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Terms and Conditions of Use

Updated May 21, 2025

Terms and Conditions of Use

These Terms and Conditions of Use (the “Terms and Conditions”) govern your use of the websites owned and operated by Public Rights Project (“PRP”, “We”, or “Us”), including the website located at publicrightsproject.org (the “Website”). These Terms and Conditions create a legal agreement directly between you and PRP and explain the rules governing use of the Website. By accessing or using the Website, you acknowledge and agree that you have read, understand, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions, as well our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms and Conditions, please do not access or use the Website.

We have the right to update these Terms and Conditions from time to time. The most current version of the Terms and Conditions can be viewed by clicking on the “Terms of Use” link on the bottom of Website. The updated Terms and Conditions take effect upon posting and will apply on a going-forward basis, unless otherwise noted. By continuing to use the Website after we posted the updated Terms and Conditions, you agree to the Terms and Conditions as amended.

About PRP and this Website

PRP is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to closing the gap between the promise of our laws and the lived reality of marginalized communities. PRP works hand in hand with local, state, and tribal governments across the U.S. to equitably enforce laws that protect people’s civil and human rights. This Website provides users with access to a variety of information and resources related to work that we do, including our monthly advocacy newsletter, Affirmative Leaders Fellowship application, information related to legal actions, and other relevant content. The Website also provides a variety of opportunities to support PRP, such as through donating. 

Privacy Statement

Please review our Privacy Statement, which is part of this Terms and Conditions of Use and describes how we handle personal information collected and stewarded by PRP. You have a number of choices in relation to your personal information stewarded by PRP. To learn more, see the Privacy Statement.

1. Access to the website

We hereby grant you permission to use the Website as set forth in these Terms and Conditions, provided that you use the Website solely for your non-commercial use. You must obtain our prior express written consent to use any of the content on the Website for any other purpose. 

You may link to the PRP as long as the link does not cast us in a false or misleading light. You may not use metatags or any other “hidden text” that incorporates PRP Trademarks or our name without our express written consent. In addition, your right to use of the Website is conditioned upon your full compliance with these Terms and Conditions. 

2. Restrictions on use

You may not access or use, or attempt to access or use, the Website to take any action that could harm PRP or any third party, interfere with the operation of the Website, or use the Website in a manner that violates any laws or for any unlawful or fraudulent activities. For example, and without limitation, you may not:

  • impersonate any person or entity or otherwise misrepresent your affiliation or the origin of materials you transmit;
  • use or launch any automated system, including without limitation, “bots,” “spiders,” “offline readers,” etc., that “scrapes” or harvests content or personal identifiable information, or use any other unauthorized automated means to compile information;
  • take any action that imposes an unreasonable or disproportionately large load or burden on our systems, for example, in a manner that sends more requests to our servers in a given period of time than a human can reasonably produce in the same period by using a conventional online web browser, or that otherwise circumvents any technological blockers to such activities that we may have put in place. Notwithstanding the foregoing, we grant the operators of public search engines permission to use spiders to copy materials from the Website for the sole purpose of creating publicly available searchable indices of the materials. We reserve the right to revoke these exceptions either generally or in specific cases. 
  • use any device, software, or routine to interfere or attempt to interfere with the proper working of the Website or any activity conducted on the Website or attempt to probe, scan, test the vulnerability of, or breach the security of any of our systems; 
  • use the communication systems provided by the Website for any commercial solicitation purposes and/or solicit any users of the Website for any commercial purposes; 
  • submit content that (1) infringes on the copyright, trademark, patent, or other intellectual property rights of any third party, (2) are false, misleading, libelous, defamatory, obscene, abusive, hateful, or sexually-explicit, (3) violate a third party’s right to privacy or publicity, or (4) degrade others on the basis of gender, race, class, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sexual preference, disability, or other classification; or
  • engage in any other conduct that restricts or inhibits any person from using or enjoying the Website, or that, in our sole judgment, exposes us or any of our users, affiliates, or any other third party to any liability, damages, or detriment of any type.

Violations of system or network security may result in civil or criminal liability. We may investigate and work with law enforcement authorities to prosecute users who violate the Terms. We may suspend or terminate your access to the Services for any or no reason at any time without notice.

3. Intellectual property rights

The content on the Website, including, without limitation, the text, software, scripts, graphics, photos, sounds, music, videos, interactive features and the like, (“Content”) and the trademarks, service marks, and logos contained therein (“Marks”), are owned by or licensed to PRP, subject to copyright and other intellectual property rights under United States and foreign laws and international conventions. Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and non-commercial use only and the Content and the Marks may not be used, copied, reproduced, distributed, transmitted, broadcast, displayed, sold, licensed, or otherwise exploited for any other purposes whatsoever other than as authorized herein without the prior written consent of the respective owners. We reserve all rights not expressly granted in and to the Website, the Content, and the Marks. You agree not to engage in the use, copying, or distribution of any of the Content or the Marks other than as expressly permitted herein. If you download or print a copy of the Content for non-commercial use, you must retain all copyright and other proprietary notices contained therein. You acknowledge that you do not acquire any ownership rights by downloading or printing copyrighted Content or by using the Marks. You agree not to circumvent, disable, or otherwise interfere with security related features of the Website or features that prevent or restrict use or copying of any Content or enforce limitations on use of the Website or the Content therein.

4. Links to third-party websites

The Website may include links to third party websites and content. We do not control, endorse, sponsor, recommend, or otherwise assume any responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites and content. We cannot modify the content of any third-party website. Remember that when you follow the link to another site, that other site is governed by its own terms of use and privacy statement, which you should be sure to read.

5. Warranty disclaimer

THE WEBSITE IS PROVIDED “AS IS.” YOU AGREE THAT YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE SHALL BE AT YOUR OWN RISK. INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE WEBSITE IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE LEGAL OR OTHER PROFESSIONAL ADVICE.  NEITHER THE INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE WEBSITE NOR THE USE THEREOF BY A VISITOR OF THE WEBSITE CREATES A CONTRACT OR AN ATTORNEY-CLIENT RELATIONSHIP. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, PRP AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS, DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, REPRESENTATIONS, CONDITIONS, AND GUARANTEES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, REPRESENTATIONS, CONDITIONS, OR GUARANTEES OF QUALITY, MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE MAKE NO WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS ABOUT THE ACCURACY, ADEQUACY, RELEVANCE, CURRENCY, OR COMPLETENESS OF THE WEBSITE OR OF ANY SITES LINKED TO OR FROM THE WEBSITE AND ASSUME NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY (I) ERRORS, MISTAKES, OR INACCURACIES, (II) PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE, OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER, RESULTING FROM YOUR ACCESS TO AND USE OF THE WEBSITE, (III) ANY UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR USE OF OUR SECURE SERVERS AND/OR ANY AND ALL PERSONAL INFORMATION AND/OR FINANCIAL INFORMATION STORED THEREIN, (IV) ANY INTERRUPTION OR CESSATION OF TRANSMISSION TO OR FROM THE WEBSITE, (IV) ANY BUGS, VIRUSES, TROJAN HORSES, OR THE LIKE THAT MAY BE TRANSMITTED TO OR THROUGH THE WEBSITE BY ANY THIRD PARTY, AND/OR (V) ANY ERRORS OR OMISSIONS OR FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE OF ANY KIND INCURRED AS A RESULT OF THE USE OF ANYTHING POSTED, EMAILED, TRANSMITTED, OR OTHERWISE MADE AVAILABLE VIA THE WEBSITE. WE DO NOT WARRANT, ENDORSE, GUARANTEE, OR ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY CONTENT, PRODUCT OR SERVICE ACCESSIBLE THROUGH OR ADVERTISED OR OFFERED BY A THIRD PARTY THROUGH THE WEBSITE OR ANY HYPERLINKED WEBSITE OR FEATURED IN ANY BANNER OR OTHER ADVERTISING, AND WE WILL NOT BE A PARTY TO OR IN ANY WAY BE RESPONSIBLE FOR MONITORING ANY TRANSACTION BETWEEN YOU AND THIRD-PARTY PROVIDERS OF PRODUCTS OR SERVICES. 

6. Limitation of liability

IN NO EVENT SHALL PRP OR ANY OF ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS, BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER ARISING IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF THE WEBSITE, INCLUDING RESULTING FROM ANY (I) ERRORS, MISTAKES, OR INACCURACIES, (II) PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE, OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER, RESULTING FROM YOUR ACCESS TO AND USE OF THE WEBSITE, (III) ANY UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR USE OF OUR SECURE SERVERS AND/OR ANY AND ALL PERSONAL INFORMATION AND/OR FINANCIAL INFORMATION STORED THEREIN, (IV) ANY INTERRUPTION OR CESSATION OF TRANSMISSION TO OR FROM THE WEBSITE, (IV) ANY BUGS, VIRUSES, TROJAN HORSES, OR THE LIKE, THAT MAY BE TRANSMITTED TO OR THROUGH THE WEBSITE BY ANY THIRD PARTY, AND/OR (V) ANY ERRORS OR OMISSIONS OR FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE OF ANY KIND INCURRED AS A RESULT OF YOUR USE OF ANYTHING POSTED, EMAILED, TRANSMITTED, OR OTHERWISE MADE AVAILABLE VIA THE WEBSITE, WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, AND WHETHER OR NOT WE ARE ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. WE ARE COMMITTED TO RESOLVING ANY CONCERNS YOU MAY HAVE IN A FAIR AND RESPECTFUL MANNER. BY USING OUR WEBSITE, YOU AGREE THAT ANY DISPUTE WILL BE HANDLED INDIVIDUALLY — NOT AS PART OF A CLASS, CONSOLIDATED, OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION. THIS HELPS US RESOLVE ISSUES FASTER AND MORE PERSONALLY, IN LINE WITH OUR MISSION AND VALUES.

THE FOREGOING LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY SHALL APPLY TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW IN THE APPLICABLE JURISDICTION.

YOU SPECIFICALLY ACKNOWLEDGE THAT PRP SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR USER SUBMISSIONS OR THE DEFAMATORY, OFFENSIVE, OR ILLEGAL CONDUCT OF ANY THIRD PARTY AND THAT THE RISK OF HARM OR DAMAGE FROM THE FOREGOING RESTS ENTIRELY WITH YOU.

7. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless PRP and its officers, directors, employees, and agents, from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs or debt, and expenses (including but not limited to attorneys’ fees) arising from: (i) your use of and access to the Website; (ii) your violation of any term of these Terms and Conditions; (iii) your violation of any third party right or any law, including without limitation any copyright, property, or privacy right; or (iv) any claim that any content you submit via the Website violates any third party right or any law. This defense and indemnification obligation will survive these Terms and Conditions and your use of the Website. We reserve the right to assume the exclusive defense of any claim for which we are entitled to indemnification under this section. In such event, you shall provide us with such cooperation as we reasonably request.

8. Assignment

These Terms and Conditions, and any rights and licenses granted hereunder, may not be transferred or assigned by you, but may be assigned by us without restriction.

9. Ability to accept terms and conditions of use

You affirm that you have reached the age of majority in your jurisdiction or possess legal parental or guardian consent, and are fully able and competent to enter into the terms, conditions, obligations, affirmations, representations, and warranties set forth in these Terms and Conditions, and to abide by and comply with these Terms and Conditions.

10. Governing Law

The Website is intended for use by residents of the United States. We do not intentionally provide access to the Services to individuals located outside the United States. You agree that your access to and use of the Website will be governed by and will be construed in accordance with the law of the State of California without regard to principles of conflicts of laws, without regard to its conflict of laws principles. You agree that any claim or dispute between you and PRP arising out of or relating to the Website shall be resolved by a court of competent jurisdiction located in the State of California, unless agreed upon by all parties.

11. Miscellaneous

These Terms and Conditions, together with the Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published by us on the Website, shall constitute the entire agreement between you and PRP concerning the Website and our services. If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the invalidity of such provision shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions of these Terms and Conditions, which shall remain in full force and effect. No waiver of any term of these Terms and Conditions shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term, and our failure to assert any right or provision under these Terms and Conditions shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. YOU AND PRP AGREE THAT ANY CAUSE OF ACTION ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE WEBSITE MUST COMMENCE WITHIN ONE (1) YEAR AFTER THE CAUSE OF ACTION ACCRUES. OTHERWISE, SUCH CAUSE OF ACTION IS PERMANENTLY BARRED.