Terms of Use

Welcome to Koinonia Forge (“we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of the koinoniaforge.com website and any related services provided by us (collectively referred to as the “Website”). By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not access or use the Website.

User Obligations

Age Requirement: By accessing or using the Website, you affirm that you are at least 18 years old or have the legal authority to enter into these Terms of Use. If you are accessing or using the Website on behalf of a company or organization, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind such entity to these Terms of Use.

Compliance: You agree to comply with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations while using the Website. You shall not use the Website for any unlawful or unauthorized purposes or engage in any activity that could harm the Website, other users, or our reputation.

Account Registration: Certain features or areas of the Website may require you to create an account. You are responsible for providing accurate and complete information during the registration process and maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.

Intellectual Property Rights

Website Content: The content available on the Website, including text, graphics, logos, images, videos, and software, is owned or licensed by us and is protected by intellectual property laws. You may not modify, reproduce, distribute, display, perform, or create derivative works from any content on the Website unless expressly permitted by us in writing.

Trademarks: The trademarks, service marks, and logos used and displayed on the Website are our registered and unregistered trademarks or those of our licensors. You may not use any trademarks without our prior written permission or the permission of the respective owners.

Third-Party Websites and Content

The Website may contain links to third-party websites or display content from third-party sources. These links and content are provided for your convenience and do not imply our endorsement or responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of such third parties. We encourage you to review the terms of use and privacy policies of any third-party websites or services that you access through the Website.

Disclaimer of Warranties

THE WEBSITE IS PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS, WITHOUT 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, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE WEBSITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.

Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE WEBSITE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID, IF ANY, FOR ACCESSING THE WEBSITE.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold us harmless from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or in connection with your use of the Website, violation of these Terms of Use, or infringement of any rights of third parties.

Modifications and Termination

Modifications: We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Website or any part thereof at any time without prior notice. We may also update or revise these Terms of Use from time to time, and your continued use of the Website after such changes shall constitute your consent to the updated Terms of Use.

Termination: We may terminate or suspend your access to the Website at our discretion without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including if we believe that you have violated these Terms of Use or applicable laws. Upon termination, all rights and licenses granted to you under these Terms of Use will cease.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of Maryland. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with these Terms of Use shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Annapolis, Maryland.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Use is found to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, such provision shall be deemed severable from these Terms of Use and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions.

Entire Agreement

These Terms of Use constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the subject matter herein and supersede all prior or contemporaneous agreements, communications, and understandings, whether oral or written, relating to such subject matter.

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms of Use, please contact us at privacy (at) koinoniaforge.org.