UndocuBlack PrivacY
Terms of Service
Welcome to the UndocuBlack Network ("UndocuBlack," "we," "us," or "our"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website at undocublack.org and any related pages, forms, sign-ups, events, or services we offer through it (together, the "Site").
By using the Site, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site. If you have questions, contact us at privacy@undocublack.org.
1. Who We Are
UndocuBlack is a multigenerational network of currently and formerly undocumented Black people, fighting to create space for directly impacted Black immigrants to not only survive but thrive. We foster community, facilitate access to resources, and advocate to transform the realities of our people, so we are thriving and living our fullest lives.
Our Site exists to share information, connect our community to resources and events, and invite people to support and join our work.
2. Who May Use This Site
You may use this Site if you can form a binding contract with us, or with the involvement and consent of a parent or guardian if you are a minor.
You do not need to share your immigration status, legal name, or any identifying information to browse the Site. We designed our data practices with the safety of our community in mind, and we ask you to share only what you choose to share. If you are in a situation where visiting or interacting with us could put you at risk, please review our Privacy Policy and make the choices that are safest for you.
3. Community Standards
Our community is built on care, dignity, and mutual respect. When you interact with us, our staff, our members, or other community members through the Site, our events, or our communications, you agree not to:
Harass, threaten, defame, or intimidate any person;
Use hate speech or language that demeans people because of their race, ethnicity, national origin, immigration status, religion, gender, sexuality, disability, or age;
Impersonate another person or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or organization;
Collect or scrape information about our community members for any purpose;
Attempt to access data, accounts, or systems that are not yours;
Use the Site for any unlawful purpose, including fraud, human trafficking, or scams targeting our community;
Introduce malware, attempt to breach security, or interfere with the Site's operation.
We may remove content, suspend access, or end your participation in our programs if you violate these standards, where we reasonably believe it is necessary for the safety of our community or staff.
4. Registrations, Sign-Ups, and Events
If you register for an event, sign up for updates, complete an interest form, or join our membership through the Site, you agree to provide accurate information to the extent you choose to provide it, and to keep it current if your contact preferences change.
We use the information you give us to run the programs you sign up for, to email or text you event information and community updates, and as described in our Privacy Policy. Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains what we collect, how we use and store it, and your data protection rights, including access, correction, and deletion. If these Terms and the Privacy Policy conflict about data practices, the Privacy Policy controls.
5. Text Messaging
You agree to receive information messages (appointment reminders, account notifications, etc.) from Undocublack Network INC. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. For help, reply HELP or email us at operations@undocublack.org. You can opt out at any time by replying STOP.
We do not share mobile opt-in information or consent with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. All other categories of data exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information is not shared with any third parties.
6. Donations and Purchases
If you make a donation or purchase through the Site, you agree to provide valid payment information. Donations are voluntary contributions; if a purchase includes goods or services, we will describe what is included at the point of sale.
Payment processing is handled by third-party payment processors, and their terms apply to the payment itself. For questions about a charge, or to request a refund where one is available, contact us at privacy@undocublack.org.
7. Content You Share With Us
If you submit content to us, including through forms, stories, testimonials, photos, or comments, you keep ownership of what you create. By submitting it, you give UndocuBlack permission to use, reproduce, and share that content in connection with our mission, such as in newsletters, on the Site, or on our social media, unless you tell us otherwise when you submit it.
Do not submit content that you do not have the right to share, or that includes other people's personal information or images without their consent. If you submit a story that includes other people, please make sure they have agreed to it.
We may decline to publish or may remove content that violates our Community Standards or that we believe could endanger our community.
8. Our Content
The text, graphics, logos, images, and other materials on the Site belong to UndocuBlack or are used with permission. You may view, download, and share materials on the Site for personal, non-commercial use in support of our mission, including sharing resources with your community, as long as you keep any credits and notices intact. You may not use our name, logo, or materials to imply our endorsement of any product, service, candidate, or organization without our written permission.
9. Links to Other Websites
Our Site contains links to other websites, including resources we believe may be useful to our community. We do not control those sites and are not responsible for their content, privacy practices, or terms. Our Privacy Policy and these Terms apply only to our Site, so please read the policies of any other website you visit.
10. No Legal Advice
Information on the Site, including resources about immigration, legal processes, or digital security, is provided for general informational purposes. It is not legal advice, and using it does not create any relationship with an attorney or advisor. Laws and procedures change, and what applies in one situation may not apply in another. Please consult a qualified legal professional about your specific situation.
11. Site Availability
We work to keep the Site available and accurate, but we provide it "as is" and "as available." To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including warranties of accuracy, availability, and fitness for a particular purpose. We do not promise the Site will be uninterrupted or error-free, and we may modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of it at any time.
12. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, UndocuBlack, its staff, and its volunteers will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or for any loss of data, profits, or opportunities, arising from or related to your use of the Site. Our total liability for any claim relating to the Site is limited to the greater of the amount you paid us, if any, in the twelve months before the claim, or one hundred dollars (USD).
Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations, so parts of this section may not apply to you.
13. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless UndocuBlack and its staff and volunteers from claims, damages, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from your violation of these Terms or your use of the Site in a way that harms others or violates the law, except to the extent caused by us.
14. Termination
You may stop using the Site at any time. We may suspend or end your access to the Site or our programs if you seriously or repeatedly violate these Terms, where we reasonably believe it is necessary to protect our community, our staff, or the Site itself.
If you would like your data deleted, please see our Privacy Policy, which explains your right to erasure and how to request it.
15. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. When we do, we will change the "Last updated" date above and post the new version on this page. Material changes will be highlighted on the Site. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted means you accept the updated Terms.
16. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the District of Columbia, without regard to conflict-of-law rules, and any dispute arising from them will be handled in the courts located in the District of Columbia, except where the law of your residence gives you the right to bring a claim where you live.
17. Contact Us
If you have questions about these Terms, or you would like to exercise a right described in our Privacy Policy, contact us:
Email: operations@undocublack.org