1. Acceptance of Terms

These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the website located at justiceforwardwi.org (the "Site"), operated by Justice Forward Wisconsin, a coalition of community members dedicated to advancing justice, equity, and community advocacy in Wisconsin ("we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Site.

2. Use of the Site

2.1. You may use the Site solely for lawful, personal, and non-commercial purposes consistent with our mission of community advocacy and education.

2.2. You agree not to misuse the Site, including but not limited to:

• Attempting unauthorized access, hacking, or interfering with the Site's security

• Using the Site for any illegal, fraudulent, or harmful purpose

• Transmitting viruses, malware, spam, or other harmful code

• Harassing, threatening, or impersonating others

• Collecting or harvesting personal information without consent

• Engaging in any activity that disrupts or burdens the Site or other users

3. Intellectual Property

3.1. All content on the Site, including text, graphics, logos, images, and materials (collectively, "Content"), is owned by Justice Forward Wisconsin or its licensors and is protected by United States copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

3.2. You may view, download, and print Content for personal, non-commercial use only, provided you retain all copyright and proprietary notices. Any other reproduction, distribution, modification, public display, or commercial use requires our prior written permission.

4. User-Generated Content

4.1. If the Site allows submissions (e.g., comments, posts, or other contributions), you represent that your content does not infringe any third-party rights and is not unlawful, defamatory, obscene, or otherwise inappropriate.

4.2. By submitting content, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, and display such content in connection with the Site and our mission.

5. Third-Party Links and Content

The Site may contain links to third-party websites or resources. We do not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for the content, policies, or practices of any third-party sites. Access and use are at your own risk.

6. DMCA Copyright Policy

We respect intellectual property rights and comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). If you believe Content on the Site infringes your copyright, please notify our designated agent (contact details below) with the required DMCA notice information. We may remove or disable access to allegedly infringing material in accordance with the law.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitation of Liability

7.1. The Site and all Content are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to accuracy, completeness, reliability, or fitness for a particular purpose.

7.2. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Justice Forward Wisconsin, its coalition members, volunteers, officers, and agents shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising from your use of (or inability to use) the Site, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Justice Forward Wisconsin and its coalition members, volunteers, officers, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from your violation of these Terms or your use of the Site.

9. Privacy

Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect personal information.

10. Termination

We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to suspend or terminate your access to the Site at any time, without notice, for any violation of these Terms or for any other reason.

11. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on the Site with the updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. Review these Terms periodically.

12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Wisconsin, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from or related to these Terms or the Site shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Dane County, Wisconsin. You agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.

13. Miscellaneous

If any provision of these Terms is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full effect. Our failure to enforce any right does not constitute a waiver. These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the Site.

Contact Us

For questions about these Terms, DMCA notices, or other matters:
Justice Forward Wisconsin
Email: info@justiceforwardwi.org