Terms of Service

By accessing and using the blacklivesmatter.social community platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, you may not access or use our services.

We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the platform after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

Expected Conduct:

• Treat all members with respect and dignity
• Engage in honest, good-faith conversation
• Protect the privacy and confidentiality of other members
• Share accurate information and credit your sources

Prohibited Conduct:

• Harassment, hate speech, threats, or intimidation
• Spam, scams, or unauthorized commercial solicitation
• Impersonating another person or organization
• Posting unlawful, violent, or sexually explicit content
• Attempting to disrupt, hack, or overload the platform

Enforcement:

• Content that violates these guidelines may be removed
• Accounts may be timed out, suspended, or terminated
• Serious violations may be reported to law enforcement

Account Requirements:

• You must provide accurate and complete registration information
• You are responsible for maintaining the security of your password
• You are responsible for all activity that occurs under your account
• You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized account access

Eligibility:

• You must be at least 13 years of age to create an account
• One account per person unless otherwise authorized
• Accounts may not be sold, traded, or transferred

Payments & Memberships:

• Paid memberships and event fees are processed by third-party providers
• Fees are disclosed before purchase
• Refunds are handled on a case-by-case basis

Our Property:

• All platform content, features, and functionality are owned by blacklivesmatter.social
• The "blacklivesmatter.social" name, logo, and branding are protected trademarks
• You may not copy, reproduce, or redistribute platform code or design

Your Content:

• You retain ownership of the content you post
• You grant us a license to display and distribute your content on the platform
• You are responsible for ensuring you have the rights to what you post
• You may delete your content at any time

Copyright Complaints:

If you believe content on this platform infringes your copyright, contact us at legal@blacklivesmatter.social with details of the alleged infringement.

Platform Provided "As Is":

• The platform is provided without warranties of any kind
• We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free service
• We are not responsible for content posted by members

Limitation of Liability:

• We are not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
• We are not liable for loss of data, profits, or business opportunity
• Our total liability is limited to the amount you paid us in the prior 12 months

Indemnification:

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless blacklivesmatter.social from any claims arising from:

• Your use of the platform
• Content you post or share
• Your violation of these Terms or applicable law
• Your violation of the rights of any third party

Changes to the Platform:

• We may add, change, or remove features at any time
• We may suspend or discontinue the platform with notice

Changes to These Terms:

• Material changes will be announced on the platform
• The "Last updated" date will reflect any revision

Termination:

• You may close your account at any time
• We may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms
• Provisions on liability, indemnification, and governing law survive termination

Legal Contact:

Governing Law:

These terms are governed by the laws of the State of Georgia. Any disputes will be resolved in the courts of the State of Georgia.

Severability:

If any provision of these terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

Complete Agreement:

These terms constitute the entire agreement between you and blacklivesmatter.social regarding use of our platform.