Terms of Use | Kinsman Quarterly

Effective Date: Dec 27, 2024

By accessing or using our website (the "Site"), you agree to abide by these Terms of Use. Please read them carefully. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use the Site.

1. About Us

Kinsman Quarterly is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to amplifying underrepresented voices, particularly authors from BIPOC communities. Our mission is to celebrate diversity in publishing through content, member areas, and community engagement opportunities.

2. Use of the Site

Eligibility: By using the Site, you affirm that you are at least 13 years of age. If you are under 18, you must have parental or guardian consent to use the Site.
Member Accounts: Some areas of the Site may require registration. You are responsible for keeping your account information confidential and for any activity that occurs under your account.
Prohibited Activities: You agree not to:
- Use the Site for unlawful purposes.
- Post or share content that is defamatory, obscene, discriminatory, or infringes on intellectual property rights.
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site or interfere with its functionality.
- Engage in any activity that disrupts the community spaces, such as spamming or harassment.

3. Member Areas and Community Sections

Member Content: Members may contribute content, such as forum posts or comments. By submitting content, you grant Kinsman Quarterly a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and display your contributions.
Community Guidelines: All users must adhere to our Community Guidelines, which promote respect, inclusivity, and constructive dialogue.
Moderation: We reserve the right to review, edit, or remove any content that violates these Terms or Community Guidelines.

4. Intellectual Property

All content on the Site, including text, graphics, logos, and other materials, is owned or licensed by Kinsman Quarterly or its contributors and is protected by copyright law. You may not use, reproduce, or distribute any content without prior written permission.

5. Privacy Your use of the Site is subject to our Privacy Policy. We are committed to protecting your personal information and respecting your privacy.

6. Limitation of Liability Kinsman Quarterly is not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from your use of the Site. We do not guarantee that the Site will be error-free, secure, or available at all times.

7. Termination We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Site if you violate these Terms or engage in activities that harm the community or the organization.

8. Changes to the Terms We may update these Terms of Use from time to time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Site. Your continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

9. Contact Us If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us at: support@kinsmanquarterly.org

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