H2GP Foundation Terms of Use
Last updated: November 29, 2024
These Terms of Use (“Terms”) constitute a legally binding agreement between you and the H2GP Foundation, a nonprofit organization established under the laws of the United States and based in California, including its affiliates and subsidiaries (collectively referred to as "H2GP Foundation," "we," "us," or "our"). These Terms govern your access to and use of our website, mobile applications, online portals, electronic forms, surveys, and any other services operated by or on behalf of the H2GP Foundation (collectively, the "Sites"). The terms "user," "you," and "your" refer to any individual or entity accessing the Sites.
BY ACCESSING OR USING THE SITES, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS, INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONAL TERMS AND POLICIES REFERENCED HEREIN. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS, PLEASE DO NOT USE THE SITES.
1. Eligibility
By using the Sites, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years old or have reached the age of majority in your jurisdiction, and that you have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms. If you are accessing the Sites on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.
2. Additional Terms
Certain features of the Sites may be subject to additional terms and conditions ("Additional Terms"). These Additional Terms will be presented in conjunction with the relevant features and are incorporated by reference into these Terms. In the event of a conflict between these Terms and any Additional Terms, the Additional Terms shall govern with respect to the specific feature.
3. Restricted Use
a. General Use Restrictions. The content available on the Sites, including but not limited to text, graphics, images, videos, software, and other materials ("Content"), is the property of the H2GP Foundation or its licensors and is protected by intellectual property laws. You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Sites and Content for personal, non-commercial purposes.
You agree not to:
Copy, reproduce, distribute, or publicly display any Content without our prior written consent.
Modify or create derivative works based on the Sites or Content.
Use any data mining, robots, or similar data gathering and extraction tools.
Attempt to interfere with the proper functioning of the Sites or any activities conducted on the Sites.
Bypass any measures we may use to prevent or restrict access to the Sites.
b. Prohibited Conduct. You agree not to use the Sites to:
Engage in any unlawful activities or in a way that violates any applicable laws or regulations.
Transmit or post any content that is defamatory, obscene, pornographic, vulgar, or offensive.
Infringe upon the intellectual property or other rights of any third party.
Transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code.
Collect or store personal data about other users without their express permission.
4. Ownership and Intellectual Property
All rights, titles, and interests in and to the Sites and Content, including all intellectual property rights, are owned by the H2GP Foundation or its licensors. Nothing in these Terms grants you any rights to use any trademarks, service marks, logos, or trade names of the H2GP Foundation.
5. Account Registration
Some features of the Sites may require you to create an account ("Account"). You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process and to keep your Account information updated. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your Account credentials and are fully responsible for all activities that occur under your Account.
6. User Contributions
a. User Content. The Sites may allow you to submit, post, or transmit content, including but not limited to text, images, and videos ("User Contributions"). You retain all rights in your User Contributions but grant the H2GP Foundation a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and sublicensable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, and display your User Contributions in connection with the Sites and the H2GP Foundation's mission.
b. Responsibility for User Contributions. You are solely responsible for your User Contributions and represent that you have all necessary rights to grant the above license. You agree not to post any User Contributions that violate any third-party rights or any applicable laws.
7. Feedback and Submissions
If you provide feedback, suggestions, or ideas to the H2GP Foundation ("Feedback"), you acknowledge that the H2GP Foundation may use such Feedback for any purpose without any obligation to compensate you.
8. Community Guidelines
When participating in any interactive areas of the Sites, you agree to conduct yourself respectfully and lawfully. You agree not to harass, threaten, or abuse other users or post content that is harmful, misleading, or violates any laws.
9. DMCA Copyright Policy
If you believe that any Content on the Sites infringes your copyright, please notify our designated Copyright Agent with the following information:
A physical or electronic signature of the person authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
A description of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed.
A description of where the infringing material is located on the Sites.
Your contact information, including address, telephone number, and email address.
A statement that you have a good faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized by the copyright owner.
A statement that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
Copyright Agent Contact Information:
H2GP Foundation
Attn: Copyright Agent
20042 Beach Blvd, Suite 202
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Email: info@h2gp.org
Phone: +1 (714) 235-3523
10. Linked Sites
The Sites may contain links to third-party websites or resources ("Linked Sites"). These links are provided for your convenience only. The H2GP Foundation does not endorse and is not responsible for the content, products, or services on or available from Linked Sites.
11. Privacy Policy
Your use of the Sites is subject to our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our practices regarding your personal information.
12. No Compensation
Unless expressly agreed in writing, the H2GP Foundation does not compensate individuals or entities for their contributions to the Sites or for any ideas, suggestions, or Feedback provided.
13. Disclaimer of Warranties
THE SITES AND CONTENT ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. THE H2GP FOUNDATION DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
14. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE H2GP FOUNDATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES ARISING FROM YOUR ACCESS TO OR USE OF THE SITES OR CONTENT.
15. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the H2GP Foundation and its affiliates, officers, agents, and employees from any claim, liability, loss, damage, cost, or expense arising out of or related to your use of the Sites, your User Contributions, or your violation of these Terms.
16. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms and any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Sites will be governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms will be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts located in Orange County, California, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue therein.
17. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the updated Terms on the Sites. Your continued use of the Sites after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.
18. Termination
We may terminate or suspend your access to the Sites immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including but not limited to your breach of these Terms.
19. Miscellaneous
a. Entire Agreement. These Terms, along with any Additional Terms and our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and the H2GP Foundation regarding the use of the Sites.
b. Severability. If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
c. Waiver. Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.
d. Assignment. You may not assign or transfer these Terms, by operation of law or otherwise, without our prior written consent. We may assign or transfer these Terms at our discretion without restriction.
20. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
H2GP Foundation
20042 Beach Blvd, Suite 202
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Email: info@h2gp.org
Phone: +1 (714) 235-3523