Terms of Use

Effective Date: 2/10/2025
Last Updated: 2/19/2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Brinklow Young Adult Leadership (referred to as “we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using our website https://yalead.org (the “Site”), you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our website.

These Terms of Use govern your access and use of our website, volunteer opportunities, leadership programs, and any other services we offer.

2. User Responsibilities

By using this Site, you agree to:

  • Use the Site only for lawful purposes and in compliance with all applicable laws.
  • Provide accurate and truthful information when registering for events, volunteering, or submitting inquiries.
  • Respect other users, volunteers, and members of our community.
  • Not engage in any activity that disrupts or interferes with the proper functioning of the Site.

If we determine that a user is violating these terms, we reserve the right to suspend or terminate access without prior notice.

3. Acceptable Use Policy

You may not use our website for any of the following:

  • Engaging in illegal activities or violating any local, state, national, or international laws.
  • Attempting to gain unauthorized access to our Site, databases, or other systems.
  • Uploading or distributing malware, viruses, or any other malicious software.
  • Spamming, phishing, or using deceptive practices.
  • Harassing, threatening, or posting offensive content.

We reserve the right to remove any content or restrict access to users who violate these policies.

4. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on this Site, including text, graphics, images, logos, and videos, is owned or licensed by us and is protected under copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.

You may not copy, distribute, modify, or reproduce any content from this Site without our prior written consent.

5. Volunteer & Event Participation Terms

By signing up for any volunteer opportunity, leadership training, or event, you agree to the following:

  • You participate at your own risk and understand that some events may involve physical activity or community outreach.
  • You will follow all event guidelines and instructions provided by our organization or its representatives.
  • We reserve the right to deny or revoke volunteer participation at any time if a participant fails to adhere to the required guidelines.
  • Any media (photos/videos) taken at events may be used for promotional purposes, unless you opt out by contacting us directly.

6. Disclaimers & Limitation of Liability

  • The Site and all services are provided “as is” and “as available”, without warranties of any kind.
  • We do not guarantee that the Site will always be secure, error-free, or uninterrupted.
  • We are not responsible for any damages, losses, or liabilities arising from your use of our Site or participation in our programs.
  • We do not endorse or take responsibility for third-party websites linked on our Site.

7. Termination of Access

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Site at any time if we believe you have violated these Terms of Use.

8. Privacy Policy

Your use of this Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which details how we collect, store, and use your data. You can review our Privacy Policy at:
https://yalead.org/privacy-policy

9. Third-Party Links & Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites for convenience. We do not control, endorse, or take responsibility for the content or policies of these external sites.

Before using third-party services, we encourage you to review their terms and privacy policies.

10. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms of Use at any time. Changes will be posted on this page, and continued use of the Site after modifications means you accept the updated terms.

11. Governing Law

These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the State of Maryland, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms of Use, please contact us at:

Email: contact@yalead.org
Address: 18800 New Hampshire Ave, Ashton, MD 20861

By using this Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms of Use.