IL Pride Connect Terms of Use

Welcome to Illinois Pride Connect (“ilprideconnect.org,” "website," "we," "us," or "our"). This website is intended to provide centralized access to publicly available legal resources for LGBTQIA+ communities across Illinois.

By using Illinois Pride Connect, you acknowledge that you have read and understand these terms of use and agree to be bound by them.

1. Acceptance of terms

By accessing or using ilprideconnect.org, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these terms of use, our privacy policy, and any additional terms or conditions that may apply to specific sections of our website.

Purpose and limitations

2.1 Informational purposes only

The content on ilprideconnect.org is provided for informational purposes only. The resources, links, and materials available on this website are intended to help LGBTQIA+ communities identify publicly available legal resources. This website does not provide legal advice.

2.2 Not legal advice

Nothing contained on this website constitutes legal advice or creates an attorney-client relationship. The legal information provided on this website is not a substitute for legal advice from a qualified attorney. Laws and regulations change frequently, and their application can vary widely based on specific circumstances.

2.3 No guaranteed outcomes

We do not guarantee any specific outcomes or results from using the resources or information provided on this website. Legal cases vary widely, and results depend on individual circumstances.

User responsibilities

3.1 Use of directory information

This website functions solely as a directory of existing resources provided by other organizations. You are responsible for your use of any information or resources you access through links on our website.

3.2 Emergency planning

We encourage users to create emergency plans, understand their rights, and seek qualified legal support as necessary. While our directory provides links to resources that may help with these processes, you are responsible for taking appropriate action for your specific situation.

3.3 Contacting resource providers

For reporting discrimination, hate crimes, or seeking direct assistance, you will need to contact the appropriate organizations listed in our directory. Our website does not collect or process such reports directly.

Intellectual property

4.1 Ownership

The content, organization, graphics, design, and other matters related to ilprideconnect.org are protected under applicable copyrights, trademarks, and other proprietary rights. Copying, redistribution, use, or publication of any such matters or any part of this website is prohibited without express permission.

4.2 Limited license

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use ilprideconnect.org for personal, non-commercial purposes. This license does not include the right to collect or harvest any personal information on the website or to modify, distribute, transmit, or create derivative works.

External links and resources

5.1 Third-party content

Our website may contain links to external websites, resources, or content created by third parties. These links are provided for convenience only and do not signify our endorsement of such websites or content.

5.2 No responsibility for third-party content

We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for any third-party content. You access such content at your own risk and subject to the terms and conditions of use for such websites.

Limitation of liability

6.1 Disclaimer of warranties

Ilprideconnect.org and all information, content, materials, and services included on or otherwise made available through this website are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

6.2 Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall ilprideconnect.org, its sponsors, contributors, or any third parties mentioned on the website 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 this website, even if we have been notified of the possibility of such damages.

7. Changes to terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms of use at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the website. Your continued use of ilprideconnect.org following the posting of revised terms of use means you accept those changes. As we only collect anonymous analytics data and do not have registered users, we will not notify users individually of changes to these terms. Please also refer to our Privacy Policy for more information.

8. Governing law

These terms of use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

9. Severability

If any provision of these terms of use is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms of Use shall otherwise remain in full force and effect and enforceable.

10. Emergency Resources

If you are experiencing an emergency, please contact the appropriate organizations directly.