Terms and Conditions

Effective Date

07/16/2023

Welcome

Welcome to www.tainonatives.org (“Website”). These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) constitute a binding legal agreement between you (“User,” “you,” or “your”) and Taino American Indigenous National Organization – T.A.I.N.O. (“we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using this Website and the services or information provided through it, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must immediately discontinue your use of the Website.

1. Organization Purpose

T.A.I.N.O. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving, reclaiming, and promoting the cultural identity, heritage, and legacy of the Arawak Taíno people. Our Website serves to educate, inform, empower, and provide opportunities for membership, engagement, and participation in our cultural programs, initiatives, and events.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using any part of the Website, purchasing merchandise, donating, submitting information, or applying for membership, you agree to comply with and be legally bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

3. Intellectual Property

All content, materials, text, graphics, logos, images, audio, video, digital downloads, and data compilations on this Website are the exclusive property of T.A.I.N.O. or its content suppliers and are protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell, or exploit any portion of the Website or its content without express written permission from T.A.I.N.O.

4. User Conduct

You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to: Engage in fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity; Attempt to access unauthorized sections of the Website; Upload viruses or malicious code; Violate any applicable local, state, national, or international law.

5. Membership and Donations

Membership in T.A.I.N.O. is subject to approval, terms, and annual or bi-annual dues as outlined on the Website. All membership fees and donations are non-refundable once approved and processed, unless explicitly stated otherwise.

6. Product Sales and Returns

Any physical merchandise sold through our Website is subject to our stated shipping, exchange, and return policies. We reserve the right to modify, update, or cancel product listings and pricing at any time without notice. Refunds are not guaranteed and are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Website and all content and services provided are offered “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information or functionality on the Website. To the fullest extent permitted by law, T.A.I.N.O. disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

8. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall T.A.I.N.O., its officers, directors, employees, affiliates, agents, or volunteers be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of or inability to use the Website, services, or any products purchased. This limitation applies to all claims, whether based on warranty, contract, tort, or any other legal theory, and whether or not we were advised of the possibility of such damages.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by T.A.I.N.O. We are not responsible for the content, terms, or practices of any third-party websites.

10. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless T.A.I.N.O. from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable legal and accounting fees, arising out of your use or misuse of the Website, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of another person or entity.

11. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to all or part of the Website at any time, without notice or liability, for any conduct that we, in our sole discretion, believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users, us, or third parties.

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the United States and the State of Maryland, without regard to conflict of law principles. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located within that jurisdiction for the resolution of any disputes.

13. Modification of Terms

We reserve the right to update, change, or replace any part of these Terms by posting updates on this page. It is your responsibility to review this page periodically for changes. Your continued use of the Website following the posting of changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.

14. Contact

For questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at: support@tainonatives.org