Terms of Use

Welcome to the Citywide Pride (“CWP”, “we” or “us”) website. By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by the terms and conditions outlined in this Terms of Service Agreement (“Agreement”). If you do not agree to these terms and conditions, you should not access or use our website.

Content

All information and materials on our website, including text, images, graphics, logos, and other content (“Content”), are the property of CWP or its licensors and are protected by copyright and trademark laws. You may use the Content only for non-commercial, personal use, and for no other purpose.

You may not reproduce, distribute, display, sell, lease, transmit, create derivative works from, translate, modify, reverse-engineer, disassemble, decompile, or otherwise exploit this website or any portion of it unless expressly permitted by us in writing.

Links to Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to other websites that are not owned or controlled by CWP. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. By using our website, you expressly relieve us from any and all liability arising from your use of any third-party website.

Prohibited Uses

You may use our website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms of Service. You agree not to use our website:

  • In any way that violates any applicable federal, state, local or international law or regulation.

  • For the purpose of exploiting, harming, or attempting to exploit or harm minors in any way by exposing them to inappropriate content or otherwise.

  • To transmit, or procure the sending of, any advertising or promotional material, including any “junk mail,” “chain letter,” “spam,” or any other similar solicitation.

  • To impersonate or attempt to impersonate CWP, a CWP volunteer, another user, or any other person or entity.

  • To engage in any other conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone’s use or enjoyment of the website, or which, as determined by CWP, may harm CWP or users of the website or expose them to liability.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold CWP, its affiliates, officers, agents, and volunteers harmless from any claim or demand, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, made by any third party due to or arising out of your breach of these Terms of Service or the documents they incorporate by reference, or your violation of any law or the rights of a third party.

Modifications

CWP reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms of Service at any time. By continuing to access or use our website after any revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms. If you do not agree to the new terms, you are no longer authorized to use the website.

Limitation of Liability.

(a) We and any affiliated party shall not be liable for any loss, injury, claim, liability, or damage of any kind resulting in any way from (i) Any errors in or omissions from the site or information obtained, (ii) The unavailability or interruption of the site or any features thereof, (iii) Your use of the site, (iv) The content contained on the site, or (v) Any delay or failure in performance beyond the control of an affiliated party.

(b) The aggregate liability of us and the affiliated parties in connection with any claim arising out of or relating to the site shall not exceed $100 and that amount shall be in lieu of all other remedies which you may have against us and any affiliated party.

(c) This policy shall be construed in accordance with, and shall be governed by, the laws of the State of Illinois. Any dispute arising out of this policy shall be subject to a court of competent jurisdiction in Cook County, Illinois to the exclusion of all other venues and only such Court shall have jurisdiction over any such dispute.

Disclaimer

The information, content and documents from or through the site are provided “as-is,” “as available,” with “all faults”, and all warranties, Express or implied, are disclaimed (Including but not limited to the disclaimer of any implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose). The information and site may contain bugs, errors, problems or other limitations. We and our affiliated parties have no liability whatsoever, except as provided above. In particular, but not as a limitation thereof, we and our affiliated parties are not liable for any indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages (Including damages for loss of business, loss of profits, litigation, or the like), whether based on breach of contract, breach of warranty, tort (Including negligence), product liability or otherwise, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. The negation and limitation of damages set forth above are fundamental elements of the basis of the bargain between us and you. This site and the information presented would not be provided without such limitations. No advice or information, whether oral or written, obtained by you from us through the site or otherwise shall create any warranty, representation or guarantee not expressly stated in this agreement. 

All responsibility or liability for any damages caused by viruses contained within the electronic file containing a form or document is disclaimed.

Privacy Policy

Citywide Pride (“CWP”, “we” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our members, donors, and website visitors. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose personal information when you use our website and services.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information from you:

  • Personal information, such as your name, email address, and postal address when you sign up for our mailing list, make a donation, or register for an event.

  • Demographic information, such as your age, gender, sexual orientation, and profession when you sign up for our mailing list, make a donation, or register for an event.

  • Payment information, such as your credit card number and expiration date when you make a donation or register for an event.

  • Information about your use of our website, such as the pages you visit and the links you click on.

How We Use Your Information

We may use your personal information to:

  • Send you updates about our events, programs, and services.

  • Process your donation or registration for an event.

  • Create a better user experience for you on our website.

  • Improve our programming and services.

  • Sharing Your Information

We do not share, sell, or rent personal information to any third parties for their marketing purposes without your explicit consent. We may share your personal information with third parties for the following reasons:

  • To comply with the law or legal process.

  • To protect the rights and safety of CWP and its members.

  • To provide services on our behalf, such as processing donations or sending email updates.

Cookies

We may use cookies to personalize your experience on our website. A cookie is a small file that is stored on your computer by your web browser. Cookies allow us to recognize your browser and remember your preferences. You can choose to disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may limit your ability to use certain features on our website.

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no internet transmission is ever completely secure or error-free. In particular, email sent to or from our website may not be secure. We do not guarantee the security of the internet transmission or the prevention from loss of, or improper access to, the information you’ve provided.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new privacy policy on our website. You are advised to review this privacy policy periodically for any changes.

Withdrawing Your Consent

You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time by unsubscribing to future mailings via the Unsubscribe link at the bottom of any marketing email, by sending an email to citywidepridechicago@gmail.com.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service or privacy policy, please contact us at citywidepridechicago@gmail.com

These terms of service are effective as of April 3, 2023.