Terms and Conditions

Effective Date: December 14, 2024

Welcome to Cluny.org (the "Site"), operated by The Cluny Project ("we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please refrain from using the Site.

1. Use of the Site

1.1 Eligibility:

By using the Site, you represent that you are at least 13 years old or have obtained the consent of a parent or guardian.

1.2 License to Use:

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to access and use the Site for personal, non-commercial purposes. Unauthorized use of the Site is prohibited.

1.3 Restrictions:

You agree not to:

  • Use the Site for any unlawful purpose.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site or its systems.
  • Transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code.
  • Engage in data scraping, automated access, or other similar activities.

2. Content

2.1 Intellectual Property:

All content on the Site, including text, images, graphics, logos, and software, is owned by or licensed to The Cluny Project and Fourth Wall Ventures, LLC, and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without prior written consent from us.

2.2 User-Generated Content:

If you submit any content to the Site, such as comments, reviews, or other materials, you grant us a worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, reproduce, modify, and display that content for any purpose. You represent that you own or have the rights to any content you submit.

3. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites or services. These links are provided for your convenience, and we do not endorse or assume responsibility for the content, policies, or practices of third-party websites. You access third-party websites at your own risk.

4. Donations and Payments

All donations and payments made through the Site are processed securely by third-party payment providers. By making a donation or payment, you agree to the terms and conditions of the payment provider. We do not store full credit card details on our servers.

5. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site and its content are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the Site's content.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Cluny Project shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of the Site. This limitation applies even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

7. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless The Cluny Project and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising out of your use of the Site or violation of these Terms.

8. Changes to the Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Any changes will be effective when posted on the Site with a revised "Effective Date." Your continued use of the Site after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

9. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the State of [Insert State], without regard to its conflict of laws principles. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in [Insert Jurisdiction].

10. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Site at our sole discretion, without notice or liability, for any reason, including breach of these Terms.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact us at:

The Cluny Project
Catholic University Office of Gift Acceptance
Maloney Hall
620 Michigan Avenue
Washington, DC 20064
Email: admin@cluny.org
Phone: 202-319-5000

Thank you for visiting Cluny.org. Your use of the Site signifies your agreement to these Terms and Conditions.