Terms of Service

Terms and Conditions

Agreement between User and UnhousedUSA News.com

Welcome to UnhousedUSA.News. The UnhousedUSA.News website (the "Site") is comprised of various web pages operated by UnhousedUSA News ("UnhousedUSA News"). UnhousedUSA News is offered to you conditioned on your acceptance without modification of the terms, conditions, and notices contained herein (the "Terms"). Your use of UnhousedUSA. News constitutes your agreement to all such Terms. Please read these terms carefully, and keep a copy of them for your reference.

UnhousedUSA.News is a News and Information Site.

At UnhousedUSA.News, our purpose is to cultivate a more informed and compassionate public dialogue regarding the root causes of homelessness and the multitude of factors contributing to this housing crisis.

Electronic Communications

Visiting UnhousedUSA.News or sending emails to UnhousedUSA.News constitutes electronic communications. You consent to receive electronic communications and you agree that all agreements, notices, disclosures and other communications that we provide to you electronically, via email and on the Site, satisfy any legal requirement that such communications be in writing.

Children Under Thirteen

UnhousedUSA.News does not knowingly collect, either online or offline, personal information from persons under the age of thirteen. If you are under 18, you may use UnhousedUSA.News only with permission of a parent or guardian.

Links to Third Party Sites/Third Party Services

UnhousedUSA.News may contain links to other websites ("Linked Sites"). The Linked Sites are not under the control of UnhousedUSA.News and UnhousedUSA.News is not responsible for the contents of any Linked Site, including without limitation any link contained in a Linked Site, or any changes or updates to a Linked Site. UnhousedUSA.News is providing these links to you only as a convenience, and the inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement by UnhousedUSA.News of the site or any association with its operators.

Certain services made available via UnhousedUSA.News.com are delivered by third party sites and organizations. By using any product, service or functionality originating from the UnhousedUSA.News domain, you hereby acknowledge and consent that UnhousedUSA.News may share such information and data with any third party with whom UnhousedUSA.News has a contractual relationship to provide the requested product, service or functionality on behalf of UnhousedUSA.News users and customers.

No Unlawful or Prohibited Use/Intellectual Property

You are granted a non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use UnhousedUSA.News strictly in accordance with these terms of use. As a condition of your use of the Site, you warrant to UnhousedUSA.News that you will not use the Site for any purpose that is unlawful or prohibited by these Terms. You may not use the Site in any manner which could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the Site or interfere with any other party's use and enjoyment of the Site. You may not obtain or attempt to obtain any materials or information through any means not intentionally made available or provided for through the Site.

All content included as part of the Service, such as text, graphics, logos, images, as well as the compilation thereof, and any software used on the Site, is the property of UnhousedUSA.News or its suppliers and protected by copyright and other laws that protect intellectual property and proprietary rights. You agree to observe and abide by all copyright and other proprietary notices, legends or other restrictions contained in any such content and will not make any changes thereto.

You will not modify, publish, transmit, reverse engineer, participate in the transfer or sale, create derivative works, or in any way exploit any of the content, in whole or in part, found on the Site. UnhousedUSA.News content is not for resale. Your use of the Site does not entitle you to make any unauthorized use of any protected content, and in particular you will not delete or alter any proprietary rights or attribution notices in any content. You will use protected content solely for your personal use, and will make no other use of the content without the express written permission of UnhousedUSA.News and the copyright owner. You agree that you do not acquire any ownership rights in any protected content. We do not grant you any licenses, express or implied, to the intellectual property of UnhousedUSA.News or our licensors except as expressly authorized by these Terms.

International Users

The Service is controlled, operated and administered by UnhousedUSA.News from our offices within the USA. If you access the Service from a location outside the USA, you are responsible for compliance with all local laws. You agree that you will not use the UnhousedUSA News Content accessed through UnhousedUSA.News in any country or in any manner prohibited by any applicable laws, restrictions or regulations.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless UnhousedUSA.News, its officers, directors, employees, agents and third parties, for any losses, costs, liabilities and expenses (including reasonable attorney's fees) relating to or arising out of your use of or inability to use the Site or services, any user postings made by you, your violation of any terms of this Agreement or your violation of any rights of a third party, or your violation of any applicable laws, rules or regulations. UnhousedUSA.News reserves the right, at its own cost, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter otherwise subject to indemnification by you, in which event you will fully cooperate with UnhousedUSA.News in asserting any available defenses.

Arbitration

In the event the parties are not able to resolve any dispute between them arising out of or concerning these Terms and Conditions, or any provisions hereof, whether in contract, tort, or otherwise at law or in equity for damages or any other relief, then such dispute shall be resolved only by final and binding arbitration pursuant to the Federal Arbitration Act, conducted by a single neutral arbitrator and administered by the American Arbitration Association, or a similar arbitration service selected by the parties, in a location mutually agreed upon by the parties. The arbitrator's award shall be final, and judgment may be entered upon it in any court having jurisdiction. In the event that any legal or equitable action, proceeding or arbitration arises out of or concerns these Terms and Conditions, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover its costs and reasonable attorney's fees. The parties agree to arbitrate all disputes and claims in regards to these Terms and Conditions or any disputes arising as a result of these Terms and Conditions, whether directly or indirectly, including Tort claims that are a result of these Terms and Conditions. The parties agree that the Federal Arbitration Act governs the interpretation and enforcement of this provision. The entire dispute, including the scope and enforceability of this arbitration provision shall be determined by the Arbitrator. This arbitration provision shall survive the termination of these Terms and Conditions.

Class Action Waiver

Any arbitration under these Terms and Conditions will take place on an individual basis; class arbitrations and class/representative/collective actions are not permitted. THE PARTIES AGREE THAT A PARTY MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY IN EACH'S INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PUTATIVE CLASS, COLLECTIVE AND/ OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING, SUCH AS IN THE FORM OF A PRIVATE ATTORNEY GENERAL ACTION AGAINST THE OTHER. Further, unless both you and UnhousedUSA.News agree otherwise, the arbitrator may not consolidate more than one person's claims, and may not otherwise preside over any form of a representative or class proceeding.

Liability Disclaimer

THE INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS, AND SERVICES INCLUDED IN OR AVAILABLE THROUGH THE SITE MAY INCLUDE INACCURACIES OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS. CHANGES ARE PERIODICALLY ADDED TO THE INFORMATION HEREIN. UNHOUSEDUSA NEWS AND/OR ITS SUPPLIERS MAY MAKE IMPROVEMENTS AND/OR CHANGES IN THE SITE AT ANY TIME.

UNHOUSEDUSA.NEWS AND/OR ITS SUPPLIERS MAKE NO REPRESENTATIONS ABOUT THE SUITABILITY, RELIABILITY, AVAILABILITY, TIMELINESS, AND ACCURACY OF THE INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS, SERVICES AND RELATED GRAPHICS CONTAINED ON THE SITE FOR ANY PURPOSE. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ALL SUCH INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS, SERVICES AND RELATED GRAPHICS ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF ANY KIND. UNHOUSEDUSA NEWS AND/OR ITS SUPPLIERS HEREBY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS WITH REGARD TO THIS INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS, SERVICES AND RELATED GRAPHICS, INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL UNHOUSEDUSA.NEWS AND/OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF USE, DATA OR PROFITS, ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE SITE, WITH THE DELAY OR INABILITY TO USE THE SITE OR RELATED SERVICES, THE PROVISION OF OR FAILURE TO PROVIDE SERVICES, OR FOR ANY INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS, SERVICES AND RELATED GRAPHICS OBTAINED THROUGH THE SITE, OR OTHERWISE ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THE SITE, WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF UNHOUSEDUSA NEWS OR ANY OF ITS SUPPLIERS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF DAMAGES. BECAUSE SOME STATES/JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IF YOU ARE DISSATISFIED WITH ANY PORTION OF THE SITE, OR WITH ANY OF THESE TERMS OF USE, YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY IS TO DISCONTINUE USING THE SITE.

Termination/Access Restriction

UnhousedUSA.News reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to terminate your access to the Site and the related services or any portion thereof at any time, without notice. To the maximum extent permitted by law, this agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Oregon and you hereby consent to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of courts in Oregon in all disputes arising out of or relating to the use of the Site. Use of the Site is unauthorized in any jurisdiction that does not give effect to all provisions of these Terms, including, without limitation, this section.

You agree that no joint venture, partnership, employment, or agency relationship exists between you and UnhousedUSA.News as a result of this agreement or use of the Site. UnhousedUSA.News's performance of this agreement is subject to existing laws and legal process, and nothing contained in this agreement is in derogation of UnhousedUSA.News's right to comply with governmental, court and law enforcement requests or requirements relating to your use of the Site or information provided to or gathered by UnhousedUSA.News with respect to such use. If any part of this agreement is determined to be invalid or unenforceable pursuant to applicable law including, but not limited to, the warranty disclaimers and liability limitations set forth above, then the invalid or unenforceable provision will be deemed superseded by a valid, enforceable provision that most closely matches the intent of the original provision and the remainder of the agreement shall continue in effect.

Unless otherwise specified herein, this agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the user and UnhousedUSA.News with respect to the Site and it supersedes all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether electronic, oral or written, between the user and UnhousedUSA.News with respect to the Site. A printed version of this agreement and of any notice given in electronic form shall be admissible in judicial or administrative proceedings based upon or relating to this agreement to the same extent and subject to the same conditions as other business documents and records originally generated and maintained in printed form. It is the express wish to the parties that this agreement and all related documents be written in English.

Changes to Terms

UnhousedUSA.News reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to change the Terms under which UnhousedUSA.News is offered. The most current version of the Terms will supersede all previous versions. UnhousedUSA.News encourages you to periodically review the Terms to stay informed of our updates.

Contact Us

UnhousedUSA.News welcomes your questions or comments regarding the Terms:

UnhousedUSA News

Email Address:

Info@UnhousedUSA.News

Effective as of3 27 2024

Social Media Policy.

Terms and Conditions

Agreement between User and UnhousedUSA News.com

Social Media Policy

At UnhousedUSA (the "Company"), we know that online social platforms, including blogs, wikis, message boards, video and photo sharing websites, and social networking services, are constantly transforming the way we interact. We also recognize the importance of the Internet in shaping the public view of our company. The Company is committed to supporting your right to interact responsibly and knowledgeably on the Internet through blogging and interaction in social media. We want our members to share and learn from others in order to build a valuable online community.

The purpose of these guidelines is two-fold: First, the Company has an aim to protect our interests, including, but not limited to, the privacy of our employees and confidentiality regarding our business purpose, plans, partners, users, and competitors. Second, these guidelines will help you make respectful and appropriate decisions about your work-related interactions with people on the Internet.

Your personal online activity is your business. However, any activity in or outside of work that affects your performance, the performance of others at the Company, or the Company's business interests are a proper focus for this Social Media Policy. You must always assume that your work-related social media activity is visible to the Company as well as current and potential employees, clients, partners, prospects, and competitors. The Company reserves the right to direct its members to avoid certain subjects and remove inappropriate comments and posts. Our internal policies remain in effect in our workplace.

Guidelines for Discussing UnhousedUSA on the Internet

- You are not authorized to speak on behalf of the company without express permission from Executive Team.

- If you have permission to discuss the Company and / or our current and potential business activities, employees, partners, clients, or competitors, please follow these guidelines:

o Identification: Identify yourself. Include your name, and when appropriate, state your role or title within the Company.

o Disclaimer: Use a disclaimer that "the views you express on the particular website are yours alone and do not represent the views of the Company."

o Proof: Support any statements made online with factual evidence.

o Also, let your manager know about the content you plan to publish. Your manager may want to visit the website to understand your point of view.

Guidelines for Confidential and Proprietary Information

- You may not share information that is confidential and proprietary about the Company. This includes, but is not limited to, company strategy, information about trademarks, upcoming product releases, sales, finances, number of products sold, number of employees, and any other information that has not been publicly released by the Company.

The list above is given as example only and does not cover the range of what the company considers confidential and proprietary. If you have any questions about whether information has been released publicly or any other concerns, please speak with your manager before releasing information that could potentially harm the Company, or our current and potential business interests, employees, partners, and clients.

For additional information on proprietary information, please review the Employee Handbook and the contract you signed when you joined the Company.

- The Company's logo and trademarks may not be used without explicit permission in writing from the Company. This is to prevent the appearance that you speak for or officially represent the Company.

- It is fine to quote or retweet others, but you should not attempt to pass off someone else's words, photography, or other information as your own. All copyright, privacy, and other laws that apply offline apply online as well. Always give proper credit to credit your sources when posting a link or information gathered from another source.

Transparency and Disclosures

- If you have permission to publicly share what a client, partner, or other organization is doing, such as launching a new website or coming out with a new product, you must disclose your relationship to the other party.

- Do not discuss an organization or product in social media in exchange for money. If you receive a product or service to review for free, you must disclose it in your post or review.

Respect and Privacy Rights

- Use common sense.

- Follow the rules of the social media sites you use.

- Speak respectfully about the Company and our current and potential employees, clients, partners, and competitors.

- Write knowledgeably, accurately, and with appropriate professionalism. Despite disclaimers, your Web interaction can result in members of the public forming opinions about the Company and its employees, partners and business interests.

- Refrain from publishing anything that could reflect negatively on the Company's reputation or otherwise embarrass the organization, including posts about drug or alcohol abuse, profanity, off-color or sexual humor, and other inappropriate conduct. Do not use ethnic slurs, personal insults, obscenity, or engage in any conduct that would not otherwise be acceptable in the Company's workplace. Please also show respect for topics that may be considered objectionable or inflammatory.

- Honor the privacy rights of our current staff, members, and partners by seeking their permission before writing about or displaying internal company information that could be considered a breach of their privacy and confidentiality.

- Ensure that your social networking conduct is consistent with the all policies contained in the Company's Employee Handbook.

- Respect the law, including those laws governing defamation, discrimination, harassment, and copyright and fair use.

Media

- Media inquiries for information about our company and our current and potential products, employees, partners, clients, and competitors should be referred to the Public Relations Department. This does not specifically include your opinions, writing, and interviews on topics aside from our company and our current and potential products, employees, partners, clients, and competitors.

Non-Competition

- You may not sell any product or service that would compete with any of the Company's products or services without permission in writing from Executive Team. This includes, but is not limited to trainings, books, products, and freelance writing. If in doubt, discuss this matter with your Executive Team.

Your Legal Liability

- The Company complies with all federal and state laws that apply to our operations and activities. Since you are involved in the Company's operations and activities, you are responsible for understanding and observing these policies.

- Note that the breach of privacy and confidentiality, use of copyrighted materials, unfounded or derogatory statements, or misrepresentation may be considered illegal and is not accepted by the Company.

- Each person at the Company is personally responsible, and may be legally liable, for the content he or she publishes online. You can be sued for not disclosing your relationship to the Company, or for purposely spreading false information. You can also be sued by company employees, competitors, and any individual or company that views your commentary, content, or images as defamatory, pornographic, proprietary, harassing, libelous or creating a hostile work environment. In addition to any legal action, your activity can result in disciplinary action up to and including employment termination.

- If you have any questions, please ask the Public Relations Department for guidance on compliance with the laws.