ACIDC — Afro-Caribbean Integrated Development Corp.

Effective Date: July 12, 2026

IMPORTANT — PLEASE READ THESE TERMS CAREFULLYThese Terms and Conditions constitute a legally binding agreement between you and ACIDC — Afro-Caribbean Integrated Development Corp. By accessing, browsing, or using this website in any manner, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you must immediately discontinue use of this website.

1. Introduction and Scope

ACIDC — Afro-Caribbean Integrated Development Corp. (“ACIDC,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website located at acidc.site and associated digital services. ACIDC is an international community development organization committed to empowering Afro-Caribbean communities through education, advocacy, economic opportunity, cultural enrichment, and sustainable development across the globe.

These Terms and Conditions govern your access to and use of the Website, its content, features, programs, and all related services offered by ACIDC. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, registered members, donors, partners, and any other individual or entity that accesses or interacts with the Website in any capacity.

These Terms should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, and any other guidelines or policies posted on the Website, all of which are incorporated herein by reference.

2. Eligibility

By using the ACIDC Website, you represent and warrant that:

You are at least thirteen (13) years of age. If you are under the age of majority in your jurisdiction, you must have the consent of a parent or legal guardian to use this Website.
You have the full legal capacity and authority to enter into these Terms and to comply with all obligations contained herein.
Your use of the Website does not violate any applicable law, regulation, or order in your jurisdiction.
You are not located in a country subject to a United States government embargo or designated as a “terrorist supporting” country, and you are not listed on any U.S. government restricted party list.

ACIDC reserves the right to refuse access to the Website to any individual or entity at its sole discretion.

3. Definitions

The following terms shall have the meanings set forth below throughout these Terms and Conditions:

“ACIDC” — Afro-Caribbean Integrated Development Corp., including its officers, directors, board members, employees, volunteers, contractors, affiliates, successors, and assigns.
“Website” — The official ACIDC website accessible at acidc.site, including all subdomains, web pages, digital platforms, and online services operated by or on behalf of ACIDC.
“User” — Any individual or entity that accesses, browses, or otherwise uses the Website, whether or not registered.
“Member” — A User who has completed registration and holds an active Account with ACIDC.
“Account” — A registered user profile created to access Member-only or restricted areas of the Website.
“Content” — All text, articles, graphics, logos, photographs, audio, video, data, software, documents, reports, and any other material available on or through the Website.
“User Content” — Any material, information, or content submitted, posted, uploaded, or transmitted by a User through the Website.
“Services” — All programs, resources, events, tools, features, and digital services offered by ACIDC through the Website.
“Intellectual Property” — All patents, trademarks, service marks, trade names, copyrights, trade secrets, moral rights, and all other proprietary rights.
“Third Party” — Any individual, company, organization, or entity other than ACIDC and the User.
“Applicable Law” — All federal, state, local, and international laws, regulations, directives, and governmental orders applicable to the User’s jurisdiction and use of the Website.

4. User Obligations and Acceptable Use

4.1 General Obligations

By accessing and using the Website, you agree to:

Use the Website solely for lawful, legitimate, and ethical purposes consistent with these Terms and all Applicable Laws.
Provide accurate, truthful, current, and complete information in all interactions with the Website, including registration, forms, and communications.
Treat all other Users, Members, ACIDC staff, volunteers, and partners with dignity, courtesy, and respect.
Maintain and promptly update any information you have provided to ensure it remains accurate and complete.
Take responsibility for all activities conducted through your Account or using your credentials.
Comply with all guidelines, policies, and instructions posted on the Website or communicated by ACIDC.

4.2 Community Standards

ACIDC is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and empowering community. All Users are expected to engage in a manner consistent with ACIDC’s mission of equity, dignity, and cultural respect. Content or conduct that undermines these values may result in immediate account suspension or termination.

5. Prohibited Conduct

The following activities are strictly prohibited on or through the ACIDC Website. Engaging in any prohibited conduct may result in immediate termination of access, legal action, or both:

5.1 Illegal and Harmful Activities

Violating any applicable local, state, national, or international law or regulation.
Engaging in fraudulent, deceptive, or misleading conduct of any kind.
Collecting, harvesting, or scraping any personally identifiable information, data, or content from the Website without express written authorization from ACIDC.
Transmitting unsolicited commercial communications, spam, or chain messages.

5.2 Security Violations

Attempting to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Website, its servers, databases, or connected systems.
Introducing, uploading, or transmitting viruses, malware, ransomware, spyware, Trojan horses, or any other malicious or harmful code.
Circumventing or disabling any security, authentication, or access control mechanisms on the Website.
Engaging in denial-of-service attacks, distributed denial-of-service attacks, or any activity that degrades or disrupts Website performance or availability.
Using automated bots, scrapers, crawlers, or similar tools to access or interact with the Website without prior written consent.

5.3 Content Violations

Posting, uploading, or transmitting content that is defamatory, obscene, pornographic, hateful, harassing, threatening, abusive, or discriminatory on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, age, or any other protected characteristic.
Impersonating ACIDC, any ACIDC officer, director, employee, or volunteer, or any other User or third party.
Publishing false, misleading, or inaccurate information that could damage the reputation of ACIDC or any individual.
Uploading content that infringes upon the intellectual property rights, privacy rights, or contractual rights of any third party.

5.4 Commercial Misuse

Using the Website for unauthorized commercial solicitation, advertising, or promotion without prior written consent from ACIDC.
Reselling, sublicensing, or commercializing any ACIDC content or services without authorization.
Using ACIDC’s name, logo, or branding in any manner that implies endorsement or affiliation without written approval.

6. User Accounts

6.1 Registration

Certain features or areas of the Website may require you to create an Account. To register, you must provide accurate, complete, and current information. You agree to maintain and update your Account information promptly to ensure it remains accurate.

6.2 Account Security

You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality and security of your Account credentials, including your username and password. You agree to:

Use a strong, unique password for your Account.
Not share your credentials with any third party.
Log out of your Account at the end of each session, particularly when using shared or public devices.
Notify ACIDC immediately at info@acidc.site if you suspect any unauthorized access to or use of your Account.

ACIDC shall not be liable for any loss or damage resulting from your failure to safeguard your Account credentials.

6.3 Account Suspension and Termination

ACIDC reserves the right to suspend, restrict, or permanently terminate any Account, without notice or liability, if ACIDC determines in its sole discretion that:

The Account holder has violated these Terms or any applicable policies.
Account activity poses a risk to the Website, other Users, or third parties.
The Account is being used for fraudulent or illegal purposes.
ACIDC is required to do so by law or court order.

7. User-Generated Content

7.1 License Grant

By submitting, posting, or uploading any User Content to the Website, you grant ACIDC a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide, sublicensable, and transferable license to use, reproduce, distribute, prepare derivative works of, display, and perform such User Content in connection with the Website and ACIDC’s mission and programs.

7.2 Your Representations

By submitting User Content, you represent and warrant that:

You own or have the necessary licenses, rights, consents, and permissions to submit the content and to grant the license above.
Your User Content does not infringe any third-party intellectual property rights, privacy rights, or other proprietary rights.
Your User Content is accurate and does not contain any false or misleading information.
Your User Content complies with these Terms and all Applicable Laws.

7.3 ACIDC’s Right to Remove Content

ACIDC reserves the right, but not the obligation, to review, monitor, edit, or remove any User Content at any time and for any reason, without notice and without liability to you. ACIDC does not endorse or assume responsibility for any User Content posted on the Website.

8. Intellectual Property Rights

8.1 ACIDC Ownership

All Content on the ACIDC Website — including but not limited to text, articles, reports, logos, trademarks, service marks, trade names, photographs, graphics, icons, audio clips, video clips, software, and downloadable materials — is the exclusive property of ACIDC or its licensors and is protected under the intellectual property laws of the United States and applicable international treaties, including the Berne Convention.

8.2 Permitted Use

Subject to your compliance with these Terms, ACIDC grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and view the Website and its Content for your personal, non-commercial use only. You may share links to ACIDC content provided proper attribution is given.

8.3 Restrictions

Without the prior express written consent of ACIDC, you may not:

Copy, reproduce, republish, upload, post, transmit, or distribute any ACIDC Content in any form or by any means.
Modify, adapt, translate, or create derivative works based on any ACIDC Content.
Remove, alter, or obscure any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices on ACIDC Content.
Use ACIDC’s name, logo, trademarks, or branding for any commercial purpose or in any manner that implies endorsement or affiliation.
Frame or mirror any part of the Website without ACIDC’s prior written consent.

8.4 DMCA Notice

If you believe that your copyrighted work has been used on the ACIDC Website in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please submit a written notice to legal@acidc.site containing: (i) identification of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed; (ii) identification of the allegedly infringing material; (iii) your contact information; (iv) a statement of good faith belief; and (v) a statement of accuracy under penalty of perjury. ACIDC will respond to valid DMCA notices in accordance with applicable law.

9. Privacy and Data Protection

9.1 Privacy Policy

ACIDC’s collection, use, storage, and disclosure of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using the Website, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in our Privacy Policy.

9.2 International Data Transfers

As an international organization, ACIDC may transfer personal data across borders in accordance with Applicable Laws. Where required, ACIDC implements appropriate safeguards — including Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent mechanisms — to protect data transferred internationally.

9.3 GDPR Compliance

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, ACIDC processes your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable data protection laws. You have rights of access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, and objection. To exercise your rights, contact us at legal@acidc.site.

9.4 CCPA Compliance

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know, the right to delete, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. ACIDC does not sell personal information. To submit a CCPA request, contact legal@acidc.site.

10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

ACIDC uses cookies, web beacons, pixel tags, and similar tracking technologies to operate and improve the Website, analyze usage patterns, and enhance your user experience. Cookies may be set by ACIDC or by authorized third-party service providers.

Types of cookies we use:

Essential Cookies: Necessary for core Website functionality and security.
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with the Website.
Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences for a better experience.
Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant content and communications (only with consent where required by law).

You may manage or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Website. For full details, please refer to our Privacy Policy. Where required by law, ACIDC will obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies.

11. Third-Party Links and Services

The ACIDC Website may contain hyperlinks to external websites, resources, or services operated by third parties. These links are provided solely for informational and convenience purposes.

ACIDC does not control, endorse, sponsor, or assume any responsibility for the content, accuracy, availability, privacy practices, or security of any third-party website or service. The inclusion of any link on the ACIDC Website does not imply endorsement, recommendation, or any affiliation with that third party.

Users who access third-party websites through links on the ACIDC Website do so entirely at their own risk and subject to the terms, conditions, and privacy policies of those third-party sites. ACIDC expressly disclaims all liability arising from your use of third-party websites or services.

12. Disclaimers

12.1 “As Is” Basis

THE ACIDC WEBSITE AND ALL CONTENT, SERVICES, AND FEATURES ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ACIDC EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

12.2 No Guarantee of Accuracy

ACIDC makes no representation or warranty that the Website or its Content is accurate, complete, up-to-date, reliable, or error-free. Content on the Website is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional legal, financial, medical, or other specialized advice. Users should seek qualified professional advice for their specific circumstances.

12.3 Service Availability

ACIDC does not guarantee that the Website will be available at all times, uninterrupted, or free from technical errors, viruses, or other harmful components. ACIDC reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Website at any time without notice and without liability.

13. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ACIDC — AFRO-CARIBBEAN INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT CORP. AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, BOARD MEMBERS, EMPLOYEES, VOLUNTEERS, AGENTS, PARTNERS, AND AFFILIATES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH:

Your access to, use of, or inability to access or use the Website or its Services.
Any Content obtained from or through the Website.
Unauthorized access to, use of, or alteration of your data, transmissions, or Account.
Any conduct or content of any third party on or through the Website.
Any errors, inaccuracies, or omissions in the Content.
Any interruption, suspension, or termination of the Website or Services.

In no event shall ACIDC’s total aggregate liability to you for all claims arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Website exceed the maximum extent permitted by applicable law. Nothing in these Terms limits ACIDC’s liability where such limitation is prohibited by law, including liability for fraud or willful misconduct.

14. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless ACIDC, its officers, directors, board members, employees, volunteers, contractors, agents, licensors, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or in connection with:

Your breach of these Terms or any Applicable Laws.
Your use or misuse of the Website or its Services.
Your User Content or any content you submit, post, or transmit through the Website.
Your violation of any third-party rights, including intellectual property rights, privacy rights, or contractual rights.
Any dispute between you and any third party related to your use of the Website.

ACIDC reserves the right, at its own expense, to assume exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification by you, and you agree to cooperate with ACIDC’s defense of such claims.

15. Dispute Resolution and Arbitration

15.1 Informal Resolution First

If You have any concern or dispute about the Service, You agree to first try to resolve the dispute informally by contacting ACIDC at legal@acidc.site. ACIDC will make reasonable efforts to resolve any concern raised within thirty (30) days of receiving notice. If the dispute cannot be resolved informally within that period, the parties shall proceed to binding arbitration as described in Section 15.2.

15.2 Binding Arbitration

If the dispute cannot be resolved through negotiation within thirty (30) days, both parties agree that the dispute shall be finally settled by binding arbitration administered in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association (AAA), applying New York law. The arbitration shall be conducted in English in New York, New York, unless the parties mutually agree otherwise.

15.3 Class Action Waiver

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, YOU AGREE THAT ANY DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEEDINGS WILL BE CONDUCTED ONLY ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS AND NOT AS PART OF A CLASS, COLLECTIVE, OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION. YOU WAIVE YOUR RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT OR CLASS-WIDE ARBITRATION.

15.4 Exceptions

Notwithstanding the foregoing, either party may seek emergency injunctive or equitable relief from a court of competent jurisdiction to prevent actual or threatened infringement, misappropriation, or violation of intellectual property rights, confidentiality obligations, or other rights for which injunctive relief is an appropriate remedy.

16. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

The laws of the State of New York, United States, excluding its conflicts of law rules, shall govern these Terms and Your use of the Service. Your use of the Website may also be subject to other local, state, national, or international laws applicable in your jurisdiction.

17. For European Union (EU) Users

If You are a European Union consumer, you will benefit from any mandatory provisions of the law of the country in which you are resident in. Nothing in these Terms shall deprive You of the protections afforded to You by provisions that cannot be derogated from by agreement by virtue of applicable EU consumer protection laws.

18. United States Legal Compliance

You represent and warrant that (i) You are not located in a country that is subject to the United States government embargo, or that has been designated by the United States government as a “terrorist supporting” country, and (ii) You are not listed on any United States government list of prohibited or restricted parties.

19. International Use

ACIDC operates globally and serves communities across multiple countries and jurisdictions. The Website is controlled and operated from the United States. While ACIDC strives to comply with applicable international laws and regulations, it makes no representation that the Content or Services are appropriate or available in every jurisdiction.

Users accessing the Website from outside the United States acknowledge that:

They are responsible for compliance with all local laws, regulations, and restrictions applicable to their use of the Website.
Export control laws of the United States and other applicable jurisdictions may apply to information and materials accessible through the Website.
ACIDC is not responsible for ensuring that use of the Website complies with the laws of any jurisdiction other than the United States.

20. Force Majeure

ACIDC shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance of its obligations under these Terms arising from causes beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, war, terrorism, riots, civil unrest, pandemics, epidemics, government actions, embargoes, labor disputes, power outages, internet service provider failures, cyberattacks, or any other event beyond ACIDC’s reasonable control (each, a “Force Majeure Event”).

In the event of a Force Majeure Event, ACIDC’s obligations shall be suspended for the duration of the event, and ACIDC shall use commercially reasonable efforts to resume normal operations as promptly as practicable.

21. Termination

21.1 Termination by ACIDC

ACIDC reserves the right to suspend, restrict, or permanently terminate your access to the Website or your Account, with or without notice and without liability, at ACIDC’s sole discretion, for any conduct that:

Violates these Terms or any of ACIDC’s policies.
Is harmful to ACIDC, other Users, third parties, or the general public.
ACIDC is required to act upon by law, court order, or regulatory directive.

21.2 Termination by User

You may terminate your Account at any time by contacting ACIDC at info@acidc.site. Upon termination, your right to access Member-only content will cease immediately.

21.3 Survival

Upon termination of these Terms for any reason, the following sections shall survive and continue in full force: Section 7 (User-Generated Content), Section 8 (Intellectual Property Rights), Section 12 (Disclaimers), Section 13 (Limitation of Liability), Section 14 (Indemnification), Section 15 (Dispute Resolution), Section 16 (Governing Law), and any other provisions that by their nature should survive termination.

22. General Provisions

22.1 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be unenforceable or invalid, such provision will be changed and interpreted to accomplish the objectives of such provision to the greatest extent possible under applicable law and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

22.2 Waiver

Except as provided herein, the failure to exercise a right or to require performance of an obligation under these Terms shall not effect a party’s ability to exercise such right or require such performance at any time thereafter nor shall the waiver of a breach constitute a waiver of any subsequent breach.

22.3 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any other policies or guidelines posted on the Website, constitute the entire agreement between you and ACIDC with respect to your use of the Website and supersede all prior agreements, representations, or understandings, whether written or oral, relating to the subject matter herein.

22.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer your rights or obligations under these Terms without ACIDC’s prior written consent. ACIDC may freely assign or transfer these Terms in connection with a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets.

22.5 Notices

All notices, requests, and communications required or permitted under these Terms shall be in writing and delivered to ACIDC at info@acidc.site. ACIDC may provide notices to you via email, the Website, or your Account dashboard.

22.6 Headings

Section headings in these Terms are for convenience only and have no legal or contractual effect.

23. Translation Interpretation

These Terms and Conditions may have been translated if We have made them available to You on our Service. You agree that the original English text shall prevail in the case of a dispute.

24. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right, at Our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, We will make reasonable efforts to provide at least 30 days’ notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at Our sole discretion.

By continuing to access or use Our Service after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms. If You do not agree to the new terms, in whole or in part, please stop using the website and the Service.

25. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding these Terms and Conditions, or if you wish to report a violation, please contact us through any of the following channels:

📧Email: info@acidc.site

🌐Website: acidc.site

🏢Corporate Headquarters: New York, United States

📅Effective Date: July 12, 2026

📅Last Updated: July 12, 2026

These Terms and Conditions were prepared for ACIDC — Afro-Caribbean Integrated Development Corp. They are intended to protect both the organization and its users. For personalized legal advice specific to your situation, please consult a qualified attorney.

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