Terms & Conditions
1. Embracing Our Digital Space
Warm greetings! The International Development Corps (IDC) welcomes you with open arms. Accessing and using our website signifies your acceptance and understanding of our Terms and Conditions, along with all other terms referenced herein. Should you disagree with any part of these terms, we kindly ask you to refrain from using our website and services.
2. Harnessing and Protecting Intellectual Property
Every piece of content on our IDC website – be it text, images, logos, videos, and other materials – falls under the protection of copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. As a respectful visitor, you are allowed to access and use the content for personal, non-commercial purposes. Unsanctioned use, reproduction, or distribution of our content is strictly forbidden. IDC reserves the right to revise these Site Terms and policies at any time, with the understanding that you accept any modifications. Therefore, we encourage regular review of our Site Terms and policies to keep you updated on the conditions that govern your use of our website.
3. Navigating the Digital Landscape: Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies
Like most online platforms, we employ “cookies” and record IP addresses to track user activities on our site. The information we gather helps us troubleshoot server issues, understand visitor demographics, and target advertising, marketing, and fundraising initiatives. We also utilize add-on services such as Google Analytics for further insights. Please note that we do not combine the data collected through Google Analytics with any personally identifiable information.
4. Keeping Online Interactions Secure
Our commitment to your online security is unwavering. IDC’s website employs “Transport Layer Security” (TLS) for all forms requesting confidential information. This technology ensures the secure transmission of data over the internet. However, if your browser does not support TLS technology, you will encounter an error when accessing our TLS page.
5. Your Journey with IDC
By using IDC website content and services, you are agreeing to our terms and conditions. Our platform not only offers insights into our programs and global impact but also provides avenues for interaction. We may modify these terms at any given time, and your continued use signifies your acceptance of these changes. It is your responsibility to keep yourself updated with any changes to these terms.
6. Engaging in Our Community: Submissions
Your interaction in the IDC electronic community is greatly valued. In exchange for your engagement, you agree to provide accurate and up-to-date information. Your submissions should respect the rights of others, and must not contain libelous, defamatory, or otherwise unlawful material. Here are some things to keep in mind:
- Ensure your submissions do not infringe the rights of others.
- Refrain from using the site for data mining or similar data gathering methods.
- Abstain from any unlawful or damaging use of our site and services.
- Ensure your submissions do not contain harmful, threatening, unlawful, defamatory, or abusive content.
- Do not impersonate any person or entity, or misrepresent yourself or your affiliations.
- Refrain from posting private information of any third party, including addresses, phone numbers, and credit card numbers.
- Abstain from intimidating or harassing any individual.
- Ensure your submissions do not violate any laws or infringe upon the rights of any party.
- Your submissions are not confidential and can be used by IDC for any commercial or other purpose. Your submissions become the property of IDC and can be used freely without compensation or other liabilities to you.
7. Respecting Boundaries & Mitigating Liabilities
In using IDC Materials, it is essential that you do not post or share content that contradicts these Terms. It is your responsibility to safeguard IDC, IDC International, their executives, staff, and partners, and their third-party content providers (“IDC Entities”) against any claims, losses, or expenses that may arise from:
- Any Submissions or Third Party applications you share via the Materials.
- Your utilization of the Materials.
- Your conduct in relation to the Materials or other Users.
- Any violation of this Agreement, any law, or the rights of any third party.
8. Quality Assurance & Disclaimer
We present our materials and products “as is” and devoid of any implicit or explicit warranties to the fullest extent permissible by applicable law. IDC does not assure or make any claims regarding the:
- Completeness
- Accuracy
- Reliability of the materials or any IDC site
Moreover, we advise against solely relying on the information in these materials as a substitute for professional advice or consultations. You bear the risks involved in using the materials
9. Responsibility & Damages
IDC and its representatives are not liable for any indirect, consequential, or other damages, such as lost profits or data, arising from your use of the materials, platforms, or any other resources, regardless of our awareness or advice of potential damages. Your entitlement to damages, in any form, is limited by these terms
10. Technicalities & Interruptions
IDC is not accountable for any technical hitches or problems related to telephone networks, computer systems, email failures, or other software or hardware issues. We are not liable for any loss or damage to Submissions, personal injuries, or death resulting from the use of the Materials.
11. Third-Party Sites & Purchases
While the Materials or Sites may link to other sites, IDC does not endorse or bear responsibility for the content of these sites. All purchases and transactions made through the Materials or Sites are subject to third-party terms and conditions.
12. IDC Programs
References to international IDC services, products, and programs in the Materials do not guarantee their availability in your country. For information about IDC activities in your area, please contact the appropriate IDC Country Office or use the contacts on our website to make your enquiries.
13. Content Monitoring & Intellectual Property
IDC reserves the right to review and remove any Content or Submissions at our discretion, including those that violate this Agreement or are harmful or threatening. All trademarks, service marks, trade names, or logos related to IDC are registered and protected under the law. Any violation of these Terms of Use should be reported to IDC immediately.
14. General Terms
This Agreement represents the entire agreement between the parties regarding this subject matter and overrides any previous agreements. The Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Michigan, United States of America.
15. Using the Site — Permissions & Restrictions
IDC grants you permission to access and use the Site Materials for your personal, non-commercial use. However, any unauthorized or inappropriate use of the Site or the Site Materials is strictly prohibited and may violate copyright and trademark laws.
16. No Commercial Activity
A non-profit entity, the Site is solely for IDC’s non-profit purposes. You agree not to post any content promoting commercial products or services.
17. Copyright Complaints
If you believe that any content on the Site infringes upon a copyright that you own or control, you may file a complaint via our “Contact Us” page.
18. Trademarks
All trademarks and logos associated with IDC are protected and may not be copied, imitated, or used without IDC’s prior written permission.
19. Content Provision by IDC: Intellectual Property
The enthralling array of photos, videos, stories, and other content that you encounter on our IDC platform is diligently curated and carefully selected by us. These artifacts are our intellectual property, safeguarded by international copyright laws. Unless explicitly indicated on our Website, reproducing or employing these materials without our written consent isn’t permissible.
20. Content Sharing from Users: Our License Agreement
When you choose to share your content with the IDC community, you bestow upon IDC and its associates a nonexclusive, royalty-free, ceaseless, irrevocable, and fully sub-licensable license. This includes the right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, perform, display, and create derivative works from your shared content, globally, across any media platforms.
Additionally, this agreement extends to the right of using your name, image, voice, or identity. Your understanding and agreement are paramount to us: your or any user’s name, image, voice, or identity’s utilization on our platform does not imply endorsement of our site or IDC, unless explicitly stated.
21. Content Sharing from Users: Your Guarantees
When sharing content on our site or as part of our services, it’s essential that you possess the right to do so. This means you can only share content you’ve created, that is publicly accessible or for which you have received explicit rights in line with our site’s terms. Please refrain from sharing content that infringes third-party rights, like content used without the copyright owner’s express permission and not otherwise sanctioned by law.
In sharing your content, you guarantee that it doesn’t violate or infringe upon any third party’s rights, including copyright, trademark, privacy, publicity or any other personal or proprietary rights, or contain libelous, defamatory, or otherwise unlawful material. Moreover, you agree not to share any personally identifiable information, including content containing such information, about any individual under 13 years of age.
22. IDC's Discretion to Modify or Delete Content
While IDC isn’t obliged to screen, edit, or monitor any content shared in the Interactive Area, we reserve the absolute right to remove, screen, or edit any user content posted or stored on the Site at any time, for any reason, without notice. In doing so, you remain responsible for creating backup copies of and replacing any content you post or store on the Site, at your cost and expense. Any violation of these site terms, through misuse of Interactive Areas or other sections of the Site, may lead to suspension or termination of your rights to use these sections and/or the Site.
You’re free to request the removal of your content from our platform or services at any time, and IDC will make reasonable efforts to promptly accommodate this. Please note that while we can remove your content from our website, we can’t remove content from email archives, wiki history pages, similar community forums where you may post content, or from the devices of others to whom you might have sent the content. Despite removing your content, the license agreement you granted when submitting the content continues to be in full force, in accordance with its terms.
