Effective Date: June 16, 2026
Welcome to https://animalculture.org/ (the "Site"), operated by Animal Culture Observatory ("we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
1. About Us
Animal Cultural Observatory is a nonprofit organization. The Site exists to provide information about our mission, activities, and ways to get in touch with us.
2. Use of the Site
You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe the rights of, restrict, or inhibit anyone else's use of the Site. Specifically, you agree not to:
- Use the Site in any way that is unlawful, fraudulent, or harmful
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site or its underlying systems
- Use automated tools (bots, scrapers, etc.) to access or copy Site content without permission
- Transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code
- Submit false, misleading, or abusive information through our contact form
3. Intellectual Property
All content on the Site — including text, graphics, logos, images, and design — is the property of Animal Culture Observatory or its content creators and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.
You may view and share Site content for personal, non-commercial, and informational purposes. You may not reproduce, modify, distribute, or use any content for commercial purposes without our prior written permission.
4. Contact Form Submissions
When you submit a message through our contact form, you confirm that the information you provide is accurate and that you have the right to share it. We handle submissions in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
5. Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience. We do not control these sites and are not responsible for their content, accuracy, or practices. Visiting third-party sites is at your own risk.
6. Disclaimer
The Site and its content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. While we work to keep information accurate and up to date, we make no warranties or representations regarding:
- The accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content
- That the Site will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
- That any content reflects professional advice (legal, medical, financial, etc.)
Any reliance you place on Site content is at your own risk.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Animal Culture Observatory and its trustees, employees, and volunteers will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, the Site.
Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability that cannot be excluded under applicable law (for example, liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence).
8. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold [Nonprofit Name] harmless from any claims, damages, or expenses arising out of your misuse of the Site or violation of these Terms.
9. Privacy
Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we handle any information you provide.
10. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Effective Date." Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
11. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of New York, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising in connection with these Terms or the Site will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of New York.
12. Contact
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
Animal Culture Observatory
Email: [email protected]
