Terms of Use

Effective Date: April 26, 2025

Welcome to the website of the Mexican Heritage Association of West Michigan (“MHAWM,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing, browsing, or otherwise using this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by these Terms of Use (“Terms”) and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree to these Terms, you are prohibited from using this website.

1. Use of Website

This website and all associated content are intended for lawful, personal, and informational use only. You agree to use this site only for purposes that are lawful and consistent with these Terms. You are prohibited from using this site in any manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair our servers or networks or interfere with any other party’s use of the website.

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or terminate access to this website at any time, without notice, and for any reason.

2. Intellectual Property Rights

All materials contained on this website, including but not limited to text, photographs, images, graphics, logos, design, audio clips, video clips, and software, are owned by MHAWM or licensed to us and are protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, transmit, reuse, download, repost, copy, or use said materials, whether in whole or in part, for commercial purposes or for personal gain without express written permission from MHAWM.

3. Donations and Transactions

Donations and purchases made through our website are processed securely through third-party payment processors, including Stripe and PayPal. MHAWM disclaims all liability arising from transactions processed by these third parties. By donating or making a purchase, you represent and warrant that you have the legal right to use the payment method you submit.

All donations are final and non-refundable unless otherwise stated in writing by MHAWM.

4. User Submissions

By submitting any information, content, or materials to MHAWM through this website, including but not limited to event nominations, volunteer applications, and inquiries, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, distribute, and display such content for any lawful purpose in connection with our operations.

You represent and warrant that you have the right to submit such content and that it does not violate any third-party rights or any applicable law.

5. Links to Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to external websites or resources operated by third parties. We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. Your interactions with third-party sites are solely between you and the third party, and we encourage you to review their terms and policies independently.

6. Disclaimers

The materials on our website are provided “as is” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. To the fullest extent permissible under applicable law, MHAWM disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

We make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of the information provided on this website. Your use of the site is at your own risk.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, MHAWM, its directors, officers, employees, volunteers, affiliates, and agents shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, punitive, or exemplary damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, goodwill, use, data, or other intangible losses, resulting from your access to or use of, or inability to access or use, the website or any materials or services provided.

8. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless MHAWM, its directors, officers, employees, volunteers, affiliates, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorney’s fees and costs, arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of the website, your violation of these Terms, or your infringement of any third-party rights.

9. Privacy

Your use of this website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our practices concerning the collection and use of your personal information.

10. Changes to These Terms

MHAWM reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time without notice. Your continued use of the website after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms. We encourage you to periodically review these Terms for updates.

11. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Michigan, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising under these Terms or related to your use of this website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Kent County, Michigan.

12. Contact Information

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

Mexican Heritage Association of West Michigan

Email: privacy@mhawm.com