Terms & Conditions

Haitian Community Cares Inc.

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Haitian Community Cares Inc. ("HCC," "we," "our," or "us").

These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of:

• www.haitiancommunitycares.com
• Any subdomains operated by HCC
• Community programs and services
• Online marketplace
• Business directory
• Donation platform
• Volunteer portal
• Event registration systems
• Mobile and web applications operated by HCC

By accessing or using our website or services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you should not use our website or services.

2. About Haitian Community Cares Inc.

Haitian Community Cares Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and empowering Haitian communities through education, economic development, charitable initiatives, volunteer engagement, community resources, business promotion, and social impact programs.

3. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to:

• Create an account
• Make purchases
• Register as a vendor
• Submit business listings
• Make donations independently
• Participate in marketplace transactions

By using our services, you represent that you have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.

4. Account Registration

Certain features may require account creation.

You agree to:

• Provide accurate information
• Maintain current account details
• Keep login credentials secure
• Notify us of unauthorized account activity

You are responsible for all activities occurring under your account.

5. Community Marketplace

HCC operates an online marketplace designed to connect community members, businesses, organizations, nonprofits, entrepreneurs, and service providers.

Marketplace participants understand that:

• Transactions occur directly between buyers and sellers.
• HCC is not the seller, manufacturer, distributor, or purchaser.
• HCC does not inspect, verify, endorse, or guarantee products or services.
• HCC is not responsible for transaction disputes.

Users assume all risks associated with marketplace transactions.

6. Business Directory Listings

Businesses and organizations may submit information for inclusion in community directories.

By submitting information, you represent that:

• You have authority to submit the information.
• The information is accurate.
• The information does not violate any law or third-party rights.

HCC reserves the right to edit, reject, suspend, or remove listings at its sole discretion.

7. Donations

Donations made through HCC are generally considered voluntary charitable contributions.

Unless otherwise required by law:

• Donations are non-refundable.
• Donors are responsible for verifying donation amounts before submission.
• HCC may issue refunds in limited circumstances at its sole discretion.

Donation receipts will be provided where applicable.

8. Volunteer Participation

Volunteers participate at their own risk.

HCC reserves the right to:

• Accept or reject volunteer applications
• Suspend volunteer participation
• Require background checks
• Remove volunteers who violate policies

Volunteers agree to comply with all applicable safety requirements and organizational policies.

9. Community Assistance Programs

Eligibility for grants, scholarships, emergency assistance, or community services is determined solely by HCC.

Submission of an application does not guarantee:

• Approval
• Funding
• Services
• Benefits

HCC reserves the right to modify program requirements at any time.

10. User Conduct

Users agree not to:

• Violate any law
• Submit false information
• Impersonate others
• Harass, threaten, or abuse individuals
• Upload malicious software
• Interfere with website operations
• Engage in fraudulent activity
• Violate intellectual property rights

11. Prohibited Marketplace Content

The following may not be listed or promoted:

• Illegal products
• Counterfeit goods
• Stolen property
• Weapons
• Controlled substances
• Fraudulent services
• Hate speech
• Adult content
• Discriminatory content

HCC may remove prohibited content without notice.

12. Payment Processing

Payments may be processed through third-party payment providers.

Users acknowledge:

• Payment processors maintain their own terms.
• HCC is not responsible for payment processor errors.
• Users are responsible for reviewing third-party payment policies.

13. Intellectual Property

All content owned by HCC, including:

• Logos
• Graphics
• Text
• Designs
• Software
• Branding

is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

No content may be copied, reproduced, distributed, or modified without written permission.

14. User-Generated Content

Users may submit:

• Listings
• Reviews
• Comments
• Photos
• Videos
• Event information

By submitting content, you grant HCC a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to display, reproduce, distribute, and promote such content in connection with HCC operations.

You retain ownership of your content.

15. Copyright Complaints

If you believe your copyrighted material has been improperly used, please contact HCC with:

• Identification of the copyrighted work
• Description of the alleged infringement
• Contact information
• Good faith statement

HCC will investigate and respond as appropriate.

16. Disclaimer of Warranties

The website and services are provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis.

HCC makes no warranties regarding:

• Accuracy
• Reliability
• Availability
• Merchantability
• Fitness for a particular purpose

Use of the website is at your own risk.

17. Marketplace Disclaimer

HCC does not:

• Guarantee vendor qualifications
• Guarantee products
• Guarantee services
• Verify every listing
• Guarantee transaction outcomes

Users are responsible for conducting their own due diligence.

18. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, HCC shall not be liable for:

• Indirect damages
• Consequential damages
• Special damages
• Incidental damages
• Lost profits
• Lost opportunities
• Data loss

arising from use of the website, marketplace, programs, or services.

19. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless HCC, its officers, directors, volunteers, employees, contractors, and affiliates from claims arising from:

• Your use of the website
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your content
• Your marketplace transactions

20. Third-Party Links

The website may contain links to third-party websites.

HCC is not responsible for:

• Third-party content
• Third-party services
• Third-party privacy practices

Accessing external websites is at your own risk.

21. Termination

HCC may suspend or terminate access to the website or services at any time, with or without notice, for any reason.

22. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms periodically.

Updated versions will be posted on our website with a revised effective date.

Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of revised Terms.

23. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Any legal disputes shall be brought in the state or federal courts located in Miami-Dade County, Florida.

24. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

25. Contact Information

Haitian Community Cares Inc.

2125 Biscayne Blvd, Suite 303
Miami, FL 33137

Phone: (305) 482-1528
Email: info@haitiancommunitycares.com
Website: www.haitiancommunitycares.com