Terms of Service

 

Effective Date: September 21, 2021

Please read the following prior to using our Services.

To start, it’s important you understand a few basic rules:

  1. Use of this website must be for personal, non-commercial use.

  2. You must be at least 18 years or older to use this website.

  3. From time to time, we offer blog posts, content, and suggestions based on our own experience, what we see in the field, or the expertise of other guests and clients we engage. Our posts are purely for entertainment or general education, and should not be taken as counsel or guidance. If you have any special concerns or questions, contact us for a quote for services. In using this website, we are not liable to you or any third party for content, accuracy, or your reliance.

  4. If we sign a written agreement for services, to the extent there is a conflict with these Terms, that agreement will supersede.

By using a Service, you agree to be bound by (1) these Terms of Service (2) our Cookies Policy, (3) our Privacy Policy, and (4) our Copyright Policy. If you do not agree to any of these Terms, our Privacy Policy, Cookies Policy, or Copyright Policy, please do not use the Service.

1. A Little About Us

Community Lattice was founded on the mission to advance community development by equipping people with resources they need to create economically sustainable, socially equitable, and resilient places. We offer clients unique tools and innovative techniques to advance their community revitalization initiatives. With a data-driven and multidisciplinary approach that integrates community relations, environmental and climate risk management, finance, and technology, our team offers communities sophisticated yet simple solutions to complex problems.

2. Your Acceptance of These Terms

Community Lattice, LLC (also “CL”, “us”, “we”, or “our”) offers services and this website, www.communitylattice.com (we will call each and both a “Service” or “Services” from now on.)

Note, we reserve the right to remove or change this website, and any services we provide on or through the website, in our sole discretion without notice. We are not liable if all (or any) part of the Services are unavailable at any time or for any period.

3. Who May Use Our Services

You may only use our Services if you agree to comply with these Terms of Service. You must also be: (1) 18 years of age or older, or (2) an emancipated minor.

4. Third Party Links

You may come across links to third party websites that we do not own or control. We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of a third party website. By using a Service, you agree CL and its agents or vendors will not be responsible for any damage resulting from your use of a third-party website.

5. Your Use—Permissions and Restrictions

We grant you a limited, personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to access Services as outlined in these Terms of Service provided that:

  1. You agree not to use, or launch, any automated system that (i) sends more request messages to our servers in a period of time than a human can reasonably produce in the same period by using a conventional on-line web browser, (ii) is malicious, or (iii) technologically harmful.

  2. You agree not to use a Service or its communication systems (e.g., information forms or email addresses) for unrequested solicitation purposes. You also agree not to exploit, harm or attempt to exploit or harm minors in any way by exposing them to inappropriate content.

  3. Your use of a Service complies with all applicable federal, state and local or international laws at all times.

  4. You don’t attempt to gain unauthorized access to, interfere with, damage or disrupt any parts of our Services, the server on which the website is stored, or any server, computer or database connected to the website.

  5. You don’t engage in any other conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use or enjoyment of our Services, or which, as determined by us, may harm us or users of our Services.

6. Content We Provide

“Content” includes the text, software, scripts, graphics, photos, sounds, music, videos, audiovisual combinations, interactive features, blog posts and other materials you may view on, access through, or contribute to a Service. You agree Content is provided to you AS IS. Your use of Content is at your sole risk and expense.

You may access Content for informational and personal use. Outside of personal viewing, you may not copy, reproduce, distribute, transmit, broadcast, display, sell, license, or otherwise use Content without our prior written consent. CL Parties are not responsible for the accuracy, usefulness, safety, or intellectual property rights of or relating to Content. However, please report any offensive, indecent or objectionable activity to us immediately. Note, we don’t endorse Content submitted to the Service by any other author or contributor, and expressly disclaim any and all liability in connection with recommendations, suggestions, insights or advice expressed in Content found on or through our Services. We reserve all rights not expressly granted in and to a Service and Content.

7. Copyright Policy

If you are a copyright owner (or an agent thereof) and believe Content infringes your copyrights, please see our Copyright Policy.

8. Warranty Disclaimer

YOU AGREE YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK AND THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED “AS-IS”. CL DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IN CONNECTION WITH THE SERVICES AND YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT OR THOSE ARISING FROM COURSE OF DEALING. CL PARTIES DO NOT ASSUME LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE (OF ANY NATURE) RESULTING FROM YOUR ACCESS TO AND USE OF OUR SERVICES.

9. Limitation of Liability

CL PARTIES WILL NOT BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR DAMAGES (THIS INCLUDES DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES) RESULTING FROM ANY PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE, OF ANY NATURE, RESULTING FROM USE OF, OR THE INABILITY TO USE, SERVICES. THIS LIMITATION APPLIES WHETHER OR NOT A CLAIM IS BASED ON A THEORY OF WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY AND WHETHER OR NOT THE COMPANY IS AWARE SUCH DAMAGES ARE POSSIBLE. HOWEVER, THIS LIMITATION APPLIES ONLY TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW IN THE APPLICABLE JURISDICTION. ANY CAUSE OF ACTION OR CLAIM YOU MAY HAVE ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OF SERVICE OR THE WEBSITE MUST BE COMMENCED WITHIN ONE (1) YEAR AFTER THE CAUSE OF ACTION ACCRUES, OTHERWISE, THE CAUSE OF ACTION OR CLAIM IS PERMANENTLY BARRED. IN NO EVENT WILL CL’S AGGREGATE LIABILITY FOR ALL CLAIMS RELATED TO THE SERVICES EXCEED 100 DOLLARS ($100) OR THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF FEES RECEIVED BY CL FROM YOU FOR THE USE OF PAID SERVICES DURING THE PAST SIX MONTHS, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

10. Indemnity

To the extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless CL, its owners, operators, affiliates, and each of its or their directors, employees, licensors, licensees, service providers, successors, permitted assignees and agents (individually and collectively “CL Parties”) from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs or debt, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees) arising or resulting from: (i) your use of and access to a Service; (ii) your violation of these Terms of Service; or (iii) your violation of any third party right, including without limitation any intellectual property right or privacy right. To be clear, this obligation to indemnify, defend, and hold us harmless will survive these Terms of Service and your use of the applicable Service(s).

11. Changing Terms of Service

We may, in our sole discretion, modify or revise these Terms of Service and policies at any time, and you agree to be bound by these changes as soon as they are posted. From time to time you should review our most up-to-date version of Terms of Service. To be clear, these Terms of Service apply to all versions of a Service, unless otherwise stated by us in writing and links referenced in these Terms of Service are incorporated and made a part of these Terms of Service.

12. Assignment

These Terms of Service, and any rights and licenses granted under it, may not be transferred or assigned by you but may be assigned by us without restriction. Any attempt by you to assign that is not consented to will be considered null and void.

13. Trademarks and Intellectual Property

CL and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs and slogans are trademarks of CL or its licensors. You may not use these marks without our written permission before using. All other names, logos, product and service names, designs and slogans on this website are the trademarks of their respective owners. This website and its features, functionality (Content, trademarks, service marks and logos) are owned by, or if not owned licensed to, CL and are subject to copyright, trademark, patent, trade-secret and other intellectual property or proprietary rights under the law. You agree not to alter or modify any part of a Service or any copyright, trademark or other proprietary notices appearing in a Service.

14. General

You agree: These Terms of Service are governed by the laws of the State of Texas, without respect to its conflict of laws principles. Any claim or dispute between you and us that arises (in whole or in part) from the Service shall be decided exclusively by a court of competent jurisdiction located in Harris County, Houston, Texas and you hereby waive the ability to assert otherwise. These Terms of Service, together with any sites referenced here, or other legal notices published on a Service, constitute the entire agreement between you and CL concerning a Service. If any provision in these Terms of Service is deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, its invalidity will not affect the validity of the remaining provisions, which remain in full force and effect. No waiver by CL of any term or condition set forth in these Terms of Service shall be considered a further or continuing waiver of such term or condition or a waiver of any other term or condition, and any failure of CL to assert a right or provision under these Terms of Service does not constitute a waiver of such right or provision that precludes us from enforcing at a later date.

15. Notice for California Users

If you are a California resident, you can request information regarding the disclosure of your personal information by CL to third parties for the third parties’ direct marketing purposes. To make such a request, please send an email to support@communitylattice.com . Under California Civil Code Section 1789.3, California Website users are entitled to the following specific consumer rights notice: The Complaint Assistance Unit of the Division of Consumer Services of the California Department of Consumer Affairs may be contacted in writing at 1625 N. Market Blvd., Suite N 112, Sacramento, California 95834, or by telephone at (800) 952-5210.

Any feedback, comments, requests for technical support, and other communications should be directed to support@communitylattice.com.