Terms of use

Terms of Use for OpenDoorsChallenge.org

Effective Date: [Date]

Welcome to OpenDoorsChallenge.org. By accessing or using our website, you agree to comply with these Terms of Use. This website is developed by WUV Inc. in partnership with Technology For The Future, Kids Dreams Matter, and other organizations as part of the OPEN Doors Movement. Together, we aim to unite communities in the celebration of children’s dreams. Please read these terms carefully.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using OpenDoorsChallenge.org ("the Site"), you agree to these Terms of Use and any additional guidelines or rules posted on the Site. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Site.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to use the Site. If you are under 13, a parent or guardian must provide consent as required by COPPA (Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act) to use certain features.

3. Permitted Use of the Site

The Site is intended solely for personal, non-commercial use in connection with the mission of the Open Doors Challenge. You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these terms. You agree not to:

  1. Post, upload, or distribute any unlawful, defamatory, abusive, obscene, or otherwise objectionable material.
  2. Use the Site in any way that could impair the functionality or interfere with other users.
  3. Reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, trade, or exploit any portion of the Site for commercial purposes without permission.

4. User-Generated Content

OpenDoorsChallenge.org may include interactive areas where users can upload videos, photos, and other content ("User Content") as part of their participation in the Open Doors Challenge. By posting or uploading content, you agree that:

  1. License to Use Content: You grant OpenDoorsChallenge.org, WUV Inc., and our partners within the OPEN Doors Movement a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and irrevocable license to use, reproduce, distribute, publicly display, and perform your User Content in connection with promoting the Open Doors Challenge and Movement. This includes, but is not limited to, use on our website, social media, advertisements, promotional materials, and media campaigns.

  2. User Responsibilities: You are solely responsible for the content you post and represent that you own or have the necessary rights to grant us the permissions described in these Terms. Content must not violate any third-party rights, including privacy and intellectual property rights, or any laws.

  3. Content Moderation: We reserve the right to moderate, remove, or edit User Content at our discretion, especially if it violates our Terms or is deemed inappropriate for our audience.

5. Privacy and Data Use

Our Privacy Policy governs the collection and use of personal information on this Site. By using the Site, you agree to the terms of our Privacy Policy.

6. Intellectual Property

All materials on the Site, including text, graphics, logos, and images, are the property of OpenDoorsChallenge.org and its partners or are used with permission. You may not use, copy, or distribute any content from the Site without our prior written consent, except as permitted by these Terms.

7. Third-Party Links

Our Site may include links to third-party websites for informational purposes. We do not endorse or take responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party sites. Visiting linked sites is at your own risk.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site and its content are provided on an "as-is" and "as-available" basis. We make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, reliability, or availability of the Site.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, OpenDoorsChallenge.org, WUV Inc., Technology For The Future, Kids Dreams Matter, and their affiliates, officers, directors, and employees shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Site.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless OpenDoorsChallenge.org and its partners from and against any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the Site, your violation of these Terms, or your infringement of any third-party rights.

11. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms of Use periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. The effective date of the current terms will be indicated at the top of this page.

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of North Carolina, USA, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us:

Email: support@opendoorschallenge.org
Mail: PO BOX 1916, High Point, NC 27261

14. Acknowledgment

By using OpenDoorsChallenge.org, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use.