Terms of Use

This WWWVWV.org website (the "Site") is owned and operated by Voices With Vision, NFP ("VWV"). Please read these terms and conditions carefully before using the Site. By using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to all of these terms. If you do not agree to these terms, you should not use the Site. VWV may revise these terms from time to time. If you continue to use the Site after we post changes to these terms, it will mean that you accept such changes.

BY ACCESSING AND USING THE SERVICES, OR ANY OF THE INFORMATION AND/OR CONTENT PRESENTED IN ANY AREAS OF THE SERVICES, YOU ARE ACKNOWLEDGING THAT YOU HAVE READ AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS OF USE, OUR PRIVACY POLICY AND OTHER NOTICES POSTED THROUGH THE SERVICES. YOU FURTHER WARRANT AND COVENANT THAT YOU HAVE THE POWER AND AUTHORITY TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT. IF YOU DO NOT ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE WITH THE ABOVE, YOU MAY NOT ACCESS OR USE NUL’S INFORMATION, CONTENT, OR SERVICES.

BECAUSE THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF USE IMPOSE LEGAL OBLIGATIONS UPON YOU, IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU READ THEM CAREFULLY.

The Voice With Vision has the right, at its sole discretion, to modify, add, or remove any terms or conditions of these Terms of Use at any time (“Changes“). You will be notified of any Changes through a posting on this Web Site, a notification in the Services, or via e-mail. Any Changes become effective THIRTY (30) days following the posting of such Changes (the “New Effective Date“). The most recent version of these Terms of Use may always be found at https://www.wwwvwv.org/terms-of-use. You agree to review these Terms of Use from time to time and agree that any use by you of the Services after the new changes have been posted serve as your acceptance of all the Changes. If you do not agree to any or all of the Changes, you must stop using the Services immediately and notify the Voices With Vision via e-mail at: vwvempowerment@gmail.com.

Purpose of the Web Site and Services

The Web Site and Services are services made available by the VWV. The information and/or content available in or on, or accessed or downloaded through or from, the Services (“Information And Content“) are made available solely as a convenience to you for general informational purposes only and are not intended to provide specific commercial, financial, investment, accounting, tax, medical or legal advice. The Services and all Information and Content is provided to you solely for your own personal, non-commercial use and not for purposes of resale, distribution, public display or performance, or any other uses by you in any form or manner whatsoever.

No Representation Regarding Content

The VWV has used reasonable efforts to obtain the most accurate and timely information available. Due to various factors, including human and mechanical error, We do not guarantee the accuracy, authenticity, timeliness, reliability, appropriateness, or completeness of any of the Information And Content. You agree that all risk associated with the use of, or reliance on, any of the Information And Content contained in the Services rests with you. You further agree that We are not responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, in any way for any loss or damage of any kind caused as a result of, or in connection with your use of, or reliance on, any of the Information And Content.

Service Modifications

You acknowledge and agree that the Voices With Vision reserves the right, in its sole discretion and at any time, to modify, change, add to, terminate, or discontinue (with respect to an individual user or all users) the Services and/or any associated services, Information And Content, or technical specifications with or without notice to you, and that the Voices With Vision will not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, to you or any other person in any way for any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of, or in connection with, any such modification or discontinuance.

Privacy and Personal Information

Your use of the Services may require you to provide information about yourself. The Services include the Privacy Policy relating to the collection, use and disclosure of this information. Please read the Privacy Policy carefully. By using the Site, you are acknowledging that you have read and agree to all of the terms and conditions of the Privacy Policy (which is located at: https://www.wwwvwv.org/privacy-policy) and that you agree to the incorporation of the Privacy Policy into these Terms of Use.

Confidentiality and Transmissions over the Internet

The transmission of data or information (including communications by e-mail) over the Internet or other publicly accessible networks is not secure, and is subject to possible loss, interception, or alteration while in transit. Accordingly, the Voices With Vision does not assume any liability for any damage you may experience or costs you may incur as a result of any transmissions over the Internet or other publicly accessible networks, including without limitation transmissions involving the exchange of e-mail with the VWV containing your personal information. While the VWV shall take commercially reasonable efforts to safeguard the privacy of the information you provide to the VWV and shall treat such information in accordance with the Voices With Vision’s Privacy Policy, in no event will the information you provide to the VWV be deemed to be confidential, create any fiduciary obligations to you on the Voices With Vision’s part, or result in any liability to you on the Voice With Vision’s part in the event that such information is inadvertently released by the VWV or accessed by third parties without the Voices With Vision’s consent.

Third Party Web Sites, Content and Products and Services

LINKS TO THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES Solely as a convenience to users, the VWV may provide links on the Site to other websites owned by third parties. Unless otherwise expressly stated, the VWV does not endorse or control these third-party websites and assumes no responsibility for them.

YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT IN SUCH DEALINGS WITH THIRD PARTIES, THE VWV IS NOT THE SELLER OR PROVIDER AND YOUR AGREEMENT OF PURCHASE FOR SERVICES WITH SUCH THIRD PARTY IS SOLELY BETWEEN YOU AND THE THIRD PARTY, AND NOT THE VWV. THE VOICES WITH VISON ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY WHATSOEVER FOR ANY CHARGES, LOSSES OR LIABILITIES YOU, OR ANY USER OF YOUR ACCOUNT, INCUR WHEN MAKING PURCHASES, DEALING WITH OR COMPLETING TRANSACTIONS WITH SUCH THIRD PARTIES.

By accessing third-party services through the Services, you hereby authorize such third-party service providers to provide the VWV with personal information regarding your use of and your activities with respect to the purchase and use of third party services and/or goods.

Hypertext links or pointers to third-party web sites and references to products and services offered by third parties are provided to you for convenience only and do not constitute an endorsement or approval by the Voices With Vision of:

the organizations that operate such web sites;
the information, content, privacy policies or other terms of use on such web sites, or;
such third-party products and services.

As the VWV has no control or responsibility over, and does not investigate, monitor, or check for accuracy third party web sites or information and/or content maintained by other organizations, or for products and services offered by third parties, and the VWV does not assume any liability for your use of any of the foregoing. If you decide to exit the Services and access third party web sites, you acknowledge and agree that you do so at your own risk and you should be aware that these Terms of Use no longer govern.

Unlawful Activity

The Voices With Vision reserves the right to investigate complaints or reported violations of these Terms of Use and to take any action the League deems appropriate, including but not limited to reporting any suspected unlawful activity to law enforcement officials, regulators, or other third parties, and disclosing any information necessary or appropriate to such persons or entities relating to your profiles, e-mail addresses, usage history, posted materials, IP addresses, and traffic information.

General

These Terms of Use incorporate by reference all notices and disclaimers contained in the Services, including but not limited to the Privacy Policy and, except for any agreements with the VWV that expressly reference these Terms of Use (i.e. the End User Licensing Agreement), constitute the entire agreement between you and the VWV with respect to access to, and use of, the Services. Except as specifically set forth herein, these Terms of Use supersede any prior agreements, including prior oral and/or written statements or representations not contained herein, between you and the VWV relating to the Services. This agreement is not intended to create a partnership, joint venture or agency relationship between you and the VWV.

If any provision of these Terms of Use is invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect under any applicable statute or rule of law, such provision will be enforced to the maximum extend permissible and the remaining portions of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect. The Voices With Vision’s failure to insist upon, or enforce, strict performance of any right or provision of these Terms of Use shall not constitute or be construed or deemed to be a waiver of such right or provision in the future or a waiver of any other right or provision under these Terms of Use. You agree that these Terms of Use, the Voices With Vision’s Privacy Policy and other notices posted through the Services have been drawn up in English. Although translations in other languages of any of the foregoing documents may be available, such translations may not be up to date or complete. Accordingly, you agree that in the event of any conflict between the English language version of the foregoing documents and any other translations thereto, the English language version of such documents shall govern.

You may not transfer or assign any of your rights or obligations provided in this Agreement without the express prior written approval of the Voices With Vision. The VWV may assign this Agreement without restriction of any kind. No failure on the part of the VWV to enforce any provision of this Agreement shall be deemed a waiver or consent.

You agree that the Sites will be deemed exclusively based in Chicago, Illinois, United States of America and this Agreement shall be deemed to have been made and executed exclusively in the State of Illinois. Any dispute arising out of this Agreement shall be resolved in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois without reference to its conflict of law provisions. You agree that any claim asserted in any legal proceeding by you or the VWV shall be commenced and maintained in any state or federal court located in Cook County, State of Illinois, having subject matter jurisdiction with respect to such dispute. You and the VWV agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of such court. The prevailing party in any such proceeding shall be entitled to reimbursement of court costs, including a reasonable attorney fee, in addition to any other remedy awarded.

Donations

Acceptance of donations does not represent the Voices With Vision’s express or implied endorsement of the positions, opinions, products or services of any person or its employees, or partners or other business concerns in which such person has a material financial ownership.

We request corporate funders or partners expressly acknowledge and agree to the following:

The Voices With Vision has not, by virtue of accepting a charitable contribution, granted to any person, in whole or in part, any rights to influence, control, direct or veto, in any manner, express or implied, the editorial, financial, policy or advocacy stance undertaken by the Voices With Vision.