by The Water Awareness Foundation ("we," "us," or "our") at yourwaterawareness.com (the "Site"). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Site.

About Our Services

The Water Awareness Foundation provides free, research-based educational content about municipal water systems, household plumbing infrastructure, water chemistry, and related topics. We also offer free water analyses and educational resources such as downloadable guides and community test kits.

Our services are educational in nature. We are not a government agency, water utility, medical provider, or licensed contractor. Nothing on this Site constitutes medical advice, legal advice, or a professional recommendation to take specific action regarding your water system.

Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to use our services, submit forms, or opt in to communications. By using the Site, you represent that you are at least 18 years of age. If you are under 18, you may browse the Site for educational purposes but may not submit personal information.

Information You Provide

When you submit forms on our Site -- such as requesting a water analysis, downloading a guide, or contacting us -- you agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information. You are responsible for the accuracy of the information you provide.

We handle all personal information in accordance with our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

SMS/Text Messaging Terms

By providing your phone number and checking the SMS consent box on any form on this Site, you expressly consent to receive recurring automated educational text messages from The Water Awareness Foundation at the phone number you provided. You understand that:

• Consent to receive SMS messages is not required as a condition of requesting a water analysis, downloading any resource, or using any other service on this Site.
• Message frequency varies. You may receive up to 4 messages per month.
• Standard message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier and plan.
• You may opt out at any time by replying STOP to any message. You will receive a one-time confirmation and no further messages.
• For help, reply HELP to any message or email us at info@waterawarenessfoundation.org.
• SMS messages are supported on major U.S. carriers including AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, and others. Service availability may vary by carrier.

We will never share, sell, or rent your phone number or SMS opt-in data to third parties for their marketing purposes. Your phone number is used solely by The Water Awareness Foundation for sending educational water quality information.

Email Communications

When you provide your email address through any form on this Site, you may receive educational follow-up emails from The Water Awareness Foundation. These emails contain water quality information relevant to your area and interests.

You can unsubscribe from email communications at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any email or by contacting us at info@waterawarenessfoundation.org.

Intellectual Property

All content on this Site -- including text, graphics, logos, images, guides, reports, and other materials -- is the property of The Water Awareness Foundation or its content suppliers and is protected by copyright and intellectual property laws.

You may view, download, and print content from this Site for personal, non-commercial, educational use only. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from our content without prior written permission.

Disclaimers

The information provided on this Site is for general educational purposes only. While we strive to ensure accuracy, we make no warranties or representations regarding the completeness, accuracy, reliability, or suitability of the information.

• This Site does not provide medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional for health-related concerns about water exposure.
• This Site does not provide legal or regulatory advice. Consult appropriate authorities for compliance questions.
• Water test results and analyses are provided for informational purposes and should not be considered certified laboratory analyses unless explicitly stated.
• We are not affiliated with any municipal water authority, government agency, or water utility.

THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, The Water Awareness Foundation shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, arising out of or related to your use of or inability to use the Site, any content on the Site, or any actions taken based on information provided on the Site.

Acceptable Use

You agree not to use the Site in any way that:

• Violates any applicable law or regulation.
• Submits false, misleading, or fraudulent information through our forms.
• Attempts to interfere with, compromise, or disrupt the Site or its servers.
• Uses automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access the Site without our written permission.
• Impersonates any person or entity, or misrepresents your affiliation with any person or entity.

Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or resources for reference purposes. We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites. Accessing third-party links is at your own risk.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Colorado, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Colorado.

Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us: