Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing our website, subscribing to our newsletter, applying for membership, or participating in any of our events or programs, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our services.

2. Membership

Membership in the Ad-frican Women's Collective is subject to approval and may require payment of applicable fees. We reserve the right to accept or reject any membership application at our sole discretion. Members must provide accurate and complete information during the application process and maintain the accuracy of their profile information.

Membership benefits include access to our global network, exclusive events, industry insights, mentorship opportunities, and other services as outlined on our website. Benefits are subject to change, and we will make reasonable efforts to notify members of significant changes.

3. User Conduct

You agree to use our services in a manner consistent with our mission to honor, elevate, and connect African and Diaspora women. You agree not to:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe upon the intellectual property rights of others
• Harass, abuse, or harm other members or users
• Share false, misleading, or defamatory information
• Use our services for any unauthorized commercial purposes
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks

4. Intellectual Property

All content on our website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of the Ad-frican Women's Collective or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from our content without our express written permission.

5. Events and Programs

Participation in our events, summits, learning circles, and other programs may require separate registration and payment. We reserve the right to modify, cancel, or reschedule events as necessary. In the event of cancellation by us, we will provide appropriate refunds or alternative arrangements as outlined in the specific event terms.

6. Data and Insights

As part of our mission to increase visibility and representation of African and Diaspora women, we may collect, analyze, and publish aggregated data and insights. Any personal information will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy. By participating in our programs, you may contribute to this collective knowledge base while maintaining appropriate confidentiality of sensitive information.

7. Communications

By subscribing to our newsletter or becoming a member, you consent to receive communications from us, including newsletters, event notifications, and updates about the Collective. You may opt out of non-essential communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails or contacting us directly.

8. Payment and Fees

Certain membership tiers, events, and services may require payment of fees. All fees are non-refundable unless otherwise stated in writing. We reserve the right to modify our fee structure with reasonable notice to members. Failure to pay applicable fees may result in suspension or termination of membership or services.

9. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to our services at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice. You may terminate your membership at any time by contacting us. Upon termination, your right to access member-exclusive content and benefits will cease immediately.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

Our services are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not guarantee that our services will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free. While we strive to provide valuable networking and professional development opportunities, we cannot guarantee specific outcomes or results from participation in the Collective.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Ad-frican Women's Collective shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses resulting from your use of our services.

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of our services shall be resolved through good faith negotiation, or if necessary, through appropriate legal channels.

13. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify members of significant changes via email or through a notice on our website. Your continued use of our services after such modifications constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.