The Verdant Commons Project - Terms of Use

Effective Date: June 1, 2026

Welcome to the website of The Verdant Commons Project, Inc. (The Verdant Commons Project) (referred to as "We," "Us," or "Our"), a Florida-registered nonprofit dedicated to climate action. By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use ("Terms"). If you do not agree, please do not use our site.

1. Acceptance of Terms

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and The Verdant Commons Project. Your continued use of the site signifies your acceptance of these Terms.

2. Use of Website & Content

• Permitted Use: You may use our site for personal, non-commercial informational purposes or to support our mission (e.g., signing petitions, donating).
• Prohibited Conduct: You agree not to:
  • Post or transmit illegal, harmful, abusive, harassing, or obscene content.
  • Engage in spam, phishing, or unauthorized advertising.
  • Interfere with the site's operation or other users' enjoyment.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems.
• User-Generated Content: For any content you submit (comments, photos), you grant us a royalty-free, perpetual, worldwide license to use, display, and distribute it for our mission.

3. Intellectual Property

All content on this site (text, graphics, logos, etc.) is owned by or licensed to The Verdant Commons Project and protected by copyright and trademark laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or sell our content without written permission.

4. Donations

• All donations are final, but subject to our separate Donation & Refund Policy.
• We use secure third-party processors; we don't store your full payment info.
• Donations support our climate action mission to educate and inform all levels of society to advocate for effective climate policy by engaging in informed, constructive, nonviolent dialogue with policymakers from local and regional to national and international levels.

5. Privacy

Your use of the site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains our data collection and usage practices.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

Our website and content are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, express or implied, as provided by our Disclaimer. We don't guarantee accuracy, reliability, or uninterrupted access.

7. Limitation of Liability

The Verdant Commons Project shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages from your use or inability to use the site.

8. Third-Party Links

Our site may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for their content or practices.

9. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. Continued use after changes means acceptance.

10. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Florida and the District of Columbia, where applicable.

11. Contact Us

The Verdant Commons Project
2001 L Street, Suite 500
Washington, D.C. 20036
Website: www.verdantcommons.org
E-mail: info@verdantcommons.org