Last Updated: May 1, 2025
At WisTech Open, we are committed to ensuring that our website is accessible to all users, regardless of ability or disability. We strive to make our educational resources, tools, and content available to everyone in compliance with accessibility standards and best practices.
WisTech Open aims to meet or exceed the requirements set by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act. We follow the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, which provide recommendations for making web content more accessible to people with disabilities.
We are working to implement the following features to improve accessibility:
We are continuously working to improve the accessibility of our website. If you encounter any barriers to access, please contact us so we can address your concerns promptly.
If you have any questions about accessibility or need assistance accessing any content on the WisTech Open website, please reach out to us:
WisTech Open
Chippewa Valley Technical College
620 West Clairemont Avenue, Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54701
Email: wistech@cvtc.edu
Effective Date: May 1, 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how WisTech Open uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit websites. They help us understand how users interact with our content and enhance your browsing experience.
These are necessary for the website to function. They enable core functions like page navigation and access to secure areas.
We use cookies (such as Google Analytics) to collect anonymous data about how visitors use our site, such as pages visited and time spent. This helps us improve content and performance.
These cookies remember your preferences and settings (e.g., language or display choices) to provide a more personalized experience.
Some embedded content (like YouTube videos or interactive tools) may place cookies from third-party services. We do not control these cookies, and you should refer to those third parties’ privacy policies for more information.
You can manage or disable cookies at any time through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect how some parts of the website function.
Helpful links for managing cookies:
We may update this Cookie Policy occasionally. Updates will be posted on this page with a new effective date.
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact:
WisTech Open
Chippewa Valley Technical College
620 West Clairemont Avenue, Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54701
Email: wistech@cvtc.edu
Last Updated: May 1, 2025
The content provided on the WisTech Open website is for educational and informational purposes only. While we strive to ensure the accuracy and relevance of the materials, we make no guarantees regarding completeness, timeliness, or accuracy. Users are responsible for verifying any information before relying on it.
The resources offered through WisTech Open do not constitute professional advice, whether medical, legal, financial, or otherwise. Users should consult qualified professionals for guidance related to their specific situations.
Unless specifically stated, the use of WisTech Open materials does not confer academic credit, continuing education units, or certification. Use of this content does not imply enrollment or affiliation with Chippewa Valley Technical College or any other WTCS institution.
This website may contain links to third-party websites or embedded content (e.g., from LibreTexts or YouTube). WisTech Open does not endorse or assume responsibility for any external content, policies, or practices.
Unless otherwise noted, materials on this site are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). Users are responsible for proper attribution when using, adapting, or redistributing content.
Some resources may include content under different licenses. It is the user's responsibility to review and comply with those specific terms.
WisTech Open makes no warranties, express or implied, and disclaims any liability for damages arising from the use or inability to use this website or its content. All materials are provided “as is.”
Neither WisTech Open, Chippewa Valley Technical College, nor any affiliated contributors shall be held liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from the use of this site or its resources.
If you have questions or concerns about this disclaimer, please contact:
WisTech Open
Chippewa Valley Technical College
620 West Clairemont Avenue, Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54701
Email: wistech@cvtc.edu
Last Updated: May 1, 2025
At WisTech Open, we respect your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and engage with our open educational resources. By using the WisTech Open site, you agree to the terms of this policy.
We may collect the following types of information when you use our website:
When you access WisTech Open, our servers automatically collect certain information such as:
This data is collected to understand how visitors use the site and to improve our content and services.
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, such as:
We use collected information to:
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
WisTech Open uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, such as:
You may disable cookies through your browser settings. Doing so will not affect your ability to access most content.
We may use third-party tools and platforms (e.g., Google Analytics, embedded resources from LibreTexts or OpenStax) that have their own privacy practices. We recommend reviewing those platforms' privacy policies if you interact with their content through our site.
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. While we strive to safeguard your information, no system can guarantee complete security.
If you have provided personal information (e.g., through a contact form or email subscription), you may:
To make a request, please contact us at:
📧 wistech@cvtc.edu
WisTech Open complies with applicable local, state, and federal regulations, including the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and relevant data privacy laws.
This site is intended for users in the United States. If you are accessing this site from outside the U.S., you acknowledge that your information may be transferred to and processed in the U.S.
WisTech Open is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children without appropriate consent.
We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date. We encourage users to check this policy periodically for any updates.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, or wish to make a privacy-related request, contact:
WisTech Open
Chippewa Valley Technical College
620 West Clairemont Avenue, Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54701
Email: wistech@cvtc.edu
Last Updated: May 1, 2025
Welcome to WisTech Open, a project dedicated to providing open and affordable educational resources to learners and educators across Wisconsin and beyond. These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the WisTech Open website (the “Site”) and its content.
By accessing or using our Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our [Privacy Policy]. If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use our Site.
WisTech Open is a collaborative, public-facing platform that supports teaching and learning by providing access to open educational resources (OER). Materials on this site are created, adapted, or curated by educators across the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) and partner institutions.
You agree to use the WisTech Open website only for lawful and educational purposes. You may not use the Site:
Unless otherwise stated, the materials hosted on WisTech Open are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). This means you are free to:
Attribution is required. You must provide appropriate credit, link to the license, and indicate if changes were made.
Some content may link to or include materials with different licenses (e.g., from OpenStax or LibreTexts). It is your responsibility to comply with those specific licenses.
If you contribute content to WisTech Open (e.g., via submissions, comments, or collaboration), you grant WisTech Open a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and distribute that content, in accordance with the applicable open license.
You are responsible for ensuring that your contributions do not infringe on the rights of others.
WisTech Open strives to meet accessibility standards in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act. If you encounter accessibility barriers, please [contact us] so we can address your concerns.
All materials and services provided on the WisTech Open website are offered “as is” and without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of content and disclaim all warranties, express or implied, to the fullest extent allowed by law.
WisTech Open, Chippewa Valley Technical College, and any contributing partners shall not be liable for any damages resulting from the use or inability to use this website or its materials. This includes, but is not limited to, direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.
The Site may include links to external websites. WisTech Open does not control or endorse these third-party sites and is not responsible for their content or practices.
We may revise these Terms from time to time. The date of the most recent update will appear at the top of this page. Continued use of the Site after changes means you accept the revised Terms.
For questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact:
WisTech Open
Chippewa Valley Technical College
620 West Clairemont Avenue, Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54701
Email: wistech@cvtc.edu