1. General.

Chicago Dancemakers Forum has created and maintains this website for the purpose of showcasing, supporting, and connecting dancemakers as well as communicating the organization’s past/present and communicating its programs. By accessing and/or using this website, you accept, without limitation or qualification, these Terms of Use. Chicago Dancemakers Forum reserves the right to change these Terms of Use at any time in the sole and absolute discretion of the staff and Board of Directors without notice.

2. Use of Website.

You agree you will not use this website (a) in violation of any law, regulation, ordinance or court order, (b) in any manner which could damage, disable, overburden or otherwise impair the ability of Chicago Dancemakers Forum to make the website available to other users or to interfere with the use and enjoyment of the website by other users, (c) to create, copy, upload, download, store, publish, distribute, broadcast, transmit or otherwise disseminate any content, information or communication that (i) infringes, misappropriates or otherwise violates any third party patent, copyright, trademark, trade secret, right of privacy, right of publicity, moral rights or any other intellectual property right, or (ii) may be deemed libelous or slanderous, (d) to harass, intimidate, threaten or encourage any violence against any person, group or organization, (e) to transmit or otherwise disseminate any spam e-mails, viruses, corrupted files, spyware, malware, or any other software or code that may damage or impair the operation or security of any computer, hardware, software, system or service, (f) to gain or attempt to gain unauthorized access to any computer, hardware, software, system, service, account, communication or information of Chicago Dancemakers Forum, any other users or any third party, or(g) to engage in any conduct that could expose Chicago Dancemakers Forum to civil or criminal liability (collectively, the “Prohibited Conduct”).  By submitting communications or content to any part of this website, you agree that such submission is non-confidential for all purposes.

3. Donors.

In the event that you make a donation online, you will be required to provide credit card or other payment information at the time of the donation. You represent and agree that all payment information you provide to Chicago Dancemakers Forum will be true, accurate, current, and complete. In the event that your payment cannot be processed due to inaccurate payment information, insufficient funds, or any other reason, you agree to immediately provide Chicago Dancemakers Forum with alternative payment information to fulfill your donation.

4. Intellectual Property and Licensing.

You acknowledge and agree that all other content made available to you via this website is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, privacy, and publicity laws and all rights are reserved by Chicago Dancemakers Forum. You acknowledge and agree that such content is provided solely for your personal viewing and use on this website and is not provided for any other purpose or use. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, you represent and agree that you will not reproduce, publish, display or make any commercial use of any content made available to you via this website without prior written consent of Chicago Dancemakers Forum.

5. Use of Trademarks.

You acknowledge and agree that nothing contained in these Terms of Use shall be construed as a license to use any other trademark, service mark or trade name of Chicago Dancemakers Forum or any of its awardees or donors. You further acknowledge and agree that you will not reference Chicago Dancemakers Forum or any of its listed awardees or donors in any promotional materials or press releases without the prior written consent of Chicago Dancemakers Forum, which permission may be withheld or withdrawn in the discretion of Chicago Dancemakers Forum or awardee.

6. Third Party Websites.

This website may contain links to third party websites. Any such links are provided solely as a convenience to you, and the inclusion of any such links does not imply endorsement, sponsorship, or association between Chicago Dancemakers Forum and any third party, product, or service. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, you agree that any such third party websites are not under the control of Chicago Dancemakers Forum, that Chicago Dancemakers Forum is not responsible for the content, products or services provided via any such third party websites, and that you are solely responsible for any claims, damages or liabilities incurred by you as a result of your use of any such third party websites.

7. Privacy Policy.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of personal information we collect, how we use and share that information, and the measures we take to protect your information.

A. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Information: When you sign up for newsletters, apply for programs, make donations, or contact us, we may collect personal information such as your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and payment information.
  • Usage Data: We collect information on how you interact with our website, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and the dates and times of your visits.

B. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

  • To provide and maintain our website, program, and services
  • To process your donations and program applications
  • To communicate with you, including sending newsletters and updates
  • To improve our website and services
  • To comply with legal obligations

C. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who help us operate our website and provide our services, such as payment processors and email marketing services.
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
  • Protection of Rights: We may disclose your information to protect the rights, property, or safety of CDF, our users, or others.

D. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect the personal information we collect from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

E. Your Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access and Correction: You can access and update your personal information by contacting us.
  • Opt-Out: You can opt out of receiving emails from us by following the unsubscribe instructions included in each email or by contacting us directly.
  • Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal information by contacting us, subject to certain legal obligations.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to other websites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those websites, and we encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

9. Changes to This Privacy 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 and updating the effective date. Your continued use of our website after any changes to the Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

8. Disclaimer of Warranty.

You acknowledge and agree that this website, and all content and services provided via this website, are provided on an “As Is” basis without any representations or warranties whatsoever. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, you acknowledge and agree that Chicago Dancemakers Forum does not represent or warrant that this website or any related content or services will meet your requirements, or that the use of this website or any relate content or services will be uninterrupted or without error. Chicago Dancemakers Forum hereby disclaims all warranties not expressly set forth in these terms of use, including but not limited to: implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

9. Limitation of Liability.

In no event will Chicago Dancemakers Forum, its donors, artists, or any of their respective affiliates, officers, directors, employees, or agents be liable to you or any third-party for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, punitive, and/or consequential damages arising out of your use of or inability to use this website, your uploading or downloading of any content to or from this website, or any donation that you make via this website, regardless of the manner in which such damages are incurred or designated, or for any loss of profits, even if Chicago Dancemakers Forum, its awardees or donors were informed of the possibility of such damages or loss.

10. Indemnification.

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Chicago Dancemakers Forum, its artists or donors and their respective affiliates, officers, directors, employees and agents, from and against any and all claims, damages, liabilities and causes of action (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or relating to your use of this website or your breach of these Terms of Use, including but not limited to any Prohibited Conduct.

11. DMCA Notice.

If you are a copyright owner or an agent thereof and believe that any content, information, or communication on this website infringes upon your copyrights, you may submit a written notice of infringement pursuant to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, 17 U.S.C. §512 (the “DMCA”). All notices of infringement should be sent to the Designated Agent of USA and should include the following information: (a) an electronic or physical signature of the copyright owner or of the person authorized to act on behalf of the owner of the copyright interest, (b) a description of the copyrighted work that you claim has been infringed, (c) a description of where the material that you claim is infringing is located on the our website, (d) your address, telephone number, and e-mail address, (e) a written statement by you that you have a good faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law, and (f) a statement by you, made under penalty of perjury, that the above information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on the copyright owner’s behalf. Notices of infringement should be directed to Chicago Dancemakers Forum’s Designated Agent by emailing info@chicagodancemakers.org. If you submit a notice of infringement that knowingly materially misrepresents that any content, information, or communication on this website is infringing upon a copyright, you may be held liable for damages and attorneys’ fees. If you believe that your content, information, or communication has been removed from this website due to an erroneous claim of infringement, you may have remedies available to you under the DMCA.

12. Severability.

If any provision of these terms of use shall be deemed unlawful, void, or for any reason unenforceable, then such provision shall be deemed severable from the remaining Terms of Use and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions.

13. Jurisdiction and Choice of Law.

These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois, without giving effect to any principles of conflicts of law. You irrevocably consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Chicago, Illinois in connection with any action arising out of or related to these terms of use or their subject matter. You waive any objection based on lack of personal jurisdiction, place of residence, improper venue, or forum non conveniens in any such action.

14. Waiver.

A waiver by Chicago Dancemakers Forum of any term or condition of these Terms of Use in any instance will not be deemed or construed as a waiver of such term or condition for the future. No waiver of any breach of these Terms of Use will be considered valid unless in writing. The failure or delay of Chicago Dancemakers Forum in exercising any of its rights under these Terms of Use will not constitute a waiver of such rights except as specifically provided in these Terms of Use.

15. Special Terms of Use for the Press Section of the Website.

Except where noted, images and texts in the media contact section may be downloaded and reproduced by members of the media for the sole purpose of timely reporting in newspapers, magazines, television, radio, web publications, and other media. Use of images and texts for any other reason and at any time may be subject to additional permission requirements. Press materials may not be downloaded or reproduced by commercial stock houses or archives or by members of the general public.

16. Entire Agreement.

These Terms of Use constitutes the entire agreement and supersedes any and all other understandings and agreements between you and Chicago Dancemakers Forum with respect to the subject matter hereof and no representation, statement, or promise not contained herein shall be binding on you or Chicago Dancemakers Forum. Although these Terms of Use may be updated or modified by Chicago Dancemakers Forum from time to time as set forth therein, Chicago Dancemakers Forum will not be bound by any other amendments or modifications to these Terms of Use unless expressly accepted in writing by Chicago Dancemakers Forum in a written amendment expressly referencing these Terms of Use. These Terms of Use may not be supplemented or modified by any course of dealing or trade usage.

17. Contact.

For questions or comment, please contact info@chicagodancemakers.org.