CIBI Website User Agreement
 
 

PLEASE READ THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS CAREFULLY. BY ACCESSING OR USING THE COUNCIL OF INDEPENDENT BLACK INSTITUTION'S (CIBI) WEBSITE (HEREINAFTER "THE SITE"), YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS BELOW. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS BELOW, DO NOT ACCESS OR USE THE SITE, OR ANY PAGES OR INFORMATION IN THE SITE.

 

A. What these Terms and Conditions Cover:
These Terms and Conditions govern the use and access to information and services provided through the Site. In these Terms and Conditions, the words "CIBI", "we", "us", and "our" mean The Council of Independent Black Institutions (CIBI).

B. Accepting these Terms and Conditions:
You understand that by accessing or using the Site, or the information or services offered or available through the Site, you have agreed to these Terms and Conditions.

C. Changes in Terms:
CIBI may modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. Such modifications will apply to you and will be effective immediately upon the posting to the Site. You understand that by using or accessing the Site or the information therein after a change becomes effective, you have agreed to it. CIBI will not provide you with individual notice any change. You should select the "Terms and Conditions" link at the bottom of the main web page of the Site from time to time to review the current Terms and Conditions because they are binding on you.

D. Termination:
CIBI may terminate your access to the Site for any reason, at any time, with or without notice to you. If you terminate your agreement to these Terms and Conditions, you may no longer use or access the Site.

E. Limitations of Liability:
Risks of use. Access to the Site may be limited or unavailable during periods of peak demand, system upgrades, maintenance or for other reasons. If access to the Site is unavailable or delayed at any time, you agree to use alternative means to get information from CIBI, such as contacting CIBI through e-mail, phone or regular mail. CIBI will not be liable to you if you are unable to access information or use an online service through the Site.

Limitation of Damages. IN NO EVENT WILL CIBI BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES. THIS INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGES THAT MAY RESULT FROM THE USE, INCONVENIENCE, DELAY OR LOSS OF USE OF THE SITE, THE INFORMATION THEREIN OR FOR OMISSIONS OR INACCURACIES IN THE INFORMATION IN THE SITE.

No Liability for Events Outside of Countrywide's Control. CIBI will not be liable for any problems that results from a cause over which CIBI does not have direct control. Such causes include, but are not limited to, (1) the failure of electronic or mechanical equipment or communication lines ; (2) telephone or other interconnect problems, (3) bugs, errors, configuration problems or the incompatibility of computer hardware or software; (4) the failure or unavailability of Internet access; (5) problems with Internet service providers or other equipment or services relating to your computer or network;(6) problems with intermediate computer or communications network or facilities; (7) problems with data transmission facilities or your telephone, cable or wireless service; or (8) unauthorized access, theft, operator errors, severe weather, earthquakes, or other natural disasters or labor disputes. CIBI is also not responsible for any damage to your computer, software, modem, telephone, wireless device or other property resulting in any way from your use of the Site.

F. Disclaimer of Warranties:
THERE IS NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, REGARDING THE SITE, THE INFORMATION THEREIN, AND ANY ONLINE SERVICE OFFERED THROUGH THE SITE.

G. Indemnification:
You agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless CIBI, its officers, directors, employees, agents and licensors from and against all losses, expenses, damages and costs, including reasonable attorneys' fees, resulting from any violation of these Terms and Conditions by you.

H. Consent to E-Mail Communications and Opting Out:
You agree to receive electronic mail ("e-mail") regarding services from us and concerning online membership, such as our electronic mailing list. CIBI may send you e-mails about services and products we believe may be of interest to you. You may opt-out of future e-mails about products and services by following instructions contained in an e-mail that you receive from us. We reserve the right, however, to e-mail you important information relating to any account(s) that you may have with us, including legal communications.

I. Protecting your User Name and Password:
CIBI has adopted policies and procedures intended to prevent unauthorized access to the Site and the information contained therein. You agree to comply at all times with any security or operating procedures which CIBI establishes. You will be responsible for the confidentiality and use of your user name, password and account number (if applicable). You agree not to hold CIBI liable for any damages of any kind resulting from your decision to disclose your user name, password or account number (if applicable) to any third party. You will be responsible for any access to the Site made through and under you user name, password and account number(if applicable). You agree to immediately notify us if you become aware of:

  • Any loss or theft of your user name, password and/or account number(s); or
  • Any unauthorized use of your user name, password and/or account number(s), or of the Site, any information therein, or any online services offered through the Site.

We may suspend or cancel your access to the Site if we suspect the Site, your account information, or any online service offered through the Site is being used in an unauthorized or fraudulent manner.

J. No Other Use:
The Site gives you access to services and information from CIBI which may be presented with a distinctive "look and feel." These services, information and "look and feel" are proprietary property of CIBI. You may use the Site only for your personal, non-business use and may not reproduce, sell or distribute all or any portion of the information provided to you.

K. Severability:
If any clause or provision of these Terms and Conditions shall be deemed invalid or unenforceable for any reason, the remainder of these Terms and Conditions shall remain valid and enforceable in accordance with its terms. The invalidity or unenforceability of any term, clause or provision in any jurisdiction shall not invalidate or render unenforceable such provision in any other jurisdiction.

L. Governing Law:
These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by the laws of the District of Columbia and, where applicable, by federal law. However, any issue relating to an account or service with CIBI which you can access through the Site shall be governed by the law(s) specified in the agreement for that account or service, if any, if there is a separate agreement for that account or service.

M. Dispute Resolution:
You agree that you will notify CIBI in writing of any claim or dispute concerning the Site, or the information or services provided through it, and give CIBI a reasonable period of time to address it, BEFORE bringing any legal action, either individually or as a class member, against CIBI.

N. Contacting Us:
If you need assistance with the Site or with any service or information provided through it, or if you need to communicate with CIBI, e-mail or telephone CIBI or write to us at:

CIBI Executive Office
770 Park Road, NW
Washington, DC  20010-1518

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