Brown Hope Terms of Use

Brown Hope Terms of Use

Overview These website Terms of Use (“Terms of Use”) are entered into between you (“you” and “your”) and Brown Hope, a non-profit corporation, (“Brown Hope,” “we,” “us,” and “our”). The Terms of Use govern your access to and use of the Brown Hope website at https://www.brownhope.org/, including any content, functionality and services offered on or through it (the “Site”). By using the Site, you agree to be bound and abide by these Terms of Use. Brown Hope may terminate your ability to use the Site without notice if you do not comply with the Terms of Use. All Information Brown Hope collects is subject to our Privacy Notice posted here. By using the Site, you consent to all actions taken by us with respect to your Information in compliance with the Privacy Notice. The Privacy Notice is incorporated into and governed by these Terms of Use. To the extent there is a conflict, the Terms of Use supersede the Privacy Notice. Terms like “Information” that are in these Terms of Use but not defined here are defined in the Privacy Notice. Intellectual Property The Site and its entire contents, data, features and functionality (including but not limited to text, graphics, video, logos, button icons, databases and images) (“Site Content”) are the property of Brown Hope or its licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark and other intellectual property laws, except as indicated below. The Brown Hope name and related logos are trademarks and service marks (“Marks”) of Brown Hope. Brown Hope's Marks may not be used without advance written permission of Brown Hope, including in connection with any product or service that is not Brown Hope's, in any manner that is likely to cause confusion, or in any manner that disparages, discredits, or misrepresents Brown Hope. Other products or company names mentioned on the Site may be trademarks or service marks of their respective owners. If you believe that any content on the Site violates your intellectual property rights, please notify Brown Hope as described in Section 15. Limited License And Prohibited Uses Brown Hope grants you a personal, non-assignable, and non-exclusive license to access and use the Site and Site Content only as an informative resource while using the Site. Any other use, including the reproduction, modification, distribution, transmission, republication, framing, display or performance of the Site or Site Content without prior permission of Brown Hope is strictly prohibited. You may not download, print, copy, distribute, lease, or otherwise use the Site or Site Content for commercial purposes, including publication, sale, or personal gain. You may not remove any Mark or other proprietary notices, including, without limitation, attribution information, credits, and copyright notices that have been placed on or near the Site or Site Content. You may use the Site only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms of Use. You agree that you will not: Use the Site in any way that violates any applicable federal, state, local or international law or regulation. Use the Site for the purpose of exploiting, harming or attempting to exploit or harm anyone in any way. Send, knowingly receive, upload, download, use or re-use any material which does not comply with the Terms of Use. Transmit, or procure the sending of, any advertising or promotional material, including any "junk mail", "chain letter" or "spam" or any other similar solicitation, unless you have received authorization from Brown Hope to advertise through the Site. Impersonate or attempt to impersonate Brown Hope, a Brown Hope employee, another user or any other person or entity (including, without limitation, by using e-mail addresses associated with any of the foregoing). Engage in any other conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use or enjoyment of the Site, or which, as determined by Brown Hope, may harm Brown Hope or users of the Site or expose them to liability. Use the Site in any manner that could disable, overburden, damage, or impair the Site or interfere with any other party's use of the Site, including their ability to engage in real time activities through the Site. Use any robot, spider or other automatic device, process or means to access the Site for any purpose, including monitoring or copying any of the material on the Site. Use any manual process to monitor or copy any of the material on the Site or for any other unauthorized purpose without Brown Hope’s prior written consent. Use any device, software or routine that interferes with the proper working of the Site. Introduce any viruses, Trojan horses, worms, logic bombs or other material which is malicious or technologically harmful. Attempt to gain unauthorized access to, interfere with, damage or disrupt any parts of the Site, the server on which the Site is stored, or any server, computer or database connected to the Site. Attack the Site via a denial-of-Site attack or a distributed denial-of-Site attack. Otherwise attempt to interfere with the proper working of the Site. Third Party Content This Site may include content provided by third parties. All statements and opinions expressed by third parties are solely the opinions and the responsibility of the person or entity providing those materials. Those materials do not necessarily reflect the opinion of Brown Hope. Brown Hope is not responsible for the content or accuracy of any materials provided by any third parties. Links to Other Web Sites Brown Hope may provide links to external web sites for the convenience of Site users. The inclusion of an external link on this Site does not constitute or imply support or endorsement of any kind. Brown Hope does not control those web sites, is not responsible for their content or function, and is not responsible for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of them. If you decide to access the third party Sites linked to this Site, you do so entirely at your own risk and subject to the Terms of Use of use for such Sites. Disclaimer of Warranties WHILE BROWN HOPE ATTEMPTS TO PRESENT ACCURATE INFORMATION ON THE SITE, THIS SITE IS PROVIDED ON AN “AS-IS” BASIS. BROWN HOPE MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO THE OPERATION OR CONTENT OF THIS SITE OR ANY OTHER SITE TO WHICH IT IS LINKED. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, BROWN HOPE DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR ANY WARRANTIES OF NON-INFRINGEMENT OF ANY PATENT OR OTHER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS OF A THIRD PARTY. Limitation of Liability BROWN HOPE, ITS DIRECTORS, AND ITS EMPLOYEES WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND ARISING FROM THE USE OF THE SITE, ANY SITE FOR WHICH IT PROVIDES LINKS, OR TRANSACTIONS MADE THROUGH THE SITE , INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DIRECT, INDIRECT, PUNITIVE AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. YOUR SOLE REMEDY UNDER THESE TERMS IS TO STOP USING THE SITE. FROM TIME TO TIME, BROWN HOPE MAY RESTRICT YOUR ACCESS TO SOME PARTS OF THE SITE, OR THE ENTIRE SITE, FOR ANY REASON. BROWN HOPE WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY REASON IF ALL OR ANY PART OF THE SITE IS UNAVAILABLE AT ANY TIME OR FOR ANY PERIOD. BROWN HOPE’ MAXIMUM LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF THE SITE OR ITS CONTENT, REGARDLESS OF THE CAUSE OF ACTION, WILL NOT EXCEED $100. Indemnification You agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless Brown Hope, its affiliates, licensors and service providers, and its and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, suppliers, successors and assigns from and against any liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, third party claims, injuries to persons or property, expenses and fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms of Use or your use of the Site, including, but not limited to, your content, any use of the Site Content, and services and products other than as expressly authorized in these Terms of Use. Limitation On Time To File Claims ANY CAUSE OF ACTION OR CLAIM YOU MAY HAVE ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OF USE OR THE SITE MUST BE COMMENCED WITHIN THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE ACTION OR CLAIM OCCURRED, REGARDLESS OF WHEN YOU KNEW OR SHOULD HAVE KNOWN ABOUT IT; OTHERWISE, SUCH CAUSE OF ACTION OR CLAIM IS PERMANENTLY BARRED. Injunctive Relief You agree that a breach of these Terms of Use will cause irreparable injury to Brown Hope for which monetary damages would not be an adequate remedy and Brown Hope shall be entitled to seek equitable relief, in addition to any remedies it may have hereunder or at law, without having to post a bond or other security or prove damages. Waiver And Severability No waiver by Brown Hope of a term or condition set forth in these Terms of Use shall be deemed a continuing waiver of such term or condition or a waiver of any other term or condition. Any failure of Brown Hope to assert a right or provision under these Terms of Use shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. If any provision of these Terms of Use is held by a court or other tribunal of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable for any reason, such provision shall be eliminated or limited to the minimum extent such that the remaining provisions of the Terms of Use will continue in full force and effect. Entire Agreement The Terms of Use and our Privacy Notice constitute the sole and entire agreement between you and Brown Hope with respect to the Site and supersede all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations and warranties, both written and oral, with respect to the Site. Term and Termination These Terms of Use will remain in full force and effect while you use the Site. Even after you are no longer a user of the Site, certain provisions of these Terms that by their nature are intended to survive will remain in effect, including Sections 1, 2, and 6-15. You agree that Brown Hope, in its sole discretion, may suspend or terminate any account or your access to the Site (or any part thereof) for any reason, with or without notice, and without any liability to you or to any third party for any claims, damages, costs or losses resulting therefrom. Applicable Law, Binding Arbitration, and Class Action Waiver PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPHS CAREFULLY BECAUSE THEY REQUIRE YOU TO AGREE TO RESOLVE ALL DISPUTES BETWEEN US THROUGH BINDING INDIVIDUAL ARBITRATION. Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this agreement, or breach thereof, shall be settled by arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association in accordance with its Commercial Arbitration Rules, then in effect. This arbitration provision is governed by the Federal Arbitration Act. The arbitration proceedings shall be held in Portland, Oregon and conducted by an arbitrator that possesses such experience in, and knowledge of, the subject area of the controversy or claim so as to qualify as an “expert” with respect to such subject matter. If either party employs attorneys to enforce any rights in connection with any such dispute or lawsuit the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorneys' fees. All claims and disputes within the scope of this arbitration agreement must be arbitrated or litigated on an individual basis and not on a class basis. Claims of more than one customer or user cannot be arbitrated or litigated jointly or consolidated with those of any other customer or user. The laws of the State of Oregon will govern these Terms of Use and any disputes under them, without giving effect to any principles of conflicts of laws. Most user concerns can be resolved quickly by contacting Brown Hope at hello@brownhope.org. Communications and Contact Information Brown Hope may contact you regarding these Terms of Use or the Privacy Notice using any Information you provide, or by any other means if you do not provide contact Information. If you no longer wish to receive communications from Brown Hope, you can click on the “unsubscribe link” provided in such communications or contact us by email at [INSERT]. For all other feedback, comments, requests for technical support and other communications relating to the Site, these Terms of Use, and the Privacy Notice, please contact us at [INSERT] or by mail at: Brown Hope, Inc. ATTN: LEGAL DEPARTMENT 1001 SE Sandy Blvd Portland, Oregon 97214 EFFECTIVE DATE: January 12, 2021

1. Overview

These website Terms of Use (“Terms of Use”) are entered into between you (“you” and “your”) and Brown Hope, a non-profit corporation, (“Brown Hope,” “we,” “us,” and “our”). The Terms of Use govern your access to and use of the Brown Hope website at https://www.brownhope.org/, including any content, functionality and services offered on or through it (the “Site”).

By using the Site, you agree to be bound and abide by these Terms of Use. Brown Hope may terminate your ability to use the Site without notice if you do not comply with the Terms of Use.

All Information Brown Hope collects is subject to our Privacy Notice posted here. By using the Site, you consent to all actions taken by us with respect to your Information in compliance with the Privacy Notice. The Privacy Notice is incorporated into and governed by these Terms of Use. To the extent there is a conflict, the Terms of Use supersede the Privacy Notice. Terms like “Information” that are in these Terms of Use but not defined here are defined in the Privacy Notice.

2. Intellectual Property

The Site and its entire contents, data, features and functionality (including but not limited to text, graphics, video, logos, button icons, databases and images) (“Site Content”) are the property of Brown Hope or its licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark and other intellectual property laws, except as indicated below.

The Brown Hope name and related logos are trademarks and service marks (“Marks”) of Brown Hope. Brown Hope's Marks may not be used without advance written permission of Brown Hope, including in connection with any product or service that is not Brown Hope's, in any manner that is likely to cause confusion, or in any manner that disparages, discredits, or misrepresents Brown Hope. Other products or company names mentioned on the Site may be trademarks or service marks of their respective owners.

If you believe that any content on the Site violates your intellectual property rights, please notify Brown Hope as described in Section 15.

3. Limited License And Prohibited Uses

Brown Hope grants you a personal, non-assignable, and non-exclusive license to access and use the Site and Site Content only as an informative resource while using the Site. Any other use, including the reproduction, modification, distribution, transmission, republication, framing, display or performance of the Site or Site Content without prior permission of Brown Hope is strictly prohibited. You may not download, print, copy, distribute, lease, or otherwise use the Site or Site Content for commercial purposes, including publication, sale, or personal gain. You may not remove any Mark or other proprietary notices, including, without limitation, attribution information, credits, and copyright notices that have been placed on or near the Site or Site Content.

You may use the Site only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms of Use. You agree that you will not:

  • Use the Site in any way that violates any applicable federal, state, local or international law or regulation.

  • Use the Site for the purpose of exploiting, harming or attempting to exploit or harm anyone in any way.

  • Send, knowingly receive, upload, download, use or re-use any material which does not comply with the Terms of Use.

  • Transmit, or procure the sending of, any advertising or promotional material, including any "junk mail", "chain letter" or "spam" or any other similar solicitation, unless you have received authorization from Brown Hope to advertise through the Site.

  • Impersonate or attempt to impersonate Brown Hope, a Brown Hope employee, another user or any other person or entity (including, without limitation, by using e-mail addresses associated with any of the foregoing).

  • Engage in any other conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use or enjoyment of the Site, or which, as determined by Brown Hope, may harm Brown Hope or users of the Site or expose them to liability.

  • Use the Site in any manner that could disable, overburden, damage, or impair the Site or interfere with any other party's use of the Site, including their ability to engage in real time activities through the Site.

  • Use any robot, spider or other automatic device, process or means to access the Site for any purpose, including monitoring or copying any of the material on the Site.

  • Use any manual process to monitor or copy any of the material on the Site or for any other unauthorized purpose without Brown Hope’s prior written consent.

  • Use any device, software or routine that interferes with the proper working of the Site.

  • Introduce any viruses, Trojan horses, worms, logic bombs or other material which is malicious or technologically harmful.

  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to, interfere with, damage or disrupt any parts of the Site, the server on which the Site is stored, or any server, computer or database connected to the Site.

  • Attack the Site via a denial-of-Site attack or a distributed denial-of-Site attack.

  • Otherwise attempt to interfere with the proper working of the Site.

4. Third Party Content

This Site may include content provided by third parties. All statements and opinions expressed by third parties are solely the opinions and the responsibility of the person or entity providing those materials. Those materials do not necessarily reflect the opinion of Brown Hope. Brown Hope is not responsible for the content or accuracy of any materials provided by any third parties.

5. Links to Other Web Sites

Brown Hope may provide links to external web sites for the convenience of Site users. The inclusion of an external link on this Site does not constitute or imply support or endorsement of any kind. Brown Hope does not control those web sites, is not responsible for their content or function, and is not responsible for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of them. If you decide to access the third party Sites linked to this Site, you do so entirely at your own risk and subject to the Terms of Use of use for such Sites.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

WHILE BROWN HOPE ATTEMPTS TO PRESENT ACCURATE INFORMATION ON THE SITE, THIS SITE IS PROVIDED ON AN “AS-IS” BASIS. BROWN HOPE MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO THE OPERATION OR CONTENT OF THIS SITE OR ANY OTHER SITE TO WHICH IT IS LINKED. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, BROWN HOPE DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR ANY WARRANTIES OF NON-INFRINGEMENT OF ANY PATENT OR OTHER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS OF A THIRD PARTY.

7. Limitation of Liability

BROWN HOPE, ITS DIRECTORS, AND ITS EMPLOYEES WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND ARISING FROM THE USE OF THE SITE, ANY SITE FOR WHICH IT PROVIDES LINKS, OR TRANSACTIONS MADE THROUGH THE SITE , INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DIRECT, INDIRECT, PUNITIVE AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. YOUR SOLE REMEDY UNDER THESE TERMS IS TO STOP USING THE SITE. FROM TIME TO TIME, BROWN HOPE MAY RESTRICT YOUR ACCESS TO SOME PARTS OF THE SITE, OR THE ENTIRE SITE, FOR ANY REASON. BROWN HOPE WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY REASON IF ALL OR ANY PART OF THE SITE IS UNAVAILABLE AT ANY TIME OR FOR ANY PERIOD.

BROWN HOPE’ MAXIMUM LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF THE SITE OR ITS CONTENT, REGARDLESS OF THE CAUSE OF ACTION, WILL NOT EXCEED $100.

8. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless Brown Hope, its affiliates, licensors and service providers, and its and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, suppliers, successors and assigns from and against any liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, third party claims, injuries to persons or property, expenses and fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms of Use or your use of the Site, including, but not limited to, your content, any use of the Site Content, and services and products other than as expressly authorized in these Terms of Use.

9. Limitation On Time To File Claims

ANY CAUSE OF ACTION OR CLAIM YOU MAY HAVE ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OF USE OR THE SITE MUST BE COMMENCED WITHIN THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE ACTION OR CLAIM OCCURRED, REGARDLESS OF WHEN YOU KNEW OR SHOULD HAVE KNOWN ABOUT IT; OTHERWISE, SUCH CAUSE OF ACTION OR CLAIM IS PERMANENTLY BARRED.

10. Injunctive Relief

You agree that a breach of these Terms of Use will cause irreparable injury to Brown Hope for which monetary damages would not be an adequate remedy and Brown Hope shall be entitled to seek equitable relief, in addition to any remedies it may have hereunder or at law, without having to post a bond or other security or prove damages.

11. Waiver And Severability

No waiver by Brown Hope of a term or condition set forth in these Terms of Use shall be deemed a continuing waiver of such term or condition or a waiver of any other term or condition. Any failure of Brown Hope to assert a right or provision under these Terms of Use shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

If any provision of these Terms of Use is held by a court or other tribunal of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable for any reason, such provision shall be eliminated or limited to the minimum extent such that the remaining provisions of the Terms of Use will continue in full force and effect.

12. Entire Agreement

The Terms of Use and our Privacy Notice constitute the sole and entire agreement between you and Brown Hope with respect to the Site and supersede all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations and warranties, both written and oral, with respect to the Site.

13. Term and Termination

These Terms of Use will remain in full force and effect while you use the Site. Even after you are no longer a user of the Site, certain provisions of these Terms that by their nature are intended to survive will remain in effect, including Sections 1, 2, and 6-15.

You agree that Brown Hope, in its sole discretion, may suspend or terminate any account or your access to the Site (or any part thereof) for any reason, with or without notice, and without any liability to you or to any third party for any claims, damages, costs or losses resulting therefrom.

14. Applicable Law, Binding Arbitration, and Class Action Waiver

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPHS CAREFULLY BECAUSE THEY REQUIRE YOU TO AGREE TO RESOLVE ALL DISPUTES BETWEEN US THROUGH BINDING INDIVIDUAL ARBITRATION.

Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this agreement, or breach thereof, shall be settled by arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association in accordance with its Commercial Arbitration Rules, then in effect. This arbitration provision is governed by the Federal Arbitration Act. The arbitration proceedings shall be held in Portland, Oregon and conducted by an arbitrator that possesses such experience in, and knowledge of, the subject area of the controversy or claim so as to qualify as an “expert” with respect to such subject matter.

If either party employs attorneys to enforce any rights in connection with any such dispute or lawsuit the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorneys' fees.

All claims and disputes within the scope of this arbitration agreement must be arbitrated or litigated on an individual basis and not on a class basis. Claims of more than one customer or user cannot be arbitrated or litigated jointly or consolidated with those of any other customer or user.

The laws of the State of Oregon will govern these Terms of Use and any disputes under them, without giving effect to any principles of conflicts of laws.

Most user concerns can be resolved quickly by contacting Brown Hope at hello@brownhope.org.

15. Communications and Contact Information

Brown Hope may contact you regarding these Terms of Use or the Privacy Notice using any Information you provide, or by any other means if you do not provide contact Information. If you no longer wish to receive communications from Brown Hope, you can click on the “unsubscribe link” provided in such communications or contact us by email at hello@brownhope.org.

For all other feedback, comments, requests for technical support and other communications relating to the Site, these Terms of Use, and the Privacy Notice, please contact us at hello@brownhope.org or by mail at:

Brown Hope, Inc.

ATTN: LEGAL DEPARTMENT

1001 SE Sandy Blvd

Portland, Oregon 97214

EFFECTIVE DATE: January 12, 2021