Citizens 4 Homes Terms of Service
Last Updated: July 8, 2025
Welcome to Citizens 4 Homes (www.Citizens4Homes.org). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website (the "Website"), including all content, functionality, and services offered on or through the Website (collectively, the "Service").
Please read these Terms carefully before you start to use the Service.
1. Acceptance of These Terms
By accessing, Browse, or using the Service, or by clicking to accept or agree to the Terms when prompted, you:
- Acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated here by reference.
- Represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years old and of legal age to form a binding contract with Citizens 4 Homes.
If you do not agree to these Terms or the Privacy Policy, you must not access or use the Service.
2. Definitions
For the purposes of these Terms:
- "Company," "We," "Us," "Our" refers to Citizens 4 Homes, the owner and operator of the Website.
- "User," "You," "Your" refers to you, the person accessing or using the Service.
- "Website" refers to www.Citizens4Homes.org.
- "Service" includes the Website, its content, features, and any products or services offered, specifically designed to connect college students and first-time homebuyers with opportunities for advocacy for housing development.
- "Content" means all text, graphics, images, music, software, audio, video, and other materials made available through the Service.
- "Partnered Products" refers to third-party products, services, or offerings that we may market or promote.
3. Description of Services
At Citizens 4 Homes, we believe in a world where everyone has the opportunity for homeownership, ensuring a stable future for families and young generations. We're challenging the corrupt practices that prioritize political agendas and profit over genuine service, demanding transparent development processes and fair housing access. It's time to put our passion for housing and the well-being of our community first. Be part of the change.
4. User Accounts and Responsibilities
- Account Creation: To access certain features, such as posting or responding to calls to action, you may be required to register for an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to keep this information updated.
- Account Security: You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account and password and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security.
- User Conduct: Your use of the Service is subject to all applicable laws. You agree to abide by our Acceptable Use Policy, which is incorporated by reference into these Terms.
5. Data Collection and Usage; Marketing Consent
Our Privacy Policy provides a detailed explanation of our practices regarding your data, and it is incorporated by reference into these Terms. By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Furthermore, you explicitly acknowledge and agree that by using the Service, you consent to the Company's use of the data we collect (as described in our Privacy Policy) for various purposes, including but not limited to:
- Service Communications: Sending you information directly related to the Service, such as advocacy alerts, messages from other users, and account notifications.
- Marketing Communications: Sending you information about products, services, events, and opportunities from Citizens 4 Homes and its related projects.
- Third-Party Promotions: Sharing promotions for Partnered Products and services that we believe may be of value to college students or first-time homebuyers.
Your use of the Service constitutes your consent to receive such communications. You may opt out of marketing communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in the communication or by contacting us directly, as detailed in our Privacy Policy.
6. Marketing of Partnered Products
The Service may feature or promote Partnered Products. You acknowledge and agree to the following:
- Disclosure of Relationship: We may receive compensation, such as affiliate commissions, when you purchase Partnered Products through links on our Service.
- Disclaimer of Endorsement: Marketing a Partnered Product does not constitute our endorsement. We do not control these products and disclaim all liability related to your use or purchase of them. Always exercise your own judgment and due diligence before purchasing any third-party products or services.
7. Promotion of Charitable Causes
We may promote various Charitable Causes. When we engage in cause-based marketing, we will be transparent about the nature of the promotion. We do not provide tax advice, and you should consult a professional regarding any charitable contributions.
8. Acceptable Use Policy
You agree not to use the Service to:
- Engage in any illegal or fraudulent activity.
- Transmit any unsolicited advertising, "spam," or any other form of solicitation.
- Impersonate any person or entity, or falsely state or otherwise misrepresent your affiliation with a person or entity.
- Infringe on any intellectual property rights of others, including copyrights, trademarks, patents, or trade secrets.
- Upload, post, or transmit any content that is unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, libelous, invasive of another's privacy, hateful, or racially, ethnically, or otherwise objectionable.
- Harass, annoy, intimidate, or threaten any of our employees, agents, or other users.
- Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Service or data contained therein.
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service or its related systems or networks.
- Upload viruses or other malicious code or otherwise compromise the security of the Service.
- Collect or store personal data about other users without their express permission.
- Engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone’s use or enjoyment of the Service.
A violation of this policy may result in the immediate suspension or termination of your account and access to the Service.
9. Intellectual Property Rights
The Service and its entire contents, features, and functionality (including but not limited to all information, software, text, displays, images, video, and audio, and the design, selection, and arrangement thereof) are owned by Citizens 4 Homes, its licensors, or other providers of such material and are protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws.
10. Termination
We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time, with or without cause, in our sole discretion. You may terminate your account by contacting us. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease. All provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive termination, including, without limitation, ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.
11. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability
- Disclaimer of Warranties: THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE,” WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE, OR THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED.
- Limitation of Liability: IN NO EVENT WILL CITIZENS 4 HOMES, ITS AFFILIATES, LICENSORS, SERVICE PROVIDERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OFFICERS, OR DIRECTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PERSONAL INJURY, PAIN AND SUFFERING, EMOTIONAL DISTRESS, LOSS OF REVENUE, LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS OR ANTICIPATED SAVINGS, LOSS OF USE, LOSS OF GOODWILL, LOSS OF DATA, WHETHER CAUSED BY TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), BREACH OF CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF FORESEEABLE, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE. OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY AND ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE WILL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID, IF ANY, TO US FOR ACCESSING OR USING THE SERVICE DURING THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRIOR TO THE DATE THE CLAIM AROSE.
12. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Citizens 4 Homes, its affiliates, licensors, and service providers, and its and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, suppliers, successors, and assigns (collectively, the "Indemnified Parties") from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys’ fees, court costs, and other legal expenses) arising out of or relating to:
- Your violation of these Terms of Service, including but not limited to any breach of your representations and warranties, or your failure to comply with the Acceptable Use Policy.
- Your use of the Service, including, without limitation, any content you submit, post, or transmit through the Service ("User Contributions"), any interactions you have with other users, and any services you offer or procure through the platform.
- Your negligence or willful misconduct, or that of anyone using your account.
- Your infringement or misappropriation of any intellectual property rights or other rights of any person or entity.
- Any dispute or issue between you and any third party, including but not limited to other users of the Service (e.g., disputes related to advocacy efforts or housing initiatives).
- Any claim that your use of the Service is unlawful or violates the rights of a third party.
This indemnification obligation will survive the termination of these Terms and your use of the Service. The Indemnified Parties reserve the right, at your expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter for which you are required to indemnify us, and you agree to cooperate with our defense of these claims. You agree not to settle any matter without the prior written consent of Citizens 4 Homes.
13. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
- Governing Law: These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
- Dispute Resolution: Any legal action or proceeding arising out of or related to these Terms or the Service shall be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts located in San Diego County, California. You agree to waive any and all objections to the exercise of jurisdiction over you by such courts and to venue in such courts.
- Class Action Waiver: YOU AGREE TO BRING CLAIMS AGAINST US ONLY IN YOUR INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING.
14. Miscellaneous
- Entire Agreement: These Terms and our Privacy Policy constitute the entire agreement between you and Citizens 4 Homes regarding the Service and supersede all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties, both written and oral, regarding the Service.
- Severability: If any provision of these Terms is held by a court or other tribunal of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable for any reason, such provision shall be eliminated or limited to the minimum extent such that the remaining provisions of the Terms will continue in full force and effect.
- No Waiver: Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.
15. Contact Information
To ask questions or comment about these Terms of Service, please contact us: By email: Connect@Citizens4Homes.org
