Terms of Service
Terms of Service
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Welcome to Beyond Labels! By accessing or using our services, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions. Please read them carefully before using our website, programs, or resources.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using Beyond Labels’ website or services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, you must not use our services. If you have any issues please refer to section 15.
2. Our Mission
Beyond Labels is dedicated to creating an inclusive and supportive environment for individuals across the LGBTQ+ spectrum. Our services and resources are designed to empower and celebrate diversity while fostering community and understanding.
3. Eligibility
To use our services, you must:
Be at least 13 years old (or the age of consent in your jurisdiction).
Agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
Provide accurate and truthful information when interacting with us.
If you would like to volunteer your time you must be 16 years or older.
4. Community Guidelines
To maintain a safe and welcoming space, users agree to:
Treat others with respect and kindness.
Refrain from hate speech, harassment, or discriminatory behavior.
Avoid sharing content that is obscene, harmful, or illegal.
Use our services for their intended purpose and refrain from spamming or misusing resources.
We reserve the right to moderate content, remove inappropriate material, and suspend or terminate access for violations of these guidelines.
5. Intellectual Property
All content on our website unless otherwise stated, including text, graphics, logos, and resources, is the property of Beyond Labels or its licensors and is protected by intellectual property laws. Users may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without prior written consent.
6. User-Generated Content
By submitting content to Beyond Labels (e.g., testimonials, forum posts, or creative works), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, and share your content for purposes related to our mission. You retain ownership of your content and are responsible for ensuring it does not infringe on others’ rights. We will make a reasonable attempt to credit users where required, this includes all content created by users as staed above
7. Privacy
Your privacy is important to us. Please review our [Privacy Policy] for information on how we collect, use, and protect your data.
8. Third-Party Links and Services
Our website and services may include links to third-party websites or resources. Beyond Labels is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or availability of these external sites. Use them at your own discretion.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Beyond Labels is not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use of our services. We provide our services “as is” without any warranties, express or implied.
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Beyond Labels, its employees, volunteers, and affiliates from any claims, damages, or liabilities arising from your use of our services or violation of these terms.
11. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on our website. Your continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of the updated terms. You will be notified by reasonable means at the time of changes. Please refer to section 15 for any issues you may have.
12. Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to our services at our discretion, without notice, for violations of these terms or other lawful reasons.
13. Governing Law
These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of New Zealand. Any disputes arising under or in connection with these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of New Zealand. Beyond Labels operates in compliance with New Zealand law, including but not limited to the Human Rights Act 1993, the Privacy Act 2020, and other relevant legislation. By using our services, you agree to abide by these laws and regulations.
14. International Users
As Beyond Labels expands its services internationally, we strive to comply with the laws and regulations of the countries in which we operate. While our headquarters remain in New Zealand, international users agree that their use of our services must comply with applicable local laws. In case of conflicts between local laws and these Terms of Service, users must inform us so we can address compliance appropriately.
For users outside New Zealand, any disputes or claims arising from these Terms of Service will be governed by New Zealand law unless otherwise required by mandatory local legislation. International users may also be subject to additional terms specific to their region, which will be communicated as necessary.
15. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about these terms, please contact us at: support@abovelabels.org, [Phone Number] [Mailing Address]
