Uplift Foundation Terms of Service

Last Updated: February 18, 2025

These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the services provided by the Uplift Foundation (“we,” “us,” or “our”), including our website, applications, and any enterprise tooling that integrates with external accounts (collectively, the “Services”). By using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Services.

1. Eligibility

You represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years old. These Terms apply uniformly to all users, including students, website visitors, application users, and users of enterprise tools.

2. Account Registration and External Account Linking

  • Account Creation: To access certain features of our Services, you may be required to register for an account. You agree to provide accurate and complete information during the registration process.
  • Linking External Accounts: When you link external accounts (e.g., Google, Microsoft, Facebook) to our Services, you authorize us to retrieve basic profile information as permitted by the respective third-party services. You acknowledge that such linking is subject to the terms and privacy policies of those external providers.

3. Use of Services

You agree to use our Services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You are responsible for any activity occurring under your account and must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use.

4. Intellectual Property

All content, features, and functionality provided through our Services—including text, graphics, logos, icons, and software—are the exclusive property of the Uplift Foundation. You agree not to reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any part of our Services without our express written permission.

5. Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of our Services is subject to our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and share your information. By using our Services, you consent to the practices described in our Privacy Policy.

6. Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to engage in any conduct that:

  • Violates any applicable law or regulation.
  • Infringes the rights of any third party.
  • Interferes with or disrupts the operation of our Services.
  • Introduces malicious software or any harmful code.

7. Third-Party Services

Our Services may include integrations or links to third-party websites, products, or services. We are not responsible for the content, functionality, or practices of these third parties. Your use of such third-party services is governed by their respective terms and policies.

8. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

  • Disclaimer of Warranties: Our Services are provided “as is” and “as available” without any warranties of any kind, whether express or implied. We do not warrant that our Services will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.
  • Limitation of Liability: To the maximum extent permitted by law, in no event shall the Uplift Foundation, its officers, directors, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with your use of the Services.

9. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Uplift Foundation and its affiliates from any claims, damages, liabilities, or expenses arising out of or related to your use of the Services or any violation of these Terms.

10. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

  • Governing Law: These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Marion County, Oregon, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
  • Dispute Resolution: Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms shall first be addressed through mediation. If mediation does not resolve the dispute, the matter will be submitted to binding arbitration conducted in accordance with the rules of a recognized arbitration body. Any arbitration or legal action shall be conducted in Marion County, Oregon, unless otherwise mutually agreed by the parties.

11. Modifications to the Terms and Services

We reserve the right to modify or update these Terms at any time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the revised Terms on our website and updating the “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the Services after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

12. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Services at our sole discretion, with or without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users or the integrity of our Services.

13. Miscellaneous

  • Entire Agreement: These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and the Uplift Foundation regarding your use of the Services.
  • Severability: If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
  • No Waiver: Our failure to enforce any right or provision in these Terms will not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

14. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns regarding these Terms, please contact us at https://uplifttech.org/contact/