Terms and Conditions for Miami Forward
Effective Date: June 1, 2024
Welcome to Miami Forward (“we,” “our,” or “us”). These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of our website, miamiforward.com (the “Site”), and any services, features, or content provided through the Site. By accessing or using our Site, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you disagree with these Terms, please do not use the Site.
2. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify or update these Terms at any time without prior notice. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on the Site. Your continued use of the Site after any changes signifies your acceptance of the new Terms.
3. Use of the Site
Eligibility: You must be at least 13 years old to use the Site. By using the Site, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement.
Permitted Use: You may use the Site for lawful purposes only. You agree not to:
- Use the Site in any way that violates any applicable local, state, national, or international law or regulation.
- Engage in any activity that could harm or disrupt the Site or the servers and networks that host the Site.
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site or any other systems or networks connected to the Site.
Account Registration: Certain Site features may require registering for an account. You agree to provide accurate and complete information during the registration process and to update such information as necessary. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and all activities under your account.
4. Intellectual Property
Ownership: All content, features, and functionality on the Site, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, are the property of Miami Forward or its licensors and are protected by intellectual property laws.
Limited License: You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Site for personal, non-commercial purposes. This license does not allow you to reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any content on the Site without our prior written consent.
5. User Content
Submission of Content: You may have the opportunity to submit or post content on the Site, including comments, reviews, and other materials (“User Content”). By submitting User Content, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, and distribute such content in any form or medium.
Prohibited Content: You agree not to submit or post any User Content that:
- Violates any applicable law or regulation.
- Infringes upon any third party’s intellectual property rights or privacy rights.
- Contains defamatory, obscene, or otherwise objectionable material.
Monitoring and Removal: We reserve the right, but are not obligated, to monitor, edit, or remove any User Content that we determine, in our sole discretion, violates these Terms or is otherwise objectionable.
6. Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites or services not owned or controlled by Miami Forward. We are not responsible for any content of third-party websites or services, privacy policies, or practices. You acknowledge and agree that we are not liable for any damages or losses caused by your use of third-party websites or services.
7. Disclaimers
No Warranties: The Site and all content, features, and services provided on the Site are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without warranties, either express or implied. We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted or error-free, nor do we make any warranty as to the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content available on the Site.
Limitation of Liability: To the fullest extent permitted by law, Miami Forward and its affiliates, directors, officers, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of the Site, whether based on warranty, contract, tort, or any other legal theory.
Affiliates: Some of the links on this website are affiliate links. If you buy something through our links, we may earn a small commission, but rest assured that it won’t cost you extra. Your support helps us keep this website up and running.
8. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Miami Forward and its affiliates, directors, officers, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, arising out of or related to your use of the Site or any violation of these Terms.
9. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms shall be governed by and construed by the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from or relating to these Terms or your use of the Site shall be resolved exclusively in Miami, FL’s State or federal courts.
10. Arbitration
Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising from or related to these Terms or the breach, termination, enforcement, interpretation, or validity thereof, including the determination of the scope or applicability of these Terms to arbitrate, shall be resolved through arbitration in Miami, FL before a single arbitrator. The American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) will administer the arbitration process according to its rules and procedures. The judgment based on the arbitration award may be entered in any court with jurisdiction. This clause does not prevent parties from seeking interim measures to support arbitration from a court with appropriate jurisdiction.
11. Termination
In our sole discretion, we reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Site at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including if we believe you have violated these Terms.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us.
Thank you for using Miami Forward. We hope you enjoy our content and services.
