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Terms of Service

Please read these terms and conditions carefully before using our website and services.

Last updated: January 1, 2025

Legal Agreement

Binding terms that govern your use of our website and services

Rights & Responsibilities

Clear outline of user rights and organizational responsibilities

Important Notices

Key limitations, disclaimers, and legal requirements

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the Progressive Black Men (PBM) website and services, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement.

If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.

These Terms of Service apply to all users of the website, including without limitation users who are browsers, vendors, customers, merchants, and contributors of content.

Use License

Permission is granted to temporarily download one copy of the materials on PBM's website for personal, non-commercial transitory viewing only. This is the grant of a license, not a transfer of title, and under this license you may not:

  • modify or copy the materials
  • use the materials for any commercial purpose or for any public display (commercial or non-commercial)
  • attempt to decompile or reverse engineer any software contained on PBM's website
  • remove any copyright or other proprietary notations from the materials

This license shall automatically terminate if you violate any of these restrictions and may be terminated by PBM at any time.

User Accounts and Membership

Account Registration

To access certain features of our website, you may be required to create an account. You agree to:

  • Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
  • Maintain the security of your password and identification
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
  • Accept responsibility for all activities under your account

Membership Requirements

Access to the member portal ('89 Central) is restricted to verified members of Progressive Black Men. Membership verification is required and subject to chapter approval.

Account Termination

We reserve the right to terminate accounts that violate these terms or for any other reason at our sole discretion.

Acceptable Use Policy

You agree not to use the website or services to:

  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations
  • Infringe on the rights of others
  • Transmit harmful, offensive, or inappropriate content
  • Engage in any form of harassment or discrimination
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
  • Distribute spam, malware, or other malicious content
  • Use automated systems to access the website
  • Interfere with the proper functioning of the website

Violation of this policy may result in immediate account suspension or termination.

Intellectual Property Rights

The content, organization, graphics, design, compilation, magnetic translation, digital conversion and other matters related to the Site are protected under applicable copyrights, trademarks and other proprietary rights.

PBM logos, trademarks, and service marks are owned by Progressive Black Men and may not be used without express written permission.

User-generated content remains the property of the user, but by posting content, you grant PBM a non-exclusive license to use, modify, and display such content for organizational purposes.

Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which also governs your use of the website, to understand our practices.

By using our website, you consent to the collection and use of information in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

Disclaimers and Limitations

Website Availability

The materials on PBM's website are provided on an 'as is' basis. PBM makes no warranties, expressed or implied, and hereby disclaims and negates all other warranties including without limitation, implied warranties or conditions of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement of intellectual property or other violation of rights.

Limitation of Liability

In no event shall Progressive Black Men or its suppliers be liable for any damages (including, without limitation, damages for loss of data or profit, or due to business interruption) arising out of the use or inability to use the materials on PBM's website.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of these external sites.

Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Progressive Black Men, its officers, directors, employees, and agents, from and against any claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs or debt, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees).

Governing Law

These terms and conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Georgia, United States, and you irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in that state or location.

Changes to Terms

PBM reserves the right to revise these terms of service at any time without notice. By using this website, you are agreeing to be bound by the then current version of these terms of service.

Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

Progressive Black Men

Legal Department

Email: info@pbm1989.org