Terms of Use

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using associationname.org (the "Site") or any service offered through it, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, do not use the Site.

2. Description of Service

The Site provides information about Association Name, including events, programs, scholarships, the membership application, donation processing, volunteer signup, and the photo gallery. We may add, change, or discontinue features at any time without notice.

3. Eligibility and Accounts

You must be at least 18 years old to create an account, register for events, or make a donation. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any login credentials and for all activity under your account.

4. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

• Use the Site for any unlawful purpose or to harass, threaten, or defraud anyone.
• Upload viruses, malware, or any content that infringes intellectual-property rights or violates privacy.
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site, other accounts, or our infrastructure.
• Use automated means (scrapers, bots) to harvest content or data without our written permission.

5. User Submissions

When you submit photos, comments, applications, or other content through the Site, you grant the Association a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, and adapt that content for purposes consistent with our mission — e.g., publishing approved photos in the gallery or sharing event highlights in our newsletter. You retain ownership of your content and confirm you have the right to submit it.

6. Donations

Donations are voluntary contributions to a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. They are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. We will provide an acknowledgment receipt suitable for tax purposes. Refunds may be issued for processing errors or duplicate transactions on request.

7. Intellectual Property

All content on the Site — including text, logos, images, layouts, and code — is owned by Association Name or licensed to us and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws. You may not reproduce, redistribute, or create derivative works without prior written permission, except for personal, non-commercial viewing.

8. Third-Party Services

The Site may integrate or link to third-party services (e.g., Eventbrite for registration, payment processors, social platforms). Use of those services is governed by their own terms and privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their practices.

9. Disclaimers

The Site and its content are provided "as is" and "as available." We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding accuracy, completeness, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted or error-free.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Association, its directors, officers, employees, and volunteers shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Site, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. Our aggregate liability is limited to the amount you have paid to the Association in the twelve months preceding the claim, or $100, whichever is greater.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Association from any claims, damages, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of your use of the Site, your violation of these Terms, or your infringement of any rights of another.

12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to conflict-of-laws rules. Any dispute that cannot be resolved informally shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Harris County, Texas, and you consent to personal jurisdiction in those courts.

13. Changes to These Terms

We may revise these Terms at any time. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the Site after a revision constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

14. Contact Us

Questions about these Terms? Reach us at info@associationname.org or by mail at Association Name, 123 Heritage Avenue, Suite 200, Houston, TX 77002, USA.