Accokeek Center

Effective Date: June 1, 2026

 

Welcome to the Accokeek Center website (“Website”). These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Website operated by Accokeek Center (“Accokeek Center,” “we,” “our,” or “us”).

 

By accessing or using this Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use the Website.

 

1. Use of the Website

The Website is provided for informational, educational, and charitable purposes. You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms.

You may not:

  • Use the Website in violation of any applicable law or regulation.

  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Website or its systems.

  • Interfere with the operation or security of the Website.

  • Upload or transmit viruses, malware, or harmful code.

  • Use the Website to transmit unsolicited communications or spam.

 

2. Intellectual Property Rights

Unless otherwise indicated, all content on this Website, including text, images, graphics, logos, videos, documents, designs, and other materials, is owned by or licensed to Accokeek Center and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

You may:

  • View and print content for personal, non-commercial use.

  • Share Website content for educational or informational purposes with proper attribution.

You may not:

  • Reproduce, modify, distribute, sell, or create derivative works from Website content without prior written permission from Accokeek Center.

 

3. Event Registration and Programs

The Website may permit registration for events, educational programs, volunteer opportunities, and other activities.

Accokeek Center reserves the right to:

  • Modify event details.

  • Cancel or reschedule events.

  • Limit participation when necessary.

Any event-specific policies regarding refunds, cancellations, or attendance will be provided at the time of registration.

 

4. User Submissions

If you submit comments, feedback, photographs, testimonials, or other materials through the Website, you grant Accokeek Center a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, display, and distribute such materials for organizational and promotional purposes, unless otherwise agreed in writing.

You represent that you own or have the necessary rights to any content you submit.

 

5. Third-Party Links

The Website may contain links to third-party websites or services. These links are provided for convenience only.

Accokeek Center does not control and is not responsible for:

  • Third-party content

  • Privacy practices

  • Products or services offered by third parties

Accessing third-party websites is done at your own risk.

 

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Website and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Accokeek Center disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to:

  • Merchantability

  • Fitness for a particular purpose

  • Non-infringement

  • Accuracy or completeness of Website content

We do not guarantee that the Website will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.

 

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Accokeek Center, its directors, employees, volunteers, affiliates, and partners shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of the Website.

This limitation applies even if Accokeek Center has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

 

8. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Accokeek Center and its officers, directors, employees, volunteers, and affiliates from any claims, liabilities, damages, costs, or expenses arising from:

  • Your use of the Website;

  • Your violation of these Terms; or

  • Your violation of any rights of another party.

 

9. Privacy

Your use of the Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

 

10. Accessibility

Accokeek Center is committed to making its Website accessible to all users. If you encounter accessibility barriers, please contact us so we can improve the user experience.

 

11. Changes to These Terms

Accokeek Center reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Updated Terms will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

 

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Maryland, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Maryland.

 

13. Contact Information

If you have questions regarding these Terms & Conditions, please contact us using the website contact form.