These Terms of Use (“Terms”) constitute a binding legal agreement between you (“User,” “you,” or “your”) and Sons Of Confederate Veterans, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing, browsing, or using the Website located at scv.org (the “Website”), you agree to be bound by these Terms.
If you do not agree to these Terms, do not access or use the Website. Your continued use of the Website constitutes your acceptance of these Terms and any modifications made to them.
2. DEFINITIONS
“Content” means all materials on the Website, including text, images, videos, audio, graphics, code, and any other information or data.
“User-Generated Content” means any content, materials, or submissions provided by you through the Website, including comments, forum posts, and contact form submissions.
“Donation” means any financial contribution made to the Company through the Website.
“Membership” means enrollment in any membership program offered by the Company, subject to membership terms and conditions.
3. USE LICENSE AND PERMITTED USE
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Website for lawful purposes consistent with these Terms. Permitted uses include:
Viewing and reading content published on the Website
Donating to the Company
Registering for membership or events
Subscribing to newsletters and communications
Contacting us through provided contact forms
Participating in forums and discussion areas (if applicable)
You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or display any Content without our prior written permission, except as permitted by applicable fair use doctrine.
4. USER RESTRICTIONS
You agree not to use the Website in any manner that:
Violates any applicable law or regulation
Infringes upon or violates any intellectual property rights of the Company or third parties
Contains malware, viruses, or other harmful code
Attempts to gain unauthorized access to the Website or its systems
Disrupts the normal operation or appearance of the Website
Engages in spam, phishing, or fraudulent activities
Harasses, threatens, or defames any individual or organization
Solicits or promotes illegal activities or services
Impersonates any person or entity
Crawls, scrapes, or uses automated tools to extract data without permission
Interferes with or attempts to bypass any security or authentication measures
5. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
All Content on the Website, including text, images, graphics, logos, trademarks, designs, and code, is the exclusive property of the Company or its content providers. Content is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
The Company grants you a limited license to view and download Content for personal, non-commercial use only. You may not:
Modify, copy, distribute, or republish Content without permission
Use Company trademarks or logos without explicit written authorization
Reverse engineer or attempt to extract source code
Frame or embed Website content on external sites without permission
6. USER-GENERATED CONTENT
By submitting User-Generated Content through the Website, you grant the Company and its successors a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, and distribute your content in any media.
You represent and warrant that:
You own or have the right to submit all User-Generated Content
Your content does not infringe any third-party rights
Your content does not contain defamatory, obscene, or unlawful material
You have obtained any necessary consents from individuals featured in your content
We reserve the right to remove any User-Generated Content that violates these Terms or that we deem inappropriate. We are not obligated to monitor or moderate all User-Generated Content.
7. DONATION AND MEMBERSHIP TERMS
Donations
All donations made through the Website are voluntary and non-refundable. Donations are made in support of the Company’s nonprofit mission and activities. Donors will receive appropriate tax documentation in accordance with applicable tax law.
By making a donation, you authorize us to process the payment using the payment method you provide. The Company is not responsible for declined payments or errors in payment processing by third-party payment processors.
Membership
Membership in the Company, if applicable, is subject to approval and continued adherence to membership requirements and policies. Membership fees are non-refundable except as required by law.
The Company reserves the right to:
Deny membership applications without providing specific reasons
Suspend or terminate membership for violations of these Terms or membership policies
Modify membership benefits or requirements with advance notice
8. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES
THE WEBSITE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS-IS” AND “AS-AVAILABLE” BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE COMPANY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING:
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT
WARRANTIES REGARDING UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE ACCESS
WARRANTIES REGARDING THE ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, OR RELIABILITY OF CONTENT
The Company does not warrant that the Website will be compatible with all devices or that any defects will be corrected. Your use of the Website is at your own risk and discretion.
9. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COMPANY, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE WEBSITE, INCLUDING:
LOSS OF REVENUE, PROFITS, OR DATA
BUSINESS INTERRUPTION
COMPUTER FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION
The Company’s total liability to you for all claims arising from these Terms or your use of the Website shall not exceed the amount paid by you to the Company in the twelve months preceding the claim, or $100, whichever is less.
Some jurisdictions do not permit the exclusion or limitation of liability, so the above limitations may not apply to you. In such cases, the Company’s liability shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.
10. INDEMNIFICATION
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Company, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or resulting from:
Your use of or access to the Website
Your violation of these Terms
Your User-Generated Content or conduct on the Website
Your infringement of any intellectual property rights or violation of any law
Any claim that your User-Generated Content infringes a third party’s intellectual property rights
11. THIRD-PARTY CONTENT AND LINKS
The Website may contain links to third-party websites and content provided by third parties. The Company does not endorse, guarantee, or assume responsibility for any third-party websites, content, products, or services. Your access to and use of third-party content is at your own risk and subject to the terms and conditions of those third parties.
The Company is not liable for any damages or losses resulting from your access to or use of third-party content or websites.
12. TERMINATION OF ACCESS
The Company reserves the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Website at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice. Causes for termination include, but are not limited to:
Violation of these Terms
Illegal or fraudulent activity
Abuse of Website services or resources
Non-payment of membership or other fees
Upon termination, your right to use the Website ceases immediately. We are not liable for any damages or losses resulting from suspension or termination of your access.
13. MODIFICATIONS TO TERMS
The Company reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Modifications become effective upon posting to the Website. Your continued use of the Website following the posting of modified Terms constitutes your acceptance of the changes. We recommend reviewing these Terms periodically for updates.
If we make material changes to these Terms, we may provide additional notice through the Website or via email to registered users.
14. DISPUTE RESOLUTION AND GOVERNING LAW
Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any legal action or proceeding shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in California.
Arbitration
Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Website shall be resolved through binding arbitration, except as provided below. You agree to submit any claim to final and binding arbitration administered by JAMS (Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Services) under its Streamlined Arbitration Rules & Procedures.
Exceptions to Arbitration
Notwithstanding the arbitration clause, either party may pursue injunctive relief in court to prevent irreparable harm. Small claims in qualifying state or local courts are also exempt from the arbitration requirement.
Class Waiver
You agree that any arbitration or court proceeding shall be conducted on an individual basis and not as a class action, collective action, or representative action.
15. SEVERABILITY
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, or if such modification is not possible, that provision shall be severed from these Terms. The remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
16. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
These Terms of Use, together with the Privacy Policy and any other policies or agreements linked herein, constitute the entire agreement between you and the Company regarding your access to and use of the Website. These Terms supersede all prior and contemporaneous agreements, understandings, and communications, whether written or oral.
17. CONTACT INFORMATION
If you have questions, concerns, or disputes regarding these Terms of Use, please contact us:
Sons Of Confederate Veterans
Website: scv.org
For inquiries, please use our Website contact form or reach out through the methods provided on our Website.
We will make reasonable efforts to resolve disputes and address your concerns.
DISCLAIMER: These Terms of Use are provided as a general template and may require additional customization based on your specific Website features, services, payment methods, and jurisdiction. It is strongly recommended to have legal counsel review these Terms to ensure full compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
