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Terms & Conditions
Introduction
These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of this website and any services, content, directories, events, volunteer sign-ups, fundraising pages, or other functionality provided through it by Cypress Hills Fulton BID (“we,” “us,” or “the BID”).
By using the site you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the site.
Changes to Terms:
We may modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of the site after changes indicates your acceptance. We recommend checking the Terms periodically.
Services and Eligibility:
The site provides information, resources, a business directory, event listings and registration, volunteer opportunities, fundraising and donation information, and a mechanism to report quality-of-life issues in the BID service area.Services may be limited to users who meet applicable eligibility requirements. Certain features may require you to create an account or provide accurate information.
User Accounts, Membership and Listings:
Where accounts, memberships, or business listings are available, you must provide accurate, current, and complete information and keep it up to date.
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of account credentials and for all activity under your account.
We reserve the right to refuse, suspend, or remove accounts, listings, or membership at our discretion, including for fraudulent, abusive, or otherwise inappropriate behavior.
User Conduct and Prohibited Uses
You agree not to: post unlawful, fraudulent, defamatory, obscene, or harmful content; infringe others’ rights; use the site to solicit or transmit spam; interfere with site operation; or attempt to gain unauthorized access to systems.
Reporting quality-of-life issues should be truthful and made in good faith. Misuse of reporting tools may result in loss of access.
Content, Intellectual Property and License:
All content on the site provided by the BID (text, images, logos, layout, code) is owned or licensed by the BID and is protected by intellectual property laws.
You may view, download, and print content for personal, non-commercial use only, provided you retain all copyright and other proprietary notices.
By submitting content (including business listings, photos, testimonials, or volunteer materials), you grant the BID a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, and display that content for site and promotional purposes. Do not submit content you do not have rights to.
Business Directory and Third-Party Content
Listings in the business directory are provided by businesses or public sources. We do not guarantee accuracy, completeness, or the quality of services offered by listed businesses.
The site may contain links to third-party websites or resources. Links are provided for convenience; we do not endorse and are not responsible for third-party content, accuracy, privacy practices, or terms.
Events, Fundraising and Donations
Event registration, ticketing, and fundraising functions may be subject to additional terms, fees, or refund policies. Any payment processing is handled by third-party processors; we are not responsible for their practices.
Donations made through the site are subject to separate donation terms and applicable laws. Tax deductibility of donations is the donor’s responsibility to verify.
Volunteers
Volunteer sign-ups through the site do not create an employment relationship. Volunteers must comply with any additional instructions or screening the BID requires.
The BID may run background checks, require waivers, or set other conditions for volunteer participation.
Accessibility and Privacy.
We strive to make the site accessible and to comply with applicable accessibility standards. If you experience accessibility issues, please contact us so we can assist.
Your use of the site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect personal information. By using the site you consent to those practices.
Disclaimers
The site and all content and services are provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, express or implied (including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, or accuracy of information).
We do not guarantee uninterrupted, secure, or error-free operation and are not responsible for technical failures, delays, or lost communications.
Limitation of Liability:
To the maximum extent permitted by law, the BID, its affiliates, officers, employees, agents, and partners are not liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, special, punitive, or exemplary damages arising from your use of the site.
Our aggregate liability for claims arising from these Terms will not exceed the amount you paid, if any, to use the site in the 12 months preceding the claim (or a modest cap if no payments were made), to the extent permitted by law.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold the BID and its affiliates harmless from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses arising out of your breach of these Terms, violation of law, or misuse of the site.
Termination and Suspension
We may suspend or terminate your access to the site or services at any time, with or without notice, for conduct we deem violating these Terms or harmful to the BID or other users.
Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of New York (or another jurisdiction you prefer). Any disputes arising under these Terms will be resolved in the appropriate courts in that jurisdiction, unless otherwise agreed in writing.
Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full force.
Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any additional terms posted for specific services, constitute the entire agreement between you and the BID regarding use of the site.
Contact Information
For questions about these Terms, accessibility, privacy, volunteer procedures, event policies, or to report problems, please contact the BID through the site’s contact channels (provide official contact information here).
Effective Date
These Terms are effective as of [Effective Date]. We may update them from time to time; we will post the updated date on this page.