Terms of Service

1. About Us

This Website is operated and managed by IACAW Youth Group ("IACAW," "we," "our," or "us") for informational, educational, community, and organizational purposes.

2. Eligibility

You may use this Website only if your use complies with all applicable laws.

If you are under the age of 18, you should use this Website only with the involvement or permission of a parent or legal guardian where required by applicable law.

3. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

• violate any applicable law or regulation;
• attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Website or its systems;
• upload viruses, malware, or malicious code;
• interfere with the operation or security of the Website;
• impersonate another individual or organization;
• use automated bots, scrapers, crawlers, or AI systems to collect Website content without prior written permission;
• distribute spam or unsolicited communications through the Website;
• use the Website in any way that may damage, disable, or overburden our systems.

We reserve the right to suspend or permanently block users who violate these Terms.

4. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, all content on this Website, including but not limited to:

• text
• graphics
• logos
• photographs
• videos
• audio
• documents
• designs
• layouts
• software
• source code

is owned by or licensed to IACAW Youth Group and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

No content may be copied, reproduced, modified, distributed, sold, or republished without prior written permission, except where permitted by law.

5. User Submissions

If you submit information, comments, photographs, event registrations, or other materials to us, you grant IACAW Youth Group a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, reproduce, and distribute that content for organizational purposes unless otherwise agreed.

You represent that you have the necessary rights to submit such content.

6. Website Availability

We strive to keep the Website available and functioning properly but do not guarantee uninterrupted access.

The Website may be modified, suspended, updated, or discontinued at any time without notice.

7. Accuracy of Information

Although we make reasonable efforts to keep information accurate and current, we do not guarantee that all content is complete, accurate, or up to date.

Information on this Website is provided for general informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as professional, legal, financial, medical, educational, or other professional advice.

8. Third-Party Links

This Website may contain links to third-party websites.

These links are provided solely for convenience.

We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or services offered by third parties.

Your use of third-party websites is entirely at your own risk.

9. Privacy

Your use of this Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy.

By using this Website, you consent to our collection and use of information as described in that policy.

10. Security

While we implement reasonable security measures, no website or electronic transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

You acknowledge that you use this Website at your own risk.

11. Disclaimer of Warranties

THIS WEBSITE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE."

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IACAW YOUTH GROUP DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY, OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• MERCHANTABILITY;
• FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE;
• TITLE;
• NON-INFRINGEMENT;
• SECURITY;
• ACCURACY;
• RELIABILITY;
• CONTINUOUS AVAILABILITY.

WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT:

• THE WEBSITE WILL ALWAYS OPERATE WITHOUT INTERRUPTION;
• ERRORS WILL BE CORRECTED;
• THE WEBSITE WILL BE FREE FROM VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS;
• INFORMATION PROVIDED WILL ALWAYS BE COMPLETE OR CURRENT.

12. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IACAW YOUTH GROUP SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY:

• DIRECT DAMAGES;
• INDIRECT DAMAGES;
• INCIDENTAL DAMAGES;
• SPECIAL DAMAGES;
• CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES;
• EXEMPLARY DAMAGES;
• PUNITIVE DAMAGES;
• LOSS OF PROFITS;
• LOSS OF DATA;
• LOSS OF BUSINESS;
• LOSS OF GOODWILL;
• SERVICE INTERRUPTIONS;
• COMPUTER DAMAGE;
• SECURITY BREACHES;
• UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS;
• OR ANY OTHER LOSS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THIS WEBSITE.

YOUR USE OF THIS WEBSITE IS ENTIRELY AT YOUR OWN RISK.

13. Webmaster and Administrator Non-Liability

The Website is maintained by one or more webmasters, developers, volunteers, administrators, moderators, officers, employees, contractors, and other individuals acting on behalf of IACAW Youth Group.

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

no webmaster, developer, volunteer, administrator, moderator, officer, employee, contractor, or individual managing or maintaining this Website shall be personally liable for any claim, loss, damage, injury, expense, liability, or legal action arising from or related to:

• use of this Website;
• inability to access the Website;
• Website errors or omissions;
• technical failures;
• cybersecurity incidents;
• data loss;
• third-party actions;
• user-generated content;
• reliance upon Website information;
• Website maintenance or updates.

Any claim relating to the Website shall be brought, if at all, only against the legal entity operating the Website and only to the extent permitted by applicable law.

Nothing in these Terms limits liability where such limitation is prohibited by law.

14. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless IACAW Youth Group and its officers, directors, volunteers, members, employees, administrators, webmasters, developers, contractors, and affiliates from any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, losses, costs, expenses, or attorneys' fees arising from:

• your use of the Website;
• your violation of these Terms;
• your violation of applicable law;
• your infringement of another person's rights.

15. Events and Activities

Information regarding events, meetings, volunteer opportunities, or youth activities may change without notice.

Participation in any activity is voluntary.

Participants remain responsible for their own safety and compliance with all instructions provided by event organizers.

16. No Professional Advice

Nothing on this Website constitutes legal, medical, financial, educational, psychological, or other professional advice.

Always seek appropriate professional guidance for matters requiring expert advice.

17. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to the Website at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including violation of these Terms.

18. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state or jurisdiction in which IACAW Youth Group is organized, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Any legal action relating to these Terms shall be brought exclusively in a court of competent jurisdiction located within that jurisdiction unless otherwise required by applicable law.

19. Changes to These Terms

We may revise these Terms at any time.

Changes become effective immediately upon posting.

Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

20. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

21. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other policies expressly incorporated by reference, constitute the entire agreement between you and IACAW Youth Group regarding your use of this Website.

22. Contact Information

Questions regarding these Terms may be directed through the contact information provided on the Website.

23. Reservation of Rights

All rights not expressly granted in these Terms are reserved by IACAW Youth Group.

Unauthorized use of the Website or its content may result in termination of access and legal action where appropriate.