Terms of Use

Effective Date: July 27, 2025

Please review the following Website Terms of Use ("Terms of Use") carefully. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between each User and The Richmond Masonic Association, LLC. (“RMA”) regarding access to and use of all websites, mobile applications, and digital platforms maintained by RMA (collectively referred to as the "Platforms").

By accessing or using any of the Platforms, whether directly or through a third-party link, you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must not use the Platforms.

1. Ownership and Use of Platforms

The Platforms and their contents, including but not limited to text, images, graphics, software, and videos, are the property of RMA, its licensors, or third-party providers, and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

RMA grants you a limited, non-transferable, non-exclusive license to access, view, and use the Platforms for personal, non-commercial purposes only. This does not permit:

• Modifying, reproducing, distributing, or selling Platform content.
• Reverse-engineering, decompiling, or tampering with the software.
• Removing copyright or trademark notices.

Any violation of these terms automatically terminates your right to use the Platforms and may result in legal action.

1. User Accounts & Security

Certain features may require account registration. By creating an account, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information.
• Maintain the confidentiality of your login credentials.
• Be responsible for all activity under your account.

You must immediately notify RMA of any unauthorized use of your account. RMA is not liable for losses arising from unauthorized access.

Users under 13 years of age must have parental supervision to access the Platforms.

1. Acceptable Use & Prohibited Conduct

Users must not:

• Post or share offensive, defamatory, obscene, hateful, or illegal content.
• Engage in fraudulent, misleading, or harmful activities.
• Interfere with or disrupt the security and operation of the Platforms.
• Upload viruses, malware, or any harmful software.
• Attempt unauthorized access to other accounts or systems.

RMA reserves the right to remove content or suspend accounts that violate these Terms.

1. Reservations, Payments & Refunds

Users may use the Platforms to:

• Make legitimate purchases of RMA services.
• Pay for related services through authorized payment providers.

Speculative, false, or fraudulent reservations are strictly prohibited. Misuse of the reservation system may result in account suspension.

Contact briand112@yahoo.com for any Refunds and/or cancellations.

Donations & Fundraising

Some Platforms may allow donations to support tour participants. By making a donation, you agree that:

• Donations are non-refundable and considered unrestricted gifts.
• RMA is not responsible for tax implications.
• In case of a participant's cancellation, refunds (if applicable) will be distributed proportionally among donors.

1. Intellectual Property & User Content

User-Generated Content (e.g., photos, videos, comments) remains your property, but by posting, you grant RMA a royalty-free, perpetual, worldwide license to use, distribute, and display your content for marketing and promotional purposes.

By posting, you warrant that:

• You own or have the rights to share the content.
• Your content does not violate copyright or privacy rights.

RMA reserves the right to remove any user content at its discretion.

1. Links to Third-Party Websites

The Platforms may contain links to third-party websites. RMA:

• Does not control or endorse third-party sites.
• Is not responsible for their content, policies, or practices.
• Encourages Users to review the privacy policies of linked sites.

Users acknowledge that interactions with third-party websites are at their own risk.

1. Disclaimer of Warranties & Limitation of Liability

The Platforms are provided "as is" and "as available", without warranties of any kind. RMA does not guarantee that:

• The Platforms will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.
• Any information is accurate, reliable, or up-to-date.
• Issues will be resolved immediately.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, RMA is not liable for:

• Direct, indirect, or incidental damages arising from Platform use.
• Loss of data, revenue, profits, or business opportunities.
• Unauthorized access to or alterations of User data.

If, despite this limitation, RMA is found liable for damages, its total liability will not exceed the greater of $500 or the amount paid for services.

1. Indemnification

Users agree to indemnify and hold harmless RMA, its affiliates, officers, employees, members, and agents from any claims, damages, or losses arising from:

• Violations of these Terms of Use.
• User-generated content that infringes on others' rights.
• Misuse of the Platforms.

1. Termination & Modification of Services

RMA reserves the right to:

• Terminate or restrict user access for violations of these Terms.
• Modify, suspend, or discontinue Platform features at any time.

Users acknowledge that RMA is not liable for any modifications or terminations.

1. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the State of New York, without regard to conflict of law provisions.

All disputes arising from these Terms shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Brooklyn, New York, and Users consent to exclusive jurisdiction in these courts.

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

1. Changes to These Terms

RMA reserves the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. Changes take effect immediately upon posting. Continued use of the Platforms constitutes acceptance of any revised Terms.

1. Contact Information

For questions regarding these Terms, please contact: briand112@yahoo.com