Terms & Conditions
A legal disclaimer:
Effective Date: 07/16/25
Welcome to the website of In Defense of Black Lives (“we,” “us,” or “our”). Please read these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) carefully before using our website (the “Site”). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you should discontinue use of the Site immediately.
1. Eligibility and Use
You must be at least 18 years old to use this Site. By using this Site, you represent and warrant that you are of legal age and have the capacity to enter into a binding agreement. If you are using this Site on behalf of an organization, you represent and warrant that you are authorized to accept these Terms on the organization’s behalf.
Unauthorized use of the Site, including but not limited to unauthorized account access, data scraping, or misuse of content, is strictly prohibited.
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2. Donations and Payment
We may offer options to donate or purchase merchandise and services through this Site. Accepted payment methods may include credit/debit cards, PayPal, and other methods made available at checkout. All transactions are processed securely, and we do not store your full payment information.
We reserve the right to refuse or cancel any donation or purchase for any reason, including inaccuracies in product or donation information, availability, or suspected fraud.
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3. Changes to Offerings
We reserve the right to modify or discontinue any aspect of our Site, services, campaigns, programs, or content at any time without notice. This includes changes to merchandise, fundraising goals, events, membership options, or other offerings.
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4. Warranties and Disclaimers
This Site and all content, services, and offerings provided are offered “as is” and “as available,” without any warranties, either express or implied. We do not guarantee that the Site will be secure, error-free, or uninterrupted. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim any and all warranties, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.
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5. Intellectual Property
All content on this Site—including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, photographs, videos, audio, downloadable files, and code—is the property of In Defense of Black Lives or its content creators, and is protected under applicable intellectual property and copyright laws.
You may not copy, reproduce, republish, modify, transmit, distribute, or use any content from this Site without our prior written consent. Any unauthorized use may violate copyright, trademark, and other applicable laws and could result in civil or criminal penalties.
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6. Account Suspension or Termination
We reserve the right to suspend, restrict, or terminate any user’s access to the Site or their account at our sole discretion, with or without notice, for any reason, including but not limited to violation of these Terms, misuse of the Site, or behavior we deem harmful to our organization or community.
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7. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, In Defense of Black Lives and its officers, directors, employees, volunteers, agents, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or goodwill arising from your access to or use of the Site.
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8. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless In Defense of Black Lives, its affiliates, directors, officers, employees, volunteers, and agents from and against any claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including attorney’s fees) arising out of or related to your use of the Site, violation of these Terms, or your infringement of any intellectual property or other right of any person or entity.
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9. Privacy
Our handling of your personal data is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please read the Privacy Policy carefully to understand how we collect, use, and protect your information.
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10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to its conflict of law principles. You agree that any disputes arising from or relating to the use of this Site will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Dallas County, Texas.
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11. Changes to These Terms
We may revise these Terms at any time without notice by updating this page. Your continued use of the Site after any changes indicates your acceptance of the revised Terms.
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12. Contact Information
For questions about these Terms, you may contact us at:
In Defense of Black Lives
Email: info@indefenseblacklives.org
Mailing Address: 4907 Spring Ave. Suite 207 Dallas, TX 75210
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By using this Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.
