**Terms of Service for 1619 Freedom School**
*Effective Date: March 20, 2025*
Welcome to the 1619 Freedom School website. By accessing or using our website, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms of Service. Please read these terms carefully before using our website. If you do not agree to these terms, you must not use our website.
The 1619 Freedom School is a nonprofit organization providing after-school literacy instruction to public elementary school children in Iowa. Our website is designed to provide information about our programs, events, and services, as well as to facilitate donations, registrations, and other interactions with our organization.
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### **1. Acceptance of Terms**
By using our website, you confirm that you are at least 18 years old or have the consent of a parent or guardian to use this website. You agree to abide by these Terms of Service and all applicable laws and regulations.
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### **2. Use of the Website**
You may use our website for lawful purposes only. You agree not to:
- Engage in any activity that disrupts or interferes with the website’s functionality.
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or data.
- Use the website to transmit any harmful, offensive, or illegal content.
- Violate the intellectual property rights of the 1619 Freedom School or any third party.
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### **3. Intellectual Property**
All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of the 1619 Freedom School or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works of any content without our prior written consent.
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### **4. User Contributions**
If you submit comments, feedback, or other content to our website, you grant the 1619 Freedom School a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and worldwide license to use, reproduce, and distribute your contributions. You represent and warrant that your contributions do not infringe on any third-party rights.
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### **5. Donations and Payments**
If you make a donation or payment through our website, you agree to provide accurate and complete payment information. All donations are final and non-refundable unless otherwise stated.
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### **6. Third-Party Links**
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided for your convenience only. The 1619 Freedom School does not endorse or control the content of third-party websites and is not responsible for their practices or policies.
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### **7. Disclaimer of Warranties**
Our website is provided "as is" and "as available" without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied. The 1619 Freedom School does not guarantee that the website will be error-free, secure, or uninterrupted.
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### **8. Limitation of Liability**
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the 1619 Freedom School shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of your use of or inability to use the website.
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### **9. Indemnification**
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the 1619 Freedom School, its directors, employees, and volunteers from any claims, damages, or expenses arising out of your use of the website or violation of these Terms of Service.
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### **10. Changes to These Terms**
We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms of Service at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.
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### **11. Governing Law**
These Terms of Service are governed by the laws of the State of Iowa, without regard to its conflict of laws principles. Any disputes arising out of these terms shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Iowa.
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### **12. Contact Us**
If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:
1619 Freedom School
325 E. Park Avenue,Suite 204, Waterloo, IA 50703
phone: 319-427-0314
email: info@1619freedomschoool.org
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Thank you for supporting the 1619 Freedom School and our mission of Liberation through Literacy!